Band. Big band conducted by Belgian leader Francis Bay that did swing, progressive, Afro-Latin and some original material during '50s,'60s and early '70s. The group mostly recorded under banner of Francis Bay and his Orchestra, with Bay doing several tribute and concept works as well. These were titled Francis Bay Plays Music Of and included compositions by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Les Brown. Only one of their many releases was issued as the Bay Big Band. The Orchestra was also the house band for Belgian Radio from 1956 - 1966. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide