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...

Date Concert Venue Location
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Jazz
Swing
Big Band
2015 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1996 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has BBC Big Band had?

BBC Big Band has had 3 concerts.

What genre is BBC Big Band?

BBC Big Band is most often considered to be Jazz, Swing, and Big Band.

When was the last BBC Big Band concert?

The last BBC Big Band concert was on November 26, 2015 at Sage Gateshead in Gateshead, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: BBC Big Band / Liane Carroll / Ian Shaw.

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