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Guildhall Big Band

Harlem Renaissance

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Black and white image Kevin Le Gendre

A night celebrating the vibrant and eclectic music of the Harlem Renaissance; an era that marked a major turning point in the cultural and artistic history of the New York African American community.

Author and journalist Kevin Le Gendre (pictured) guides our journey through the sounds of the Harlem Renaissance, narrating as we take a step back in time and imagine ourselves transported to the jazz clubs and cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s.

Guildhall Big Band and Jazz Choir with special guest clarinettist Giacomo Smith lead a musical exploration into a time when jazz, blues, and gospel music flourished and became emblematic of the era. The music of the Harlem Renaissance spoke to the struggles and triumphs of the African American experience, and provided a platform for artists to express themselves creatively.

Tagged with: Contemporary music Milton Court Guildhall School

Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Performers

  • Guildhall Big Band  
  • Guildhall Jazz Choir  
  • Matt Skelton   director
  • Clare Wheeler   director
  • Marlon Hibbert Trio  
  • Giacomo Smith   clarinet
  • Kevin Le Gendre   narrator

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available

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