Celebrating the Big Bands at Christmas – Tom Sharp Big Band

Thu 10 Dec 2026, 7.30pm

Seven Arts

£20/18/10 plus fees in advance £20 on the door

A superb 16-piece line up taking on Duke Ellington's 'Nutcracker Suite' along with other works by the composer

Doors: 7.30pm Music: 7.30pm

A superb 16-piece line up taking on Duke Ellington’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ along with other works by the composer.

The band started by performing at the JazzLeeds Christmas Concert at Seven Arts in 2016, shortly after went on to win the prestigious Great North Big Band Competition and have moved from strength to strength ever since.

Line Up: Saxophones: James Boyes, Laurence Mason, Sophie Speed, Jamie Gallacher, Conrad Clenton.
Trumpets: Ciarán Diston, Joe Martin, Stuart Wilson, Tom Sharp.
Trombones: Tom I’Anson, Tom Smith, Pat Martin.
Rhythm: Isaac Keech (pno), Will Powell (gtr), Elliot Roffe (bass), Josh Smout (drums)

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Tom Sharp

Conductor