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GO Jazz Big Band Journeys Through the History of the Big Band in Fall Concert

Famous classics throughout the history of the Big Band were performed at the West Ranch High School Theater on November 20 as audiences were treated to a skillful performance by the GO Jazz Big Band.

Golden era giants like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, and later masters of the form like Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Gordon Goodwin were some of the Big Band icons covered by the GO Jazz Big Band. Making sense of it all is UCLA Lecturer in Ethnomusicology, composer, and Big Band fanatic, emcee Charley Harrison, curating a voyage through this American art form and the musicians who forged it.

Director: Brian Leff

Emcee: Charley Harrison

 

SET 1

1936 – Sing, Sing, Sing – Louis Prima, arranged by Jimmy Mundy

1931 – Minnie the Moocher – Cab Calloway and Irving Mills

1935 – I’m Getting Sentimental Over You – George Bassman

1939 – Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn

1939 – Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller

1939 – In the Mood – Joe Garland

1947 – Four Brothers – Jimmy Giuffre

1955 – Every Day (I Have the Blues) – Peter Chatman, arranged by Ernie Wilkins

1957 – April in Paris – Vernon Duke, arranged by Bill Davis

SET 2

1962 – Johnny’s Theme – Paul Anka and Johnny Carson

1970 – Groovin’ Hard – Don Menza

1970 – A Child is Born – Thad Jones

1978 – Birdland – Josef Zawinul, arranged by Nick Lane

1994 – Wyrgly – Maria Schneider

2003 – A Few Good Men – Gordon Goodwin

2014 – El Guapo – Scott Jeppesen

 

About The GO Jazz Big Band

The GO Jazz Big Band brings together 20 outstanding musicians to play the music of the legendary big bands as well as contemporary favorites in a big band setting. The band covers all styles of jazz and popular music including Basie, the Beatles, and beyond. The GO Jazz Big Band maintains a busy concert schedule, performing at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, Typhoon in Santa Monica, Cafe Cordiale in Sherman Oaks, and local jazz festivals. Founded in 2011 by Bob Babko and now directed by Brian Leff, this band includes some phenomenal players who have played with the likes of Maria Schneider, Russ Ferrante, Alan Pasqua, Bill Watrous, Louis Bellson, Randy Brecker, the Tonight Show Band, and many others. Players in this band have been part of some of the most outstanding college jazz programs in the nation including Cal Arts, UCLA, USC, Berklee, Cal State University Northridge, UNLV, and the University of Oregon. In addition to the players, vocalist Steve Lively has sung on hundreds of commercials, TV shows, and films. With the GO Jazz Big Band, you have amazing players playing your favorite music.

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