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Saturday, 2/21/2026, 9pm - Celebrating Black History Month: The Greatest Big Bands!

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band in 1923
Don Dixon
King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band in 1923

We honor Black History Month with the trailblazing big bands that defined the swing era and changed American music forever. Hear the irresistible rhythms and powerhouse arrangements of Jimmie Lunceford, Lucky Millinder, Chick Webb, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more bands that packed ballrooms, launched legends, and kept the country dancing. Roll up the carpet, grab your partner, and get ready to swing