Helen Sung Big Band: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Helen Sung Big Band

Helen Sung Big Band is a New York City–based jazz ensemble led by pianist Helen Sung, heard at Dizzy’s Club. Sung is known for a deep engagement with Thelonious Monk’s music, and the band’s repertoire often reworks Monk material that has long been central to her book. In performances such as “Helen Sung Big Band with Ron Carter,” the group is joined by bassist Ron Carter, whose long recording and touring history has made him a steady reference point in modern jazz. The arrangements favor clarity and forward motion over spectacle.