ESD Big Band Swing Social Jay Craig

Essex Swing Dance Special! Jay Craig & His Orchestra

Dance Styles: Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop

Price: £19.99

Time: 18:30 - 22:00

Ticket Options: Ticket only (prebooking essential)

Register here: https://forms.gle/yweVgpBqgTmkhyKF6

Event Timing: Sunday 27th April

6:30pm - Doors Open & Taster Class
7:30pm - First live band set
8:30pm - DJ Set
9:00pm - Second live band set
10:00pm - DJ Set
10:30pm - Finish

Event Address: Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham CM8 2DY

Essex is in for a real treat! Next April, we’re excited to welcome Jay Craig and his incredible 16-piece big band to Witham Public Hall! The venue boasts a fantastic dance floor and a spacious stage, perfect for an unforgettable night with the full big band experience. The hall is walking distance from Witham station with good transport links to London and surrounding areas aswell as a public car park opposite.
If you’ve seen them perform before, you already know the hype. For those who haven’t, take a look at the bio below to get a taste of what’s in store

A founder member of the Echoes of Ellington, Back To Basie, John Wilson and Solid Senders orchestras he also juggled 10 years of touring with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra with his regular BBC work. His favourite musicians include Harry Carney, Artie Shaw, Sy Oliver, Johnny Hodges, Ronnie Cuber, Kenny Baker, Luis Arcaraz, Bruce Johnstone, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman.
Over the years Jay has worked with many of his favourite artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Cleo Laine, Robert Farnon, Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole, Billy May, Bob Florence, Lennie Niehaus, Elmer Bernstein, Les Brown...