Jazz Line-Up - BBC Performing Groups Weekend

As part of the BBC Radio 3's Performing Groups weekend, Jazz Line-Up presents the BBC Big Band in concert conducted by its principal conductor Barry Forgie, with world class UK vocalists, Liane Carroll and Claire Martin. The concert (recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre, Broadcasting House on Tuesday 8th June), will include some of the classic arrangers who have written for the band over the years, as well as many of the arrangements Barry Forgie has made for the band since 1975. The BBC Big Band has performed with the 'Best of British' including Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Michael Ball, Jack Bruce, Ian Shaw and Madeline Bell. It has also entertained thousands with international stars such as Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Michel Legrand, Michael Buble, James Morrison, Lalo Schifrin, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Amy Winehouse and Dr. John. Some notices read "Thank you guys, you're wonderful" - Michel Legrand "By far the best band to come out of England" - George Shearing "They brilliantly continue the tradition of Big Band music. As such they are important as well as marvellous" - Michael Parkinson "...for me, this is the band" - Mel Torme "I told my wife that for my next birthday I want this band as a gift" - Lalo Schifrin.