DG KOLLECTIVE
Matt & Phred’s resident 18-piece ensemble combining soaring brass, sleek saxes and a powerhouse rhythm section to deliver a bold, contemporary big band sound.
DGKollective (DGK) is a versatile ensemble that can tailor its programme and scale to meet any requirement; and from retro to contemporary styles including Swing, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Funk and production music (TV/Film). The default format comprises 17 players – 4 piece rhythm, 5 saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones – with the potential to add percussionists, guest vocalists and strings etc. Founded in 2013, DG Kollective are made up of some of the North's finest players, meeting regularly to broaden and strengthen their top-tier repertoire, led by band leader Andrew Turnbull.
Big Band Brunches
Approximately every two months, DG Kollective take to the M&P stage for what is always a spectacular performance…
Musically versatile and effortlessly stylish, the band moves between jazz, funk, Latin and pop, with a standout focus on classic film, TV and production music. Expect iconic themes such as Mission: Impossible and The Avengers, alongside reimagined favourites like Careless Whisper and Oye Como Va - all given the full big band treatment.
Drawing inspiration from legendary screen and library music composers including Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Keith Mansfield, Syd Dale, Ronnie Hazlehurst and Laurie Johnson, the set blends nostalgia with freshness, groove with precision. Original compositions and bespoke arrangements sit comfortably alongside these classics, making every performance feel unique.
Alongside the classics and the band’s original material, expect contemporary favourites - instantly recognisable songs, reimagined with the scale, power and drama only a big band can deliver.
Polished, high-energy and undeniably cool, this is premium big band music - cinematic, immersive and perfectly suited to a stylish brunch setting.
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