Herr Jens’s Band performs a free concert of banding music, popular arrangements and more.
22 Jul 2018 2:30 pm
Wharfemeadows Park, Farnley Lane, Otley, Leeds, LS21 2BH
Dig out your picnic rugs and take to the great outdoors for your weekly two-hour dose of music al-fresco.
In 1987 Jens Hislop felt there was a need for a band of this type in Yorkshire and so he formed one, buying some music and arranging some more. He then began the search for 10 good players. 30 years older and many musicians later, he is still here!
The band is composed of professional, semi-professional, retired professional and good amateur musicians from the various bands, orchestras and ensembles in Yorkshire. It specialised in traditional German “Bierkeller” music and became the leading “Oompah” band in Yorkshire, with astonishing versatility among its players. It comprises three reeds, six brass and a drummer.
