The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – CT Presents

“A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.” – Glenn Miller

Don’t miss the world-renowned big band with its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra! Formed in 1956, it is considered to be one of the greatest big bands of all time. From “Moonlight Serenade” to “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” relive some of the most popular music of the 1940s.

Glenn Miller was an American big band founder, composer, arranger, trombone player who discovered a simple music formula that made his music distinguishable and broadly liked for its sound, simplicity, and rhythm. His romantic “Miller Sound” was created when he chose a clarinet and tenor saxophone playing the melody together while the other saxophones provided harmony, with trumpets and trombones muted. From 1939 to 1943, Miller had 72 Top Ten records and 23 were #1 (more than Elvis or the Beatles had in their careers).

Today, the 18-member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound. Just as it was in Glenn’s day, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought-after big band in the world.