Urban Soul Orchestra

Tel: +44 (0)208 968 3000
Email: enquiries@urbansoulorchestra.co.uk

USO Big Band

For a classy alternative to the everyday soul band or cover band, the Urban Soul Orchestra Big Band set combines the talented USO string players with a superb horn section, live band and three quality vocalists. The result is high energy, classy covers band music, perfect as a glamorous wedding dance band, sassy corporate event covers band or sophisticated private party dance music.

The USO Big Band have an international reputation for superb arrangements and stunning sound, ideal for any events requiring high quality, high impact entertainment, be it as an award ceremony band, product launch music, private party entertainment, charity event performers or the ultimate in big band wedding entertainment.

What Our Recent Clients Say

"Urban Soul Orchestra are absolutely fabulous. From initial contact with their manager, planning and the actual event they did everything to assist and the performance was world class-we cannot thank them highly enough for making our wedding the best ever!! Our friends all said that USO are the best group they have ever seen!".
Danny Knight, wedding at The Bingham, Richmond, August 2010.

"Honestly it was simply amazing!! The whole place was absolutely in awe of USO! People were literally stood there with their mouths open. The music was sensational all day and when the little big band came on it just got everyone up and moving. The way the guys all came down off the stage and mingled on the dancefloor while still singing was great and everyone simply loved it. USO were the higlight of our day!! I hope to use you guys again in the future".

Nick Cook, wedding at Great Fosters Hotel Surrey, August 2010.

USO Big Band Musicians & Repertoire
Our repertoire includes classics from Duffy, Pink, Beyonce, Robbie Williams, Lady Gaga, Soul II Soul, Scissor Sisters, The Noisettes, Black Eyed Peas, Soul II Soul, Barry White and Michael Jackson, all guaranteed to get your guests crowding onto the dance floor. One of the main differences about USO, compared to a standard soul band or cover band is that many of our musicians have either featured on the original tracks with these pop artists, and/or still perform regularly with them. USO Big Band members are all top musicians with live gig and recording credits ranging from Amy Winehouse (horns), Duffy (percussion), The Noisettes (string section), Robbie Williams (vocalists), Soul II Soul (original string arrangement and performance) to Westlife, Il Divo and Tom Jones (band). 

USO Big Band Options
The Big Band is especially suitable for large audiences but can be booked in a variety of sizes, for example as a 7, 12, 13, 15 or 20 piece big band, for maximum impact.

The USO Little Big Band features 3 vocalists with string quartet and backing tracks, for a varied and exciting cover band set. The Little Big Band was created to provide the same quality of sound experience for more intimate venues or bespoke events with select guest lists.

Click to watch the video of the USO Little Big Band or here to see the live USO Little Big Band performance at the LTA Wimbledon Ball 2010.

The new mid-size USO Big Little Big Band features 3 vocalists with string quartet and backing tracks, plus 3 piece horn section, percussion and 2 dancers, creating a 13 piece ensemble. The USO Big Little Big band bridges the gap between an excellent covers band and full show, perfect for events requiring visual impact as well as musical excellence.

Any USO Big Band option can be combined with either the USO Chill Out Set or USO Acoustic Ensemble during drinks or dinner, and/or USO DJ.

USO Big Band Vocalists
USO vocalists include Fola, Louise Clare Marshall (Jools Holland Band), Andrea Britton, Roo Savill, Abbie Osmon (backing vocalist for Tom Jones), Sarah Jane Skeete (backing vocalist for Robbie Williams), and our latest USO lead male vocalist, Sean Rumsey (from X Factor 2007 boy band 'Futureproof'). Renn, Abbie and Sarah Jane are the three vocalists featured in the YouTube videos of the USO Big Band live performance in Barcelona, below.

Hear the USO Big Band Sound
Click to watch our YouTube videos of the USO Big Band live performance in Barcelona, 2009:
Urban Soul Orchestra: Where is the Love? 
Urban Soul Orchestra: Mercy
Urban Soul Orchestra: Warwick Avenue

To hear our sample cover band sets, click on the USO Big Band or USO Little Big Band show reel below. All of the of USO Big Band audio was recorded live at our performance at the Museum of Catalan Art in Barcelona, Spain, in 2009.

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The Little Big Band got everyone up on the dance floor. I already want them back for our anniversary!