Big Band hits Whiting Bay – and how!

The Dave Anderson Big Band, with support from Arran’s own Jazz Cafe Band, will be performing in Whiting Bay Hall on Sunday 7th of August at 1.30pm. The mid-day start is essential, as they are off on the 4.40 ferry.

The 17-piece outfit draws on musicians from all over the West of Scotland, and the sound is truly exciting. Dave Anderson and his players perform the music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington as you would expect, but also range through Swing and Latin grooves to modern day arrangements. In addition to their terrific range of instrumentalists they feature vocalist Eddie Toal, supplying the Sinatra touch. Altogether, it’s a feast of nostalgic, swingy music that looks likely to be a crowd-puller wherever the Big Band goes. Dave Anderson says, ‘We are building a gigging circuit on the West Coast and are happy to liase with The Jazz Cafe Band to bring more jazz to Arran.’

Tickets for the Big Band concert are on sale now at the Book and Card Centre and Inspirations of Arran in Brodick and the Village Shop in Whiting Bay. Or of course you can get them at the door, in time for the 1.30 kick-off.