BBC BIG BAND

The BBC Big Band tours extensively throughout the UK for radio concert presentations and in its own concerts which include playing at festivals and events around the world. They regularly feature leading star singers and instrumentalists as guests. These have included George Shearing, Mel Torme, Phil Collins, Arturo Sandoval, Georgie Fame, Robert Palmer, Ray Charles, Jeff Hooper, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth. Recent overseas visits have included the USA, Canada and numerous excursions into Europe.

REVIEWS

There is no other band in the world today with such a diverse repertoire ranging from the classics of the swing era through to contemporary jazz and popular music. The bands' long running programme 'Big Band Special' can be heard each Monday on Radio 2. The BBC Big Band is truly beyond comparison - Great Music - Great Musicians - Great Entertainment!

'A wonderful band' - Tony Bennett

'What a great band' - Billy May

'For me this is the band' - Mel Torme

'They brilliantly continue the tradition of Big Band music.
As such they are important as well as marvellous' - Michael Parkinson