Boyd Raeburn & His Orchestra
Boyd Raeburn – born October 27, 1913 in Faith, South Dakota – was a jazz bass
saxophonist and bandleader. He formed his big band – named Boyd Raeburn & His
Orchestra – in 1944. Now remembered for their avant-garde approach to big band,
there were different phases of their career. Between 1943-45, the band had a
larger brass section and performed standard arrangements without dipping too
deep into the avant-garde. Between 1945-46, the arrangements became more complex
and adventurous. During their last two years – 1947 to 1949 – the orchestra’s
lush arrangements were more layered a...
