Band — Big

: One of many solo stars who launched their careers as "crooners" fronting major big bands. Evolution and Modern Legacy Big Band Revival: 10 Essential Albums - Songlines Magazine

: A prolific composer who treated the big band as a palette for sophisticated musical innovation. big band

: Composed of piano, bass, and drums, sometimes including guitar or banjo to maintain a steady, driving pulse. : One of many solo stars who launched

: Usually four players adding depth to the brass sound. big band

: Dubbed the "King of Swing," his 1935 Palomar Ballroom performance is often cited as the official start of the Swing Era.