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BBC Big Band: Sing Sing S...
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Fri 22 Oct 7:30pm Town Hall

Join virtuoso clarinettist Ken Peplowski, the BBC Big Band and singer Clare Teal for a musical celebration of Benny Goodman, ‘the King of Swing’. Highlights include _Don’t Be That Way_, _Stomping at the Savoy_, _Swingtime in the Rockies_, _Avalon_ and _Why Don’t You Do Right_. Concerts to be recorded for BBC Radio 2’s "Big Band Special":http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/bigband BBC Big Band is a Town Hall Associate Artist
*BBC Big Band* *Clare Teal* _vocals_ *Ken Peplowski* _clarinet_
Marina And The Diamonds Plus Special Guests
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Sat 23 Oct 8:00pm Town Hall

Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer-songwriter of Greek descent. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list, coming second to Ellie Goulding. Now signed to 679 Recordings, she released her debut full-length studio album, _The Family Jewels_, followed by her third extended play, _The American Jewels EP_, in 2010. Diamandis' musical style ranges from keyboard-based ballads to more up-tempo new wave-style songs with full band backing. She has cited a wide-range of influences such as Daniel Johnston, Blondie, The Distillers, Patti Smith, Tom Waits, Nirvana, Kate Bush, PJ Harvey, Yann Tiersen, Britney Spears, Elliott Smith, Dolly Parton and Madonna. For more information please visit "Marina and the Diamonds":http://www.marinaandthediamonds.com
Funk For Life: Nils Landg... In association with BBC Radio 2
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Fri 19 Nov 8:00pm Town Hall

Swedish trombonist and singer Nils Landgren and his Funk Unit join forces with the BBC Big Band for the very first time. They will perform music from his latest album _Funk for Life_ - in all-new versions for big band, created by conductor Jorg Keller.
*BBC Big Band* *Nils Landgren* _trombone / vocals_ *Jorg Keller* _conductor_
BBC Big Band Christmas Co...
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Fri 10 Dec 7:30pm Town Hall

Join the BBC Big Band for an evening of Christmas swing and big band classics. More details to follow soon.