Est. 2023 · London Original
The Ealing Very Senior
Hot Jazz Orchestra
Authentic American jazz from classic blue to dark jungle
On Tour
West London and beyond. Dates below are placeholders until the season is finalised — get in touch to book the orchestra for your venue or event.
Sun 27 September
Ealing Half Marathon
Peter's Corner · Hillcrest Road, W3 9RY
There is a well-established tradition of bands playing along the route, and we hold the highly sought-after pitch at Peter's Corner. Motivating runners and entertaining fans and families alike with the classic jazz tunes of yesteryear. If you're running, bag the boost from the beat. If you're supporting, come and enjoy the tunes for as long as you like.
Sat 3 October
Aisling & Orlando
Peckham · London SE15
The wedding of the year for creative London! Acclaimed photographer Orlando Gili and northern star Aisling Perdey tie the knot. True to their inimitable chic, the wedding party and guests will follow none other than your favourite jazz orchestra, New Orleans-style through the streets of Peckham. The wedding itself is a private affair, but you too can join the second line and have your moment in the sun. Best place to catch them is at the crossroads of Blenheim Grove & Rye Lane, or on Holly Grove. We're guessing around 4:30pm — but it's an artists' wedding, so time will flex to their bidding, not the other way around...
Sat 10 October
The Twyford Sessions
Canteen · Twyford Church of England School
For those who know our origin story, Twyford is the home of Ealing Junior Music School, dear to our hearts and our ears. This Saturday is the latest in our now-legendary series exclusively for the families of EJMS, where they get to hear the latest songs in our repertoire. And, we like to think, a young person today in EJMS is the next Bessie Smith or Bix Beiderbecke, who will one day say, "I heard the Orchestra in their heyday". This is a private event, open only to members of EJMS.
Sun · Afternoon
Saturday at the School
Junior Music Room, EJMS
The origin gig — we play, the children practise in the next room, and the parents finally get their turn at the stand.
Fri · Late
A Night of Transfers
The Winter Garden Room
Late-night trad canon, close-miked and live, with a guest clarinet and Jeremy stepping back to the piano.
Sat · Evening
One-Step & Two-Step
The Hare & Hounds, W5
Social-dance era numbers from the late 1920s. Bring a partner — we'll play the whole evening for dancing.
Book the Orchestra
We play private functions, charity evenings, dance nights and festivals — anywhere that wants the sound of the original American jazz. Drop us a note and Jeremy will be in touch.