How to get into big band music
big band music: jazz genre, musical style northsound.fm covers 64 big band music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into big band music?
Start with Gerry Mulligan's "Jazz Giants '58". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into big band music.
Who are the best big band music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for big band music include Gerry Mulligan, Sammy Davis Jr. and Nelson Riddle. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is big band music?
jazz genre, musical style