Storytelling Through Big Band Music | Callum Au @callumaumusic

Trombonist, composer, & bandleader Callum Au explores weaving a narrative into jazz composition using his piece “jazz.ai” where a rogue LLM (played by Emma Rawicz) gets loose and takes over the jazz world - based on Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Visit https://JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today to watch our full-length events including masterclasses, listening sessions, roundtables and artist Q&As. Watch streams live or access the past event archive to view events dating back to July of 2021. Website: https://jazzcomposerspresent.com YouTube:    / jazzcomposerspresent   Facebook:   / jazzcomposerspresent   Twitter:   / jazzcomppresent   Instagram:   / jazzcomposerspresent   ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Callum Au is a London-based composer and arranger working across jazz, orchestral and commercial music. His original music has been performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, SWR Big Band, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, and Metropole Orkest. His recent arranging credits include Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, RAYE, Dua Lipa, Jamie Cullum and Labi Siffre. In 2026 he was awarded the George Duke Prize by Oakland’s Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. He has released three albums under his own name, including Songs & Stories (featuring Claire Martin) and his new double album Sing Seven Seas: a large-scale big band project recorded over seven days with more than 80 musicians. Alongside his writing work, Callum is a studio trombonist working at the highest level in London, which inevitably feeds back into how he writes: practical and player-led. He is also the musical director of the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra, London's premier large jazz ensemble. Website: https://callumaumusic.com YouTube:    / callumaumusic   Facebook:   / callumaumusic   Instagram:   / callumau   Bandcamp: https://callumau.bandcamp.com ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— AUDIO CREDITS Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Chance Encounter   Examples: “jazz.ai”, composed by Callum Au. Performed by Callum Au on the album “Sing Seven Seas: Volume 1” (2026) ECN Music.    • jazz.ai   Jazz.Ai notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dh1kz2... Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Crunchy Peanut Butter