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Collage of three images, featuring two men playing saxophones, a man in a tuxedo singing into a microphone, and a big band line-up on stage, all lit by hazy purple spotlights.
Jonathan Wyatt
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Northern Swing Orchestra: An Evening with Frank and Basie
Gigs
Jazz
Music

Yorkshire’s premier big band, the 16-piece Northern Swing Orchestra, is set to transport audiences back to the golden era of Las Vegas. The big band will recreate the legendary Sinatra at the Sands performance at the historic City Varieties Music Hall.

The concert celebrates the iconic 1966 collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Fans can expect authentic, high-energy renditions of timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Fly Me to the Moon and The Lady is a Tramp, all backed by the raw power of a full 16-piece big band.

Taking centre stage as the evening’s special guest is Matt Ford, widely regarded as the UK’s finest big band vocalist. A veteran of the BBC Proms and the Royal Albert Hall, Ford’s smooth phrasing and charismatic stage presence have earned him a No. 1 spot on the iTunes Jazz chart.

    Date
    Sat 10 Oct 2026
    19:30 - 21:30

    Ticket price

    £28.50
    Accessibility
    Accessible toilet
    Audio described
    Baby changing facilities
    British sign language
    Captioned
    Family friendly venue
    Guide dogs welcome
    Hearing aid loop
    Orientation visits
    Relaxed
    Wheelchair accessible
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