The second chance of the day to see a sparkling performance of Duke Ellington’s jazz choral masterwork to celebrate Frome Festival’s big anniversary. The performance stars acclaimed jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth, an all-star big band directed by Mike Daniels and Frome Festival’s Silver Anniversary Chorus, with local singers from across our community.

Over the past 25 years, Frome Festival has been proud to bring the town together for memorable arts experiences – all proceeds from this event will help ensure Frome Festival can continue to deliver events like this.

A sparkling performance of Duke Ellington’s jazz choral masterwork to celebrate Frome Festival’s big anniversary. The performance stars acclaimed jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth, an all-star big band directed by Mike Daniels and Frome Festival’s Silver Anniversary Chorus, with local singers from across our community.

https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/silver-chorus-duke-ellingtons-sacred-concert/

Over the past 25 years, Frome Festival has been proud to bring the town together for memorable arts experiences – all proceeds from this event will help ensure Frome Festival can continue to deliver events like this.

Our Christmas special this year, Duke Ellington's classic, The Nutcracker Suite.

Start your Christmas the big band way with the most enduring of Duke Ellington’s suites, featuring the pick of Tchaikovsky’s original tunes plus some seasonal jazz favourites. The suite, performed by The Gorgeous Big Horns (GBH) includes the instantly familiar Overture, as well as March, renamed by Ellington as Peanut Brittle Brigade, while the Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy appears as Sugar Rum Cherry.

This swinging Christmas cracker is one of our favourites with a stocking full of other treats including Such Sweet Thunder from Ellington’s Shakespeare Suite, Basie, Kenton, some familiar favourites and a surprise or two. The Gorgeous Big Horns relish in making a fabulous sound featuring a plethora of exciting jazz musicians and are known for their scintillating seasonal events attracting star soloists. Taking centre stage at the start of Christmas week GBH delivers a cracker of a musical gift.

NEWS: The fabulous Vicky Klewin will be joining us for some vocals.

Join GBH Big Band for an evening of scintillating seasonal jazz with special guest singer Emma Smith who returns after her sensational performance in I Got Gershwin last year. Her incredibly versatile voice and GBH’s fabulous line-up will kick off the festive week in style. It’s beginning to look a lot like a big band Christmas!

GBH paired down for this one, a 10 piece band accompanying songs made famous by ol’ Blues Eyes arranged for soloist, Cantamus Chamber Choir and WMC Chorus including, Fly Me to the Moon, Strangers in the Night, I’ve Got You Under My skin, Come fly with Me and of course My Way. Legendary guitarist and singer Denny Ilett joins the party to lend an extra touch of class to the afternoon.

Join GBH for an evening of sophisticated seasonal big band music with Claire Martin, widely regarded as one of the crown jewels of the jazz world. Expect a tantalising mix of traditional and contemporary vocal and big band arrangements from this firmly established as a WMC favourite, this annual concert brings comfort and joy with real star quality.

10 of Gershwin's most famous tunes arranged by Ned Bennett for big band, solo vocalist and massed choir featuring GBH Big Band, strings, Emma Smith, Cantamus Chamber Choir and the WMC Chorus, brought together and directed by Mike Daniels - who could ask for anything more! N.B. We wish Liane Carroll all our best but we're very excited to have Emma Smith come and sing.

This one is now only a week away with Christmas 2022 set be a good one! The legendary feel-good GBH Big Band Christmas never fails to deliver and if you missed out last year here’s another chance to hear the amazing Georgina Jackson whose sublime singing, awesome trumpet playing and witty repartee is perfectly complemented by GBH under the ebullient direction of Mike Daniels. Georgina blew us away in 2021 with her exemplary swing vocals including seasonal tunes from Ella Fitzgerald, a stunning rendition of What a Wonderful World and a cracking duet with Mike. Expect familiar favourites and more new-found gems as GBH continues to scour the jazz world for new arrangements and original charts played by the best jazz musicians in the south-west to create the perfect big band Christmas to fill your stocking. Wiltshire Music Centre https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/gbh-big-band-3

Sorry it's been a while but the legendary GBH Big Band Christmas is here again! Come and experience the excitement of a big band in action featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the south west joined by Georgina Jackson, not only a superb “smoky voiced singer”, but also a trumpet player who has starred in The Big Band Proms and festivals around the globe. Expect seasonal favourites from stunning arrangements by Ellington, Basie and Tom Kubis to familiar standards made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and some new surprises to make your pre Christmas go with a swing.

GBH Big Band’s legendary Christmas concert is back to fill your stockings with seasonal jazz, a classy mix of big band fayre and a host of cracking surprises. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and friends from the world of jazz join GBH to celebrate in their 20th birthday year in this annual cracker of a concert.

Come fly with GBH Big Band and vocalist Jo Sercombe beyond the stars for an evening of exhilarating big band jazz and swing. Stars and planets provide the theme for an enticing selection of songs including Fly me to the Moon, Come Fly with me, Beyond the Sea and Moondance and a selection of instrumental tunes to transport you beyond the atmosphere! GBH Big Band, based in Bath recently played to a sellout crowd with Tina May and have a reputation for performing fabulous big band music with stunning soloists. Trumpeter and leader Mike Daniels has put together an extra special band for this evening with the cream of the South West’s jazz musicians for a fabulous evening of full on big band music.

Mike Daniels music director Tina May vocals Soul Celebration Community Choir WMC Chorus Cantamus Chamber Choir GBH Big Band

Mike Daniels cooks up a sumptious programme of Duke Ellington's legendary Sacred Concert, showcasing GBH Big Band, featuring international jazz vocalist Tina May and the massed choirs.

Powerful swing, stunning jazz vocals, soulful choral singing and a show-stopping tap dance combine in this Sunday afternoon treat celebrating food and love.

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Gorgeous Big Horns Big Band return with their now legendary Christmas gig at the Wiltshire Music Centre. Featuring all the usual festive favourites and some new ones, expect tinsel, cracker jokes and some fantastic music. Book now to avoid disappointment! Pre- concert music in the foyer with Cantamus Chamber Choir

Quite simply, Christmas wouldn't be the same without this concert! Join GBH and Cantamus for an irresistible stocking-full of seasonal delights including Silent Night and a suite of jazz carol arrangements by Matt Finch. With other familiar festive delights, this winning combination brings you a merry jazzy Christmas feast. Tickets: £16 / £10 - Available from Wiltshire Music Centre Box Office

GBH brings the big band to life with an amazing version of Peter and the Wolf arranged by Oliver Nelson, a master of the big band genre. With special guests Lifted Voices Choir (finalists in Gospel Choir of the Year 2016) and a cappella jazz quintet Vadé this gig will banish any big bad blues.
Tickets: £15 / £5 students / £1 children (with full price adult)

GOSPEL WORKSHOP with Lifted Voices at 1pm before the concert. Just £5 with a concert ticket!

Jazz up your pre-Christmas preparations with a selection of seasonal favourites, whimsical readings and fireside crackers with some surprise stocking fillers. Extra vocals and guests make this a fun filled exploration of seasonal music to suit every jazz taste.

Pre-concert music in the foyer from 6.15pm.

Expect some festive big band treats from this swingin' local band.

A programme of Brazilian-inspired music celebrating the summer and the olympic games.

GBH Big Band will perform alongside jazz students from The Royal High and will perform a set in the second half. Tickets: £7 / £5 To book, email: m.bradbury@rhsb.gdst.net

Following the success of last year's SELL OUT Christmas gig, GBH Big Band with Cantamus Chamber Choir presents another swinging festive feast to get you into the Yuletide mood.