The Bruce James Orchestra is a musical organization which provides exceptional live big band entertainment in the Greater-Vancouver area of British Columbia. In it’s full format – the 19-piece Powerhouse Big Band with vocalists – we have been “Bringing the Best of Big Band” music to the Vancouver area since 1999.
We perform a variety of big band arrangements from the classic Big bands of the 1930’s such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Count Basie through the “crooner” hits of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, to the sultry sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, to present day swing classics from artists such as Michael Bublé, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr and pop and rock hits from Artists such as Chicago, Stevie Wonder and Spyro Gyra – just to name a few!
The band performs for events such as dances, weddings, anniversaries, jazz clubs, pubs, fundraisers, corporate events, concerts in the park, and jazz vespers. We are an ensemble which prides itself on excellence – not only in our music, but in showmanship; we incorporate energy and flare in our performances, and showcase rehearsed choreography in our musical selections. We come equipped to be costumed in formal black tie and gown wear or our standard uniform – our “swing era” look – complete with fedoras, suspenders, swing shoes and our signature blacks with yellow ties.
The Bruce James Orchestra also has smaller subsidiary ensemble groupings:
- An 11-piece “Little Big Band” – with or without Vocalist(s)
- A 5-piece Jazz Combo – with or without Vocalist(s)
- Solo Piano or Guitar
The band has been a musical presence in the Greater-Vancouver area for the past 26 years, and is always open to new performance opportunities.
Please reach out via email: bruce@brucejamesorchestra.com with questions or booking inquiries.
Thank you for your interest in the Bruce James Orchestra!