THE 60th anniversary of the death of big band legend Glen Miller will be marked with a concert in the region.

The Glen Miller Orchestra will performing at Darlington Civic Theatre on Thursday, May 20, at 7.30pm.

The event will commemorate Miller's death in a plane crash as he flew to entertain US troops in France.

The orchestra, directed by Ray McVay, will also perform arrangements by George Gershwin, Artie Shaw and Louis Armstrong.

Tickets, priced £12, can be obtained on (01325) 486555.

Published: 26/04/2004