On Tuesday evening, the Big Band delighted an appreciative audience with an impressive array of big band and jazz classics. The evening showcased some of the finest musical talent within the College and was a fitting close to the school musical careers of some of our departing Upper Sixth jazz musicians. The concert included pupil-led jazz ensembles and an impressive vocal performance from Katie Evans who accompanied the band for Nina Simone’s Feeling Good.
Big Band & Jazz Concert
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Big Band
- Sophie Bustard (Alto Saxophone)
- Matthew Jarrett (Alto Saxophone)
- Shihyun Kim (Alto Saxophone)
- Jayen Navamani (Alto Saxophone)
- Ed Marriott (Alto Saxophone)
- Mr S Walker (Alto Saxophone)
- Marcus Barrett (Tenor Saxophone)
- Alex Povey (Tenor Saxophone)
- Stefano Di Rico (Baritone Saxophone)
- Harry Jones (Trumpet)
- George Jones (Trumpet)
- Rory Mathers (Trumpet)
- Dan Sindall (Trumpet)
- Mr G Straw (Trumpet)
- Annabelle Harper (Trombone)
- George Johnson (Trombone)
- Mr D Horden (Trombone)
- Curtis Day (Guitar)
- Ruby Wu (Bass)
- Mrs Wilson (Bass)
- Thomas Stapely (Piano)
- Zachary Ho (Drums)
In the Mood – Glenn Miller
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
with vocal soloist Katie Evans (M)
Basie’s Blues – Count Basie
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) – Bill Conti
Jazz Police – Gordon Goodwin
Footprints – Wayne Shorter
Alex Povey (Rn) (Saxophone), Mr Walker (Piano), Mrs Wilson (Bass), Mr Osborn (Drums)
Lover Man – Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Sherman & Ram Ramirez
Matthew Jarrett (H) (Saxophone), Mr Walker (Piano), Mrs Wilson (Bass), Mr Osborn (Drums)
Nostalgia in Times Square – Charles Mingus
Jayen Navamani (Rn) (Saxophone), Mr Walker (Piano), Mrs Wilson (Bass), Mr Osborn (Drums)
Strasbourg St Denis – Roy Hargrove
Chameleon – Herbie Hancock
Alex Povey (Rn) (Saxophone), Daniel Sindall (Rn) (Trumpet), Jayen Navamani (Rn) (Keys), Curtis Day (H) (Guitar), Mr Osborn (Drums)
