Jazz- Modern big band


Was going to post at Jazz Recommendations but thought better make a new thread... Any suggestions for good contemporary (let's say last 20 or so years) big band material? Economics make this an increasingly rare format, but there must be some good stuff out there. I read about Maria Schneider in the Dec. Sterophile; maybe I should try her. I have and enjoy Gil Evans sessions at Sweet Basil. I suppose Thad Jones and Mel Lewis still have their orchestra going. I used to really dig the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin big band; Akiyoshi must still be doing her thing. I haven't been paying attention for a while and don't have anything in big band, besides the Evans, from the 80's or 90's. What should I be aware of?
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Although it is not pure "big band," sometimes that partial big band touch is just enough....try "Lyle Lovett and his Large Band." Have a Large Time, Charlie
check out Arturo Sandoval's Hot House disc. i think he may have done another with that big band. it's latin stuff. great IMO but YMMV.
kid creole and the coconuts did some real interesting stuff a few years back. on the more recent side, i like squirrel nut zippers and the brian setzer orchestra. not quite classic big band jazz but enjoyable nonetheless.
Maria Scneider is probably the newest and best on the scene. How about Claus Ogerman