18-piece big band based in Dallas, TX. Founded in 1986 and operated as The Texas Instruments Jazz Band from 1986-2019. After 33.3 years and 326 concerts (including 51 guest artist concerts) we changed our name to Texins Jazz Band in 2020. The Texins Jazz Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to perform the big band jazz musical art form and present international guest artists to the public in a manner that is educational, entertaining, and affordable.