By Chris Spector, Midwest Record ROXY COSS/Quintet: It wasn’t that long ago that Coss was wearing an evening gown and looking like a member of a society band. In the intervening years, she’s shown herself to be a top shelf, hard core swinger that can be a first class leader whether politicized or not because … Read More
By Ron Schepper, Textura Thinkin’ Big’s the name of the twenty-piece band from Chicago that performs Jonah Francese’s material on its sophomore album Reclamation. It could, however, apply equally well to the social issues addressed by individuals of varying ethnicities and gender identities on the nineteen-track project. Said topics arise forcefully in the form of … Read More
Bandleader/Composer Jonah Francese Amplifies Unheard Voices on Reclamation, the New Album from his Thinkin’ Big Big Band Digital Out October 3, 2019 Worldwide Release: December 9 Thinkin’ Big: Kristen Dye (flute), Clay Lyons (alto sax), Mark Zaleski (alto & soprano sax), Jonathan Bean & Paul Melhus (tenor sax), Austin Yancey (baritone sax), Kai Sandoval, Danny … Read More
Thinkin’ Big: Kristen Dye (flute), Clay Lyons (alto sax), Mark Zaleski (alto & soprano sax), Jonathan Bean & Paul Melhus (tenor sax), Austin Yancey (baritone sax), Kai Sandoval, Danny Fratina, Jenn Zevos, Jesse Francese & Taylor Kelly (trumpet), Quinn Carson, Eric Stilwell, Myrish Spell & Rob Krahn (trombone), Caio Afiune & Marc Malsegna (guitar), David … Read More
“Let’s Fall in Love: Thinkin’ Big Plays Sinatra” February 9th 2017 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Club Oberon, located at 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA is proud to present “Let’s Fall in Love: Thinkin’ Big Plays Sinatra” on Thursday, February 9th at 8pm (Doors: 7pm). Thinkin’ Big, who recapture the golden … Read More
The Thinkin’ Big Band will appear in Boston, Washington DC, and New York City, culminating at the Rockport Jazz Festival An 18-piece swing band made up of graduates and students of the Berklee School of Music and New England Conservatory, Thinkin’ Big has been bringing new life to big band music since its inception in 2010. … Read More
Thinkin’ Big Band returns to OBERON for another night of big band swing music from Sinatra, Ella, Louis, Billie, and Nat. Thursday, June 16 at 8pm. Tickets can be reserved here. An 18-piece swing band made up of graduates and students of the Berklee School of Music and New England Conservatory, Thinkin’ Big is bringing … Read More
THINKIN’ BIG Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday Thursday, January 28, 7:30 PM Oberon, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Oberon, located at 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA is proud to present the Thinkin’ Big Band: Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday on Thursday, January 28 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for the dance floor and cabaret … Read More
