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.
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
Jeremy Sassoon’s tribute to Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul captures the imagination of Jazz, Blues and Soul audiences alike.
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,
aAblend of wholesome Blues combined with soulful Jazz and more than a hint of R & B. Plus some Christmas tunes too!
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’s 12 piece band will be swinging and delving into the songbook of one of the world’s greatest crooners.
Sophie and Jeff draw inspiration from legends like Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.
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.
We invite you to come and join in the Jazz Jam – or just have a drink at the bar and watch the fun!
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).
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.
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.
A double bill from two of the jazz-world’s best – Elliot Galvin (piano and synth) and Laura Jurd (trumpet)
The John Scofield with Joe Lovano group went in to the early 1990’s effectively defining a state of the art approach to jazz.
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
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 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.
“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
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” has John Ellis singing and playing piano performing familiar tunes and melodies but with his own unique touch.
Storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing from Los Angeles-based tenor player Benn Clatworthy
Dudley Nesbitt is an admired Leeds pan player, heard here the Jazzleeds house band featuring Richard Ormrod on drums
Our March jazz session! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun at Seven Arts bar.
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris presents an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues.
Richard Scott and Martin Briggs playing a joyous mixture of jazz tunes, improvised classical music and popular songs.
Come and see the stars of tomorrow with three groups from the final year of Leeds Conservatoire Jazz course 2025
Tim Garland launched his Lighthouse Trio twenty years ago – it is a truly unique and formidable acoustic band.
Come and see the stars of tomorrow as three more groups chosen from Leeds Conservatoire Jazz course play for you
“Though rooted in jazz and popular music she effortlessly moves between various genres and styles”
The friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome
Multi-award-winning vocalist, Georgia Mancio with double Grammy-winning US jazz pianist Alan Broadbent
“Formidably creative”…. award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra to Leeds
A special double bill featuring two young Leeds bands, Zak Parlby Quartet and Sam Hughes Trio.
York trombonist and singer Ron Burnett brings his traditional jazz and swing music to rush hour jazz at Seven Arts
Leeds sax player Anna Chandler launches her new all star octet
Drummer and vibist John Settle makes his rush hour jazz debut – on trombone!
Jay Phelps has curated an exceptional show which brings together the best of Miles Davis – Kind of Blue live!
Sultan Stevenson is one of the most exciting young jazz musicians in the UK today
Violinist and pianist Benet McLean is one of the most highly regarded contemporary
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
Our fourth year of presenting some of the best music from Leeds to the Festival Jazz Tent
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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
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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