The Gainesville Big Band began as the Gainesville Community Jazz Band. Since 2007, the band has brought big band jazz to Gainesville and the surrounding areas. The GBB is a 18 piece jazz band that plays a wide range of big band styles such as traditional swing, dance, latin, and contemporary jazz. The musicians have a deep passion for jazz and a commitment to presenting quality performances to all audiences in Gainesville or wherever the GBB may travel.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Final Market St. Pub Perfomance

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, will be performing live on stage at Market St. Pub on November 18, 2016 from 9:00pm-11:00pm. General admission $5, $3 for students with ID. This is the last performance ever at Market St. Let's send them out with a bang!
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Thursday, August 11, 2016

2nd Trumpet Vacancy

The Gainesville Big Band would like to announce the following vacancy:
2nd Trumpet
Please see our audition requirements on our audition page. 

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The GBB at Free Fridays Concert Series!

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, proudly announces that we will perform this Friday at the Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. Music will feature selections from the Great American Song Book and a few patriotic songs. Music starts at 8:00pm. Hope to see you there.
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Monday, May 2, 2016

GBB at Gainesville Jazz Festival

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, proudly announces that we will perform this Saturday, May 7, at the Gainesville Jazz Festival at the Town of Tioga Center Square. We will play at 7:00pm. After our set, stick around for more great jazz by some of our other fabulous local musicians.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Gainesville Big Band Performance Schedule

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, announces the following performance dates:
April 3-Spring Arts Festival-1:00pm
May 7-Gainesville Jazz Festival at Tioga Town Center- 7:00pm
June 3-Market St. Pub-8:30pm
July 1-Free Fridays at Bo Diddley Plaza- 8:00pm
Please join us for a swinging, good time!
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Monday, February 15, 2016

Gainesville Big Band to Play Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, announces that we will perform at the Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival in Lake City, FL on Saturday, February 27.  Music starts at 1:30.