University of London Big Band

The University of London Big Band one of London's busiest amateur jazz orchestras. Many of their top players are on the verge of professional musical careers, and some play with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Others will go on to completely separate careers in merchant banks, consultancies and law firms.They are currently thriving as a result of the current boom in swing dance, led by such venues as the 100 Club, Oxford Street.The University of London Big Band is the largest group in the University of London Jazz Society. Formed in Autumn 2002, the Band represents the majority of the individual University colleges. Their steadily rising reputation for musicianship has allowed the Big Band to build on its early successes, highlights included the King's College Law Ball held at London's famously lavish Savoy Hotel as well as events held for the RAF.2004 was a busy year for the band, with regular gigs ranging from the expansion into the provision of small band jazz for private functions, to full-band events at weddings, bars and balls. The band also appeared at the Generations Jazz Festival, held in Bloomsbury, London, where they had the enviable opportunity to act as warm-... Mehr