Big band music has to be experienced live, preferably in a large building like an airplane hanger. The acoustics are great.
They do have airplane hanger concerts and dances in some areas. I saw the Benny Goodman orchestra (I think it was) a long time ago at a hanger concert. It was loud enough without a sound system. Don't forget to mention Kay Kyser and The "College of musical knowledge" when talking Big Band. Ben