Merchants of COOL Big Band

The Columbia, TN based "Merchants of Cool" was formed in 2006 and had the band's first venue that summer in Mt. Pleasant, TN. Today our repertoire includes more than 300 songs of the 1930's and 40's and occasionally we may break into some modern pop and rock.

Our musicians are all volunteers and therefore come from all walks of life and professions. The love of this music and the desire to preserve it are common bonds among the members. The Merchants of COOL Big Band is a member of the American Big Band Preservation Society. The ABBPS is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of classic big band music, and to encouraging and educating new generations of big band listeners, players, composers, and arrangers.