Formed in 2000 from the Hertford College Jazz Orchestra, the group has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as one of Oxford’s best-loved and most sought-after big bands.
Line-up
The current band consists of:
- 6 Trumpets
- 6 Trombones
- 3 Alto Saxophones
- 3 Tenor Saxophones
- Piano
- Bass
- Drums
- 3 Vocalists
Where we've played
The Donut Kings play regularly at events of all sizes, from balls and weddings to smaller dinners and receptions. Some highlights of the past academic years have included playing at many of the Oxford Colleges Summer Balls, going on tour to Canada and Jersey, whole-band masterclasses in performance and improvisation, and recording two CDs: "Jam-Packed" and "Where The Music Is".
Favourite gigs include
- Cardinal's Cocktails, Oxford Town Hall
- University, Pembroke, Regents, St Anthony's, Rhodes House, Brasenose and Balliol
Summer Balls 07 - Swing For Your Supper, Regents College
- Marlborough Jazz Festival
- Jersey's "Jazz in the Park", St Helier
- Toronto Beaches International Jazz Festival, Canada
