Darlington Big Band

Sunday 20th of September, at 2pmSt Matthew's Church, Leyburn
DL8 5FDPAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD - suggested donations of 10. Proceeds to BlueBoxt Creative & Performing Arts.
Bar and refreshments available.The band plays music from the libraries of some of the greatest big bands in history, including the works of:
The Count Basie Big Band (particularly the compositions and arrangements of Sammy Nestico, The Buddy Rich Big Band (50's and 60's pieces)
The Stan Kenton Orchestra - [featuring the arrangements and compositions of Ray Wecksel, Bill Holman, Lennie Nethaus, Hank Levy etc.)
The Maynard Ferguson Big Band - (arrangements and compositions from the late 50's through to the 70'%), Woody Herman - (a small number of arrangements covering 3 decades).
Works by many other composers and band leaders including - Gordon Goodwin, Frank Mantooth, Bob Cumow, Rob McConnell etc.