These are some 2024 big band/orchestral jazz releases that I won't get a chance to do a complete post on. Some are well-known jazz names. Generally less boisterous than my favorites, but might be right-up-your-alley, as they say. All are definitely worth a listen. 🎷
The goal is to at least mention all ~112 albums (hours) on Big Band 2024 at Spotify/JazzTodayish.
Louis Cole & Metropole Orkest, Nothing, full album: YouTube (whole album concert video + album) ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
Daniel Casimir & London Contemporary Orchestra, Balance, full album: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
Johan Hoogewijs & Toots Thielemans, Tout de Suite, full album: YouTube ; Spotify. Compilation of tunes recorded from 1999 - 2010.
Jazzrausch Bigband, Bangers Only!, full album: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
John Daversa Big Band, Improvisatory Observatory: Live And Raw At The Baked Potato, Exhibit 1, full album: YouTube ; Spotify Two albums directed by John are recommended in a post below.
John Daversa Big Band, Improvisatory Observatory: Live And Raw At The Baked Potato, Exhibit 2, full album: YouTube ; Spotify. Two albums directed by John are recommended in a post below.
Tom Johnson Jazz Orchestra, Time Takes Odd Turns, full album: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
Danny Jonokuchi, A Decade, full album: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
Danny Jonokuchi, Past Is Present, full EP/25 minutes: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Maetrix, full album: YouTube ; Spotify 😎
