Highlights include Frank Sinatra’s “Almost Like Being In Love” and the classic Woody Herman “Woodchopper’s Ball.”
“Drums Must Never Stop” is Wild
Why must the drumming never stop on a certain tropical island? Learn why — in Westside Sound’s latest video about a “fabled” visit to a tropical paradise.
Celebrating Hawaiian Music
There were no beach towels, but we did have hula dancers in grass skirts, and Hawaiian food at our monthly party. Check out this video. Sorry guys – the hula dancers were off camera.
“Auld Lang Syne” and “Happy Days Are Here Again”
Try this video by the Westside Sound Big Band.
“Drums Must Never Stop” Party
“Drums Must Never Stop” is one of our audience’s most popular videos – This video highlights the unusual comic and musical talents of our bass player, James Whiton. Take it away – James.
“Kansas City” Video Rocks
SINGING “KANSAS CITY” AT A HAWAIIAN PARTY?? – and WHY NOT!!
Try this video by the Westside Sound Big Band from our performance at the “Piano Source.” The band is “jamming” on this one.
Oktoberfest Video a Blast
WHAT DO WE PLAY AT OKTOBERFEST? – A POLKA
Try this polka medley video by the Westside Sound Big Band from our October performance at the “Piano Source.”
“Armed Forces Salute”
Once again – we celebrated Independence Day at the Piano Source in Albuquerque. This salute honors our armed forces and veterans, and includes hymns for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. We hope you enjoy it – as much as we enjoyed making it.
Big Band Era Photo Collection Swings
The Westside Sound website has collected 800 photographs from the great 1930s to 1950s Big Band Era, including:
- Band leaders, bands, and bandsmen,
- Jazz singers,
- Swing dancers,
- Big-band era posters,
- Early jazz music greats, as well as,
- 50s and 60s jazz stars.
Example swing era photos include:
Take a trip with us through yesteryear, and enjoy these photos as much as we do.
To check out summary displays of the collection on our website, click on this link:
The collection itself is located on the Pinterest photo sharing website. To see the photos, click on this link:
Discover some of the greatest photos made during the Big Band Era.
MONTHLY BIG BAND PARTY AT PIANO SOURCE – SECOND WEDNESDAY OF MONTH
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Westside Sound Big Band performs at the Piano Source‘s performance and dance space, the SECOND Wednesday of every month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
Snacks are available, compliments of Piano Source, making for an great evening. Just sit back and take in the sounds of a big band playing some of the greatest swing music ever written.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747.
