Our Genres
Jazz
music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory, virtuosic solos, melodic freedom, and a harmonic idiom ranging from simple diatonicism through chromaticism to atonality. Read More
Swing & Big Band
Also called Big Band music, swing music. a style of jazz, popular especially in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz. Read More
Latin
the music of Latin American countries, influenced by American popular music, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Read MoreAbout Us
The Richmond Jazz Band is a 20-piece Big Band that is an off-shoot of the Richmond Concert Band. This entirely volunteer organization is made up of professional musicians, music enthusiasts, music educators, retired military musicians and music lovers! The RJB explores everything from standard jazz and big band repertoire to latin, rock and more contemporary styles. Membership is by invitation only.
We happily perform community and private events! It is our joy to have performed at local venues and events including: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Petersburg Area Arts League, Weddings, Nursing Homes, Holiday Programs, Community Fund Raisers, Pocahontas State Park, Douglas Southall Freeman High School, Chesterfield Towne Center, Regency Square, and many others!
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