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 12 people) - Page 0

Mel Lewis

Mel Lewis

American drummer

Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

American saxophonist

Eddie Bert

Eddie Bert

American trombonist

Dick Katz

Dick Katz

American jazz pianist

Dennis Mackrel

Dennis Mackrel

American jazz drummer

Marvin Stamm

Marvin Stamm

American jazz trumpeter

Charlie Persip

Charlie Persip

American drummer

Danny Bank

Danny Bank

American saxophonist

Lew Tabackin

Lew Tabackin

American flautist

Jimmy Knepper

Jimmy Knepper

American trombonist

Norris Turney

Norris Turney

American saxophonist

Loren Schoenberg

Loren Schoenberg

Jazz historian