Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Guildhall Jazz Orchestra & Choir featuring Ola Onabulé, under the direction of Scott Stroman, Flora Medlicott & Clare Wheeler perform Ola's Ballad of the Star Crossed at Milton Court Concert Hall in November 2024.

Ola Onabulé has performed on the main stages of many of the international jazz festivals including main stages of Montreal, Vancouver, San Sebastian, Istanbul, Washington, and Umbria, as well as at concert halls and Jazz clubs worldwide, building and consolidating a reputation with audiences globally. Onabulé’s music combines elements of jazz, soul and funk to create a unique and distinctive sound. Ola's lyrics often address social and political issues, such as the fight against oppression and injustice. He has received acclaim from critics and fans alike for his ability to combine a powerful message with beautiful and moving music.

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Benji O’Riordan (flute), Max Barnard (flute, clarinet)
​Tenor Saxophone: Nestor Vasilakis, Bror Havnes
​Baritone Saxophone: Alex Wardill (bass clarinet)
​Trumpet: Luke Lane, Sidney Moon, Matt Hill, Felix Bork
Trombone: Angus Grierson, Matt Cooper, Anna Bailey, Josh Brierley (bass trombone)
Guitar: Val Cheesbrough
​Piano: Lucian McCauley, Edgar Ho
​Bass: Freddie Rupp Mo Cook
Drums: Chris Davis, Leo Bridger

Guildhall Jazz Choir
Jasmine Anderson
Evie Atkin
Ana Baginska
Chelsea Becker
Cass Begg
Ralph Bishop
Daria Blyzniuk
Erin Bradley
Alexandra Cojocariu
Alastair Eddie
Tilley Gartan
Louis Gascoyne
Angus Grierson
Evie Hill
Tiger-Lily Jonathan
Lucy Joy
Taha Kagzi
Emily Kent
Daisy Lihoreau
Emily Masser
Johanka Petrlikova
Martina Petrova
Lior Solomons-Wise
Charlotte Stocks
Benny Tayler
Amelia Taylor
Bridget Walsh
Henry Ward
Rosa Witts
Angel Wong
Olesa Zgurskaia

Directed by: Scott Stroman, Flora Medlicott and Clare Wheeler