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Founded in 1979 by Ira B. Liss, this iconic big band project brings the classic swing of the 1930s and 1940s into the present with fresh arrangements and a broad palette of influences—from rock and mambo to klezmer. Ira B Liss leads a vivid catalog of recordings and a strong San Diego presence that has earned the band multiple recognitions, including Best Big Band at the San Diego Music Awards. Below you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and the latest tour updates to help you secure your seats for an unforgettable live experience.

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Whether you’re discovering the band for the first time or a longtime fan, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticket options, up-to-date tour info, and direct links to the artist’s official pages. Tap through to learn more about Ira B Liss, explore the discography that spans from First Impressions (1995) to Unexpected Guests (2025), and see where to catch the band next—Spain or Japan in 2025. Secure your seats and enjoy a night of sophisticated, genre-blending big band jazz.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Ira B Liss

  • Genre and style: modern big band jazz, rooted in 1930s–40s big band tradition but with contemporary arrangements and diverse influences (rock, mambo, klezmer, etc.).
  • Biography and career highlights: founded in 1979 by Ira B. Liss; voted Best Big Band in San Diego by the San Diego Music Awards; has performed with artists such as Vince Gill and Nathan East; extensive San Diego–area presence since the late 1970s.
  • Discography (albums, most recent first): Unexpected Guests (2025), Mazel Tov Kocktail! (2021), Tasty Tunes (2018), It’s About Time (2013), Symphomaniacs: The Music of Dan Radlauer (2002), Everything Under the Sun (1999), First Impressions (1995).
  • Top singles/hits: Gimme That (featuring Andrew Neu) released with Mazel Tov Kocktail! in 2021 (not known to have charted); other notable tracks include title- and guest-feature tracks from the same album.
  • Major awards and achievements: SD Music Award recognition for the band as Best Big Band; Everything Under the Sun nominated for Best Jazz CD at the San Diego Music Awards (1999/2000).
  • Social media presence: official site links to Facebook and Instagram; active Bandcamp and major streaming/retail pages (Apple Music, Bandcamp, etc.).

The records

Ira B Liss Discography

  • Unexpected Guests
    2025 · Tall Man Productions
  • Mazel Tov Kocktail!
    2021 · Tall Man Productions
  • Tasty Tunes
    2018 · Tall Man Productions
  • It's About Time
    2013 · Tall Man Productions
  • Symphomaniacs: The Music of Dan Radlauer
    2002 · Tall Man Productions
  • Everything Under the Sun
    1999 · Tall Man Productions
  • First Impressions
    1995 · Tall Man Productions

The hits

Top Ira B Liss Songs

  • Gimme That
    2021 · N/A

Whether you’re discovering the band for the first time or a longtime fan, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticket options, up-to-date tour info, and direct links to the artist’s official pages. Tap through to learn more about Ira B Liss, explore the discography that spans from First Impressions (1995) to Unexpected Guests (2025), and see where to catch the band next—Spain or Japan in 2025. Secure your seats and enjoy a night of sophisticated, genre-blending big band jazz.

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