Known throughout the years as “The King of Swing,” Benny Goodman was the ninth of 12 children. He was born in the Maxwell Street neighborhood of Chicago on May 30, 1909 to poor Jewish immigrants from Russia.
Continue reading →Different combinations of musicians are given different names, based mostly on personnel, instrumentation, and the style of music played.
Continue reading →There are currently 12 Air Force Bands in the USA. The US Air Force Band plays at various functions, and it is normally the military band of choice at Arlington Cemetery.
Continue reading →You have likely seen the US Army band “Pershing’s Own” at various occasions or playing taps, the beautiful and stirring music played as a final tribute to fallen soldiers. Started in 1922, the US Army Band has played a significant … Continue reading →
Last evening Bev & I drove over to the band shell in Lithia Park in Ashland to hear one of the Air Force Bands. This particular unit was from the bay area of California, and included some outstanding musicians and arrangers. If you think of military bands as groups that simply play marches, you’re in for a real surprise. They play marches, classics, pop, jazz & more, and have fun doing it.
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