Every Tuesday evening (except the occasional 5th Tuesday) from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM San Antonio's finest musicians gather to perform big band jazz arrangements from the libraries of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, and even Glen Miller. In addition, the bands perform compositions of contemporary big band arrangers.

On the First Tuesday, the Crimson Jazz Orchestra is led by George Briscoe. Featured instrumentalists in the band include Todd Dunn, Al Gomez, John Magaldi...
Check out the band's MP3s recorded on June 6, 2006

On the Second Tuesday, the River City Big Band, led by baritone saxophonist and MD Merritt "Murph" Davis. Featured instrumentalists in the band include James Kelly - bass,.
Check out the band's MP3s recorded on March 14, 2006

On the Third Tuesday, the San Antonio Jazz Orchestra performs, co-led by George DeRocher, Rick Horn and Dale Schultz. Featured instrumentalists in the band include Adrian Luis - trumpet, Steve Smith - drums, (Bexar County Commissioner) Paul Elizondo - saxophones, Tim McBride - lead/jazz alto, Tom King - jazz tenor.
Check out the band's MP3s recorded on March 21 and April 18, 2006

On the Fourth Tuesday, the Prime Time Jazz Orchestra, led by saxophonist and world traveler John Magaldi, features music composed by local arrangers including Jim Mahaffey.

Recently added to the "regular big band lineup" is the Ed Sherry Big Band featuring trumpet player Ed Sherry. The band is conducted by trombonist Mike Brumbaugh. This band playes on the second Wednesday of each month. Here's a YouTube video of a recent performance at Blue Star... Ed Sherry Big Band on YouTube