Inside the Big Band

The United States Army’s premier touring jazz orchestra, the Jazz Ambassadors, explores the full range of jazz, from Dixieland and big band swing, through bebop and Latin influences, to today’s contemporary jazz. 0:00 Introduction 3:41 Musical Styles 17:22 Embellishments & Special Effects 38:45 Putting It All Together 1:03:43 Jazz Improvisation 1:12:36 Closing/Credits Online resources mentioned in the video: