CHRIS Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in United Kingdom.

This year he celebrates his 67th Anniversary as leader of his band and 62nd on a full-time professional basis.

Inspired by the 'King Oliver Creole Jazz Band', Chris formed his first band in 1949 at the age of 19 and has since gone on to become one of Europe's most successful and influential bandleaders.

The BIG Chris Barber Band (featuring 10 people) play everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20s Ellington, with extraordinary panache and skill.

You will hear songs like Bourbon Street Parade, Jubilee Stomp, Petite Fleur, Ice Cream, When The Saints… and many more.

His band stands out as one of the finest, if not the finest, of its kind anywhere in the world.

You can count on an exciting evening of high quality jazz and blues which will appeal in equal measure to the aficionado and the newcomer.

Chris and his band will be at Redditch's Palace Theatre on March 3.

Tickets are available now in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced at £19 (£18 discount) inclusive of booking fee £1 per seat up to a maximum £4.

To purchase seats online, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk.