Grand Central Big Band at Brackley

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Grand Central Big Band at Brackley

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Here are all 20 of the  Great Central Big Band who deliver bold, sophisticated Mike Kemp arrangements of jazz standards from the big band era and the real book. I truly can't overstate the magnificent power of a 15 piece horn section driven along by a steaming rhythm section. It's hard to pick out favourites from a consistently strong set but I especially enjoyed Blue Bossa and Birdland. Also great to see a guest appearance from Leamington's Miss Songbird delivering a powerful take on That's why the lady is a tramp

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