The Cab Calloway Orchestra

Friday, February 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.

John and Alice Butler Hall

Patrons won't soon forget the shiny instruments all in a row, the soloist singing and playing their hearts out, the silky-smooth ensemble passagework, the spicy brass harmonies, the whole room bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm, and everybody singing "Hi-De-Ho!" The Cab Calloway Orchestra, now under the baton of Cab Calloway's grandson, Calloway Brooks, delivers both the authentic sound of a hot jazz orchestra and a snazzy stage style - bringing out a jump, blues, and boogie experience that has been described as "Swing that is king and Jazz that's alive."

The Calloway family has been dazzling audiences since the 1920s and this year is no exception. The Cab Calloway Orchestra uses the Calloway bands original vintage orchestrations as a starting point, coupled with the incredible musicians who have played with this big band for decades.

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