H2 Big Band Dance Party | July 22

In any musical group, there is an important concept known as ensemble. Ensemble is an umbrella term for everything that goes into the group playing together. Not only must the individual notes begin and end with precision, they must be interpreted as a group. Any infraction, no matter how slight, lessens the effort of the group. There are plenty of examples of superior ensemble playing: the Count Basie band, the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, the Robert Shaw Chorale, etc. However, many groups perfect their ensemble technique by playing together on a regular basis. In the case of the H2 Big Band co-led by trumpeter Al Hood and pianist Dave Hanson, the hand-picked group achieves a remarkable ensemble with an absolute minimum of rehearsals and performances together. 

Dazzle presents

H2 Big Band Dance Party

Saturday, July 22 – 6:30pm and 9pm

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