Tim Garland and the Northern Underground Orchestra, Darlington Arts Centre

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"HAVE fun, " Tim Garland said to the audience just before the piece dedicated to Durham Miners' Gala began. Little did we realise just how much fun. Flag March managed to combine a mixture of oompah with rock guitar to produce a fantastic contemporary jazz sound - setting the tone for a night full of surprises.

It wasn't the first time composer and saxophonist Garland had played at Darlington Arts Centre, but it was a first for his new 13 piece big band ensemble, the Northern Underground Orchestra. Judging by Saturday's gig it carries some of the best talent in the North and beyond, a band which seem to gel well together and love what they do.

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Tim Garland and the Northern Underground Orchestra, Darlington Arts Centre

Much of the music was penned by Garla...

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