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Oxford University Big Band
The Oxford University Jazz Orchestra (OUJO) is a jazz orchestra based in the University of Oxford, England. It was founded in 1991. History The Oxford University Jazz Orchestra was founded by students in the early 1990s, initially as a word-of-mouth, unauditioned group, later developing into a full-fledged, professional standard big band. Notable alumni from the band include Canadian jazz vocalist Diane Nalini, trumpeter and NYJO musical director Mark Armstrong, London-based trombonist Callum Au, saxophonists Carlos Lopez-Real and Idris Rahman, and ENO conductor Stephen Higgins. OUJO has been a multiple-time winner at the BBC Radio 2 National Big Band Competition, and has performed at the Oeuf de Jazz Festival in Le Mans, the ''OK!'' Celebrity Ball in London, and the Bull's Head jazz venue in Barnes, west London. From 1999 to 2002, the band was led by cardiologist and saxophonist Euan Ashley. During his tenure, the band appeared at the Glasgow International Jazz Festival an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Oxford University Jazz Orchestra (OUJO) is a big band, jazz orchestra based in the University of Oxford, England. It was founded in 1991. History The Oxford University Jazz Orchestra was founded by students in the early 1990s, initially as a word-of-mouth, unauditioned group, later developing into a full-fledged, professional standard big band. Notable alumni from the band include Canadian jazz vocalist Diane Nalini, trumpeter and NYJO musical director Mark Armstrong (musician), Mark Armstrong, London-based trombonist Callum Au, saxophonists Carlos Lopez-Real and Idris Rahman, and English National Opera, ENO conductor Stephen Higgins (conductor), Stephen Higgins. OUJO has been a multiple-time winner at the BBC Radio 2 National Big Band Competition, and has performed at the Oeuf de Jazz Festival in Le Mans, the ''OK!'' Celebrity Ball in London, and the The Bull's Head, Barnes, Bull's Head jazz venue in Barnes, London, Barnes, west London. From 1999 to 2002, the band was led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
