Darcy James Argue
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Darcy James Argue.
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Concerts
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October 18, 2012 Intense, forward-looking music for dancing and dreaming, recorded live at the Newport Jazz Festival.
August 4, 2012 The composer has steadily been rescuing the big band from the dustbin of anachronism.
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August 7, 2010 More than a half-century after big bands were popular, Argue filters pop music through his big band.
Studio Sessions
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May 5, 2009 Argue's Secret Society is a fresh take on the big-band sound, pushing the studio to the limit.
Interviews & Profiles
October 13, 2009 An 18-piece steampunk jazz ensemble is the brainchild of composer and blogger Darcy James Argue.
Discover Songs
December 6, 2009 In 2009, young talents such as Vijay Iyer were among many who transcended the standard.
More Stories
April 21, 2013 In a future metropolis, one man's ambition abuts his loyalty. An ultramodern big band keeps score.
