BBC Big Band

The BBC Big Band, originally known as the BBC Radio Big Band is a British big band run under the auspices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).The band broadcasts exclusively on BBC Radio, particularly on BBC Radio 2's long-running series Big Band Special.It consists of professional musicians and is directed by a number of conductors.These include arranger and composer Barry Forgie, who has been the band's Musical Director since 1977, American jazz trombonist Jiggs Whigham, and guest musical directors.