Welcome to
Cool Notes Big Band
Started in 2022, Cool Notes Big Band is an York-based jazz big band
We're a diverse range of local musicians that share a love of one thing: great big band jazz.
Our selection of tunes cover swinging classics, modern arrangements and a few surprises for good measure. Our mission is to simply share our love of band jazz music with the community, and have a great time while doing so.
We're available for booking for private and corporate functions, just contact us.
"A great night was enjoyed by a full Stamford Bridge Village Hall audience - The Cool Notes Big Band are highly recommended to hire."
Sat 10 May 2025, 7:45pm
Shiptonthorpe Village Hall | SOLD OUT
Sun 8 June 2025, 7:30pm
Stamford Bridge Village Hall | Tickets Available
Sun 12 October 2025, 2:30pm
Helmsley Arts Centre | Tickets Available
Sat 28 March 2026, 7:30pm
Stamford Bridge Village Hall | Tickets Available
Sat 25 April 2026, 7:30pm
Pickering Kirk Theare | Tickets Available
Sat 26 September 2026, tbc
Tollerton Village Hall | Tickets Available
Our material
Below is a selection of our musical repertoire. We aim to get a mix of styles into the set.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss additional musical arrangements.
Big band classics
Lil' Darling | Cute | Satin Doll | Peter Gunn theme | Hayburner | Splanky | 88 Basie Street
Jazz classics
Satin Doll | Night Train | Shiny Stockings | C Jam Blues | Sweet Georgia Brown | Girl from Ipanema
Funk and modern
Watermelon Man | Green Onions | Birdland | Eye of the Tiger | Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | The Chicken |
Favourites
Pink Panther theme | Soul Bossa Nova | Bear Necessities | Peter Gunn theme