The White Heat Swing Orchestra

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. Also known as the "Roxy Band", the band was the house band for almost five years at the 1300 person capacity upscale Roxy nightclub, playing music for both the swing dancers and the nightclub crowd every hour three nights a week.

Based on their performance at Roxy and achievement in being selected by Boston Magazine as the Best Dance Band of Boston, the band has well proved that they are able to perform in front of young dancers as well, which is unique to recent swing band history. Moreover, having the Charles River Stompers specialized in tradition jazz and Dixieland, the White Heat Swing orchestra is also capable of providing an ideal music repertoire for clambakes, conventions or corporate events. With the ability to compliment any dances, weddings, benefits, and corporate functions, the band can simply fulfill your demand for perfect party or function.

Fast or slow, they hit every note without missing a beat. That is why the White Heat Orchestra is unsurpassed in New England in name recognition among the swing bands. The White Heat Swing Orchestra offers a demo tape for your review and they have a documentary videotape showing the television shows and special productions at which the band has performed upon your request. 

Customer Comments:

"I can only say that this was the best money I have ever spent on Mobil's behalf." K. Stevens, Cultural Programs, Mobil Corporation

"I am so pleased that you were able to be part of the event. Everyone with whom I have spoken was thrilled with your performance." Richard M. Freeland, President, Northeastern University

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"Best of the Boston: Best Dance Band" 

-Boston Magazine

Hot Jazz of the 1930's and 1940's

• Featuring the energetic swing music in the style of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller

mixed with romantic easy-to-dance-to ballads by George Gershwin and Cole Porter

• Performed in concert with Cab Calloway, Tony Bennet, Lou Rawls and Joel Grey

A four to eight piece swing ensemble- for smaller events

A banjo-based traditional jazz ensemble for other special events