Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Classic Jazz Orchestra

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Step back into the golden age of swing with the band that sets the standard for classic jazz.

About Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Classic Jazz Orchestra

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Step back into the golden age of swing with the band that sets the standard for classic jazz, playing a repertoire ranging from Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

“terrific music, imaginative arrangements and strong playing with great panache” (The Herald). His 8 piece band features: Dick Lee, Konrad Wiszniewski, Martin Foster (reeds), Colin Steele (trumpet), Chris Grieve (trombone), Paul Harrison (piano), Roy Percy (bass) and Tom Gordon (drums).

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