American Jazz Orchestra

American Jazz Orchestra

The American Jazz Orchestra was an American big band jazz ensemble founded in New York City, active from 1986 to 1993. The ensemble was formed by Roberta Swann and Gary Giddins in 1986; John Lewis was its inaugural bandleader. The ensemble played in its early years in the Great Hall at Cooper Union.

American Jazz Orchestra People (First 10 people) - Page 0

Jimmy Knepper

Jimmy Knepper

American trombonist

Eddie Bert

Eddie Bert

American trombonist

Marvin Stamm

Marvin Stamm

American jazz trumpeter

Dick Hyman

Dick Hyman

American jazz pianist

Dennis Mackrel

Dennis Mackrel

American jazz drummer

Frank Wess

Frank Wess

American saxophonist

Dick Katz

Dick Katz

American jazz pianist

Charlie Persip

Charlie Persip

American drummer

Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis

American drummer

John Purcell

John Purcell

Australian author