Loren Hignell - Baritone and Alto Sax

From Cambridge originally, Loren settled in SE London with family after his parents didn’t give him enough for a train fare home, and changed the locks anyway.
(Loren’s own words – the editor.)

Loren gained a First in Music from Anglia Polytechnic University back in 1994 and went on to take a one year postgraduate course in Jazz and Studio Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

He has toured Europe many times with big bands such as Ray McVay’s Glenn Miller UK, GMMO, the BBC Big Band and in the backing band for many Jamaican Reggae Artists; primarily Max Romeo but also Big Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Mikey Dread and Little Roy.

Back in Blighty, Loren has played at venues include the Royal Albert Hall (backing Sir Cliff Richard and Oscar nominee, Imelda Staunton, on separate occasions), the QEH, Royal Festival Hall, the Radio Theatre at  BBC Broadcasting House, the Savoy Theatre, Buckingham Palace and the Palladium. Loren was also a member of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for four years, during which time he honed his skills playing in the big band tradition.

His session work has included work in many major London recording studios including Metropolis, Pinewood,  Angel and Triple X for many bands including Gloworm, Code Red and Ouch! He is also active on the London jazz and function scene.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is overjoyed at Loren joining their ranks. After all, his smile is an Ob Ja Da!