IRA B. LISS (BIG BAND JAZZ MACHINE)

Ever since the early 1970's, Ira was destined in life to be a band leader.  A drum major/saxophonist at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, California, he was voted most valuable band member his senior year. In the local, regional and national scenes, Ira acquired extensive experiences in all phases of the music and entertainment industry. From music management, retail/wholesale products, talent acquisition, concert production & promotion, to jazz education and recording production. Ira B. Liss, at 6 feet 7 inches tall, is Southern California's most imminently watchable bandleader of San Diego’s favorite Big Band: The Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, his 18-piece jazz orchestra which he started in 1979. His performance credits include work with such world renowned artists as: Bobby Caldwell, Harry Connick, Sr., Rob McConnell, Barney Kessel, Stan Kenton, George Shearing, Bob Mintzer, Barbara Morrison, Peter Sprague, Charles McPherson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Pete Barbutti, read more...