Habs Big Band perform at the renowned Lord Mayor’s Show

Habs Big Band were honoured to perform as part of the celebrations for the 804th Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 9 November, welcoming the appointment of the 692nd Lord Mayor of London, William Russell. Led by Mr Simm and performing in the Show Zone in Paternoster Square, Habs Big Band closed the afternoon performance set in style, joining fellow ensembles from within the Haberdashers’ Company: the Abraham Darby Show Band and Monmouth Jazz Orchestra.

In spite of the torrential rain and the sound of the nearby bells of St Paul’s Cathedral pealing, the energy, punch and swing of the Habs Big Band powerfully emerged, wowing the audiences that had amassed around the stage. From their opening number, Buddy Rich’s version of Love for Sale, through to their closing item, Count Bubba by Gordon Goodwin, the energy in the Band was mirrored by the whooping and warm applause from our audience who braved the elements to enjoy a terrific afternoon of jazz and Big Band playing.

Virtuosic improvised solos rang out around the square from the offset and the appreciative crowd broke into rapturous applause at the conclusion of each solo offering. It was a pleasure to witness such remarkable skill and control from such young and talented musicians and a real demonstration of the strength and quality of music making at Habs.

Habs Big Band were once again on top form and the pupils were, typically, terrific ambassadors for the music department and our wider school community. It was a great privilege for the School to be invited to perform and share in a wonderful and memorable day.

Habs Big Band perform at the renowned Lord Mayor’s Show

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