Bend in the River Big Band

19-piece jazz big band founded in 1987 that originated in St. Peter and plays traditional swing.

Bend in the River Big Band is a 19-piece big band founded in 1987. The band originated in St. Peter and has been called one of the leading jazz big bands in the Twin Cities, playing music from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to contemporary big band composers. Bend in the River Big Band played Centennial Lakes Park in Edina on June 28, 2026.