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SUMMARY:The BBC Big Band Simply Swing
DESCRIPTION:Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie for a celebration the very finest in big band and swing.\nWidely regarded as one the world’s leading Jazz Orchestras, The BBC Big Band continues to delight audiences around the world through their broadcasts on BBC Radio as well the limited number of live performances they give at some of the country’s most prestigious venues.\nThe Band’s musical collaborations read like a ‘who’s who’ of the international music scene, and have included artists as diverse as:  Tony Bennett, Martin Taylor, Robert Palmer, Louis Stewart, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Mel Torme, Clark Terry, Michael Buble, Dr John, George Benson, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, and Ray Charles … to name just a few!\nWithin the UK, the BBC Big Band is probably best known for its work across the BBC’s radio channels – BBC Radio 2 and Radio 3.  Their performances also reach huge global audience, through its regular broadcasts for the BBC World Service, and via the BBC’s iPlayer service … making this a truly international music institution.\nLive performances have included numerous appearances at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms, as well as the ‘BBC Proms in the Park’ series in Hyde Park; as well as concerts at the UK’s premier concert venues, including venues as diverse as Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Snape Maltings, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Glasshouse Gateshead, and London’s Cadogan Hall.\nIain Mackenzie:\nOne of the UK’s finest jazz and big band vocalists, Iain’s career and collaborations read like a ‘Who’s Who’ of the music industry.  Recent work and collaborations include Kenny Wheeler, Abdullah Ibrahim, Sandie Shaw, Joss Stone and Mica Paris – to name a few.  All this is in addition to being featured vocalist with the likes of The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, RTE Orchestra and, of course, the BBC Big Band.\nHe is BRILLIANT\nLiane Carroll\nKnows how to swing a band to rude health\nRonnie Scott’s Jazz Club\n
URL:https://artsfestivaloxford.org/events/the-bbc-big-band-simply-swing/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
LOCATION:24-26 George St, Oxford
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