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Aug 4 2019
PHOTOS: WWOZ Photo highlights from Satchmo Summer Fest 2019
Photos of the New Orleans Classic Big Band's New Orleans homecoming were captured and posted on WWOZ.org. See them there and consider a donation to the best radio station on the planet.
Aug 2 2019
PREVIEW: New Orleans eagerly awaits the homecoming debut of the New Orleans Classic Big Band
For the first time in New Orleans, the New Orleans Classic Big Band is set to perform at SatchmoSummerfest 2019. With an all-Armstrong focused repertoire, the band will be joined by Ricky Riccardi from the Louis Armstrong House Museum and…
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Jul 21 2017
REVIEW: Debut concert at 2017 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival - an exuberant success
"Vocalist and trombonist Michael Watson gave a smooth and soulful treatment to The Lush Life"
"exuberant trumpet work"
"It was the full ensemble, however, who drew the most enthusiastic audience response, as they snapped into New Orleans marching band mode…
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Jul 14 2017
PREVIEW: Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2017 begins today
Over 30 musicians from New Orleans will be crossing the pond to Edinburgh from funksters like Dumpstaphunk and Hot 8 Brass Band to singers like Ingrid Lucia to modern jazz masters like David L Harris to traditional jass exponents like…
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Jun 11 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT: Advancement Agency to debut the "New Orleans Classic Big Band"
In an industry first, the New Orleans Classic Big Band will form from multiple bands at this summer's 2017 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. A unique bundled-booking model enables the band to work together with many developing and beloved New…
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