Featuring some of the UK’s top commercial and jazz players, Berklee-trained Ben Ward puts his power house 18-piece big band through their paces. With an exciting combination of holiday-themed favourites and contemporary big band music, the Ben Ward Big Band is sure to fill you with festive cheer!
Alongside classics from such arrangers as Tom Kubis and Sammy Nestico, this one-of-a-kind set will feature brand new charts from Grammy-award winning legend Gordon Goodwin, master arranger and trombonist Callum Au and Grammy-nominated composer-arranger Alan Ferber. Expect screaming altissimo, a double kick pedal and maybe even a super C or two…Whether you’re kicking off your holidays easily or looking to enjoy a little night out, the Ben Ward Big Band promises to leave you with a smile, a festive tune, and a little extra holiday joy!