Tuesday 1 February 2011; 6.30 – 9.00 p.m; Darwin College SCR After his sell-out appearance in Keynes College last year, we are delighted to welcome back the Laurie Kay Trio to Darwin College for an informal evening of jazz and swing. All are welcome to come and relax with friends, enjoy some sustaining nibbles and …
Category: Sitting in
Jan 19
Have A Blast!
Get the date in your diaries now for the customary roof-raising Concert and Big Band Gulbenkian extravaganza! Friday 18 February: book your tickets early, as it’s always a sell-out.
Jan 06
What’s in store ?
It’s going to be a busy term for the Concert and Big Bands, with their usual roof-raising Gulbenkian Theatre gig on Friday 18 February, and a charity concert for the Big Band in a joint venture with St. Edmund’s School Big Band; more details about both events to follow. There’ll also be three Jazz @ …
Nov 18
Appearing at the Society Showcase!
With only two days to go, the Big Band and Concert Band are warming up for their sets on Saturday. With apearances from performers at the recent Jazz @ 5 gig as well, there’ll be a lively jazz flavour to the showcase. Music will include a selection of medleys from The Beatles, Pirates of the …
Nov 15
In fine voice: Big Band singer announced
After a spate of applications and a two-stage audition process, we’re delighted to announce the singers with the University Big Band this year. Congratulations to Ruby Mutlow and Jo Turner, who will be gracing the stage at the various gigs with the Big Band. A seasoned veteran of the Jazz @ 5 series over the …
Nov 02
Sax appeal: Sax Day at St. Edmund’s School
A treat for saxophonists everywhere; Sunday 28 November sees the Crowther Saxophone Day, hosted by St. Edmund’s School, with guest specialists including John Harle and Phil Veacock. Internationally-renowned saxophonist John Harle will lead two masterclasses, whilst Phil Veacock, a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, will hold a Jazz & Blues session. …
Oct 27
On the beat: UKC Concert Band and Big Band blog
From jazz and funk to film music, swing standards, big band classics, Stevie Wonder and the epic film scores: the Concert Band and Big Band at the University of Kent have it all! It’s going to be a busy year for both bands, with an appearance at ‘Encore!,’ the Music Society Showcase in November, the …
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