The London Jazz Orchestra featuring the music of Stan Sulzmann

The London Jazz Orchestra, drawn from the capital's top soloists and writers, is celebrating its 35th year.

For 15 of those years, iconic saxophonistStan Sulzmann,who now lives locally to Watermill Jazz, was featured as both soloist and composer and Stan's interest in big band writing began when he started arranging pieces for the London Jazz Orchestra.

The band travels to Watermill Jazz for a special appearance featuring Stans music in his presence.Founded by director Scott Stroman and trumpet player Noel Langley, former members besidesStan Sulzmann include Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Pete Saberton, Nikki Iles, Tim Garland, Norma Winstone and a host of greats, and the band continues to feature numerous current stars.'The ensemble always creates something new and magical' London Jazz News'Ravishing, delicious, powerful and directmeticulously written, sometimes echoing the imaginative and much missed orchestra of Michael Gibbs The GuardianScott Stroman director, Brigitte Beraha vocals, Matt Sulzmann - alto & soprano sax, Martin Hathaway - alto sax, clarinet & flute, Tori Freestone - tenor sax & flute, Pete Hurt - tenor sax & flute, Mick Foster, baritone sax & bass clarinet, Martin Gladdish, Olli Martin, James Ward-Sired - trombones, Richard Henry -bass trombone, Tom Walsh, Miguel Gorodi, Henry Lowther, Andre Canniere trumpets, Nick Costley-White - guitar, Alcyona Mick- piano, Calum Gourlay double bass, Paul Clarvis - drums