'The Best Big Band in the Land'
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, since 1967 About UsSubscribe / Mailing ListThe Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Founded in 1967 by trumpeter and arranger Syd Lawrence, The fabulous Syd Lawrence Orchestra has been thrilling audiences in Concert Halls, Theatres, TV Shows and Music Festivals all over Great Britain and Continental Europe for over 50 years.
Renowned for it’s exciting blend of high octane Big Band Swing and Classic Dance Music, the Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from the wartime million sellers of the legendary Glenn Miller through the era of the great Count Basie Orchestra to the hit songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Count Basie himself described the Syd Lawrence Orchestra as “So good it should be BANNED!”.
Strike Up the Band!
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The “Best Big Band in the Land” is back in town! The legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra , directed by Chris Dean , takes audiences on an exciting journey that is musically stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. The Orchestra has mesmerized Big Band Fans for over 50 years and is as energetic as ever . Chris and his talented musicians perform all of your Big Band Favourites at their concerts. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, NeilHefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more…
Book The Orchestra
If you would like to book the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for a Concert, Broadcast, Recording, Dance, Wedding or Corporate Event, please contact:
Bookings Manager, Media & P.R Management
Call us on: +44 (0) 7810 674 816
or E-Mail: slosmedia@gmail.com
THE Syd Lawrence Orchestra Society
Hello and welcome. We are an organisation run by and for supporters of the Best Band in the Land. The society actively supports the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and keeps members informed with news concerning the orchestra and its members. This is achieved through our Bi-Monthly magazine which is packed full of articles, reviews, pictures, interviews and other information about the Orchestra. Each magazine is accompanied by an up to date listing of all the concerts coming up in the following months. The society also occasionally helps out in the funding of special projects related to the orchestra – the latest of which is the website you are browsing…
Chris Dean – Musical Director
Orchestra leader Chris Dean is Britain’s Foremost Big Band Leader.
Chris began his career as a boy soldier in the Household Cavalry. After a spell at the Army School of Music at Kneller Hall studying with Bill Teskey, then Principal Trombone with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Chris joined the Mounted Band of the Lifeguards rising to the rank of “Corporal of Horse” before leaving in 1977 to pursue a career as a freelance musician. His first job after leaving was as lead trombone at the London Palladium. In February 1978 he was invited by Syd to join the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Chris stayed with Syd as lead trombone until 1983 when the demands of his session career required that he spend more and more time in recording studios…
Band Member Profiles
Find out more about our band menbers.
Contact Us
Let's Play Some Music!
We love to play at events and collaborate with other Musicians. So please do get in touch.
On +44 (0) 7810 674 816
Or you can email us at slosmedia@gmail.com or complete an enquiry form online.