BBC Big Band together with Festival on The Close presents Swing Legends Musical Director: Barry Forgie Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie for a celebration the very finest in big band and swing. Widely regarded as one the worlds 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 countrys most prestigious venues. The Bands musical collaborations read like a whos 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! Within the UK, the BBC Big Band is probably best known for its work across the BBCs 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 BBCs iPlayer service making this a truly international music institution. Live performances have included numerous appearances at Londons 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 UKs premier concert venues, including venues as diverse as Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Snape Maltings, Manchesters Bridgewater Hall, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Glasshouse Gateshead, and Londons Cadogan Hall. " World-class musicians a brilliant musical force" The Telegraph " Joyous " George Benson "I told my wife that for my next birthday I want this band as a gift! " Lalo Schifrin To keep updated with all Festival on The Close announcements, follow us on our socials: @festivalonthecloserugby