Whitney Smith Big Steam Band @ Monarch Tavern — June 23, 2025

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton Street, M6J 2N8, Toronto, ON, Canada

Whitney Smith Big Steam Band

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I lead a roaring 17-piece classic big stand style jazz orchestra in the style of the Duke Ellington and Count Basie bands — 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxes and four rhythm: piano, guitar, double bass and drums.The sound is classic swing and some Latin with bite. If you’re looking for the excellent music of Benny Goodman or Glenn Miller, we’re not your band. Our roots music is 50s and early 60s hard bop and burner swing, and that punchy gorgeous style of arranging of Billy May, Nelson Riddle and Quincy Jones.We play interpretations of great standards from the jazz repertoire and compositions of mine.All our arrangements are beautifully crafted by our band members. Our two albums are on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms under Whitney Smith Big Steam Band. Enjoy!— Whitney Smith