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Big Band Events This Month in New York City
Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. Find upcoming Big Band events in New York City this month below.
Big Band Events This Month · New York City
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
80
danceability
90
valence
80
grit
20
organicness
100
commerciality
60
tempo
60
vocality
30
About Big Band
Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. This genre is characterized by a large ensemble typically featuring ten or more musicians, organized into distinct sections of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythmic foundation of piano, bass, and drums. The music employs driving 4/4 swing rhythms and complex arrangements that balance sophisticated call-and-response patterns with virtuosic solo improvisations. While closely related to early jazz and swing, big band bridges the gap between orchestral precision and the improvisational freedom of small-group jazz, delivering an energetic, sophisticated mood suitable for grand ballrooms.
Also known as: Jazz Orchestra, Large Jazz Ensemble
Parent genre:Jazz
Big Band events in New York City this month - FAQ
- What Big Band events are in New York City this month?
- Mood tracks all Big Band events in New York City this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
- Where can I find Big Band in New York City this month?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. Find every Big Band venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Big Band music?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. This genre is characterized by a large ensemble typically featuring ten or more musicians, organized into distinct sections of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythmic foundation of piano, bass, and drums. The music employs driving 4/4 swing rhythms and complex arrangements that balance sophisticated call-and-response patterns with vi…
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