BBC Big Band

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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, the band broadcasts on BBC Radio, particularly on BBC Radio 2's long running series Big Band Special. The band has played with … read more
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 r… read more
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 gues… read more

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1 Play track Strict Tempo In the Mood
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2 In the Mood - Rerecorded In the Mood - Rerecorded
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3 Play track Strict Tempo Sing Sing Sing
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4 The BBC Big Band Plays Glenn Miller Take the A train
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5 Play track Strict Tempo Tuxedo Junction
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6 American Patrol - Rerecorded American Patrol - Rerecorded
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7 The Best of BBC Big Band Little Brown Jug
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8 Play track The Age of Swing, Vol. 3 A String of Pearls
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9 The BBC Big Band Plays Glenn Miller Volga Boatmen
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10 The Age of Swing, Vol. 1 Perdido
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  1. 2,245 listeners

    22 Apr 2010 · 21 tracks

    Strict Tempo
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  2. 513 listeners

    1 Jan 1992 · 15 tracks

    The Age of Swing, Vol. 4
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  3. 449 listeners

    6 Apr 2004 · 24 tracks

    The Best of BBC Big Band
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  4. 400 listeners

    1 Jan 2000 · 25 tracks

    The BBC Big Band Plays Glenn Miller
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