Glendale Heights Bands

One of the most popular big bands in Chicago during the 1980's and 90's was the Deja Vu Big Band. Now, several veterans of that group have come together once again to form the Stardust Big Band. Led by veteran multi-instrumentalist and arranger Jon McGahan, Stardust is dedicated to promoting and continuing the jazz traditions as practiced by Maynard Ferguson, Neal Hefti, Bill Holman, and Quincy Jones among others. This 13-piece ensemble combines inventive writing with vibrant solos by some of Chicago's finest big band practitioners. From dancing to casual to concerts ans shows, the Stardust Big Band can perform a myriad of styles in the jazz idiom with the swing and excitement both casual and serious jazz audiences expect and deserve.

" The Ron Smolen Big Band / Orchestra " is a 10 piece dance orchestra that provides the best Big Band entertainment and dance music available. Every night is New Years Eve as "The Ron Smolen Orchestra" creates a party atmosphere along with a “Touch of Elegance“ by providing listening and dancing enjoyment for all ages in the great tradition of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Wayne King and Guy Lombardo. Over the past 40 years, " The Ron Smolen Orchestra " has performed thousands of engagements including weddings, concerts, dinner dances, and corporate events throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Every Ron Smolen Orchestra engagement includes waltzes, Latin styles, society numbers, jazz, Dixieland, pop and show tunes. Their inimitable style, is seasoned via their own brand of custom arrangements, and their vast library of original big band era arrangements featuring classic tunes of the Big Band era and popular pieces from the great American song writers. Vocals provided by Ron Smolen and members of the orchestra round out the orchestra's performances to present a total big band experience.