Battle of the Bands: The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra

TOM ROGERS AND SALLY ANDERSON WITH THE BARCLAY PRESENT
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THE BARCLAY JAZZ & BEYOND ORCHESTRA
Shelly Berg – The Tom and Mayumi Adams Music Director

Step into the golden age of big band jazz with a thrilling twist! Led by acclaimed music director Shelly Berg, Battle of the Bands shines a spotlight on the extraordinary soloists of The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra in an evening of friendly competition and dazzling improvisation. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Swing Era band battles that electrified dance halls in the 1930s and ’40s, the orchestra divides its personality into rival ensembles that go head-to-head in a spirited musical contest.