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Joe Battaglia's N. Y. Big Band: New York Mood
by Dave Nathan
There are at least three kinds of big bands on today's scene. The first creates new big band music such as groups led by Carla Bley and Maria Schneider. Then there are those that combine new music with fresh arrangements of classic big band material. A good example here is Pete Peterson's excellent Dallas-based Jazz Collection Orch. Finally, there's the type of band represented by Joe Battaglia's N. Y. Big Band which sports outstanding members, but relies mainly on existing ...
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