# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 100 Years in Full Swing!
Experience the raw power and enduring elegance of a century of swing in one unforgettable night. This isn’t just a concert; it’s history in motion.

From the smoky clubs of the Roaring Twenties to the high‑octane energy of the modern festival stage, the Big Band sound hasn’t just survived — it has soared. The Jay Cee Big Band invites you on a thunderous journey through a musical revolution. We begin where the spark first caught fire, with the sophisticated foundations of Fletcher Henderson and the unmistakable swing of Benny Goodman. Moving into the ’30s and ’40s, the band brings to life the era when Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller were the undisputed pop stars of their day, turning jazz into a true “wall of sound.” As the music evolves, Quincy Jones infuses the tradition with cinematic soul, paving the way for modern masters like Gordon Goodwin to bring a polished, funk‑driven edge to the stage. “When you have the brilliance of the brass and the saxophones... oh man, it's the original hi‑fi.” — Benny Goodman Featuring the cream of local jazz musicians, and authentic arrangements, this concert is a living, breathing timeline of the very best of Big Band music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheltenham/the-jay-cee-big-band-presents-the-history-of-the-big-band/200030242488929
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cheltenham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.89695
- **long**: -2.07391
- **full address**: 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band being held?
  - **A:** The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band?
  - **A:** The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band is organized by Cheltenham Playhouse.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cheltenham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Jay Cee Big Band presents: The History of The Big Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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