Sun, Oct 20
|The Plant
Live Music: The Ambassadors Big Band
Join us for live music with The Ambassadors Big Band!
Time & Location
Oct 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Plant, Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
About the event
Under the direction of Larry Triplett, the Ambassadors revive and recreate the big band music of the Swing Era. Dedicated to the performance of America's greatest popular standards, the Ambassadors Big Band consists of 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, full rhythm section and vocalist Becky King. The ensemble specializes in performing arrangements the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Stan Kenton, among others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile band offers a diverse playlist to accommodate the many styles of dance, including the Lindy Hop, Fox Trot, Charleston, Tango, and more. The Ambassadors Big Band thrills concert and ballroom audiences with authentic recreations of swing classics that are lively and danceable!
*There is no cover for music, but tips for the musicians are encouraged. Most events are rain or shine; if we are in a position of having to cancel, we will try to do so well in advance.*