NEWS & UPDATES
Get all the latest the Ember Big Band news including past events, music announcements, and other happenings in the life of a busy and community focussed Big Band.
WHAT A SUMMER !
What a busy last few months for the Ember Big Band ! 3 great evenings at the Black Swan (in Ockham) in the garden, an afternoon set at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, 2 showings of our very own tribute to the un-sung women of Big Band music (Fine Women & Song) and a Jubilee road trip to Dorset ! So ... we're taking a break through August ... but back on it in September.
BILL GELDARD - 2022 HONOURS LIST
Absolutely thrilled to see our inspiration and much loved band leader on the 2022 Honours List, awarded a British Empire Medal for a lifetime service to music. What a legend !!! Thanks Bill for everything you've given the world of music.
GREAT RECEPTION AT THE BARN THEATRE ARTS CLUB
“Fine Women and Song” - Ember Big Band paid tribute to some of the world`s greatest female performers, musicians, composers and lyricists - many of whom didn`t get the credit or recognition they deserved.
A warm evening in a very special venue. Thank you for the great reception.
THE EMBER BIG BAND: THE STORY
the Ember Big Band first embarked on their musical voyage of discovery together as a cohesive Big Band in 2010. Under the guidance of the legendary trombonist and arranger, Bill Geldard, they have developed their sound and command of an extensive repertoire. With a full line up of community minded musicians and vocalists, they have performed across the borough of Elmbridge, and wider afield, raising money for some amazing charity projects. For more information or want to get involved, please get in touch.
Upcoming Events
Fri, 16 SeptCobham
Fri, 14 OctEgham - St John's Church
Sat, 12 NovCobham
Sat, 10 DecClaygate Village Hall
Every Monday eveningStoke D'Abernon
OUR REPERTOIRE
just some of the tunes we love
timeless
CLASSIC SWING
Little Brown Jug
Sing Sing Sing
Tuxedo Junction
In The Mood
Pennsylvania 65000
Beyond The Sea
Come Fly With Me
Flight of the Foo Bird
Shiny Stockings
Cute
funky
UPBEAT GROOVES
Sax To The Max
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Mambo
Carwash
Birdland
Route 66
Green Onions
soulful
SLOW BALLADS
Alfie
Lil' Darlin
Moon River
My Funny Valentine
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Summertime
Feeling Good
Cry Me A River
dreamy
LUSH VOCALS
The Lady Is A Tramp
Mack The Knife
The Summer Wind
The Look of Love
Why Don't You Do Right
Fever
At Last
What Is This Thing Called Love
foot tapping
CROWD PLEASERS
In The Midnight Hour
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
New York New York
Everything
Haven't Met You Yet
Blue Suede Shoes
driving
LATIN
Sway
Save The Last Dance For Me
Chili Pepper 101
Livin La Vida Loca
Mas Que Nada
Girl From Ipanema
Peanut Vendor
If your favourite isn't here, we might still have it in our 200+ list of tunes we play
CONTACT / BOOK US
Want to learn more about the Ember Big Band, book us, or want to join us? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. We (NORMALLY) rehearse every Monday 8-10pm down in Cobham, at the United Reform Church. We've recently moved back to in person rehearsals with C-19 measures in place, and also continuing to utilise our real time jamming platform on Jamulus, keeping it real over these difficult times.
