big band
Example Sentences
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Inspired by jazz, big band music, blues and a host of folk genres, their music at Elko’s Pioneer Saloon was so bright almost everyone was moving.
From Los Angeles Times
After graduating from high school, he toured the country with big bands.
From Washington Post
In July 1959, while playing with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson’s big band at the Newport Jazz Festival, Mr. Shorter was spotted by Lee Morgan, who then was playing trumpet with the Jazz Messengers.
From Washington Post
Soon moving on to the upright, studying classical technique and performing in a local big band, he arrived in New York in 1989 with an unimpeachable work ethic that has never wavered.
From New York Times
She sang in church choirs, then at 14 began singing as Carol Vann with a local big band, making $9 a night.
From Washington Post
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