The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
60 Years of Swing: The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
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About the show
Get ready for a spectacular night as The Syd Lawrence Orchestra celebrates its 60th anniversary!
Led by Chris Dean, this thrilling show brings together outstanding musicianship, wonderful arrangements and some of the finest singers around. Expect the unmistakable sound of a full big band, music that will have you smiling and tapping your feet, and a few surprises along the way.
Featuring - The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Join the legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra and enjoy the musicianship of this world class big band.
Regularly voted Best Band In The Land, the SLO has notched up over 50 years of touring with a huge repertoire of classic arrangements.
The “Best Big Band in the Land” is back for their UK tour with their explosive new show ”BIG BAND BRASS”
This concert is a Big Band Musical extravaganza not to be missed. A rip roaring, exciting swing journey, Performed by the finest musicians in the country, playing a concerto of the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald. All your favourites including “In The Mood”, “The Peanut Vendor” and “Moonlight Serenade”, just to name a few. Unquestionably this is stunning, dynamic “best in class“ show. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerising performance is packed with all your Big Band Favourites and a few new surprises.
No less than Count Basie himself described the orchestra as 'so good it should be banned!'.
Chris Dean directs.