The Music Flows On!
The Music Flows On!
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We are a Jazz Big Band Performing in the Raleigh, North Carolina Area!
Comprised of many talented and accomplished volunteer musicians from the Triangle Area, the
Neuse River Big Band was established in 2019, and is dedicated to preserving the sounds and styles of the Big Band Era.
We perform hits of the Count Basie Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington and more. We also play contemporary jazz, rock, movie soundtrack and pop arrangements, so we appeal to multiple generations of live music enthusiasts. We’re all about carrying on the Big Band Tradition while making it a fun experience for the band AND the audience!
Next: Too Darned Hot!!!!
Next: Too Darned Hot!!!!
Are you ready to Sizzle?
Get ready to Celebrate Summer and the musical expression of a perfect August day with the Neuse River Big Band as they present "Too Darn Hot! The Sizzling Sounds of Summer."
This energetic performance takes you on a musical journey, with the crisp energy of a joyful morning before ducking out of the heat and into the shade for some relaxing afternoon grooves. As the sun sets, it's time to bring on the party! We turn up the octane and lift you out of your seat!
This show features several styles of music, including swing, jazz, rock & roll and more!
Don't miss this unforgettable, sizzling night of pure musical heat!
Live at Fuquay Varina Performing Arts Center, August 20th @ 7:30pm to 9:30pm!
Tickets will be on sale soon!
Spring '26: Rolling on the River!
Spring '26: Rolling on the River!
On April 30th, We performed a high‑energy musical cruise in: "Rolling on the River: Destination New Orleans!"
The journey along the Mississippi brought the spirit of the Crescent City to life with classic jazz, soulful swing, and big‑band favorites inspired by America’s great river city ports of call.
Adding authentic New Orleans flavor, the evening featured a live Dixieland ensemble led by Dr. Adrien Re, saxophonist par excellence and professor at Campbell University.
With lively storytelling, charismatic performers, and unforgettable music, this was a night of rhythm, joy, and pure riverboat magic. Let the good times roll!
Our Swingin' Holiday Show Saved Christmas!!!
Our Swingin' Holiday Show Saved Christmas!!!
Neuse River Big Band's Swinging Holiday played to a nearly full house at the Garner Performing Arts Center on December 11th. We played many old favorites, several more contemporary songs (Elvis, Mariah Carey) featured two songs arranged by Gordon Goodwin, and, saved Christmas so that Santa could deliver his toys on Christmas Eve!
See the program and highlights from the show using the button below.
Highlights - "Come Fly With Me!" 2024 Summer Show...
Jim McCann crooned Buble and Sinatra!
Director David Richards kept 'em laughing!
We considered travelling to Germany!
The Theme was a riot!
Summer 2024 - "Come Fly with Me!"
Summer 2024 - "Come Fly with Me!"
This show was a fully-themed show with costumes and script and a program packed with songs about travel, destinations and adventure! Audience members were encouraged to dress up for travel - and several did! It was a fun night for everyone in Fuquay Varina that night! To see more about this incredible show go here.
Photos of the band, Lee and David on this page courtesy of Diane Schafer Photography
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