1. In 1934, after years of struggle, the American clarinetist Benny Goodman assembled a band that included Gene Krupa on drums, Bunny Berigan on trumpet and Helen Ward on vocals. A six-month gig ...

The theme was a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day as the band played World War II-era music.

Do you hanker for the great sounds of the Big Band era? Would you give your eye-tooth to once again dance to music of the greats such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman? Then, hanker no more ...

The gala’s entertainment will include big band era music by the Gadsden State Show Band and theatrical performances by the GSCC drama department.

The Butte Big Band and the Young Musicians' Club will celebrate fall with Big Band-era music and dancing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Butte Elks Lodge.