University/Organization
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Title
Developing and Promoting Big Band Jazz in Canada and Beyond
Synopsis:
Big Band jazz is very much alive in every city and on every college campus in the Western world. A few professional organizations throughout North America are actively engaged in big band exploration, creation, performance, recording and education. This lecture/demonstration will present what the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is doing to keep big band alive and thriving, and how it is developing ties to like-minded organizations in Canada and beyond.