“It’s a niche interest area really”, he says, ‘ but swing is certainly back thanks to the likes of The Cherry Poppin’ Daddy’s and Robbie Williams – it all helps us pay the bills!’.

The Garden City Big Band have been together for over ten years and members come from all walks of life. They have the occasional student from the Jazz School come through for practical experience, and they play all kinds of gigs, from corporate dinners, to graduation balls, festivals, and special events.

“We play for the love of it really” says Stu, “ We like to build a rapport with the audience – that way everyone has a good time!’.