The Big Band Alumni

We provide CLASS entertainment, harkening back to the Golden Days of Hollywood.

Expect 17 musicians impeccably groomed in either coat and tie or Tuxedo, playing classic Big Band standards.

Also expect vocalists who perform Sinatra-type music with the original orchestrations.

We can give you more information when we talk with you, prior to booking. We are here to make the event Unforgettable.

The Big Band Alumni was established in Los Angeles 22 years ago by members of the original Big Bands, such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Count Basie.
Members of this 19-piece orchestra – 17 instrumentalists and 2 singers – are graduates of some of the greatest big bands of all time, and have worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles to Rod Stewart to Lady Gaga. In years past, the band has played at the Academy Award Governor’s Ball, The Reagan Library, and opened for Tony Bennett at the Beverly Hilton.
In addition to performing the best instrumentals from Mid Century Big Band Swing and Jazz, (“In The Mood” anyone?), the band features two top notch vocalists. Bill A. Jones (Glee, Glenn Miller Orchestra) and Nancy Osborne (Chordettes, Ray Anthony, Nelson Riddle Orchestras) who perform the Classic Pop Standards associated with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Doris Day, etc.
Newspaper and Magazine articles, a documentary, and a Marconi Award winning news segment from CBS’s Sylvia Lopez have all profiled the Band over the years. Some of that material can be found at the band’s website.

Complete stage plots and technical specs are available upon booking. We do require a stage for all outdoor engagements, as well as adequate electrical supplies for PA, and chairs for 17 players. For daytime outdoor events, we require a canopy or other means of protecting our players from the sun.