The Mike James Orchestra



The Mike James Sound justifiably lives up to its enviable reputations as the UK’s most prominent and professional billing as the ‘Best Party Band In The Land’ as reflected in the sales of his sell- out concert performances. Over the years Mike and his musicians have done it all - literally - playing in the most interesting and varied of locations.

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The Mike James Orchestra. A Tribute to the Big Bands of Yesterday and Today.

Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Woody Herman all left their mark on the music world with some of the best swing tunes of yesterday. Combine that with the orchestral and popular sounds of Bert Kaempfert and James Last. With vocal tributes to the song stylist of yesterday and today e.g. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble, Diana Krall and you have a show of unforgettable musical magic. This unique show, tracing the history of the big band from the 1940s to the present day, is directed by Mike James and performed by his Orchestra and Singers.

Theatre managers please contact us with your venue hire rates. The show encompasses many of the flag-waving numbers from the swing era with the most popular tunes of today. In musical terms the end product is a high-powered and dynamic mix of the past and present.

The Best Party Band in the Land. With an orchestra containing, arguably the most highly-talented, enthusiastic and energetic musicians and singers in this country, then you have a virtual non-stop show of party atmosphere proportions, created especially for audiences of all ages. The Mike James Sound justifiably lives up to its enviable reputations as the UK’s most prominent and professional billing as the ‘Best Party Band In The Land’ as reflected in the sales of his sell- out concert performances.

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