A radiant light has left Westside Sound and we are in mourning for the loss of Judy Boren, our singer and keyboard player.  As a memorial to her, we present the following video of Judy singing a heartfelt Christmas song she composed. As far as we know, only the audience at Christmas performances at Piano Source were ever fortunate to heard this composition sung by her.

Judy joined our band several years ago, beginning her big band jazz career.  We have marveled as her singing style developed, encompassing ever more depth of feeling and beautiful phrasing.

For many years, Judy and Jim Boren provided a venue for Westside Sound public performances at the Piano Source, their music store here in Albuquerque.

We fondly remember Judy’s comic side, and her love of laughter and joking around. Commonly, she would decorate the store to fit our band’s monthly theme, even surprising us with silly little hats.

We celebrate a life well lived and dedicated to serving others.

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What song skyrocketed Artie Shaw and his big band to fame and popularity?  Why “Begin the Beguine” of course.  Here is our tribute to this Swing Era great.

Can you believe it?  Our YouTube audience’s all time favorite Westside Sound video is a polka video, “Polka Madness.”  So here it is again in a re-edited and re-energized form.  So let it pump you up – if you like.

Judy Garland made this song famous – “You Made Me Love You.”  This re-edited edition also includes two other highlights:

• The lively “The Opener,”
• and Sammy Nestico’s “Groovin’ Easy.”

One of our most popular video, refreshed, and re-edited.  Video has four highlights from our performances, including:

* Jazz standard “Birdland,”
* Glenn Miller’s “St. Louis Blues March,”
* Latin flavored “Temptation,”
* and Harry James’ “Two O’Clock Jump.”

You can still get a taste of what classic big band tunes sound like, by checking out this video.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.