Liss and his big band have been making music since 1979. And ever since its inception, the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine has kept big band music thriving in Southern California and has been recognized by established publications such as Jazz Journal and Jazz Weekly for great arrangements, lively performances, and stellar jazz soloists.

Article, InterviewS. HouseNovember 2, 2018San Diego Troubadour, Big Band Jazz Machine, San Diego, Big Band, Southern California, Mike Crotty, band history, music educators, jazzComment

New Album Release: Tasty Tunes

Now available, get yours today, on CDBaby,com, iTunes, Amazon etc, our new 5th CD release, featuring guest artists Bob Mintzer, Eric Marienthal, Holly Hofmann and Dean Brown...it really is a tasty collection of wonderful tunes.

Tasty TunesS. HouseJanuary 26, 2018Album Release, Tasty Tunes, Big Band Jazz Machine, Bob Mintzer, Eric Marienthal, Holly Hofmann, Dean Brown