Explore the Jazz Scene
Durham University Big Band
DUBB is the university's flagship jazz ensemble. Founded in 1998, we're a welcoming, diverse 18-piece, auditioned Big Band playing a range of challenging repertoire, including new commissions and premiers. We provide a wide range of gig experiences, from outreach and collaborations with other university societies to an annual tour and performances in London. We also nurture professional development and hold masterclasses from industry-leading jazz and commercial musicians. Follow our Instagram (@dubigband) for more information!
President: Beth Cooley
Musical Director: Sam Armstrong
Email: uni.bigband@durham.ac.uk
Durham University Jazz Orchestra
DUJO is an auditioned 18-piece jazz ensemble containing extraordinary musicians and a brilliant community.
Formed in 2021, they provide opportunity for passionate players to showcase their talents in a wide range of experiences including sold out shows both in Durham and on their national tours, collaborations within and outside of Durham, and so much more!
For more info check out @durhamjazzorchestra on Instagram!
President: Samuel Allan
Musical Director: Theo Rea
Email: dujo@durham.ac.uk
Jazz Society
Jazz Society is the main hub of all jazz related activity in Durham Student Music. They put on many different events throughout the year, ranging from masterclasses, to various themed gigs and balls and their staple Jazz Jams every Sunday night in Fabio’s Bar, where anyone can come to play some standards or just listen. Guest Masterclass leaders have included Asaf Sirkis, Gareth Lockrane and Sue Ferris.
The society fosters a friendly and educational environment for people of all levels of skill and previous engagement with Jazz music to learn whilst also understanding the history and context of the genre. Outreach is an important part of the society’s activities, working closely with various charities to promote and engage with the genre.
Fans of everything from Standards, to Motown, to Funk, to Fusion and everything in between will be able to engage with Jazz Soc.
President: Dan Hume
Creative Director: Samuel Allan
Email: jazz.society@durham.ac.uk