Big & Brassy
A friend suggested some Sunday night jazz listening and being in the bad habit of mostly saying yes to things, a ticket was purchased.
Playing at one of Soho's most popular (and long lasting) jazz clubs, Ronnie Scott's, the night proved to be a lovely and intimate gig. Don't mistake lovely and intimate for boring and low key as Hackney Colliery Band is anything BUT. Exciting, full of energy and just damn cool, it was a great way to end a weekend.
The opening act was a little less... my type of music shall we say as it leaned more towards experimental but props to them.
HCB have a load of their own songs but also play a few covers. From Toto's 'Africa' to a Prodigy Medley, you know these guys aren't one trick ponies. Made up of 9 amazingly talented musicians playing trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone and marching percussion, you'll pure and simply be blown away by the sounds that hit you.
Get to one of their shows ASAP. You won't stop jiggling all night and you certainly won't regret it! They have another 'experimental' session at Ronnie Scott's in March so try to get to that.
The venue itself is pretty cool and as you can see from the photos, you're right in there with the band. Get there early if you want seating space but you do risk having loads of people standing in front of you (ahem). Be like us, get there a bit early and nab a space on the play floor. You'll continuously make awkward eye contact with the band but dang you're right in the action! Listen to these guys, they're going to be even bigger!
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Ronnie Scott's can be found at:
47 Frith Street
London W1D 4HT
T: 020 7439 0747
E: bookings@ronniescotts.co.uk
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