The Merchants of COOL

Maury County’s own Big Band

Who We Are

The Columbia, TN based “Merchants of Cool” was formed in 2006 and held its first venue that summer in Mt. Pleasant, TN. Today our repertoire includes more than 260 songs of the 1930’s and 40’s as well as some pop and rock.
Our musicians are all volunteers and come from various 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. We hope you will come out to one of our performances and listen as we play set after set of music of the Big Band Era that you’ll never forget!

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What is the American Big Band Preservation Society?

Music Samples

Leap Frog

Two O’Clock Jump

In the Mood

Take the A Train

Event Dates

July the 12th – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Columbia Parks and Recreation Summer Dance Series – Riverwalk Park – Farmers Market Pavilion, Riverside Dr., Columbia, TN 38401 -FREE Concert

August 9th – 7:30 p.m. – American Legion – an evening of music and dance. American Legion Building, 812 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN 38401 $10 cover

August 16th – 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Columbia Parks and Recreation Summer Dance Series – Riverwalk Park – Farmers Market Pavilion, Riverside Dr., Columbia, TN 38401 -FREE Concert

October 11th – 7:30 p.m. – American Legion – an evening of music and dance. American Legion Building, 812 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN 38401 $10 cover

December 13th – 7:30 p.m. – American Legion Christmas Dance . American Legion Building, 812 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, TN 38401 $10 cover