The Anonymous Widower

The Bethnal Green Big Band

I like big bands.

Although, from the few CDs that I have you wouldn’t know it. But then I’ve never been a great collector and listener to music. In fact, I do it even less now, as the place I would listen was in the car.  And of course I don’t drive!

I will though, be going down to St. Peter’s Church in De Beauvoir Town on the 12th October at 7:30 to see the Bethnal Green Big Band.

The Bethnal Green Big Band is a group of twenty impressive young musicians who met at college and are now based in East London. They play the big sounds of the 1940’s and 50’s from Glenn Miller to the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.
A blast from the past, using their own arrangements, and accompanied by fine vocalists, the Big Band produces a sound that is joyful, powerful, rich and soulful, and is a showcase of local talent and commitment to good music.

It is as the invite says a forties and fifties night and people can dress appropriately.  There will also be prizes for the best dressed man and woman.  But you can count me out on that!

There’s more on the Bethnal Green Big Band on their Facebook page.

October 4, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | World | Music