Melba Big Band | Live at The Count's

Led by Justine Jones, the all female Melba Big Band brings the golden age of swing to life with a powerhouse ensemble of brass and rhythm.

Featuring music from the 1920s to 80s, the band performs classics by Count Basie, Glenn Miller and George Gershwin in a vibrant celebration of big band sound.

For over six years, Melba Big Band have been championing the great era of swing, performing the best of the big band genre from the 1920s to 80s including the music of Nina Simone, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Ray Anthony, Neal Hefti, Jimmy Heath, Jerry Grey, George Gershwin, Henry Mancini, Mike Barrone and Maynard Ferguson.

Be transported back in time and experience the big band sound that cheered up a generation. Revisit the youth of your ancestors and discover what music made them dance and fall in love, with classics such as A String of Pearls, Little Brown Jug, Eager Beaver, On the Sunny Side of the Street, Our Love is Here to Stay, Angel Eyes and S'wonderful.

Justine Jones - band leader and saxophone
Sue Haylock - drums
Holly Brick - bass
Catherine Connor - piano
Fiona Burnett - alto sax
Jane McGann - alto sax
Justine Jones - tenor sax
Melinda Mindum - tenor sax
Laura Baker Goldsmith - baritone sax
Sue Cook - trumpet
Bethany McAuliffe Azzaro - trumpet
Racheal Bean - trumpet
Jenny Stengards - trumpet
Renee Limenidis - trombone
Susan Bradley - trombone
Sally Barkla - trombone
Heather Allen - trombone
Katrina Buttegieg - vocals


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 48 Exhibition Walk  Clayton Victoria 3800 Map
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