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Give It One... The London Horn Sound Big Band
Welcome to The London Horn Sound's Give It One and Sound Of Music Jazz Suite.
Click on The Music for track-listings and sound samples; The Musicians for bios of the performers; The Recording for session pics and player assignments; and Reviews for the media reaction.
Nineteen leading London horn players formed The London Horn Sound Big Band, along with Britain's foremost jazz pianist, Gwilym Simcock.
Scintillating arrangements and compositions were provided by Richard Bissill, Jim Rattigan, Tim Jackson and Gwilym. Unforgettable jazz and lyrical solos emerge from Pip Eastop, Richard, Tim, Jim and Gwilym, and the horn ensemble playing has to be heard to be believed.
Enjoy! The idea was Hugh Seenan's and the recordings which emerged are the first ever by a French horn big band. The London Horn Sound, much-loved and often emulated, is taken to new heights.
You're invited to comment on the recordings and respond to the articles.Secure Purchase: Click on the images in the right-hand column to order the Give It One CD, the Sound Of Music Jazz Suite Download and Performance Scores and Parts for all the music.
Written by Hugh Seenan
Introduction, by Hugh Seenan
After the success of The London Horn Sound, many people who had bought the album particularly liked the last track, Caravan, with its big band style.
Written by Paul Sarcich
Background, by Paul Sarcich
The London Sound Series started in 1994 with a recording by Cala Records of 40 cellos: The London Cello Sound.
