Battle of Swing - Benny Goodman Vs Glenn Miller - hosted by John Packer Ltd.
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On Friday 7 November 2014, Pete Long and his Goodmen gave Taunton a night to remember. Recreating an iconic Carnegie Hall swing concert from 1938, first Benny Goodman and then Glenn Miller were brought to life. Some of the UK’s finest session musicians were on hand to deliver an unforgettable evening. For further details about the band see
Line up:
Clarinet & band leader: Pete Long
Saxophones: Nigel Hailwood, Pete Ripper, Robert Fowler, John Shenoy
Trumpet: Nathan Bray, James Copus, Tom Dennis
Cornet: Alan Berlyn
Trombone: Andy Flaxman, Ross Anderson, Ian Bateman
Piano: Bunny Thompson
Bass: Calum Gourlay
Drums: Ed Richardson
Guitar: Ian Lewis
Vocals: Iain Mackenzie
Set list:
Benny Goodman
1. Don’t Be That Way (1:04)
2. Bach Goes to Town (5:15)
3. One O Clock Jump (10:02)
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