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.”
“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 August performance at the “Piano Source.” The band is “jamming” on this one.
Do you get YouTube on your TV? Then access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
New Video Celebrates Hawaiian Music
There were no beach towels, but we did have hula dancers in grass skirts, and Hawaiian food at our August party. Check out this video. Sorry guys – the hula dancers were off camera.
Do you get YouTube on your TV? Then access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Just type in “westside sound” in their query line, and they will get you there.
“Drums Must Never Stop” Video Released
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.
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Independence Day / Armed Forces Salute Video Released
Just in time for the 4th of July, Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque has released a video from our Independence Day party. Honoring our armed forces and veterans, this video includes hymns for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Have the ability to watch YouTube on your TV? Access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
“Spanish Eyes” Video Released
Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released another highlight video from our April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. This video includes an instrumental version of “Spanish Eyes” made famous by Engelbert Humperdinck, Wayne Newton, and Al Martino in the 1960s.
Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
Polka Madness Video Released
Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released a fast-paced video of two polkas played at our May 6th party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Party highlights include includes the “Pennsylvania Polka,” and the “Beer Barrel Polka.”
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“Almost Like Being In Love” & “Woodchopper’s Ball” Highlights Video Released
Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released another swinging highlights video from our April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Highlights include Frank Sinatra’s “Almost Like Being In Love” and the classic Woody Herman “Woodchopper’s Ball.”
Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” & other Highlight Video Released
Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released a swinging highlights video from our “full-house” April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Highlights include band master Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” and the lively “720 in the Books.”
Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
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.
