Fairfield @ 50
Clare Teal presents part one of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band's concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fairfield Halls, with music from the big bands that have played there since 1962.
Clare Teal presents the first part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band's concert celebrating Fairfield@50. Including the music of the big band greats who have appeared in Croydon since the Fairfield Hall opened its doors on November 02 1962.
Tonight's show includes the music of Count Basie and Stan Kenton who celebrated his own 60th birthday at the Fairfield Halls in 1972. The conductor for this concert is American trombonist Jiggs Whigham who first performed at the Fairfield in November 1963 with Stan Kenton and also appeared as featured soloist with the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra shortly before Bert's death in 1980.
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Happy Birthday To You
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band
"Limehouse Blues"
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Jiggs Whigham
Polka Dots & Moonbeams
Composer: Jimmy van Heusen Arranger: Bill Holman
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band
"Of Space & Time"
Composer: Hank Levy Arranger: Hank Levy
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band
"Fun Time"
Composer: Sammy Nestico Arranger: Sammy Nestico
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Nov 2012 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2