ICU Big Band

Last week some of you experienced the full force of Imperial College Union Big Band in Action. Playing in Southside Bar the full force of our Jazz was released onto the staff and students of IC. Celebrated Basie works such as ‘Shiny Stockings’ and ‘One O’Clock Jump’ where contrasted with the quietly elegant Neal Hefti ‘Lil’Darlin’. In between where the classic Big Band Sounds of Glenn Miller’s ‘In the Mood’, ‘Caravan’, ‘St.Louis Blues’ and gentle ‘Moonglow’.

For those of you who missed it, ICU JBB will be featured at International Night next Friday 28th February.

Reformed three years ago the Big Band has gone from strength to strength. Under the helm of Dave Thornley (drums) the band meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the union for a few hours of happy blowing and stomping to tunes from the 30’s to modern day. The band’s Grail is to have fun playing the music we all enjoy, improving technical skills on the way. Regular appearances around college, such as in Southside, the Union and at functions, give us the opportunity to display our talents and entertain you.

The band accommodates all types of players for all types of jazz. The extroverts are given every opportunity to display their lip and finger skills performing solos and improvisations, and a good mix of players allows the soloists to be strongly supported by excellent blowers and rhythm makers.

The band will be making more appearances in Southside in the coming weeks and if you are interested in finding out more, contact us on the e-mail address opposite