The multi-award winning Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra was formed in 1976 by the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. Essentially a training ground for young musicians, the Orchestra aims to develop the skills of its members through the performance of big band music from the 1930s to the 1990s. The repertoire is extensive and features music from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Les Brown, Ted Heath, Buddy Rick, Maynard Ferguson and many others. In addition it also features original works composed especially for the Orchestra.

Under the experienced leadership of Dr Ian Darrington MBE, the Orchestra's reputation is such that touring has become a major part of a very busy schedule, one that includes over 50 performances per year.

We warmly welcome them to The Grand for their debut appearance at one of our popular quarterly Big Band Sunday Lunch events, run in association with Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club.

Food from midday with music from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Tickets:

Dining:

Standard - £16.50
Members - £14.50
Students and under 16s - £11.50

Non-Dining (concert only) :

Standard - £10.00
Members - £8.00
Students and under 16s - £5.00