Back to Basie Orchestra
Back to Basie is Great Britain's Count Basie tribute orchestra. Directed by trumpet player Paul Lacey, the Back to Basie Orchestra features top London session musicians and jazz soloists all dedicated to playing the music of Count Basie's second great orchestra of the 1950s and 1960s. The band captures the sound and spirit of the legendary 'Swingin' Machine'.
Launched in 2001, Back to Basie have since been presenting Count Basie tribute concerts throughout Britain and Europe to universal acclaim. The Orchestra presents it usual show on the concert circuit with their fantastic award winning singer, Jacqui Hicks. A new show entitled 'Frankly Basie' features singer Matt Ford as they play through the famous Sinatra At The Sands concert.
Swingin' the Blues - Count Basie Style!
With the sensational Jacqui Hicks "Be it the most romantic ballad, hard swinging standard, or the raunchiest blues, Jacqui knows how to put any song across. She is world class."
Back To Basie has been announced as the winner in the
Big Band category of the 2009 British Jazz Awards. The band was
placed in the top five by the nomination panel and voted into first
place by the public. This is the fourth time that the orchestra has
won this award and the second year in succession. Given that Back To
Basie does not enjoy the exposure of regular national BBC Radio
broadcasts enjoyed by the BBC Big Band, it is remarkable that Back
To Basie continues to score so highly in these awards.