The Royal Australian Navy Big Band

Show Info

Tickets: Show only $30 (Plus booking fee)

Doors: 6pm

Dining Service: 6pm - 7:30pm

Performance Time: 8:30pm


Big Band
The RAN Band Sydney Big Band features some of Navy’s top jazz musicians and performs Big Band music at events across NSW and Australia. Performances vary from small community performances, balls and corporate events, to major festivals, national, and charity events. Appearances in recent times include Thredbo, Manly, Darling Harbour, Merimbula, and Wangaratta Jazz Festivals as well as ‘Jazz in the Vines’ in the Hunter Valley.

The Band continues to work in association with many acclaimed artists including James Morrison, Don Burrows, Guy Sebastian and Katie Noonan.

The Big Band’s repertoire is extensive, with styles ranging from the traditional swing era to contemporary big band compositions. A major focus is placed on featuring contemporary Australian compositions and arrangements, particularly those of our own musicians.

Two exciting albums have been produced under the name of Admiral’s Own - ‘Compositions’ and ‘Straight Ahead’. These albums feature members of both RAN Band Sydney and Melbourne Big Bands.
‘Compositions’ showcases the talent of the jazz composers of the band and ‘Straight Ahead’ features our musicians highly developed arranging skills. The CD’s title ‘Straight Ahead’, a title made famous by the legendary Count Basie Big Band, shows respect to the greats of the genre and presents traditional jazz
standards in a new, fresh way.