Friends:
The Oklahoma Twisters - Western Swing band in the Washington, D.C. area
Tom Cunningham Orchestra - 16-piece big band playing great swing from the '30s and '40s
The Conservatory Classic Jazz Band - Traditional jazz in the Nation's Capital
Hot Club of DC - Gypsy Jazz & Swing in the Nation's Capital
Potomac River Jazz Club - The PRJC is a nonprofit society whose purpose is to preserve, encourage and promote the playing and appreciation of traditional jazz.
Washington area music venues:
Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom
Other websites of interest:
Steve Jordan - a site dedicated to one of the great big band rhythm guitarists
Freddie Green - tribute site for "Mr. Rhythm", the guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra