THE BIG JAZZ - THAD JONES LEGACY ORCHESTRA

To mark the 100th birthday of legendary trumpeter Thad Jones, saxophonist Mark Buckingham and the "Thad Jones Legacy Orchestra" will present a variety of tunes to celebrate one of Jazz's most influential arrangers! Featuring London's finest Jazz musicians, the band will revisit Thad Jones's contribution to the Count Basie Orchestra, his own compositions within the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra and the Danish Radio Big Band as well as tributes written in memory of the master by other celebrated composers. From "Shiny stockings" to "Big dipper" and "A child is born", expect to hear all the classics as well as some obscure gems! Doors at 6 and the shows starts at 7 with two one hour sets. THE BIG JAZZ hits Hampton, last Sunday of every month... KEEPING IT LIVE!