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big band

NOUN
a large dance band
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It’s the big band sound that makes you smile and want to get up and dance with captivating lyrics that always leave you wanting more.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

“The world feels much quieter today without his voice, and I will miss my friend more than words can say. The big band in the sky just got infinitely better with Alex’s arrival.”

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2026

The big band music stopped, and for a few seconds a hush fell over the guests.

From Barron's Apr. 26, 2026

As Simon observed years later, the V-Discs “mark the high watermark of the big band years.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

“I don’t dig joining some big band, one-nighting all over just to say I played with Count or Duke or somebody.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey



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