ORCHESTRAL & BIG BAND


Our selection of the best Orchestral & Big Band projects from our Artists - from 12-piece string ensembles to big band and full symphonic arrangements. Coming soon to Funkgurus

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Two of Us

Two of Us

Mark McGann, Joe Stilgoe and Claire Martin take us chronologically from Lennon and McCartney’s first meeting in 1957 to the end of The Beatles in 1970. With sold out performances in Liverpool, Gateshead, Dublin and Finland, it is a truly unforgettable experience for audiences and performers alike, one that weaves a brilliant original score by Andrew Cottee with acted sequences by the three vocalists/actors to shed light on the true story behind these globally loved compositions and their composers’ relationship. Coming soon to Funkgurus.

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Shakespeare Reimagined

Shakespeare Reimagined

Celebrated British composer Paul Mottram presents his latest orchestral project, 'Shakespeare Reimagined.' Featuring Funkgurus artists Claire Martin and Tim Garland, the show features songs connected to Shakespeare and the live premiere of his highly praised concert work, 'Seven Ages of Man.' Coming soon to Funkgurus

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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) is considered by many to be one of Europe’s foremost contemporary big bands. Founder/Director Tommy Smith established the SNJO in 1995 as a not-for-profit organisation with a crystal clear artistic vision and core values of versatility, discipline and expression. It should therefore come as no surprise that many of the leading lights in world jazz have enthusiastically shared the stage with the SNJO. People like Jazzmeia Horn, Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, John Scofield, Gary Burton, Bobby Watson, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Bill Evans, Mike Stern, Bob Mintzer, Keith Tippett, Branford Marsalis, Joe Locke and many more have all joined the orchestra to explore virtually every room in the house of the jazz. The SNJO repertoire has included re-imaginings of works by the great, the good and the gigantic, including Weather Report, Herman, Rich, Carter, Strayhorn, Goodman, Kenton, Basie, Gillespie, Mingus, Jaco, Corea, Monk, Metheny, Shorter, Miles and Coltrane. They have also recorded vivid interpretations of Mozart, Prokofiev, Piazzolla, Gershwin and Ellington to rave reviews and have built a growing library of original compositions underpinned by a deep understanding and appreciation of improvisation. The mission of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra is to cultivate and expand the community for orchestral jazz, through creative performance and education, inspiring and growing audiences, enhancing the reputation of jazz from Scotland on the world stage. Please get in touch below to learn more about booking opportunities for the following SNJO touring shows. Apr 2024 RSNO Collaboration - RHAPSODY IN BLUE with Makoto Ozone Sep 2024 Kurt Elling Swings The Classics Nov 2024 New Perspectives of Ellingtonia (new commissions) Jan 2025 Discovering The Genius of Dundee’s Jimmy Duechar Mar 2025 ‘21 SPICES’ featuring Indian Percussionist Trilok Gurtu

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Ola Onabulé

Ola Onabulé

Singer/Songwriter Ola Onabulé, is one of the finest vocalists and contemporary artists of our time, and as a performer, he has gained worldwide critical acclaim as a singer, songwriter and producer, With an enviable career as an international touring performer. Ola’s meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production as well as the support from Sennheiser/Neumann have contributed to the manifestation of an impressive catalogue of recordings. So embodies the artistic – and entrepreneurial – philosophy of Onabulé, Ola is a rugged individualist, a deeply soulful musician who has absorbed the surround sound of his youth – jazz, world, Soul and Pop – and incorporated key elements into his distinctive style. Ola is direct and passionate, confident in his ability to sell a song with conviction. This should surprise no one. Onabulé’s performance history is vast. A host of winning projects with small groups and the big bands and orchestras of his songs with Cologne (WDR), Stuttgart (SWR), Frankfurt (HRBB), Denmark (DRBB), and other prestigious aggregates animate his resume, as do the concert halls and international festivals that routinely invite him to perform – Montreal, Vancouver, San Sebastian, Washington, Istanbul, San Sebastian, Umbria, and London among them and concert halls worldwide. Ola’s reach is global and he has emerged as a musician’s musician, possessing a range and aptitude that place him on that shortlist of special artist, vocalist and entertainer. Ola’s three-and-a-half octave baritone, the powerful emotions he conveys with it, and his elegant appearance connect with audiences around the world. Whether in person or on record, Onabulé gives his all, which includes a thoughtful interpretation of his experiences and the world around him. Onabulé’s new album, Proof of Life, produced and recorded by Ola at Casa Del Funk Studios and co-written with renowned guitarist NICOLAS MEIER will be released in May 2025. Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that, so much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.) The project will tour internationally as a quartet/quintet during 2025. PROOF OF LIFE is Mixed and mastered by renowned US producer George Whitty and will release with International PR and marketing support from hubtone PR in New York and Crossover media for Europe. Distribution will be through Orchard Sony.

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