JAZZ
Back at It! A Tribute to the Terry Gibbs Dream Band
The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band featuring Nick Mancini (vibraphone) and Tawanda (vocals)

Fri. Jan. 12, 2024 at 8pm

The Terry Gibbs Dream Band created one of the most significant musical legacies in the history of jazz and big band music. Led by jazz legend and vibraphone master Terry Gibbs (who’s 98 years young), the band was named the “Best Band in the World” in DownBeat’s 1959 Critics’ Poll. Playing in Los Angeles in the late 50s and early 60s, the band’s roster was a Who’s Who of the greatest jazz musicians in history, showcasing dynamic large ensemble playing, infectious arrangements, brilliant solo playing and rhythm section.

The West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band—led by pianist Josh Nelson and drummer Kevin van den Elzen—pays homage to the rich jazz tradition and history of Los Angeles. This special concert, true to the Dream Band legacy, includes the finest jazz musicians currently working in Los Angeles, along with acclaimed vibraphone player, Nick Mancini and Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz competition winner, Tawanda.

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