VIDEO: West Seattle Big Band captivates Concert in the Park crowd

It’s a 27-year tradition for the West Seattle Big Band – the midsummer Concert in the Park. Here are some of the people who showed up tonight to enjoy the free concert at High Point Commons Park:

They were treated to more than an hour and a half of music from the WSBB, directed by Jim Edwards, with vocalists tonight including the band’s newest singer, Sam Henry:

Longtime vocalist Jenaige Lane, too:

And a guest return appearance by former vocalist Jeff Carter:

The concert was sponsored by the West Seattle Grand Parade (this Saturday!). During the school year, you can catch the WSBB performing at fundraisers for student musicians; you’ll often see them at other big West Seattle events too, like the Fauntleroy Fall Festival in October.

6 Replies to "VIDEO: West Seattle Big Band captivates Concert in the Park crowd"

  • Friend O'Dinghus July 17, 2024 (7:26 am)

    Welcome Sam Henry, and welcome back Jeff Carter! May I ask WSB, is there a way to charitably donate to the West Seattle Big Band? Thank you. Excellent job everyone. Thank you for these wonderful events!

  • jissy July 17, 2024 (7:58 am)

    That was SOOOO fantastic!   My fav WS Summer event and boy oh boy was Sam Henry incredible… I can’t wait to see/hear him again, that kid is going places.  Look out Harry Connick, Jr & Michael Buble!  Thank you WS BB for sharing yourselves with us.  And Jenaige…..wow, Love it!

  • Sarah July 17, 2024 (9:41 am)

    We love the West Seattle Big Band!  Bravo!!

  • Jim July 17, 2024 (11:49 am)

    The West Seattle Big Band is a “working band”.  We earn our money through corporate and private events throughout the year. We do not pay ourselves. We donate our time and funds to supporting music programs in the West Seattle area.  We loan our equipment out to school music programs if they need it. We purchase equipment for the schools if an urgent need arises. We encourage you to support these programs directly through the links below.http://www.wshsmusic.org/support-us.html
    https://www.madisonptsa.com/madison-music-boosters/
    Jim Edwards
    West Seattle Big Band

  • mem July 17, 2024 (12:03 pm)

    I missed it, darn it!! Next concert?

    • Jim July 17, 2024 (1:19 pm)

      Only private performances scheduled at this time.JE

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