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.
“Almost Like Being In Love” & “Woodchopper’s Ball”
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.
