The buzz is out on the international jazz grapevine. Secret Society are the freshest big band to emerge from the New York scene in years, reflected by no less than three Downbeat Rising Star awards this year for both the band and its charismatic leader Darcy James Argue. Described by Darcy as a “steampunk big band”, this is a big band in the classic mould that explores the sonic language of today’s technology, pairing electro-influenced rhythms with fuzzed-out guitar and chamber voicings. A not-to-be-missed UK debut.

“Striking a balance between old and new has rarely sounded this good.” Newsweek