[ Sam Ulano and the Bourbon Street Swing Orch. ]
Sam's band works the New York City area. Currently, his band is appearing in the Red Blazer Two, a New York nitery.
Contacts:
Sam Ulano
Tel:    212 - 977 - 5209
eMail:    Sam@samulano.com   Sam Ulano
Web URL:    http://www.samulano.com/index.html

[ Penn Jazz ]
This is the Jazz Ensemble of the University of Pennsylvania (in Philadelphia), working under the excellent musical direction of Lou Spagnola. The motto of this fine group is "Jazz gives an ascension of the Body and of the Soul". And with that in mind, they are driven to achieve that excellence which their predecessors and mentors have already imaged for them. For much more information, be sure to check out their Web site. You will find information on their upcoming concert dates, sound clips, band history, and much more.
Contacts:
Lou Spagnola, Mus. Dir.
eMail:    LouSpag@aol.com   Lou Spagnola
Web URL:    http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~pennjazz

[ The United Women's Orchestra ]
Since their premiere during the "European Women in Music Congress" in 1994, this only all-women bigband in Europe (18 musicians from 4 countries) has appeared regularly in concert and at festivals in Germany and Holland. Led by Christina Fuchs (Cologne, Germany ) and Hazel Leach, (Arnhem, The Netherlands) the band plays an exclusively original repertoire, composed by the two bandleaders. Their differing backgrounds provide for a wide variety of musical styles- from modern Jazz and free improvisation to folk melody, and from traditional bigband Swing to contemporary rhythms. The collective approach of the band is very much in evidence during live concerts: each member makes her own personal contribution to the performance. The results are clearly visible on stage. The total involvement and obvious enjoyment of the players infects audiences with the sheer fun of it. Their first CD was released in March 1996, receiving good reviews in the international Jazz media. For much more information than we can give here, please be sure to visit their Website shown below, or better yet, contact them directly.
Contacts:
Hazel Leach
Boulevard Heuvelink 194, 6828 KX Arnhem, The Netherlands
Tel/Fax:    0031-26-3512934
eMail:    hleach@xs4all.nlnbsp;  Hazel Leach
Web URL:    http://www.unitedwomensorchestra.com

Christina Fuchs
eMail:    cfuchs@angel.de

[ Unknown Army ]
In the spring of 2000, Bob Boncore and Alex Neely decided that they wanted to start a rock band together. Bob had been playing guitar for a while, but had recently bought a drum set and wanted to stick with that. Alex wanted to play bass and sing, but didn't know how to play bass yet. After jamming with each other for a few months, Bob and Alex started to write songs together, with Bob writing the music, and Alex writing the lyrics. After Alex had bought a bass, and took lessons for a while, Unknown Army was just about ready to start, all that was left was a drummer since Bob had decided to switch to Guitar. Greg Westerduin joined the band in the summer of 2001, and they jammed and did one show with that line up, but Greg left the band after two months, causing Bob and Alex to take a break as well. In December, the three of them re-formed the band, but this time having Bob do the songwriting, play guitar, and sing, and Alex play bass, and Greg on the Drums. With tons of new material, Unknown Army played shows in there hometown, and then in the Summer of 2002, they decided to record there first LP, Unknown Army. The band has a strong stage presence, with a sound that ranges from Alternative, to Pop-Rock. Homebased in Glen Rock, NJ (Suburb of NYC), the group will travel.
Tel:    (201) 251-8120, Bob Boncore
eMail:    UnknownArmy33@aol.com
Web URL:    http://www.unknownarmy.cjb.net

[ University of Warwick Big Band ]
The University of Warwick Big Band is one of the most exciting upcoming Big Bands in the UK. This year has been particularly successful for the band, gaining a prestigious Silver award in the final of the Boosey and Hawkes National Concert Band Festival.

The Big Band is a non-auditioned and entirely student–run society that is increasing in popularity and professionalism. Following the previous success of tours to Barcelona, Prague, Cannes and Milan, the band is this year touring Spain and Italy, as well as embarking on a series of mini-tours throughout the UK.

The considerable achievement and dedication of the band has led to the award of Society of the Year 2001 & 2003 by Warwick University Student Union.

The band receives an increasing number of requests to perform at all manner of balls, weddings and private functions. For more information on how to hire the University of Warwick Big Band for your event, please visit www.thebigband.co.uk
Tel:    +44(0)7710518250
eMail:    exec@thebigband.co.uk   James Perkins
Web URL:    http://www.thebigband.co.uk

[ University of London Big Band ]
The University Of London (UL) Big Band, is a high quality Student Big Band playing in London, UK. We have a great swinging sound, playing many classic swing charts from the Basie, Goodman, Ellington and Glenn Miller repertoires (amongst others), as well as more modern Big Band arrangements. The UL Jazz Society, promoting Jazz music in London, and the UL Big Band are unique as groups formed and ran by young people, for young people, without any funding grant. The The band was founded in 2002 by the very talented young musical director, Richard Lanyi, at just 20 years of age, and utilises keen student musicians from the age of 18. Unlike other University and College bands, the University of London does not contain a music faculty in any of its constituent colleges and universities, and so the Jazz society and Band, for many students is the only available opportunity for Jazz Education and playing.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in our Society and Band for any reason, whether you wish to join, help, correspond or book us for your event.
Contacts:
University of London Big Band
Richard Lanyi, Musical Director (2004)
ULU Malet Street
London, WC1E 7HU, England
eMail:    swingtrombone@hotmail.com

[ Uptown Swing Band ]
The "Uptown Swing Band" is an 8 piece dance band and we like to keep to the swing era, The swing era can mean war-time music, it can mean the jive jump music from the 50s, or it could mean the Rat Pack to some people. With Male and Female Vocalists, Weve got it all and people will remember Our show. the "Uptown Swing Band" is accustomed to coaxing their audiences onto the dance floor. Once people start dancing, you cant get them off their feet! Weekly rehearsals, regular pub gigs and numerous concerts, dances and corporate functions keep the band on their toes. You will find them to be absolutely perfect -- and perfectly affordable -- for your special function, - civic, corporate, or even a great private gala or dance. To keep in touch with all their activities, be sure to surf their Website shown below. For a truly polished and professional band (Lindy Hop dancers also available as part of the show).
Contacts:
Russell Noseworthy
9 Morton Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 4N7, Canada
eMail:    info@uptownswingband.com   Russell
Web URL:    http://www.uptownswingband.com/

[ The Usual Suspects ]
The Usual Suspects brings 18 highly experienced musicians together with a dynamic vocalist to bring exciting Big Band Entertainment to your event. Based out of Atlanta, GA, 'The Usual Suspects' cover North GA, SC, Southern NC/TN and NorthEastern AL. Our music covers dance styles from the 1930s to the present. Contact us to find out how we can help you bring the excitement of a Big Band to your event!
Contacts:
Dave Wingard
Tel:    404-274-0660
eMail:    dwingard@mindspring.com   Dave
Bo Jackson
Tel:    404-245-6486
eMail:    bjackson@thejacksongroupcpas.com   Bo
Web URL:    http://theusualsuspectsatlanta.com