OUT OF THE BLUE BIG BAND

We are Out Of The Blue, an 18-piece Jazz Big Band with a great female vocalist and are based in Birmingham, UK. Under the musical directorship of Jo James, our repertoire is drawn from the classic swing and Big Band arrangements of the Basie and Ellington era as well as latin, blues, soul, pop and even rock n’roll. We play a mix of music that crosses all genres and ages - there is something for everybody to enjoy!

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March 31, 2023

What an amazing audience at The Bear Tavern in aid of Warley Woods Community Trust. A fabulous evening with the band playing playing really well and Jan Harris again at the top of her game, and brilliant performances from Rebecca Bazlov and guest vocalist Lee Hamblett.

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February 04, 2023

Back at Thimblemill Library with a large, friendly and incredibly generous Thimblemill audience.

We played two great sets featuring the sublime, silky vocals of Jan Harris. The highlight of the evening was a vocal number by our pianist, Rebecca Bazlov.

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December 03, 2022

Back at Solihull Methodist Church after a 3-year absence where we played two good sets featuring jazz arrangements of Christmas favourites. Thanks for the hospitality and reception we received and, as always, the biggest cheer was for our vocalist, Jan Harris.

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November 19, 2022

What fantastic hospitality we received at Feckenham Hall where we played two really good sets including several new numbers to one of the most appreciative audiences we have ever had. The band got a great reception, but there was an even bigger one for Jan Harris.

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September 11, 2022

Another great gig back at Moor Green Allotments. The weather was good and still warm, excellent beer and food available and a brilliant venue. We played two sets to an appreciative audience and again Jan Harris was the star of the show.

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OOTB at Thimblemill Library	OOTB at Himley Hall and Park	OOTB at Halesowen Cricket Club	OOTB at Solihull Methodist Church	OOTB at Feckenham Hall	OOTB at Thimblemill Library
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