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SemiProfBigBand

Gegründet 1994, ist die Bankers' Big Band eine 20-köpfige Big Band aus Zürich. Das Repertoire reicht von Swing-Klassikern über Funk und Soul bis zu Pop-Hits, die Programme werden passgenau auf den Anlass abgestimmt: Konzertabende, Firmenanlässe, Galas, Tanzveranstaltungen. Mit über 30 Jahren Bühnenerfahrung steht die Band für treibende Rhythmen, präzise Bläsersätze und einen Groove, der vom ersten Ton an trägt. Über 80 Titel im Repertoire. Buchungen direkt über Homepage.

ProfessionalBigBand

Award-winning composer and saxophonist Tobias Hoffmann leads his Jazz Orchestra in original orchestral jazz, celebrated for precision, inventive solos, and international acclaim. The Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra is a contemporary big band ensemble led by German‑born saxophonist, composer and arranger Tobias Hoffmann. Known for its richly textured and forward‑thinking large‑ensemble jazz, the Orchestra has quickly established itself as a distinctive voice in the European jazz scene. Hoffmann’s music blends original orchestral jazz compositions with improvisational freedom, drawing on contemporary big band tradition, European jazz aesthetics and wider influences from classical, rock and minimalism to create a cohesive, richly colored ensemble sound. Featuring a stellar line‑up of musicians from Graz, Vienna and Germany, the Orchestra has developed a high‑caliber ensemble identity, with sections that blend seamlessly and soloists who contribute inventive, expressive performances. The result is a sound that balances intellectual sophistication with emotional impact, appealing to both jazz connoisseurs and a broader audience. Critics have praised the group’s ensemble unity, compositional boldness, and richly layered orchestrations, often comparing its ambition and depth to that of established big bands while noting Hoffmann’s singular compositional voice.

AmateurBigBand

2018 hat sich die Funky Pilots Big Band e.V. in Ulm etabliert: rund 20 engagierte Musikerinnen und Musiker, die sich in der Liebe zu perfektem Sound, coolen Grooves und funky Tunes vereinen. Insbesondere durch den Anspruch der Künstler, Klassiker mit musikalischen Entwicklungen, die dem Puls der Zeit folgen, zu verbinden, stehen die Funky Pilots für eine große Bandbreite an Stilen. Egal, ob zarte Klänge oder geballte Bläser-Power, sanfte Rhythmen oder pochende Beats – dank der richtigen Mischung aus dem vielfältigen Jazz-Repertoire sind kurzweilige und abwechslungsreiche Konzerte vorprogrammiert. Musikalischer Leiter der Band ist Matthias Kamp.

SemiProfBigBand

The MOBb Big Band was officially founded in August 2004 by a few friends with a passion for live music and entertainment. Originally established as a “fun band,” it evolved into a close-knit band with a full big band lineup after several highly successful open-air performances. The MOBb’s repertoire has since greatly expanded and diversified. From a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra or Michael Bublé,” a journey through 100 years of Jazz, to more recent works by well-known Jazz and big band composers, depending on the occasion, we immerse the audience in the atmosphere of a real jazz club with a live orchestra. And because sometimes it needs to be just that little bit more than purely instrumental performances, the MOBb also enjoys collaborating with famous soloists or singers. In short, entertainment guaranteed! Looking for a swinging idea for your party? Be sure to reach out to us, and we will explore the possibilities together!

ProfessionalBigBand

The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra is a contemporary big band playing the original music of saxophonist and composer Andrew Linham. They premiered their first album 'Weapons of Mass Distraction' in 2017 having formed in 2014 for the performance of two suites of music 'The Linferno Suite' (2013) and 'Theme Music of Anarchic Animals' (2015). They annually perform a 'Christ-Mess Extravaganza' at The Vortex, London and are a hidden gem on the London scene. Enjoying pastiche and wacky humour, this millenial big band is led with irreverance celebrating the wealth of diversity of style in the history of jazz. Downbeat said of them “The cleverly titled Weapons of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that deserves wider recognition at the international level.” Ed Enright, Downbeat Review (Editor’s Pick) December 2017