With our best wishes for a great holiday season, Westside Sound just released a video of the classic 1934 hit “Winter Wonderland.”
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Welcome to our Big Band Website
We are an exciting swing Big Band that performs classic dance-band favorites made famous by such great groups as Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, as well as 50s rock ‘n roll. We play for public events, wedding receptions, dinners, church functions, charity benefits and senior facilities. Continue reading
Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One” Video Swings
You can still get a taste of what classic big band tunes sound like, by checking out this video.
Octoberfest’s Polka Madness
Check out these highlights at Piano Source‘s performance space – “Pennsylvania Polka,” and the “Beer Barrel Polka.”
Hank William’s “Your Cheatin’ Heart”
Once a year, the Wild West rides again here in Albuquerque. This is from our Western Night celebration in our rendition of Hank William’s country classic “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” ENJOY.
Judy Garland’s “You Made Me Love You” & other Highlights
This video includes Judy Garland’s “You Made Me Love You (I Didn’t Want to Do It),” the lively “The Opener,” and Sammy Nestico’s “Groovin’ Easy.”
Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” & other Highlights
This is from our April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source. Highlights include band master Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” and the lively “720 in the Books.”
Independence Day / Armed Forces Salute
Just in time for the 4th of July, Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque honors our armed forces and veterans. Video includes hymns for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Harry James’ “Two O’Clock Jump”
Video includes Harry James’ “Two O’Clock Jump,” newer jazz standard “Birdland,” Glenn Miller’s “St. Louis Blues March,” and Latin flavored “Temptation.”
“Spanish Eyes”
This video includes an instrumental version of “Spanish Eyes” made famous by Engelbert Humperdinck, Wayne Newton, and Al Martino in the 1960s.
