This page contains links to web-sites of other local jazz bands and performers.  It also contains links to useful sources of big band music

Apollo Big Band - based in Newbury - rehearse every Thursday evening in Stockcross village hall

Steve Conway - vocalist  a talented vocalist who sings in the Frank Sinatra style - check-out his website for samples of his work and details of how to hire him

If you're looking for somewhere to brush up your jazz improvisation skills, come along to any of the following jam-sessions and have a blow in a great friendly atmosphere

Newbury Jazz Platforms  - meets every 2nd Friday in the month at the Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury.

Hungerford Jazz Forum  - meets on the last Friday of every month - usually at Hungerford British Legion Club

Berkshire Jazz Jam - normally meets in Reading on the last Wednesday of the month.

Jagz - Ascot.  They runa jazz workshop and jam every Monday evening.

If you are looking to purchase new music for big band - try one of the following sites.  IJO has purchased a number of good charts from these sites.

Lush Life  - a UK music site - great arrangements at a great price

Marina Music  - a US site with a huge range of charts - good price and delivery