The History of the Big Bands

The History of the Big Bands – takes the audience on a musical journey through the times of the Big Band and Swing Era.

The History of the Big Bands – is a high energy swing show, performed the way it should be!

Our musical arranger has meticulously researched original scores allowing the band to perform all the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders in their original form.

Including music from:
Harry James • Benny Goodman • Tommy Dorsey • Duke Ellington • Glenn Miller • Count Basie • Woody Herman & Buddy Rich

It is the World’s Greatest Big Band and Swing Show The songs of Frank Sinatra feature in this cleverly narrated show about the key musicians of the big band era.

The World’s Greatest Big Band and Swing Show spotlights a series of first class soloists from each Instrumental section, covering the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders.

The use of Sinatra’s vocal charts leads the audience on a musical journey from one band leader to another. Frank Sinatra began his career with Harry James’ outfit before moving onto Tommy Dorsey’s band. Later on in his career, Sinatra recorded with Duke Ellington, and performed and recorded with Count Basie in Las Vegas and with Woody Herman at the Madison Square Gardens.

This is a tremendous show with outstanding musicians that will appeal to the many big band fans.