The White Heat Orchestra, with bandleader Craig Ball, is a high-energy
band featuring a trio or up to 15 pieces playing the swing and jazz of the
1930's and 1940's for dancers of all ages.
The White Heat Swing Orchestra, also known as the "Roxy Band", was the house
band for almost five years at the upscale Roxy nightclub, playing music for
both the swing dancers and the nightclub crowd every hour three nights a week.
Fast or slow, they hit every note without missing a beat.
The White Heat Swing Orchestra has many credits, including:
Boston's Best Dance Band - Boston Magazine
Recorded the sound track to the movie Dick Tracy on the
Warner Brothers label.
Performed in concert with Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, and
Joel Grey
Bandleader Craig Ball
If you are looking for a band for your party or function, the White Heat
Swing Orchestra offers a demo tape for your review and they have a
documentary video tape showing the television shows and special productions
at which the band has performed.
Craig Ball is music consultant and band leader offering swing and
dixieland music worldwide at flexible rates. The band arrangement can come
with one to fourteen pieces. The band(s) are available for dances, weddings,
benefits, and corporate functions.
Available for weddings
The Craig Ball Orchestras:
The White Heat Orchestra - 10-15 piece swing orchestra for
major events requiring maximum sound
The Back Bay Rhythm Makers - a 4-8 piece swing ensemble playing music
for smaller events.
The Charles River Stompers - a banjo-based traditional jazz
ensemble for other special events.
the White Heat Swing Orchestra playing at the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer Swing Series!
Performance dates:
November 20, 2009 The White Heat swing Sextet (otherwise known as the Back Bay Rhythm Makers) play
for swing dancers at Boston Swing Central
from 8:00 pm to midnight, at the Extreme DanceSport
Studio, 388 Norfolk Street (3rd flr), Cambridge. General admission is $10, $8 for students.
For directions and parking information, call the studio at 617-492-2122.
