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The Top Ten Big Bands
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A list of the top big bands as developed from the audiences of my lectures on the big band era. Visit Swing and Big Band Examiner at www.examiner.com for band details and musical clips. Rick Busciglio (or simply Google my name)
| # | Name |
| 1. | Glenn Miller |
| 2. | Benny Goodman |
| 3. | Tommy Dorsey |
| 4. | Artie Shaw |
| 5. | Woody Herman |
| 6. | Duke Ellington |
| 7. | Charlie Barnet |
| 8. | Stan Kenton |
| 9. | Count Basie |
| 10. | Harry James |
[source: Rick Busciglio (Swing & Big Band Examiner ]
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I enjoy the big band genre, it's too bad that it seems to be a declining form of music. At some point the only music forms left will be rock and hip-hop. so sad.
Posted 1 year ago
1. Tommy Dorsey
2. Benny Goodman
3. Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington (tie)
This is a terrific list.
Posted 1 year ago