The Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album has been presented since 1961. From 1962 to 1971 and 1979 to 1991, the award title specified instrumental performances. Years reflect the year in wh
1961 winner Henry Mancini.
Two-time winner Stan Kenton (left).
1965 winner Laurindo Almeida.
Seven-time winner Duke Ellington.
Count Basie Orchestra
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The Count Basie Orchestra is a 16- to 18-piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era, founded by Count Basie in 1935 and recording regularly from 1936. Despite a
Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
…of Spain Gerry Mulligan – "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'" 1962 Stan Kenton Kenton's West Side Story Gil Evans – Out of the Cool Dizzy Gillespie – Gillespiana Count Basie Orchestra – Basie at Birdland Andre Previn – "A Touch of Elegance" 1963 Adventures in Jazz Jimmy Smith – Walk on the Wild Side Count Basie – The Legend Miles…
The Count Basie Orchestra with vocalist Ethel Waters from the film Stage Door Canteen (1943)