A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band
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The Northern Swing Orchestra performs A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie at City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 17 October 2026. Matt Ford joins the 16-piece big band to celebrate the iconic collaboration.
Yorkshire’s premier big band, the 16-piece Northern Swing Orchestra, is set to transport audiences back to the golden era of Las Vegas. The show celebrates the iconic collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Fans can expect authentic, high-energy renditions of timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Fly Me to the Moon and The Lady is a Tramp, all backed by the raw power of a full 16-piece big band. Taking centre stage as the evening’s special guest is Matt Ford, widely regarded as the UK’s finest big band vocalist. A veteran of the BBC Proms and the Royal Albert Hall, Ford’s smooth phrasing and charismatic stage presence have earned him a No. 1 spot on the iTunes Jazz chart.
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A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The event runs until Monday, 2 November 2026.
A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band is held at City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds (LS1 6LW).
The forecast for A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band is Overcast · high 12°C, low 6°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of City Varieties Music Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Frank Sinatra is performing at A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band.
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A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band
All dayuntil Monday, 2 November 2026
City Varieties Music Hall · Leeds
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Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, Sinatra began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. Sinatra found success as a solo artist after he signed with Columbia Records in 1943
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The Northern Swing Orchestra performs A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie at City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 17 October 2026. Matt Ford joins the 16-piece big band to celebrate the iconic collaboration.
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Yorkshire’s premier big band, the 16-piece Northern Swing Orchestra, is set to transport audiences back to the golden era of Las Vegas. The show celebrates the iconic collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Fans can expect authentic, high-energy renditions of timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Fly Me to the Moon and The Lady is a Tramp, all backed by the raw power of a full 16-piece big band. Taking centre stage as the evening’s special guest is Matt Ford, widely regarded as the UK’s finest big band vocalist. A veteran of the BBC Proms and the Royal Albert Hall, Ford’s smooth phrasing and charismatic stage presence have earned him a No. 1 spot on the iTunes Jazz chart.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band?
A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The event runs until Monday, 2 November 2026.
Where is A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band taking place?
A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band is held at City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds (LS1 6LW).
What will the weather be like at A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band?
The forecast for A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band is Overcast · high 12°C, low 6°.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of City Varieties Music Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band?
Frank Sinatra is performing at A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band.
How do I get tickets for A Evening with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie – The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band?
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