Despite the dire situation [coronavirus pandemic], musicians nonetheless give the rest of us hope. Despite the lack of gigs, many of them have stayed busy, among them Ira B. Liss and his Big Band Jazz Machine. Ira and his crew recorded and have just released Mazel Tov Kocktail!, a CD worthy of the congratulation as well as the exclamation mark.
Read MoreLiss and his big band have been making music since 1979. And ever since its inception, the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine has kept big band music thriving in Southern California and has been recognized by established publications such as Jazz Journal and Jazz Weekly for great arrangements, lively performances, and stellar jazz soloists.
Read MoreWith Tasty Tunes, Ira B. Liss proves that the big band survives well into the 21st century and, at least under his leadership, is thriving in inspiration and creativity.
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