Next Show: August 28th at the Fuquay Varina Arts Center @ 7:30pm!
We are a Community Jazz Big Band Performing in the Raleigh, North Carolina Area!
Comprised of many talented and accomplished adult 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, The Elgart Brothers,
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!
Step into a world of spies, suspense, and sensational swing with the Neuse River Big Band! This high-energy, big band extravaganza brings the notorious and electrifying soundtracks of the iconic James Bond movie franchise to life, alongside classic themes from spy and detective TV shows like Get Smart and Dragnet.
Secrets lurk in the shadows, danger dances between dazzling solos, and the rhythm holds the clues. With powerhouse vocals, thrilling orchestrations, and a little mystery mixed in, this unforgettable night will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Swing into the intrigue. And remember—nothing is what it seems.
Live at the Fuquay Varina Arts Center on August 28th @ 7:30pm! This show is very likely to sell out - don't delay!
Our last show was Thursday, May 1st 2025 @ 7:30pm at the Garner Performing Arts Center!
The band invited attendees to step back in time through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s and feel the nostalgia as the live band recreates iconic hits with a twist—the show was set as a vibrant radio broadcast! The WNRBB “Live” Radio Show!
Online program is located here:
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!
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