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THE FREEDOM JAZZ ORCHESTRA

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The Freedom Jazz Orchestra can work as a 17/18 piece big band or a 22 piece jazz ensemble with the option of adding an additional string section and both options having vocalists. They gave their premier performance in December 2023 featuring musicians from Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. 

 

They currently rehearse at Manea’s Royal British Legion Club and hold occasional concerts there to raise funds to keep the band running and work towards new projects they have in mind. 

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The orchestra play music from the old and new big band styles with their library containing the music of Glenn Miller, Don Lusher, and Benny Goodman through to the current day compositions of Bob Curnow, Elliot Deutsch and Gordon Goodwin.

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We pride ourselves on putting on a great show and we always make sure the audience has a memorable time whenever they see us. 

The Reeds

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Ian

(Reed 1/M.D.)

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Suzy

(Reed 4)

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Lynne

(Reed 2)

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Mark

(Reed 5)

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Bev

(Reed 3)

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Alex

(Reed 6)

The Trumpets

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Gerry

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Chris

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Jan

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Julie

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Mark

The Trombones

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Steve

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Alan

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Roy

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Howard

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Alex

(Tuba)

The Rhythm Section

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Jordan

(Guitar)

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Mark

(Piano)

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Rachel

(Bass)

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Mark

(Drums)

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(Aux. Perc.)

The Vocalists

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Julie

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Mark

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

I saw the Freedom Jazz Orchestra play a Christmas big band cracker concert and they were fantastic! They played a full repertoire of classic Christmas swing numbers, and some new and original arrangements by the band leader. I was amazed to be hearing such a professional band playing in a small venue! Soloists were very impressive, especially the highly entertaining bass trombone. The band look really good, and sound even better. I can’t wait to hear them again!

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