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19. May 2025
European tour in the 2025/2026 season with its new programme ‘Swing Forever’!
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is going on another major European tour in the 2025/2026 season with its new programme ‘Swing Forever’! Under the direction of Uli Plettendorff, audiences can expect a rousing concert experience dedicated to dance. Whether in Italy, Malta, Poland, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Switzerland or Czechia – the swing spark is sure to ignite everywhere. With classics such as ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, ‘Tuxedo Junction’ and, of course, ‘In the Mood’, the orchestra provides authentic big band sound and an atmosphere that invites you to tap your feet, swing along and, above all, dance. ‘At every concert, I encourage our audience to get up from their seats and dance – and this time it’s on the programme!’ says bandleader Uli Plettendorff. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is looking forward to dance-loving fans and unforgettable evenings full of swing and joie de vivre. Let’s swing, Europe!
1. May 2025
Glenn Miller Orchestra thrills audiences at International Jazz Festival in Uzbekistan
From 28 April to 1 May 2025, the Glenn Miller Orchestra was a guest in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the invitation of the International Jazz Festival. On 30 April, International Jazz Day, the orchestra presented a rousing concert with the unmistakable Glenn Miller sound to a sold-out house. Classics such as ‘In the Mood’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’ and other highlights of the swing era thrilled the audience in the Uzbek capital.
Afterwards, the musicians took time for an autograph session, during which numerous fans took souvenir photos and struck up conversations.
A big thank you to the organisers, the wonderful audience in Tashkent and everyone who made this special performance possible!
8. July 2024
Generational change at the Glenn Miller Orchestra: Wil Salden hands over musical direction to Uli Plettendorff
After more than 40 years at the helm of the Glenn Miller Orchestra and more than 5,200 concerts throughout Europe, Wil Salden is taking his well-deserved retirement. With his passion for the Glenn Miller sound, his intuition and his dedication, he has shaped the orchestra for decades. Uli Plettendorff, who has been part of the ensemble as a trombonist since its inception, is taking over the baton. He knows the music, the orchestra and the audience – and combines tradition with fresh enthusiasm. ‘It is a great honour to lead the Glenn Miller Orchestra into the future,’ says Plettendorff. ‘I want to maintain the quality and set new accents – in the spirit of the Glenn Miller style.’
Many thanks to Wil Salden for four decades of musical excellence!
