Description
Led by trombonist and composer Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a 17-piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest musicians in New England.
Formed in 2016, the band plays a mix of classic jazz standards, upbeat dance tunes, and original music by band members, and regularly features instrumental and vocal soloists. “Social Hour!” is the band’s theme song and an homage to the band’s regular performance spot, The Social Bar + Kitchen in New London, Connecticut.
Here, this epic jazz orchestra of 17 musicians shines!…Old and New music light up this program…Roaring ’20s vibes to new music rides – all with the best musicians…! The band has a spirit of being laid back and full of positive energy…the members of the band are incredible virtuosos, but no big egos here!…there is a real sense of joy coming from the bandstand!!
“…Nelson, who is foremost a member of the United States Coast Guard Band, has assembled a youthful, sharp, hip 17-piece ensemble as dedicated as he is to the belief that big band sounds can provide a fine musical experience…”
ENJOY!
MUSICIANS
Erik Elligers – alto sax, flute; Tyler Wilkins – alto sax, flute, clarinet, bassoon; Cedric Mayfield – tenor sax, flute, clarinet, tárogató; Josh Thomas – tenor sax, flute, clarinet; Jeff Emerich – baritone sax, contralto clarinet
Bryce Call – trumpet, flugelhorn; Seth Bailey – trumpet, flugelhorn; Haneef Nelson – trumpet, flugelhorn; Tom Brown – trumpet, flugelhorn
Sean Nelson – trombone, electric trombone, and alto trombone; Leroy Loomer – trombone; Vince Yanovich – trombone; Brian Sturm – bass trombone
Jen Allen – piano, Hammond B3 organ; Wurlitzer; Doug Maher – guitar; Lou Bocciarelli – upright and electric bass; Nathan Lassell – drums, percussion
Megan Weikleenget – vocals (track 10); Ryan Foley – flute (tracks 3, 5, 12); Laura Pirruccello – flute (tracks 3, 5, 12); Megan Nelson – alto flute (track 10); Robert Durie – clarinet and contrabass clarinet (tracks 3, 5, 8, 12); Chris Smith – steel pans, percussion (tracks 3, 12); Rob McEwan – tabla (track 10); Megan Sesma – harp (tracks 3, 8, 10, 12)