Super Swing Big Band is a traditional Big Band, consisting of four trumpets, four trombones, five Saxes, Clarinet, 3 piece rhythm section, a female singer and is led by Tom Plunkett.

The band is based in Beccles and its roots are firmly rooted in the swing music of the 1940's and 50's.

It all started at the Sir Leman High School where Tom Plunkett coached a Jazz group.
On graduation, some ex members of this group led by Tim Moore, persuaded Tom to form a band for adults. This became known as the Waveney Big Band.

In time it performed at charity shows and in the local parks to raise funds for music and equipment. As its reputation grew it attracted more players who helped to raise the standard of the band.

However the name created confusion in the minds of the public, many of whom thought it was a brass band run by the local authority, whilst others thought it was a youth orchestra. Hence the adoption of our new name Super Swing Big Band.

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