Town Center presents local swing band

Simi Valley Town Center will host free performances by a local big band in the mall's center court from 5 to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Feb. 10 and 11.

The 18-piece Late Night Big Band will bring its swing originals from classic artists such as Buddy Rich, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

The band features a brass section of five saxophonists, four trombonists and four trumpeters, supported by piano, bass and drums. The group was awarded with a Monterey Bay Blues Festival grant and won the top prize at the Cuesta College Jazz Festival.