IN FULL SWING

The incredible Dave Hankin Big Band returns to the Proncess - Falmouth

Princess Pavilion – in Full Swing

The Dave Hankin Big Band is returning to Falmouth on Saturday, November 12th with their brand-new show ‘In Full Swing.’ The performance includes music by the likes of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Nelson Riddle and many more great artists. The band’s shows have been described in the press as ‘jaw-droppingly good’ and ‘exceptional ‘ they could not be bettered.’

The Dave Hankin Big Band has risen to become the Southwest’s premier band, featuring quality musicianship and performing a diverse repertoire from Glenn Miller to Maynard Ferguson.

Big band can trace its roots back to early jazz from New Orleans inspired by ragtime and blues. By the 1940’c ‘swing’ was the most popular manifestation of the big band format.

The popularity of a number of the big bands was amplified by star vocalists such as Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb, Doris Day with Les Brown and Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman.

The vocals in the Dave Hankin band are the domain of the hugely talented and experienced session singer, Bern Stewart. He began his career performing a song in the Royal Albert Hall at the age of sixteen. He went on to work for the Top Rank Organisation and Associated Television. Bern has also been employed as a mentor for vocal contestants on several national TV talent contests.

Dave Hankins expertly crafted arrangements have been broadcast on radio, television and performed by the BBC Big Band. The band was formed in 2007 and has over the years performed at many local venues, jazz clubs and prestigious music festivals in Devon and Cornwall. They have quite a following. Although Dave Hankin decided to give up his post as band leader in 2018 he is still producing stunning musical arrangements for the band.

Whether you are new to big band or a seasoned fan ‘In Full Swing’ is a show not to be missed . It is a musical feast with something tasty to offer for all age groups. Why not treat yourself ?