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Bureau of Standards Evening of Fun

Mazza's 3728 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Bureau of Standards Big Band performs at an old venue under new ownership - Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge is now Mazza's. You can expect a great show as usual playing big band hits from the 1930s through the 1960s. You'll hear your favorites from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Benny Goodman […]

$12.00

Bureau of Standards Big Band with Shanghai Woolies

The Secret Society 116 NE Russell St., Portland, OR, United States

Our 19-piece big band, The Bureau of Standards splits the evening with The Shanghai Woolies for a great night of swing music and dancing.  

Bureau of Standards Encore @ Jimmy Mak’s

Jimmy Mak's 221 NW 10th, Portland, OR, United States

Great entertainment you can't find anywhere else! If your New Year’s resolution is to hear more swingin’ big band music, the Bureau of Standards is here to help! This 17-member ensemble celebrates the heyday of big bands in America, from Ellington at The Cotton Club to Goodman at the Savoy and Basie at The Sands. […]

$15

Black and White Party at Jimmy Mak’s Saturday May 30

Jimmy Mak's 221 NW 10th, Portland, OR, United States

Black & White Party of Big Band Movie Music Yes, The Bureau of Standards Big Band returns to Jimmy Mak's for the third time this Saturday! ** The Rose Festival Starlight Parade is happening around the same time. Allow for the extra time to find parking and get downtown. Or use the fabulous Tri-Met system. […]

$15

BOS Big Band returns to Mazza’s

Mazza's 3728 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The last time we played at this location, it was called Tony Starlight's Supper Club. Matt Mazza took over the space and made it his own, and it's a cool joint!  He moved the stage to its rightful place at the corner of Sandy and Halsey, spruced it up in his own style and renamed […]

$12

BOS Big Band returns to Vie de Boheme

Vie de Boheme 1530 SE 7th Ave. (7th & Clay), Portland, OR, United States

Enjoy a lovely Sunday evening in the cool (both literally and figuratively) wine bar, Vie de Boheme. Dig the swinging sounds of the Bureau of Standards Big band featuring vocalists Kat Cogswell and Warren Black, and director James M Gregg.  

Airshow of the Cascades & Big Band Music!

The Bureau of Standards Big Band is hitting the road and traveling to Madras, Oregon for 2 shows at the Airshow of the Cascades. We are a 17-piece ensemble that celebrates the classic Big Bands of the 1930s through the 1950s, staying true to the sound and spirit of the great swing icons. Featuring: Kat […]

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