Under the direction of founder, Anthony Villa, the 17-member BJABB performs the original jazz music of Baltimore area composers. Formed in 2011 under the auspices of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance and with generous support from Loyola University Maryland, the BJABB presented its first concert in September 2011. The BJABB solicits scores and supports the creation of new jazz works for big band. Interested including composers, arrangers, instrumentalits, and concert presenters should contact Anthony Villa at anthonyvilla@arditomusic.com.