Craig Gildner Big Band
The Craig Gildner Big Band is a thirteen-piece repertoire orchestra authentically recreating the sounds of the swing era made famous by Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, and others. Arrangements are direct transcriptions and stock selections that would have been played back in the day by bands across the country. Adding to the period feel, the rhythm section boasts calfskin drums arranged in a manner much like Krupa’s, gut wound bass string, acoustic rhythm guitar on a vintage Gibson L7, and stride piano solos.
The musicianship is of the highest caliber. Bandleader Craig Gildner handpicked each and every section from DC’s pool of talented musicians. The band can whisper and scream…and everything in between…all in just one song!
Scott Silbert and the All-Star Seven
Scott Silbert, renowned arranger and reed player, leads DC’s newest four-horn combo featuring underplayed gems of the swing era. Scott is a staple in such bands as the Craig Gildner Big Band, the Jonathan Stout Orchestra, Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders, and more. He served as the chief arranger of the Navy Jazz Band Commodores where he wrote more than 700 arrangements. His all-star lineup will blow you out of the water with your heavy-swinging tunes!