Sydney, NSW – 03/12/11

Doing a gig with me old mates James and John Morrison.
JAMES MORRISON
AND HIS BIG BAD BAND
With Special Guests Emma Pask, Carl Riseley, John Morrison and Ed Wilson
State Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 3 December 2011 7.30pm
It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got that Swing! Step back in time for a toe-tapping and finger-snapping musical treat with trumpet maestro James Morrison and his Big Bad Band as they bring to life all those big band swing classics in one very special night at Sydney’s magnificent State Theatre.
Re-live the fabulous swing numbers made famous by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman & Co., and enjoy a rare celebration of the golden era of swing at this stunning venue.
Joining James on stage will be some of the best big band musos in the business, including singing sensation Emma Pask, (Ex-Idol) trumpet swingster Carl Riseley, ‘The Cat in the Hat’ John Morrison, dynamic trombonist Ed Wilson.
If you’ve heard James Morrison with a small band and fallen for his musical magic, imagine that superb sound with twice the trumpets and trombones, three times the saxophones, incredible guest musicians and James trumpeting away in the lead like a man possessed!
You’ll be in the mood from the first note, swinging along to these popular big band numbers. So come join the party and prepare to be blown away! Book now to be part of this joyous celebration of swing - tickets will sell fast!