With all jazz venues now closed because of the coronavirus, musicians and singers have seen their main source of income suddenly cease. Most musicians rely on gig money to survive and even those with teaching jobs or other supplementary incomes will be finding it difficult to support themselves during this self-isolation period. Many musicians have … Read more Helping Our Bands And Musicians
Rush Hour jazz goes twice a month from 4 Feb! For this first Wednesday, Sarah Henderson will be singing and playing for you. She’ll be performing familiar-and-not-so-familiar songs from Great American Songbook accompanied by Trev Prinn and the JazzLeeds trio. Sarah Henderson vocals and flute Will Powell guitar, Trev Prinn bass, Dom Moore drums Chill … Read more Sarah Henderson @Rush Hour Jazz 4 Feb
Jeff Hewer guitar, Sam Quintana bass, Steve Hanley drums and special guest Eliot Richards sax Soundscapes of contemporary jazz with material composed specifically for this line up by ex Toronto and now Chapel Allerton guitarist/band leader Jeffrey Hewer. £9/7 conc 25 and under £5 kids under 16 free
Gary Boyle guitar Andrzej Baranek piano, Ed Harrison, bass Jonathan Hartley drums Funky jazz-rock mixed with bebop from fusion guitar legend and ex Isotope bandleader Gary Boyle who has an impressive pedigree as a session player, sideman, band leader and solo artist Gary was born in India – his family moved to England when he … Read more Sun Jan 26 Gary Boyle Quartet @Seven Arts 1.30pm
Teena Lyle, vibes, vocals and piano, Rod Mason saxes, Will Powell guitar, Steve Crocker bass, Dom moore drums Teena is a legend- vibes soloist, percussionist, keyboard player singer and member of the Van Morrison Band. She amazed with her appearance at Rush Hour Jazz in October. She’s back for a full afternoon with the Jazz … Read more Sun Jan 19 Teena Lyle Quintet feat Rod Mason @Inkwell 1.30pm
Emily Brown vocals with Jon Taylor sax, Ed Barnwell piano, Fergus Quill bass Caroline Boaden drums. Emily Brown is an experienced jazz singer with a gift for harmonic risk-taking and accessing emotional depth in a song. You can expect to hear jazz, blues, soul & some ear-opening detours – all classics but delivered in Emily’s … Read more THIS AFTERNOON’s CONCERT IS NOW SOLD OUT Sun Jan 12 Emily Brown quintet @Seven Arts 1.30pm
Blow the winter blues away with a new year jazz jam at Inkwell, so come and play, sing or just enjoy the fun. Jazz Leeds trio will be there to support you. £7/5 performers free.