N C Big Band at Benjamin's, Halesowen

The N C Big Band and Singers present free Monday Night Big Band Swing Sessions at various venues around the West Midlands

The band's repertoire includes the music of Miller, Goodman, Ellington, Herman, Basie, Heath and the Dorseys plus other famous swing bands. The musical programme also includes lots of favourite melodies for ballroom dancers as well as the modern big band "pops" of James last etc.

Band members ages range from sixteen to seventies including musicians like Don Darby, lead alto, Don Buxton, lead trombone, Roger Bruton, drums, just a few of the many experienced players that make up this great swing band.

Superb vocals from Jan Harris and Terry Smith seen here at Benjamin's

We believe in the LIVE performance of Big Band music to the public. If you do, then please support us by coming to our sessions for a great night out. Roger Bruton (drummer)

VENUE DATES: DUDLEY/KINGSWINFORD RFC (off the Kingfisher Island on A449) 8th April 2002 13th May 2002 STATION HOTEL - DUDLEY 18th March 2002 15th April 2002 BENJAMIN'S - HALESOWEN 25th March 2002 29th April 2002

FIDDLE & 'BONE - BIRMINGHAM Sunday 21st April 2002 7.30pm start SUMMER DAYTIME PERFORMANCES FOR 2002 The Botanical Gardens Harborne - Himley Hall Dudley - Mary Stevens Park Stourbridge...... Watch this space for dates and additional venues

The band can perform in concert or swing sessions, play for dancers or look good in 1940's uniforms, provide the music and atmosphere for a 1940's night, guaranteeing success for whatever function is booked. They are prepared to consider performances for worthwhile charities for an expenses plus fee.

I along with my husband have become regular followers of the N C Big Band (who have recently celebrated their tenth birthday.) Under the leadership of Neil Coley is a group of dedicated and enthusiastic musicians who function on a financial shoestring and personal good will. That is why I am pleased to sponsor this web page because I feel it is great to just go along, often with friends to the different venues and soak up the wonderful Big Band Sound atmosphere that is generated by them. So come along with your family and friends and join us in SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL BIG BAND
Diane Adams.
Worcestershire Family History Research

As well as singing with the N C Big Band the talented Jan Harris also fronts The Jan Harris Jazz Quintet Specialising in a wide repertoire of popular standards, show tunes and blues - email for more details jan@jharris47.freeserve.co.uk

Ideal for Weddings, Parties, Dances and other Functions PUBLIC APPEARANCES AT Bournville Workings Men's Club Maryvale Road Tues. March 26th at 8.30pm (FREE) Middleton Hall Middleton Tamworth Sunday 21st April 2 - 4pm (Free) Entrance to Hall £2 (£1 concessions) Ty's Restaurant Sparkbrook Birmingham on Sat. April 27th (cover charge for non diners) Bookings 0121-773-1632

The Trio presents a tasteful swinging, jazz repertorie including an increasing number of Simon's own compositions

Roger Bruton, drummer with the N C Big Band is also a member of the very talented SIMON DEELEY TRIO Come along and see for yourself on their next open venue date to be announced For more details - email rogerbruton@hotmail.com

With special guest John Sparrey  Vibraphonist Presentation and programme can be tailored to suit concert, recital or less formal performances, adding a vocalist, saxophonist or vibraphonist if required

The band under the directorship of Paul Drakeley - seen here at the Conservative Club Blackheath (Paul also plays trombone & vocals with the N C Big Band) The band consists of sixteen talented musicians of varying ages plus three vocalists including Paul himself

Phoenix Big Band with the music of Glenn Miller - Ted Heath Count Basie - Frank Sinatra Tony Bennett - Nat King Cole Ella Fitzgerald - Judy Garland FORTHCOMING PUBLIC DATES The Portland Road Pavilion Edgbaston, Birmingham Sunday 17th March at 8.00pm Sunday 21st April at 8.00pm Blackheath Conservative Club High Street, Blackheath Thursday 28th March at 8.30 Thursday 25th April at 8.30

Paul with band singers Leanne Whitty (left) and Vicki Watson The band are available for both public and private functions. If you would like to book them come along to one of their public appearances and just see for yourself ... For more details email mark@musicmayhem.freeserve.co.uk