The Rossmoor Big Band Director's Notes

Jazz Beginings & Long-Term Side Effect Ft: John McCuster

Jump in to Mr. Peabody's Wayback Machine for "Jazz Beginnings & Long-Term Side Effects" with jazz historian, author, & curator of antiquities at the 1811 Kid Try Historical House, John McCuster. True, Big Band Jazz is swinging', but what came before? We go directly to the source in New Orleans!   For more on The 1811 Kid Try Historical House: https://www.1811kidoryhistorichouse.com [https://www.1811kidoryhistorichouse.com]  For more about The Rossmoor Big Band visit: http://www.thebigbandofrossmoor.org [http://www.thebigbandofrossmoor.org]

Supper Club Culture with Tom Wolfe

This week The Rossmoor Big Band welcomes America's first concierge, Tom Wolfe, CHA, to lead a presentation on the cultural phenomenon of Supper Clubs & Big Band jazz. We will discuss San Francisco history, high society, & maybe even hear some first-hand accounts of Supper Club entertainment from yesteryear. Be sure to bring your comments, questions, & memories!  About the speaker: Tom Wolfe, CHA, is America's first concierge. Mr. Wolfe is currently chef concierge & director of heritage at The Fairmont San Francisco.   For more information visit: http://www.thebigbandofrossmoor.org [This week The Rossmoor Big Band welcomes America's first concierge, Tom Wolfe, CHA, to lead a presentation on the cultural phenomenon of Supper Clubs & Big Band jazz. We will discuss San Francisco history, high society, & maybe even hear some first-hand accounts of Supper Club entertainment from yesteryear. Be sure to bring your comments, questions, & memories! About the speaker: Tom Wolfe, CHA, is America's first concierge. Mr. Wolfe is currently chef concierge & director of heritage at The Fairmont San Francisco. For more information visit: http://www.thebigbandofrossmoor.org]