This lovely lady Jo Harrop, is joining Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra for the Jazz & Fizz Festival at Hambledon Vineyard on 2nd August this year. Recently Jo has toured with Gregory Porter and is a regular guest artiste at Ronnie Scotts, in Los Angeles & New York… She’s a really good friend of mine and has agreed to do the show with BBJO so expect some fabulous 5 Star ***** quality from this true superstar of the modern jazz scene…

Tickets and all information are right here on the Hambledon Vineyard web site… https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/products/jazz-fizz

Coming right up BBJO, it’s ‘Big City Jazz’ at the Farmhouse Portsmouth, playing to a packed room, on 29th June 2025, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

BBJO draws from the legendary libraries of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Ted Heath, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Rob McConnell. Whether you’re after high-energy swing, lush ballads, or toe-tapping rhythm sections, their performances strike the perfect chord between tradition and innovation.

With a vast repertoire that includes timeless hits from the Great American Songbook, you’ll hear classics made famous by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Jerome Kern, and Harold Arlen — as well as vocal tributes to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., and more.

Music is meant to be felt, not just heard — and The Breakout Brass Jazz Orchestra brings an emotional, thrilling energy to every stage they step on.

Coming right up following superb recent appearances of BBJO, it’s ‘Live’ Jazz Sunday at the Farmhouse Portsmouth playing to a packed room. It’s the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra on the 25th May 2025, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

Arrive early it’s such a popular event, great food and bar on location, friendly atmosphere and vibe in the room… Playing the music of the greatest Big Bands, featuring outstanding soloists in every section…” Introduce friends to a great lunchtime outing. I am pleased to say we have a confirmed residency at the Farmhouse & Inn lodge, Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5HH on the last Sunday of each month, this is an excellent big band playing full throttle with a varied programme. Looking forward to a great day of Big Band Jazz.

Coming right up following superb recent appearances of BBJO, it’s ‘Live’ Jazz Sunday at the Farmhouse Portsmouth playing to a packed room. It’s the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra on the 27th April 2025, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

Arrive early it’s such a popular event, great food and bar on location, friendly atmosphere and vibe in the room… Playing the music of the greatest Big Bands, featuring outstanding soloists in every section…” Introduce friends to a great lunchtime outing.

I am pleased to say we have a confirmed residency at the Farmhouse & Inn lodge, Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5HH on the last Sunday of each month, this is an excellent big band playing full throttle with a varied programme. Looking forward to a great day of Big Band Jazz.

Coming right up following superb recent appearances of BBJO, it’s Swing into Spring at the Farmhouse Portsmouth playing to a packed room. It’s the Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra on the 30th March 2025, starts at 12:30. Free entry but donations appreciated.

Arrive early it’s such a popular event, great food and bar on location, friendly atmosphere and vibe in the room… Playing the music of the greatest Big Bands, featuring outstanding soloists in every section…”

I am pleased to say we have a confirmed residency at the Farmhouse & Inn lodge, Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5HH on the last Sunday of each month, this is a top class big band playing full throttle with a varied programme. Looking forward to a great day of Big Band Jazz.