The Lady Day Big Band Debut Album Launch

South Africa’s first all-women professional big band is set to launch their debut album at Cape Town’s Star Theatre this month.

Experience the full 20-piece Lady Day Big Band performing selected songs from their album, as well as some of their favourite South African and global tunes, with a LDBB twist. The band incorporates contemporary styles with traditional big band sounds, to give audiences an explosive experience of exciting big band music. The album features a mix of vocal and instrumental tracks, with band leader and founder, Lana Crowster lending her voice to several pieces, including a heart-wrenching performance of Karen Zoid and Francois Van Cokes’ “Toe Vind Ek Jou”.

The evening features Lynelle Kenned as guest vocalist and co-MC for the evening along with a selection of other surprise guests.