Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra
Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra made a very welcome return to St. Mary's on Sunday the 16th of July. Winners of the National Jazz Festival of Music for Youth in 2004, and crowned BBC Band of the Year in 2002, the Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra, under Musical Director Ken Jordan, first played at Saint Mary’s last year and visited us this year as part of their annual summer UK tour. Playing a repertoire of modern Jazz and old Jazz Standards such as 'That's why the lady is a tramp' and 'Summertime' the group was very well received making best use of St. Mary's wonderful acoustic. The rhythm section's playing was particularly tight balanced well with some amazing solos by the frontline instrumentalists. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.