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Inspired by the wild hot sounds of 1930s/40s Harlem, Kansas City and Chicago jazz, The Big Five have established themselves as Berlin's most authentic swing-era combo and for the last 6 years have thrilled dancers and audiences in 20 different countries around the world. Combining a driving rhythm section, a fiery horn-led frontline and dynamic song-arrangements, this international band makes a deep-dive into the ornate and irrepressible repertoire of the Swing Golden Age - as well as a strong emphasis on original compositions.

Called a "modern Renaissance woman" and "Queen of Storytelling" by Jazz in Europe, Corina Kwami is a musician, dancer and MC. She has performed and MC'd across the globe and as an accomplished jazz and tap dancer herself, she has dazzled international festivals (Quattropole Lindy Exchange, Berlin Solo Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Lindy Exchange, Leapin Lindy, Winter Swingtime, Fine City Swing, Hullzapoppin, Glasgow Shag Festival, Oxford Lindy Exchange, High Tide Festival and London Jazz Festival).

Born in the USA, to a Ghanaian and Irish family, Corina is motivated by the storytelling power of jazz. As a recognized thought leader with a PhD, she has deepened pedagogy in bridging the arts, sciences and storytelling. You can also catch her on the the Smithsonian, Discovery Channel and many others. She lives in London.

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