Eleventh Hour Jazz Orchestra is a London-based contemporary big band co-led by bassist Chris Diamand and pianist Lorenzo Bellini. Featuring some of the brightest emerging talents from the UK and across Europe, the ensemble performs a bold programme of original music that is both adventurous and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition.  From shimmering textures and soaring melodies to driving swing and modern grooves, their music showcases inventive compositions, bold improvisation and the full expressive power of the jazz orchestra.  With their debut album currently in preparation, this performance offers a preview of music from one of London’s most exciting new large ensembles.Band LineupGabriel Taylor, Iacopo Teolis, Edouard Monnier, George Hilliam (trumpets)Matt Seddon, Charlie Mellon, Andrew Cowie, Sam Dawes (trombones)Donovan Haffner, Ashley Bonfante, Nick Willsher, Flo Redmonds; Noah Chiari (saxophones)Dom Howard (guitar)Lorenzo Bellini (piano)Chris Diamand (bass)Luke McCarthy (drums)