AJ's
Big Band is the South West's
premier 17-piece big band, specialising in the unforgettable music of
the swing era. Under the inimitable leadership of Ken Parr, the band
plays regularly throughout Devon and the South West for both dances and
concerts. Since
its inception in 1983 by the late Alan (A.J.)
Hempstead, the band continues to
sustain a high reputation, blending great ensemble work with exciting
jazz solos.
The band plays a wide range of music, from the 1930s through to more
contemporary arrangements, but,
of course, with the emphasis on classic tunes made famous by the likes
of Glenn Miller and Count Basie. The shows also always
feature a
wealth of great songs including the timeless hits of stars such as
Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Our regular featured vocalist
is the wonderful Paula Mitchell.
You
can now hear and buy AJ's Big Band latest CD: Fascinating
Rhythm.
Click here
to see the track listing (with samples) and to buy
the CD An
up-to-date listing of the band's public appearances can be downloaded
by clicking here
Click
the links below to sample the live sounds of the band:
