Jazz trombonist Chris Barber celebrates his 64th year as a band leader in 2013. Inspired by the King Oliver Creole Jazz Band, Chris formed his first Barber New Orleans Band in 1949.

A legend of the jazz world since the early 1950s playing the best in trad jazz, swing, blues and big band sounds.

You can count on an exciting evening with Chris leading his ten-piece band with its seven-strong front line, who will put in ‘full swing’ every jazz fan as well as those who are just about to become one. The Big Chris Barber Band features everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20’s Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill.

Chris Barber is an icon of traditional jazz in the UK.

Tickets: All £17.50