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About Nacka Big Band Nacka Big Band was formed in 1969 by the trombonist, arranger and composer Stig Olsson. After a couple of years, the band was reorganized as a non-profit organization and has been self-supporting ever since. Very few changes have been made with regard to band members during the 38 years of existence. One might say they get along together; two of the original members are still playing with the band for example. In 1995 the Icelandic drummer, Eddie Svavarsson took over the leadership. Stig Olsson retired from the band in the year 2001 because of age and ill health but now and then gives the guys a visit on rehearsals. ”Music knows no boundaries” This saying is certainly confirmed with Nacka Big Band. Generation gaps? No! The oldest member celebrated his 70th birthday recently and the youngest is 27 Difficulty with different nationalities? Never! Nacka Big Band is very much a international band. Members from Italy, Romania, Norway, USA, Finland, Poland and Iceland have worked with the band among the Swedes, and on occasions 1 Colombian. Pros and amateurs can never mix, can they? Oh yes they can! Nacka Big Band consists of complete amateurs as well as professional and semi-professional musicians. The support that the professional musicians have given to the others has made Nacka Big Band one of the finest bands in Sweden today. Music is a global language that crosses all boundaries and everyone understands. Hence no interpreters are needed!
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