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All-Star Big Band Trumpet Legend

Sunday Afternoon with Doc Severinsen and the Toronto All-Star Big Band Trumpet Legend Rising to fame as the music director of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Doc was a television staple for 25 years. Under his leadership, The Tonight Show Band became the most visible big band in North America. A Grammy award-winning artist, he is one of the most prolific musicians of the last 50 years, making a rare appearance in the GTA with the Toronto All-Star Big Band. THE TORONTO ALL-STAR BIG BAND - One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930 s and 40 s that golden age of the big bands. This vibrant cast of awesome young talent, between the ages of 15-22, has earned its position at the top of the list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the U.S. Past performers in our LEGENDS SERIES include the talents of Cleo Laine & John Dankworth, Clark Terry, Benny Golson, Buddy DeFranco, Peter Appleyard, Jackie Richardson, Ranee Lee, Oliver Jones, Phil Nimmons, Tommy Ambrose and Howard Cable. Event Date(s): February 19, 2012 More Information: Time : Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show begins at 2 p.m. Location : Living Arts Centre Cost : Tickets are $49.99, $59.99 and $69.99; group rates available for 20 or more. Tickets on sale now. Contact: Call the Living Arte Centre box office at 905-306-6000 or visit www.livingartscentre.ca .. Event Details. Location: Living Arts Centre