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    Taking you to the swing era
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    Swinging since 1985
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Announcement



The Biggles Big Band is proud to present their newest recording



LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE AMSTERDAM



Right after yet another inspiring Thailand Tour the band recorded a phenomenal performance in the Blue Note, a concert hall in the world renowned Amsterdam Conservatory.

The album is available on most streaming platforms but the best experience is of course on vinyl.
Well ... we have some good news: it's for sale 😁

Please click here for that good ol' swing feeling!



Our story

The Biggles Big Band is a 25-piece jazz orchestra from Amsterdam conducted by Mr Adrie Braat. The orchestra consists of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones, guitar, piano, acoustic bass, drums and vocalist Clara Bakker. An extra string quartet consisting of 2 violins, viola and cello adds a sensational musical experience. Let the Biggles take you to the swing era with magical sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and jazz singers like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.



Upcoming concerts

Sunday 15 October

Swing Philosophy

Kompaszaal, Amsterdam
  15:30

Monday 23 October

Biggles at Caveau de la Huchette

Caveau de la Huchette, Parijs
  23:00

Tuesday 24 October

Biggles at Caveau de la Huchette

Caveau de la Huchette, Parijs
  14:00

Wednesday 25 October

Biggles at Caveau de la Huchette

Caveau de la Huchette, Parijs
  14:00

Thailand Tour

The Biggles Big Band has been on tour to Thailand for eight times. It has played throughout Thailand at Jazz festivals, luxury hotels and the Dutch Embassy. By playing a combination of swing era music and composition from His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Biggles has become a national phenomenon.

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