Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul by Jeremy Sassoon, Seven Arts, Thursday 12 December 7.30pm
Jeremy Sassoon’s tribute to Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul captures the imagination of Jazz, Blues and Soul audiences alike.
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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
Dom Pipkin at Seven Arts Sun 15 Dec 1.30pm
Piano virtuoso Dom Pipkin is one of Europe’s top exponents of New Orleans rhythm and blues breathing new life into the classic funk sounds of The Meters, Dr John, Fats Domino and Professor Longhair,
Nicky Allan at Christmas- Seven Arts bar Sunday 22 Dec, 1.30pm
aAblend of wholesome Blues combined with soulful Jazz and more than a hint of R & B. Plus some Christmas tunes too!
Twixmas Jazz Cafe – Seven Arts Bar, Sunday 29 December 2-4pm
We invite you to come and join in the Twixmas Jazz Jam – or just have a drink at the bar and watch the fun!
Stuart Garside and Nola Big Band – The Harry Connick Jr Songbook @Seven Arts Sun 12 Jan 1.30pm
Stuart Garside’s 12 piece band will be swinging and delving into the songbook of one of the world’s greatest crooners.
Rush Hour Jazz – Sophie Speed and Jeff Hewer Seven Arts Bar, Wed 15 Jan 2025, 6pm
Sophie and Jeff draw inspiration from legends like Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.
Art Themen Organ Trio at Seven Arts, Sunday 19 Jan 1.30pm
The classic organ trio line-up, so beloved back in the day by the bands at Blue Note, of this groove-laden trio is up there in contention with the greats of the past, present and future.
January Jazz Cafe and Jam session – Seven Arts Bar, Sunday 26 January 2-4pm
We invite you to come and join in the Jazz Jam – or just have a drink at the bar and watch the fun!
Jamil Sheriff Trio with Nadim Teimoori @Seven Arts, 2 Feb 2025 1.30pm
Performing brand new music from his upcoming album, Jamil Sheriff brings together this exquisite group of musicians featuring long time collaborators Dave Walsh (drums), Nadim Teimoori (saxophone) and Sam Quintana (double bass).
Rush Hour Jazz with Maranello Trio at Seven Arts bar. Wed 5 February 6pm
The Maranello Trio comprises Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (double bass), and Jason Scott (piano) who perform mainly swinging jazz standards, very similar to the Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole trios of bygone years.
Bruno Heinen’s The W – at Seven Arts, Thursday 6 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
The W is a newly established London-based contemporary jazz quartet of outstanding musicality creating chamber jazz that is as exciting and inventive, as it is elegant and sophisticated.
Laura Jurd and Martin Green + Eliot Galvin “The Ruin” at Howard Assembly Room Thursday 13 February
A double bill from two of the jazz-world’s best – Elliot Galvin (piano and synth) and Laura Jurd (trumpet)
Rod Mason Quintet play the music of John Scofield and Joe Lovano – Seven Arts, Sun 15 February 1.30pm
The John Scofield with Joe Lovano group went in to the early 1990’s effectively defining a state of the art approach to jazz.
Chris Lloyd and John Taylor at Rush Hour Jazz, Seven Arts bar 19 Feb 6pm
Two of the best entertainers on the local jazz scene – the saxophone/harmonica/flute and vocals of John Taylor (Blues Spectrum, Emily Brown Quintet) and the
February Jazz Cafe and Jam session – Seven Arts Bar, Sunday 23 February 2-4pm
We invite you to come and join in the February Jazz Jam – or just have a drink at the bar and watch the fun!
Xhosa Cole “On a Modern Genius”at Seven Arts Leeds, Thus 27 February 7.30pm
Xhosa Cole will be at Seven Arts part of JazzLeeds Spring programme as part of the launch tour of his third LP ‘On a Modern Genius Vol. 1’, which celebrates the compositions of the inimitable pianist Thelonious Monk.
Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat @Seven Arts Sunday 2 March 1.30pm
“Imaginative and multi-faceted, combining memorable themes with sophisticated rhythms & dynamics in a series of inventive compositions that embrace numerous twists and turns.” The Jazz
Rush Hour Jazz – “Two for the Road” – Cathy Ibberson and Jack Glover at Seven Arts bar – Wednesday 5 March 6pm
Cathy Ibberson is a Leeds sax player and singer. She’ll be entertaining us with multi talented Jack Glover on keyboards
Tales from the Irk – John Ellis Trio at Seven Arts Sunday 9 March 1.30pm
“Tales from the Irk” has John Ellis singing and playing piano performing familiar tunes and melodies but with his own unique touch.
Benn Clatworthy Quartet @Seven Arts Thu 13 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
Storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing from Los Angeles-based tenor player Benn Clatworthy
Dudley Nesbitt @Seven Arts Bar, Wed 19 Mar 2025, 6.00pm
Dudley Nesbitt is an admired Leeds pan player, heard here the Jazzleeds house band featuring Richard Ormrod on drums
March Jazz Cafe and Jam session @Seven Arts Bar Sun 30 Mar 1.30pm
Our March jazz session! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun at Seven Arts bar.
Remi Harris Hot Club Trio @Seven Arts, Thu 27 Mar 2025 7.30pm
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris presents an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues.
Richard Scott-Martin Briggs Quartet @Seven Arts Bar, Wed 02 Apr 2025, 6.00pm
Richard Scott and Martin Briggs playing a joyous mixture of jazz tunes, improvised classical music and popular songs.
Conservatoire Collection 2025 (part one) at Seven Arts Sun 6 April 1.30pm
Come and see the stars of tomorrow with three groups from the final year of Leeds Conservatoire Jazz course 2025
Lighthouse Trio @Howard Assembly Room Wed 9 April 7.45pm
Tim Garland launched his Lighthouse Trio twenty years ago – it is a truly unique and formidable acoustic band.
Conservatoire Collection 2025 (part 2) @Seven |Arts, Sun 13 April 1.30pm
Come and see the stars of tomorrow as three more groups chosen from Leeds Conservatoire Jazz course play for you
Jenny Chamberlain sings at Rush Hour Jazz, Seven Arts Wed 16 April 6pm
“Though rooted in jazz and popular music she effortlessly moves between various genres and styles”
Easter JazzLeeds Jam @Seven Arts Bar Sun 20 April 1.30pm
The friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome
Georgia Mancio and Alan Broadbent @Seven Arts Thus 24 Apr 7.30pm
Multi-award-winning vocalist, Georgia Mancio with double Grammy-winning US jazz pianist Alan Broadbent
Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra at Howard Assembly Room Sun 27 April 4pm
“Formidably creative”…. award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra to Leeds
Zak Parlby Quartet/Sam Hughes Trio @Seven Arts 4 May 1.30pm
A special double bill featuring two young Leeds bands, Zak Parlby Quartet and Sam Hughes Trio.
Ron Burnett at Rush Hour Jazz Seven Arts, 7 May 6pm
York trombonist and singer Ron Burnett brings his traditional jazz and swing music to rush hour jazz at Seven Arts
Anna Chandler Octet@ Seven Arts, Sun 18 May 1.30pm
Leeds sax player Anna Chandler launches her new all star octet
Rush Hour Jazz – John Settle at Seven Arts Wed 21 May 6pm
Drummer and vibist John Settle makes his rush hour jazz debut – on trombone!
Jay Phelps – Miles Davis’s “Kind of Blue” @Seven Arts Thus 22 May 7.30pm
Jay Phelps has curated an exceptional show which brings together the best of Miles Davis – Kind of Blue live!
Sultan Stevenson Trio, Seven Arts, Friday 23 May 7.30pm
Sultan Stevenson is one of the most exciting young jazz musicians in the UK today
Benet McLean Quintet (jazz violin)
Violinist and pianist Benet McLean is one of the most highly regarded contemporary
Leeds Jazz Festival Jam Session @Seven Arts 25 May 1.30pm
Following on from last year’s success, we present this year’s Leeds Jazz festival jam session on Sunday afternoon at Seven Arts – and we want
JazzLeeds presents at the Jazz Festival Tent, Cookridge Street Mon 26 May 1-8pm
Our fourth year of presenting some of the best music from Leeds to the Festival Jazz Tent
Leeds Jazz Map
This is our ticket box office site
You can buy tickets for all our upcoming gigs here
JAZZ CHOIR
Our Jazz Choir with Tessa Smith starts again in early 2025 at Chapel Allerton Methodist Church Leeds LS7 4NB on Tuesday evenings. Come and join us! Contact Tessa Smith on Tessa Smith info@tessasmith.com
INSTANT WORLD ORCHESTRA
Runs weekly at Northlight on Sunday evenings 5-8, playing music from round the world. All welcome! contact Richard Ormrod rinkadon@yahoo.co.uk
JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL WORKSHOPS
Workshops run fortnightly at Northlight Arts 31 Potternewton Lane LS73LW) on Sunday mornings, 10:30am-12:30pm – Cost per session: £15/10. 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
Acknowledgements
We acknowledge the support and help from Leeds City Council, Leeds Inspired, Arts at Leeds, Jazz North, Seven Arts and Northlight.
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