WCRA

Featuring The Toronto All-Star Big Band

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands. Armed with brilliant programming, choreography and engaging cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of the list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the USA. 

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Featuring The George Lake Big Band

The twenty piece George Lake Big Band has thrilled audiences around the Greater Toronto Area for over a decade with their combination of sassy brass and swinging saxes coupled with fine vocals. Whether you are looking for sophisticated sounds of yesteryear or hard driving swing the George Lake Big Band can cover it. Weddings, celebrations, jazz festivals are all taken in stride by this versatile unit that has played the Metro Convention Centre, Casa Loma, the Granite Club, National Yacht Club, The Toronto Jazz Festival, Beaches Jazz Festival......well you get the idea.....everywhere! If you want to dance the George Lake Big band is the band for you as all styles are covered and in strict tempo if desired.

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Featuring Swing Shift Canada

Canada's premier big band - a 19 piece orchestra playing all the best dance and swing numbers from the 20's to today!

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Inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin, Ori Dagan’s Tribute to The Rat Pack is a program which has been performed across Canada and internationally, echoing the swing, swagger and legacy of “the coolest cats of all time.” The award-winning crooner will be accompanied by a 16-piece big band directed by Bruce Mackinnon. Without resorting to impersonations or gimmicks, The Rat Pack Songbook Show focuses on the entertaining songs of the era, from “I've Got You Under My Skin” and “The Lady is a Tramp” to “Sway” and “My Way.” An unforgettable, swingin' salute to your favourite songs from way back when!