About
About
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The Jazz Friday Big Band delivers an eclectic mix of music that goes far beyond the traditional big band sound. From swing and soul to rock, blues, funk, and Latin, our repertoire offers something for every listener.
Featuring around 20 talented amateur musicians from the Stroud area—including dynamic male and female vocalists—our full ensemble brings energy and style to every performance.
For over 15 years, we've been entertaining audiences at fetes, festivals, bandstands, and private events across Gloucestershire and beyond.
To hire the band, or to find out where we're playing next, please visit Booking/Gigs.
Contact
Contact
For booking enquiries, please contact Andy Nash at andynash1952@gmail.com
For all other enquiries, please send an email to Ian Davies at davies_i@hotmail.com
Band History
Band History
Following a casual "wouldn't-it-be-nice-to-form-a-band" conversation between John Oglethorpe and Ian Davies, John acted immediately. He recruited Nathan King as a Musical Director and hired a hall in Rodborough. Ian found some players and the band had its first rehearsal in February 2009.
The band later moved its rehearsal room to Brookthorpe Village Hall. Nathan left us after four years of sterling work and Dave Smith took up the reins as Musical Director. Dave is still with us, and after an eighteen month shut-down for Covid we now rehearse in The Brimscombe Social Centre.
The original aims of the band - "to have fun" and to "play well", are still adhered to. Jazz Friday now has over twenty members, ranging from 'young hot-shots' 'to late-bloomers' and meets on Friday nights - Well, 'Jazz Friday' should, shouldn't it?
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