Caravane, a 21-piece orchestra currently under the direction of Kieran Milne, is made up of 5 saxophonists, 4 trombonists, 4 trumpeters, a pianist, a guitarist, a bassist, a drummer, a percussionist, a male vocalist and three female vocalists. It's music is a strong mix of big band dance music, latin tunes, pop tunes, soulful and hot vocals, and jazz standards. The band aims to bring to you live the fantastic dance feel, and the hits, of the last 50 years!

As the only fully bilingual big band in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, Le Big Band Caravane presents full evening shows for corporate, public and private clients in English or in French. Caravane is known for the high energy of it's performances and the passion it puts into it's music. If you're in the mood for great music, book Le Big Band Caravane.

Highlights of a Big Band Caravane show include:
- upbeat presentation, featuring MC/percussionist Jean-François Chevrier;
- fun and jazzy vocals by our experienced vocalists, Nicole Ratté, Kieran Milne and Caroline Cook; and
- solos and great ensemble playing by a group of musicians who have a long and varied music experience in the region, and beyond, with groups like Théodore Fontaine, Banda Sabrosa, Vince Rimbach Quartet, Los Gringos, My Tiny Circus, Frank Lindo Soul Revue, Sedrick, Micheline Scott, Énergie Band, Impressions in Jazz Orchestra, Ottawa Superband, The Groovebug, Slippery Slope, Central Band of the Canadian Forces, Stevens and Kennedy, Moetown, Servantes, Dominique Forest, SAIJ and The Memphis Mafia Revue, to name a few.

We have regular shows in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, so come out and hear us at one of our future gigs, and please do not hesitate to visit this site and to contact us if you need some high quality entertainment for a concert, party, conference, wedding or any other type of fun gathering.

Now Playing: Hey with Vince Rimbach on alto saxophone (composed by David Sanborn; arranged by Kieran Milne. Recorded "live" by Caravane on February 7 2008).