The roots of swing music lie in the pre-war dance bands, and the roaring twenties which inspired the later big swing bands. In contrast to many other musical genres, swing has never really gone out of fashion over the decades and the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has played an important role in this resurgence of popularity.

Today, not only is the orchestra bringing its music to young audiences all over the world, it is introducing new generations of young musicians to the music.

The reputation of the orchestra is as legendary in its own right, as the bands from the 1920s and 1930s that inspired it.

You can catch the orchestra in concert at Harrogate’s Royal Hall on Thursday, October 16.

Starting at 7.30pm, tickets priced £18 (reduced rates for concessions) are available for the concert from the box office on 0845 1308840 or at the website on www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk