About the Big Band
The Big Band sets up as a standard stage band with five reeds, four trumpets, three trombones and a three piece rhythm section. Repertoire ranges from the 1940's big band classics to the latest big band arrangements. The range of musical styles which the Big Band can provide makes it possible to tailor the musical program to the event being played. The group is equally comfortable in a concert, dance or program setting and can provide high quality musical entertainment in virtually any venue.

The Big Band is incorporated under the Societies Act of Yukon and accepts a limited number of engagements. Rates vary depending on the type and location of the event being staged. Please direct booking inquiries to Nita Collins via email or phone 867.456.2862

Biography
The Big Band has been playing its unique style of large group jazz around the Yukon since January 1990. Originally known as the Circumpolar Swing Band because it was formed to provide entertainment at 1990's Circumpolar Health Conference in Whitehorse, the group has been performing at a great variety of events ever since. Past appearances include the Frostbite, Alsek and Dawson City Music Festivals as well as cabaret-style dances at the Yukon Arts Center. The Big Band has also made numerous appearances at banquet/dance events which have included the Canadian Medical Association Annual Convention, the Yukon Law Society Christmas Gala and the Yukon RCMP Centennial Reunion.

Repertoire

Ain't Misbehavin' All of Me All the Things You Are Autumn Leaves Back Bay Shuffle Basie Straight Ahead Beyond the Sea Birdland Black Coffee Brazil Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Chattanooga Choo Choo Cole's Song Colors of the Wind Crazy Little Thing Called Love Darn That Dream Days of Wine and Roses Don't Get Around Much Anymore Every Day I Have the Blues Flintstones, Theme from Fly Me To The Moon Forever is Awhile For Once In My Life From a Distance Georgia on My Mind (vocal) Gospel John Have You Met Miss Jones Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Hayburner Here's That Rainy Day Here, There and Everywhere Hipper By The Dozen Hip To Be Square Home At Last How High The Moon I'm Beginning to See the Light I'm In The Mood for Love In the Mood  It Don't Mean a Thing ... It Had To Be You Joy to the World Jumpin' At The Woodside Jump, Jive An' Wail Just The Way You Are Katy Killing Me Softly With His Song Let's Fall in Love

Light Vibrations Like Someone in Love Linus and Lucy Mas Que Nada Maybe Today Misty Moon River My Funny Valentine New York, New York; Theme From Night in Tunisia Norwegian Wood On Broadway On The Street Where You Live Opener, The Opus One Peg Revenge of the Chili Peppers Route 66 Scoot Send in the Clowns Shake, Rattle and Roll Skylark Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Stompin' at the Savoy String of Pearls; A Sugar Blues Summertime Sweet Georgia Brown (vocal) Switch In Time Tequila Theme For Doc They Can't Take That Away From Me Track 24 Tuxedo Junction Valero Warm Breeze, A Watch What Happens Wave What Kind of Fool Am I What's New Willow Weep For Me Witchcraft Woodchopper's Ball Ya Gotta Try Yardbird Suite Yesterday Zoot Suit Riot plus many others.....