TPC Jazz

The Tacoma Pierce County Big Band was formed in May 3, 2008 by a group of amateur musicians who were looking for a place to play jazz, blues, and big band music. We are a  big band that encourages self-expression through music. We believe that jazz is an essential part of any thriving community. We collaborate with musicians, music organizations and School's in an effort to facilitate mutual support, recognition, and the exchange of ideas. We work to encourage an appreciation of music and we offer performances in an effort to enrich the lives of all citizens of Tacoma and Pierce County.

The band plays a wide variety of music and styles, ranging from the great big bands of the 30's and 40's, including Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, and  Glenn Miller, to the later works of the Count Basie Orchestra. In addition, the band plays jazz, blues, jazz-rock, and standards from modern arrangers like Sammy Nestico, Dave Wolpe, Bob Lowden, Spyro Gyra, and Henry Mancini.