SWAY along to the rhythm of an all star swing band as they bring the sound of the festive season in with a band.

Five Star Swing Big Band are heading to Bridport Electric Palace next Thursday, December 15 with all your favourite Christmas songs given the dynamic Big Band treatment.

The Big Band at Christmas show, as featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC Children in Need will be swinging along to the sound of Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole as well as jazzing up Christmas classics such as Jingle Bells!

The band are known to 'swing like crazy'.

Local drummer Don Davies, who tours with the band, said: “ I’m excited to be bringing the big band version of all these classic Christmas songs back to my home town."

Also featured in the band is Simone Smith, from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band and Herb Miller Big Band and also better known as Tony Bennett’s trombonist.

Beautiful tones are well rehearsed by Chris, the band leader, who has the singular talent of playing the trumpet with his right hand and the piano with his left at the same time.

He is also very experienced writer of music, having learnt his trade with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Chris can also well-handle a vocal, as can his wife, lead alto Simone, and tenor man Stephen Davies.

Band leader Chris’s compositions and arrangements are frequently played by Jazz FM, Capital Radio, the BBC Radio Big Band and at the Royal Variety Performance.

As a piano and trumpet player, Chris has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Top of the Pops and at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

Experienced in all types of functions and stage shows, under Chris’s direction Five Star Swing’s excellent vocalists and musicians create the vibrant sound of the Big Band era.

Style is added to every performance from an exciting repertoire, featuring songs from Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole and jazz favourites, through to modern day artists such as Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.

The band appeals to age groups, with sell-out shows on their many theatre tours, recreating the exciting sound of the big band days.

n Five Star Swing: The Big Band at Christmas, at Bridport Electric Palace on Thursday, December 15 at 8pm. Tickets cost £15.