Fred Morgan, a saxophonist and big-band leader, entertained Sacramento-area audiences for decades while tending to musicians’ most fundamental needs at his musical instrument repair shop in Rocklin.

Enrollment in band programs at Enid Public Schools is on the rise, with sign-ups for the high school's Big Blue Band up about 26 percent over recent years.

MS. LENA TORRESS WAS 100-YEARS-OL A NEW ORLEANS BRASS BAND IS GETTING RELIEF TODAY IN SEVERAL WAYS. WE KNOW THE CITY EASED UP ON RESTRICTIONS, WHICH WILL ALLOW LIVE MUSIC AGAIN. THAT WAS IN AUBRY ...

The low instruments in this band — baritone sax, trombones and tuba, and the bass itself — are to be savored. WBGO's Michael Bourne emcees the show, sending off tunes and back-announcing soloists.

Get this straight, LaBamba's Big Band is a big rock 'n' roll and R&B experience — and it's coming Saturday, ... The show is a “thunderous gathering” of 18 instruments with voices and more.

Get this straight, LaBamba's Big Band is a big rock 'n' roll and R&B experience — and it's coming Saturday, ... The show is a “thunderous gathering” of 18 instruments with voices and more.