Meet the MDs

RHYTHM SECTION SPECIALIST

“Hi! I’m Tim, a PhD student in Engineering. I play guitar and bass (and drums if you ask nicely!). In the past, I’ve been a member of CUJO, the University of Warwick Big Band, and the Cheshire 20 Big Band.”

Favourite big band chart to listen to:
O.P. (Oscar Pettiford), Mingus Big Band

Favourite big band chart to play:
Morocco, The Rippingtons (arr. Gordon Goodwin)

SAX & VOCALS SPECIALIST

“Hiya! I’m Freya, a recent graduate of Music. I’ve been involved in the jazz scene for my entire time at Cambridge, including running Fitz Swing in my final year. I love playing other genres too, especially pop.”

Favourite big band chart to listen to:
Minnie the Moocher, Cab Calloway

Favourite big band chart to play:
Sing Sing Sing, Benny Goodman

BRASS SPECIALIST

“Hey! My name's Carl. I'm an Engineering PhD student, and I play the trombone! I've been a member of CUJO and CUO, but have tried to play in (officially or otherwise) almost every big band, pit orchestra, and even brass band in Cambridge.”

Favourite big band chart to listen to:
Birdland, Maynard Ferguson

Favourite big band chart to play:
Torque, Alan Baylock