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Searching for our next lead tenor player

Would you like to play lead in London’s grooviest big band?

King Groovy and the Hornstars is an established and highly regarded amateur big band based in SE London. We play at an advanced level.

We’re now looking for a new lead tenor player, who must:

  • be highly competent at sight reading;
  • have a strong improvisation ability over swing, funk & soul, jazz, and modern big band charts;
  • be a confident performer on stage, able to connect with the audience;
  • the ability to double on clarinet and/or flute is a plus.

The band is one-to-a-part, and auditions new members.

In the last few years the band has played at London venues including Hammersmith Apollo, Pizza Express Soho, Streatham Hideaway, Toulouse Lautrec as well for private clients, and at numerous pubs.

If you think this could be you, and would like to audition, we’d be delighted to hear from you! Reach out via e-mail to Paul on hadfieldp(at)gmail(dot)com.

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6th July Swing Dance at the London Wonderground

On the 6th July, we’ll be performing at one of London’s loveliest summer venues, The speigletent at London Wonderground.
Hosted by Simon Selmon’s Swing Dance society, the night will include beginners & intermediate dance classes, top swing DJs, vintage dance cabaret, fun competitions and of course King Groovy and the Hornstars Big Band. We’ll be celebrating the music of the 1940s, from Jazz, Cool Swing, Hot Jive and Scorchin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll!

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10 years in the making

Back in 2005 a small group of friends got together and decided to try and build our very own big band. We were young and crazy, not realising the amount of work it might take. Starting out in a back room in the Half Moon in Herne Hill, we began our journey, finding new players who would join our ranks.

Over the years we’ve had numerous musicians join our happy band of swinging warriors, and now in our tenth year we hope to celebrate later this year.

So this is a call out to all those old members who might be interested in joining our celebrations, keep your eyes peeled for a date to put in the diary. And bring your instruments. Get in touch with Tony to find out more.