CELEBRATING 40 years of continuous touring, the internationally renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra is returning to the North-East.
Musicians are continuing to keep the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Billy May, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald alive for generations of Swing fans.
A concert will be held at the Empire Theatre in Consett next month.
A theatre spokesman said: "Directed by Chris Dean since Syd Lawrence's retirement in 1996, the orchestra brings the music of the swing era back to life with a precision and youthful exuberance that is guaranteed to lift the spirit."
Pieces include In The Mood, Sentimental Journey, Favourite Things, Day in Day Out and They'll "Drive You Crazy.
The consert is on Thursday February 21 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £14 can be booked by calling 01207 218171 or visit www.derwentside.gov.uk/whatson
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