THE big band's back in town! "Living legend" drummer Eric Delaney and the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra are playing at St Joseph's School, Horwich, on November 8 and 9.

The Friday concert is a sell-out, but there is a limited number of tickets available for the Saturday. Telephone 01204 697456 during school hours. Considered by many to be the biggest name on the big band scene, Eric will be bringing his revolving drum kit and the timpani which have become his trademark.

He will also display the model silver drum which was presented to him two years ago at Horwich during his 70th birthday tour.

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