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The History of the Big Bands
22 September 7:30 PM
Starring Darius Campbell
The History of the Big Bands sees the incomparable Darius transport the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting some of Swing’s very best songs.
All the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, music from Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman & Buddy Rich.
The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 16-piece big band and a series of first-class soloists who cover the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders. The audience is led on a musical ride from one band leader to another by the talented, charismatic and hugely successful Darius.
Darius is of course no stranger to the big stage. From pop star to opera star, he shot to fame through Pop Idol, had five Top 10 singles including the No 1 Colourblind, a platinum album and a gold album. He’s starred on the West End stage in Chicago, Guys ’n’ Dolls and Gone with the Wind and he recently won TV’s Pop Star to Opera Star, going on to play a lead role in Carmen at the O2. Read more about this event … or