The Tom Smith Big Band

About this event

Member Ticket only - £22.50

Non-member Ticket only - £27.50

Member Dining + Ticket - £57.50

Non-member Dining + Ticket - £62.50

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Over 18s only

Doors Open 7pm

On Stage 8.15pm

The Tom Smith Big Band

Since graduating from the Royal Academy, Tom Smith has established himself as a first-call multi-reedsman on London’s vibrant international scene and become deeply embedded into its community of like-minded musicians.

All this provides the inspiration for A Year In The Life by The Tom Smith Big Band - an ambitious project that captures all the hectic diversity, the raw talent, and the sheer excitement of a London musician’s life.

The whole project was devised, written and recorded by Tom in the space of a year, by drawing on the pool of fabulous players that he’d looked up to as a student, as well as the network of his up-and-coming peers.

It’s a big-band record that encompasses everything from powerful jazz-rock fusion to classic all-out dirty swing, all delivered with wit and passion by a true all-star ensemble. The album is packed full of musical riches brought in by the all-star cast, all showcased by Tom’s compositions that reach out to the listener with their generous, expansive approach to melody.

“I want the record to bring in people from outside the core jazz audience, so every time I write I try and have an image in my head - you should be able to close your eyes and see a scene. This band has all of my favourite people in it and I think it sounds like London - music everywhere and something new around every street corner!”