Midnite Follies Orchestra was formed in Britain in 1978 by jazz musicians Keith Nichols and , dedicated to recreating standards by some of jazz's greats. The orchestra more or less disbanded in the 1990s. The Midnite Follies Orchestra had showcased a variety of musicians over the years, including , Digby Fairweather, Alan Elsdon, , , , Randolph Colville, , , , John Barnes, and Peter Strange (to name a few). During the orchestra's active years it was often featured on BBC television and radio.