BBC Big Band Concert History

The BBC Big Band, originally known as the BBC Radio Big Band is a British big band run under the auspices of the BBC. It consists of professional jazz musicians and is directed by a number of conductors. These include arranger and composer Barry Forgie, who has been conducting the band on a regular basis since 1977, American jazz trombonist Jiggs Whigham and guest musical directors. Widely regarded as the UK’s leading and most versatile jazz orchestra...