BBC Big Band | |
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 BBC Big Band at Town Hall Birmingham | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | UK |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Website | bigbandspecial |
The BBC Big Band, originally known as the BBC Radio Big Band is a British big band, previously run under the auspices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The band broadcasts exclusively on BBC Radio, particularly on BBC Radio 2's long-running series Big Band Special. It consists of professional musicians and is directed by a number of conductors. These include arranger and composer Barry Forgie, who has been the band's Musical Director since 1977, American jazz trombonist Jiggs Whigham, and guest musical directors.