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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

The Big Band Alumni, formed in 1999 by musicians who performed with legendary big bands such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie, travels with a 17-piece ensemble and standout vocalists Bill A. Jones and Nancy Osborne. Today, Big Band Series brings classic swing and big-band jazz to modern stages, delivering dance-friendly arrangements rooted in the 1940s and 1950s repertoire. The group combines historical pedigree with a contemporary performance energy, making it a reliable choice for fans and first-time listeners alike.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Based in Los Angeles, this brand-wide performance circuit is known for high-profile appearances and engaging live shows that honor timeless standards while keeping audiences moving on the dance floor. We’ve got you covered to secure your seats for their next big band night.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Biographically, the Big Band Series traces its lineage to the era-defining sounds of swing and big-band jazz. Offstage, they’ve earned five Grammy nominations for a Big Band Alumni CD and earned media coverage from KCAL News. On stage, they’ve opened for Tony Bennett and performed for prestigious events including the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball and the Reagan Library. Their discography highlights Platinum Swing (2025, BSX Records), Dance Party (2006, Group 7 Music), and Platinum Swing (2003, Independent Records). The ensemble continues to tour with a program built on classic vocal standards and dance-friendly arrangements that celebrate the Golden Age of American music.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming 2025 tour dates feature multiple Big Band Series performances at Hollywood Post 43 in Los Angeles, with Sundays on Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, and Dec 7, plus a December show titled “A Big Band Holiday.” For fans and new listeners alike, these shows are an opportunity to experience the elegance and energy of a 17-piece big band live on stage.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Follow the ensemble on social media for latest news and tour updates: Facebook and Instagram. Official website: BigBandAlumni.com.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Big Band Series

  • Biography: The Big Band Alumni was formed in 1999 by musicians who performed with original big bands (e.g., Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) and today operates as a 17-piece ensemble with vocalists Bill A. Jones and Nancy Osborne.
  • Career highlights: performed at the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball, Reagan Library, and Beverly Hilton; opened for Tony Bennett; one CD earned five Grammy nominations; coverage on KCAL News.
  • Genre and style: Swing/big-band jazz with classic vocal standards; dance-friendly arrangements rooted in 1940s–50s big-band repertoire.
  • Discography (most recent first): Platinum Swing (2025) BSX Records; Dance Party (2006) Group 7 Music; Platinum Swing (2003) Independent Records.
  • Top singles/hits: no charting singles are documented; releases consist of album tracks and standards.
  • Major awards/achievements: five Grammy nominations for a Big Band Alumni CD; high-profile shows including the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball and Tony Bennett’s Beverly Hilton engagement; KCAL Golden Mike feature.

The records

Big Band Series Discography

  • Platinum Swing
    2025 · BSX Records
  • Dance Party
    2006 · Group 7 Music
  • Platinum Swing
    2003 · Independent Records

Biographically, the Big Band Series traces its lineage to the era-defining sounds of swing and big-band jazz. Offstage, they’ve earned five Grammy nominations for a Big Band Alumni CD and earned media coverage from KCAL News. On stage, they’ve opened for Tony Bennett and performed for prestigious events including the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball and the Reagan Library. Their discography highlights Platinum Swing (2025, BSX Records), Dance Party (2006, Group 7 Music), and Platinum Swing (2003, Independent Records). The ensemble continues to tour with a program built on classic vocal standards and dance-friendly arrangements that celebrate the Golden Age of American music.

Upcoming 2025 tour dates feature multiple Big Band Series performances at Hollywood Post 43 in Los Angeles, with Sundays on Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, and Dec 7, plus a December show titled “A Big Band Holiday.” For fans and new listeners alike, these shows are an opportunity to experience the elegance and energy of a 17-piece big band live on stage.

Follow the ensemble on social media for latest news and tour updates: Facebook and Instagram. Official website: BigBandAlumni.com.

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