Jo Harrop Trio @Seven Arts Thursday 25 April 7.30pm. Support Daisy Drew Quartet
Jo Harrop offers a perfect blend of originals and timeless perennials framed by Paul Edis’ elegant arrangements.
Award-winning friendly jazz club presenting the best in jazz from the UK and beyond
Celebrating jazz with an eclectic mix of styles from leading UK and international artists
Most of our concerts are held at Seven Arts and most of our workshops are at Northlight in Chapel Allerton, Leeds
Jo Harrop offers a perfect blend of originals and timeless perennials framed by Paul Edis’ elegant arrangements.
We feature
the Jazz Ensemble and the 20+ piece GSAL Big Band in a lively lunchtime of rousing tunes and improvisations
Jennie Hammond interprets the songs of Blossom Dearie, a remarkable vocalist jazz pianist, and composer from the bebop era who was able to bridge the gap between west side rhythm and east side lyrical content throughout her career
A welcome return for jazz, alt-folk and electronica guitarist Stuart McCullum with drummer Steve Hanley and bassist Sam Vicary
Support from FIR Quartet Award winning Leeds jazz/experimental bass player/composer/bandleader Fergus Quill released his fourth album on 23rd November via Tight Lines Records. “Up Yours
The LUU Big Band is a 22-piece Big Band, which plays a wide variety of dance band/big band repertoire including swing, funk, pop and jazz.
Jon Scully is a trumpet player from Leeds, who plays and sings in the classic style of Armstrong and Eldridge.
A tribute to jazz tenor sax titan Sonny Rollins and pianist Chick Corea features Munch Manship on tenor sax and flute, Gary Culshaw bass, John Bailey guitar and Caroline Boaden drums.
We are proud to host the opening of this year’s Leeds Jazz Festival 2024 on Wednesday 22 May at a special rush hour jazz.
Alan Barnes is a multi-award winning saxophone and clarinet player. With Leeds guitarist Derrick Harris he leads a sextet celebraring the music of 30’s bandleader Benny Goodman
Fergus McCreadie is one of the most exciting jazz pianists on the world stage today. With a unique blend of Jazz and Scottish folk inspired by his country’s sublime landscapes, his music captures the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide, with an appeal that extends far beyond the constraints of genre.
A jazz festival needs a good jam session! All levels and styles welcome. Come and join in!
JazzLeeds celebrates Bank Holiday Monday at the Leeds Jazz Festival with an afternoon of some of the best of music from Leeds and beyond @Cookridge Street Jazz Tent (next to the Radisson).
Specialising in music of the be-bop era, this group lovingly recreates the sounds of the genre
Jazz may be rocked, folk may be funked, and ballads may be taken deeper than a diving bell. The destination is always certain though: pure entertainment.
Dave Bristow – Piano/Compositions, Félix Hardouin – Alto Saxophone Olivia Cuttill – Trumpet Gabriel Pierre – Double Bass, Guillaume Prévost – Drums Dave Bristow is
Leeds-based instrumental acoustic jazz group drawing inspiration from the musical avant-garde with a sound characterised by rich compositions, explosive improvisation and intricate melodies
Rush Hour Jazz this week features two big band leaders as guests playing small group jazz – Richard Ormrod (sax) and Colin Byrne (drums)
The friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe
Abtuse play an exciting and eclectic mix of jazz, fusion, funk, latin and blues.
We are pleased to welcome to Rush Hour jazz Beverley Beirne. Based in Ilkley Beverly has headlined festivals and performed at leading clubs throughout the UK and Europe.
Popular 10 piece Salsa Band playing a mix of New York and Cuban Salsa.
Mix together the jazz and funk styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and you have the recipe for US guitarist B.D. Lenz.
The blues of Bessie Smith to the songs of Ella and Sarah from Chapel Allerton’s own jazz and blues singer Ros Lewis
Re arranged from earlier in the year, JazzLeeds are delighted to present for you “Sum of All”- a special commission by Jazzleeds for drummer and educator Caroline Boaden
The Little Big Band, are a community band playing jazz hits from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
A new groove driven, mostly instrumental organ based Leeds trio featuring three of the best musicians around
Vocalist and trombist Stuart Garside joins with Stuart McDonald on tenor sax for a sublime courtyard jazz afternoon
Popular duo of guitarist Kathy Dyson with sax player John Dyson and the JazzLeeds trio
Philosophy, poetry, humour, grooves….but most of all….Blues!
Superb jazz singder Tessa Smith makes a welcome return to Rush Hour Jazz
Vocalists and instrumentalists, trad jazz to improv., standards to original tunes – all are welcome – you can blow your own trumpet or just watch and enjoy the fun.
Bossa Nova/Samba, contemporary Brazilian music mixed with original tunes in a melting pot of latin/funk and soul.
Adam Glasser’s unique harmonica sound combines his South African roots make for a superb evening of South African township jazz.
You’ll enjoy at this year’s Jazz and Blues Sunday at Chapel Allerton Arts Festival with an ecelctic mix of jazz, brazillian music, brass band, big band and old fshioned R and B!
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JAZZ CHOIR
Our Jazz Choir with Tessa Smith returns to “Northlight” (the new name for Inkwell) on 31 Potternewton Lane Leeds LS7 3LW. Come and join us! Contact Tessa Smith on Tessa Smith info@tessasmith.com
JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS
Workshops will start again fortnightly at “Northlight” (the new name for Inkwell on 31 Potternewton Lane LS73LW) on Sunday mornings, 10:30am-12:30pm – Cost per session: £10/8. All instruments and standards welcome. There is a piano available and a drum kit, otherwise please bring your instruments. To join – contact tutor Dominic Moore.
e: Dominic Moore – soundoodle@gmail.com
We acknowledge the support and help from Leeds City Council, Leeds Inspired, Arts at Leeds, Jazz North, Seven Arts and Northlight.
Contact Information:
JazzLeeds, 11 Gledhow Park Drive, Leeds LS7 4JT
info@jazzleeds.org.uk
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