The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a big band carrying on the legacy of American trombonist and bandleader Glenn Miller, whose original ensemble became the most commercially successful dance orchestra of the swing era before Miller disappeared over the English Channel in December 1944. The current revival orchestra was formed on June 6, 1956, under drummer Ray McKinley, and has toured continuously ever since - averaging around 300 live dates a year. For the European touring version, longtime trombonist Uli Plettendorff took over as bandleader in 2024, succeeding Wil Salden who had led the ensemble for over 40 years and more than 5,200 concerts across Europe.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra launched its 2025/2026 European 'Swing Forever' tour under new director Uli Plettendorff, covering Italy, Malta, Poland, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Switzerland and Czechia.
Uli Plettendorff, a trombonist with the European orchestra since its inception, took over as bandleader in 2024, succeeding Wil Salden who retired after more than 40 years and 5,200 concerts.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra performed a sold-out concert in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on International Jazz Day, as guests of the International Jazz Festival.
The American touring version of the Glenn Miller Orchestra released 'LIVE! in Las Vegas' (2024), recorded at Myron's at the Smith Center under music director Erik Stabnau.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, performs "SWING FOREVER" - a Big Band evening of swing classics, instrumental showpieces and vocal harmonies by the Moonlight Serenaders.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings its "Swing Forever" programme to Salzwedel as part of its 2026/2027 European tour - big-band swing classics from "In The Mood" to "Chattanooga Choo Choo", led by Uli Plettendorff.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, performs a full big band evening of swing classics - from In The Mood to Moonlight Serenade - evoking the golden era of the 1940s and 50s.
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of Uli Plettendorff performs classic big-band compositions.
The legendary big band Glenn Miller Orchestra performs its classic swing repertoire in Linz.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings an evening of Big Band classics to Meißen, featuring a lead vocalist and the five-part vocal group MOONLIGHT SERENADERS.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, brings its "Swing Forever" programme to Neckarsulm - a full big band evening of 1940s classics from In The Mood to Moonlight Serenade.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, brings the "Swing Forever" programme to Magdeburg - a full big band show of 1940s and 50s classics.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, led by Uli Plettendorff, brings an evening of timeless swing and big band classics to Hannover.
The legendary big band Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of Uli Plettendorff performs in Lübeck.
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra big-band directed by Uli Plettendorff. Classic compositions in a modern performance for jazz and swing music enthusiasts.
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff performs classic big-band repertoire.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, brings its celebrated big band swing programme to Rostock's Stadthalle.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, brings the "Swing Forever" programme to Schwerin - big band classics of the 40s and 50s in their original arrangements.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, led by Uli Plettendorff, brings an evening of beloved swing and big band classics to the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Uli Plettendorff, brings the "Swing Forever" programme to Bremen - big band classics from the 1940s and 50s performed in original arrangements.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings an evening of timeless swing classics to the Salzburg Mozarteum, celebrating the golden era of big band music.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings classic big-band swing to Konzerthaus Klagenfurt, performing the timeless hits that made Glenn Miller a legend.
The legendary big band Glenn Miller Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Uli Plettendorff, performs at Alte Oper Frankfurt. Classic compositions in a modern arrangement for jazz and swing music enthusiasts.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra under Uli Plettendorff brings the timeless sound of big band swing to the Friedrichstadt-Palast stage in Berlin.
