Ellensburg Big Band Music

Ellensburg Big Band is back! Founded in 2011, the Ellensburg Big Band is an 18-member classic Swing Jazz Band in the tradition of the wonderful dance bands of the 1940’s and 50’s. Featuring favorites from the Glen Miller and Count Basie Bands, they also play a wide variety of jazz standards and modern styles. e musicians represent a broad section of the Ellensburg community, including college students, music educators, and a colorful bunch of local professionals all of whom treasure the opportunity to make terri c music together. A familiar group with the local swing dance crowd, the band has played dances and concerts at CWU, Gonzaga University, Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, Suncadia Resort, e Kittitas County Fair, e Ellensburg summer concert series, and in 2014 performed in Sanda City Japan.