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2026-01-05 James Bazen Big Band New Recording Release Party

2 Shows: 7:00 and 9:30 PM at Blues Alley

The James Bazen Big Band will perform pieces from the new album, “Undertones”, as well as works from the repertoires of Kenton, Basie, Goodwin, Ellington.

Come out and experience real jazz at this storied club. “The house that Dizzy built.”

Tix are $25 and will soon be available at https://www.bluesalley.com/events.

Blues Alley Jazz Supper Club | 1073 Ave NW | Washington, DC 20007 | (202) 337-4141

2025-10-25 James Bazen Big Band New Recording Release Party

2 Shows: 7:00 and 9:00 PM at Laporta’s in Alexandria, VA

It’s finally here! The new James Bazen Big Band recording entitled “Undertones” available 10/10/25. It features all original arrangements/compositions by James Bazen.

It will be available on all the major streaming and download services as well as a limited number of CD’s.

This is going to be a great time. If you haven’t heard “The Pizza Band” for a while, you need to come out and see what you’ve been missing.

Tickets are $25 and will be available soon. Stay tuned.

Laporta’s Restaurant | 1600 Duke Street | Alexandria, VA 22314 | (703) 683-6313. Free parking in garage!

2025-09-28 James Bazen Project in Millsboro, DE

SUNDAY 9/28/25 THE JAMES BAZEN PROJECT GOES TO THE BEACH

Join James, Jon Ozment, Russ Rodgers and Greg Holloway on Sunday 9/28/25 at 4:00 PM for an afternoon of great jazz.

Presented by Mary Mother of Peace  30839 Mt Joy Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966.

For more info call Music Unlimited at (410) 255-5700 or call Mary Mother of Peace directly at (302) 856-6451.

2025-08-21 James Bazen Big Band Free Concert

JBBB returns to Glen Echo Free Concert Series. This exciting ensemble plays high energy jazz from the repertoires of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Gordon Goodwin and Duke Ellington.

And as a bonus the band will debut James’ two new arrangements! Think of that. You could be part of a world premier!

Check out JBBB recordings at https://jamesbazen.bandcamp.com/

Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion 

7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD 20812
(301) 634-2222

2025-08-21 James Bazen Big Band Free Concert

Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion
7:30 – 8:30 PM

JBBB returns to Glen Echo Free Concert Series. This exciting ensemble plays high energy jazz from the repertoires of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Gordon Goodwin and Duke Ellington.

And as a bonus the band will debut James’ two new arrangements! Think of that. You could be part of a world premier!

Check out JBBB recordings at https://jamesbazen.bandcamp.com/

Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion 

7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD 20812
(301) 634-2222

 

2020-06-26, James Bazen Project: Quarantunes

Sponsored by Alexandria Parks and Rec

Instagram: @alexartsoffice

 

The James Bazen Project will present an online concert via Facebook Live. Join me here with Jim Levy, Russ Rogers and Wes Crawford for a wide variety of jazz from traditional to contemporary. We may even throw in an original or two. 

And yes. We will be socially distant. 

For more info call 410-255-5700 or email jcbazen@musicunlimited.com.

Alexandria, VA @artsALX .