The Billy Marrows Big Band features an eclectic mix of some of London’s most exciting improvisers, assembled to play Billy’s inventive and infectious compositions and arrangements. Their sets will feature a selection of favourites from Billy’s back catalogue, alongside some brand new music.
The LJO’s Vortex Sessions are London’s longest jazz residency. Now in its 33rd year, the band is justly renowned for its world-class quality of performance and its lead in creating new and vital music. The band’s music is all written by its members, with two exceptions: Gil Evans, and the legendary John Warren, whose 85th birthday will be celebrated during this year’s festival gig.