LAKE NORMAN • GREATER CHARLOTTE

The Lake Norman Big Band

Live Big Band Jazz. Classic Swing. Modern Energy.

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Upcoming Performances

Join us for swing, jazz, big band classics, and modern music — performed by a full 20-piece ensemble.

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NOV 16 2026
FEATURED NEXT SHOW

Big Bands of World War II

Classic Big Band

7:00 – 9:00 PM Wobbly Butt Taproom & Eatery 125 Morlake Dr, Mooresville, NC
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DEC 6 2026
UPCOMING

Holiday Jazz Show

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Cabarrus Brewing Company
329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC

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DEC 20 2026
UPCOMING

St. Mark's Jazzy Christmas

3:30 – 5:00 PM
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
454 Fieldstone Road, Mooresville, NC

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The Lake Norman Big Band
THE LAKE NORMAN BIG BAND
ABOUT THE BAND

20 Musicians.
One Big Sound.

The Lake Norman Big Band is a 20-member ensemble composed of talented musicians from across the Lake Norman region.

Our musicians include professionals, educators, lifelong players, jazz aficionados, and passionate performers who bring their artistry and experience to every rehearsal and performance.

Together, we celebrate the timeless energy of big band music while bringing our own sound to music from the 1920s to the present day.

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OUR SOUND From classic swing
to modern favorites.
01 Dixieland
02 Swing
03 Bebop
04 Latin
05 Jazz-Rock
06 Pop
OUR MUSICAL STYLE

The Sound of a
Full Big Band

Our repertoire spans decades of iconic music, blending classic swing, jazz standards, and contemporary big band charts into a dynamic, crowd-pleasing experience.

01
THE TIMELESS CLASSICS

Swing &
Jazz Standards

The timeless music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and more.

02
BIG BAND TRADITION

Classic Big Band
Arrangements

Exciting charts from Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, and others that bring a contemporary edge to the ensemble.

03
MODERN ENERGY

Modern Horn
Arrangements

Newer music from the 70's until now, including power horn bands, rock classics, ballads and soulful vocals from Chicago, Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.

04
VOCAL FAVORITES

Featured
Vocalists

Beloved vocal tunes from Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Michael Bublé, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack and others that audiences instantly connect with.

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Whether we're performing at a local venue, festival, or private event, our sound is unmistakable — rich, powerful, emotional, and full of life.

EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC

See. Hear.
Feel the Music.

There's nothing quite like the sound of a live big band.

From classic swing and jazz standards to powerful contemporary arrangements, the Lake Norman Big Band brings energy, emotion, and a full ensemble sound to every performance.

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BRING THE BAND TO YOUR EVENT

Make Your Event
a Big One.

The Lake Norman Big Band brings the energy, excitement, and sound of a full big band to concerts, festivals, fundraisers, and special events.

Our playlists are uniquely themed and carefully crafted for each occasion, creating a memorable musical experience for your audience.

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01 Concerts
02 Festivals
03 Fundraisers
04 Community Events
05 Corporate Events
06 Dinner & Dances
MUSIC WITH PURPOSE

Keep the Big Band
Tradition Alive.

The Lake Norman Big Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public, preserving the big band tradition, and bringing great music to our community.

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The Lake Norman Big Band • Lake Norman & Greater Charlotte Area