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The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra - M&P's Big Band Brunch - Manchester Jazz Festival

Sunday 19th May 2024
Doors: 12pm
Gig: 1-2:45pm
Tickets: £5-10
See Skiddle ticket link below

Under-16’s go free, accompanied by a paying adult (accounted for within a ticket)

Table allocation is fully dependent on which ticket you purchase, and is done automatically in-house.

Highchairs are not provided, and we do not have baby changing facilities (we’re usually a late-night jazz club!)

Tickets and more info: skiddle.com/e/38040116

Join this superb 20-piece line up performing classic Big Band Jazz from the 20th Century, as well as arrangements from members of the band. Not only that; Matt & Phred’s have created a special Brunch Pizza Menu (with some extras too) for you to feast on whilst you enjoy the music!

(Please see Skiddle for important information on tickets, food, facilities, and accessibility.)

The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra began life as a rehearsal big band in Leeds, but has cemented its place as one of West Yorkshire's most celebrated large jazz ensembles.

The band started by performing at the legendary Seven Arts Christmas Concert, shortly after went on to win the prestigious Great North Big Band Competition (2016), and have moved from strength to strength ever since.

With Tom Sharp as musical director, the band plays music from all across the big band repertoire of the twentieth century, focusing on the big swingers of the 50s, as well as showcasing arrangements from members of the orchestra.

Even more exciting: for this performance, TSJO invites you to play BIG BAND BINGO with them! Pick a number between 1 and 200 (yes 200) when you arrive, and it will be entered into a draw which aligns that number with a song the band can play. That means YOU get the chance to influence a portion of the band’s setlist; and there’s some pretty fun tunes in that list of 200…

Line Up:
Saxophones: James Boyes, Laurence Mason, Rose Sharp, Emma Johnson, Anna Chandler-King

Trumpets: Ciarán Diston, Felix Burling, Toby Brazier, Stuart Wilson, Tom Sharp

Trombones: Tom I'Anson, Chris Burge, Pat Martin, George Hardwick, Adam Chard

Rhythm: Joe Boyes (pno), Will Powell (gtr), Mick Bardon (bass), Josh Smout (gtr)

Tickets/more info: skiddle.com/e/38040116