Big Band -

: Usually five players who may also double on clarinet.

: Known for a powerhouse rhythm section and a "leaner" style of swing.

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

: Typically four players providing high-energy melodic lines.

: 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 : Usually five players who may also double on clarinet

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

Several key figures shaped the sound and popularity of the era: big band

A standard big band typically features organized into four distinct sections: