Let the LP Swing Orchestra swing you into the bright lights of Broadway! Spend a glorious afternoon in the company of Joe Stilgoe, Gary Williams and Julia Sullivan as they Razzle Dazzle alongside the Sky Arts-featured big band sounds of the LP Swing Orchestra, under the musical direction of Joe Pettitt, with hits from Chicago, Cabaret, West Side Story, Top Hat, Anything Goes and Showboat. When iconic tunes from the world of musical theatre combine with classic arrangements from Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ted Heath and Benny Goodman, alongside new specially commissioned arrangements, you know you are in for an afternoon of LP Swing Orchestra magic! Heard regularly on BBC Radio 2 and Jazz FM, the LP Swing Orchestra is Britain’s most popular big band. Their lockdown livestream series attracted over 100,000 views and included the very first streamed big band concert from London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios. “Swing, sophistication and sass. The ultimate orchestra with an unrivalled sound.” Dame Joan Collins PERFORMERS Joe Pettitt musical director Joe Stilgoe voice Gary Williams voice Julia Sullivan voice LP Swing Orchestra
Singer, broadcaster and author Gary Williams has been described as “a true song stylist” by London What’s On and “the UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era” by the London Evening Standard. The star of the West End’s “Rat Pack” has performed everywhere from Bestival to Buckingham Palace. He’s a favourite with big bands and concert orchestras throughout the world, from the BBC Concert Orchestra to the Melbourne Symphony.
As a broadcaster he’s presented and written shows for BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM and The Wireless where he hosts a weekly show.
His book on stagecraft has been described as “an invaluable guide” by Playbill.
For more visit www.garywilliams.co.uk