Syd Lawrence Orchestra back at The Apex later this month

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra (pictured above) is back at The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, later this month with a swing extravaganza, packed with big band favourites.

It  will be playing music by Glenn Miller and the sound that brightened the dark days of the 1940s will brought to life under the direction of Chris Dean.

A blend of soloists and vocalists and a hard swinging rhythm section will transport the audience back in time to a musical era that boasted such hits as “Moonlight Serenade”, “In The Mood”, “String of Pearls”, “Chatanooga Choo Choo” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000”.

Founded in 1967 by trumpeter and arranger Syd Lawrence, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra has been thrilling audiences for over 50 years with its blend of big band swing and classic dance music.

 Since Syd’s retirement in 1996, the orchestra has been directed by Chris Dean, who believes in leading the it with pace and good humour, performing the classics of the swing era in a way that entertains the audience.

Chris’s aim has been to increase the number of young musicians playing Big Band Swing.

The “new blood” of some of today’s finest young jazz musicians has brought fire and drive to the orchestra’s performances, ensuring they remain the most enduringly popular Big Band in Britain today.

Syd Lawrence Orchestra play The Apex on Wednesday, April 24, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.