RawJazz started out a mere five years ago as a simple saxophone ensemble consisting of 8 instruments, a few sheets of music and a conductor. Their weekly meetings stemmed from a curiosity to see what a few finely tuned numbers could sound like. Today, just a few years on, RawJazz has over 60 members, an extensive repertoire and continues to entertain audiences of up to 500 people at various concerts around the North West.
Mr. Tim Donnelly, the Head of Music at Bishop Rawstorne Language College, devoted Musical Director to the School Orchestra and the aptly named RawJazz, is always keen to extend the Big Bands already huge programme of music. From classic jazz to swing, La Bamba to American Pie, RawJazz has got it all, theres something for absolutely everyone.
The Band has a wide range of instruments, from the obvious saxophones and trumpets, to the unexpected brass baritones. The vast line up of sounds ensures a rich tone and texture that could fill any concert hall. Recent venues include The Southport Floral Hall, and the impressive Guild Hall, Preston, not bad for a school band!
If you are interested in booking RawJazz for an event, or would simply like to make enquiries, please contact Tim Donnelly on 01772 602887 or alternatively call 07727293359 and leave a message if no-one is available to take your call. Thank You for your time, we hope you enjoy the site, but most importantly, we hope you enjoy the music!
HI! Lisa's lil bro here.
Just commenting to say we RULED in the guild hall. Mr D. was great, no matter how much he says it's all us. like he always is.
Ashton was depressing!
Parkland were alright i suppose although i didnt hear much of them.
WE RULE!
well done Mr D!!!!!!! u rule hehe!! reali glad u got the award, kudn think ov ne1 els hu kud possibli deserve it more. we ow u way 2 much. the best teacher iv ever had still! x
Concert was most excellent last night peeps! I was beginning to get Jazz Band withdrawal symptons from not playing in concerts, but now it's all good! Have we got another one in a couple of weeks?
Emma....How can you complain about the wonder of the trumpets? We rule!!!
We make a way better sound than you flutey people, you can barely be heard!!!
shoopedy shoop shoop.....helloooo there fellow jazz people. just writin to declare my undying love for RAWJAZZ!!!!! WE ROCK!!!! ahem anyhoo see everyone at jazzy poops tomorrow-wooooooo!
fazzy
xx
SING SING SING IS THE NEW BLUES BROTHERS!!!
Oh, I was so excited when the flutes FINALLY got a solo, just the concept of a solo in the flute section was a wonderful thing, and then, those blasty trumpets go and steal it, I tell you, WHY do we bother?!?!
heya im not in the jazz band but im a huge admirier :P me and katie benj were cheif cheerers a few years ago at the rose queen (lisa's one) quiz jazz night. We were the ones that got mrs sprake dancing! ah happy memories. please please please set up a profile for the normal band so us mere clarinet players dont feel left out :) xx
