Cardiff’s Hottest Big Band! This 18-piece powerhouse is revitalising the big band tradition, bringing a new, youthful energy to performances of the best music ever written. As the 2020s roll on, the century comes back around with jazz having a resurgence. This outfit plays all the classic big band rep, but their concerts also include modern funk pieces, and some original compositions and arrangements from the pen of Loz and Matt. The big band has seats for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and a full rhythm section, plus they often perform with 2 vocalists to show off local talents old and new.
Reviews
"We've had The Siglo Section perform at our bar on numerous occasions. They deliver a huge, tight, big band sound and collaborate with some incredible vocalists. They are a pleasure to work with and we can't wait for them to perform here again!"
Lewis - Porters, Cardiff
"Such a pool of young talent. Enjoyed the evening."
William Moses
"Back by popular demand after their sparkling debut last year The Siglo Section Big Band under the musical direction of the multi talented Mr Matt Lush bowled us over once again with their brilliance....They certainly put their own unique stamp on the delightful and inspired program last night, and entertained us with some superb, fresh arrangements of the great swing classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and many more.... My personal favourite was a knock out version of ’Caravan’ with some outstanding solo performances from each section of this exceptional band.....The very talented young vocalist Siobhan Waters sang some great standards beautIfully and I particularly loved her version of the great Etta James number ‘At Last’......They say variety is the spice of life and each week at the SWBBS we are entertained by some very fine musicians, something for everybody and tonight was no exception....Thank you all for a wonderful evening and we eagerly await your next visit."
Carol Collins
"What a fantastic night we had at Machynys Golf Club when the SILGO Section came to entertain the supporters of LARS and accompany two of our talented LARS singers. There was rapturous applause and standing ovations throughout the night, with loud shouts for more! It was a masterclass in Jazz playing and we eagerly await their return to Lanelli.
Thank you, Laurence and SIGLO for a most memorable night."
Cerith Owens
Chairman
LARS (Loud Applause Rising Stars)