Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

big band · New York

Orchestra founded by Thad Jones under the name Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, which performs at the Village Vanguard in New York. Its album Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard (2008) received the Grammy for best large jazz ensemble album.

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Styles

• Modern big bands
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Mean What You Say (2008)
• Say It Softly (2008)
• Willow Tree (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) (2008)
• Kids Are Pretty People (2008)

Sources

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