Sat 12 Sep 2026, Cheltenham Playhouse, Cheltenham

100 Years in Full Swing! Experience the raw power and enduring elegance of a century of swing in one unforgettable night. This isn’t just a concert; it’s history in motion. From the smoky clubs of the Roaring Twenties to the high-octane energy of the modern festival stage, the Big Band sound hasn’t just survived - it has soared. The Jay Cee Big Band invites you on a thunderous journey through a musical revolution. We begin where the spark first caught fire, with the sophisticated foundations of Fletcher Henderson and the unmistakable swing of Benny Goodman. Moving into the ’30s and ’40s, the band brings to life the era when Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller were the undisputed pop stars of their day, turning jazz into a true “wall of sound.” As the music evolves, Quincy Jones infuses the tradition with cinematic soul paving the way for modern masters like Gordon Goodwin to bring a polished funk-driven edge to the stage.