Established in 2019, the Annie Booth Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra led by Booth that performs her original compositions and arrangements. The ensemble features a diverse cast of the best and brightest jazz musicians in Colorado and beyond including the likes of veteran all-stars such as Greg Gisbert (Maria Schneider Orchestra, Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra), Paul McKee (Woody Herman Orchestra), and Wil Swindler along with the newest generation of up-and-coming jazz artists including guitarist Tim Wendel, saxophonist Anisha Rush, vocalist Jenna McLean, and many more. The Annie Booth Big Band delivers a dynamic and groovy array of fresh original music.
Annie Booth’s big band music has been performed by elite professional bands such as the U.S. Navy Commodores and colleges and universities all over the U.S. and Canada, including the One O’Clock Band at the Univ North Texas.She has composed commissioned works for institutions such as the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada, Reno, where she was the 2022 Commissioned Composer for the Reno Jazz Festival.

This show is part of Dazzle’s ‘Move To the Music’ series of large ensembles on most Mondays at 7pm.

Saxophones
Wil Swindler
Anisha Rush
Heath Walton
Sam Williams
Allison Young

Trumpets
Greg Gisbert
Josh D. Reed
Shawn Williams
Sonya Walker

Trombones
Zach Rich
Paul McKee
Anna Panella
Bryan Powell

Vocals
Jenna McLean

Rhythm Section
Tim Wendel, guitar
Annie Booth, piano/conductor
Camilla Vaitaitis, piano
Patrick McDevitt, bass
Alejandro Castaño, drums

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