Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra
Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra
A 17 piece big band - playing music in the tradition of the great swing jazz bands, such as Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and Duke Ellington. We also
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The Best Kept Secret
The Best Kept Secret
Another original based upon an old song. kind of pays tribute to a couple of arrangers I owe a great deal too - Marty Paich and Bill Holman!
Independent artist Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra drops "The Best Kept Secret", a Swing track on SoundClick. Featuring saxophone, jazz piano and jazz trumpet, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The kind of swing cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "The Best Kept Secret" has peaked at number 7 on the SoundClick Swing chart. Listeners who follow Jazz Band will feel right at home with this Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra release on SoundClick.
Abalone Steak
Abalone Steak
Big band d-minor tune - based upon a standard classic.
"Abalone Steak" is a Swing track by Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by saxophone, jazz piano and jazz trumpet, giving the song its signature feel. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Swing chart, peaking at #8. If Jazz Band is in your rotation, "Abalone Steak" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
The NLJO is a rehersal band in Bellingham, WA. which performs concerts 5 or 6 times a year, and occassionally plays for dancing. We are primarily a swing band in the tradition of the great Count Basie band, although we do perform some Bob Mintzer and Thad Jones charts.
Band/artist history
We've been together about 5 years. The personel has stayed pretty much the same, with changes from time to time in the rhythm section, as people move on.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes, at the Fairhaven Village "Green" during the Summer months.
Your musical influences
The Count Basie band, Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Band, Bob Mintzer Band, Rob MacConnell, Bill Holman, Gerry Mulligan, Gil Evans, Quincy Jones, Frank Foster, Mart Paich, Shorty Rogers.
Anything else?
We have a vivacious female singer with the band, by the name of - Christine Anderson.
Bellingham, WA
USA
ID
532885
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