“It’s all about the vibe” Leeds Jazz Festival Jam session at Seven Arts on Sun 26 May 1.30pm
A jazz festival needs a good jam session! All levels and styles welcome. Come and join in!
Fergus McCreadie Trio @Seven Arts, Friday 24 May 7.30pm ** Leeds Jazz Festival 2024 event
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.
Alan Barnes plays the music of Benny Goodman @Seven Arts Thursday 23 May 7.30pm ** Leeds Jazz Festival 2024 event.
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
Munch Manship Quartet – a tribute to Sonny Rollins and Chick Corea @Seven Arts Sunday 19 May 2024 1.30pm
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.
Rush Hour Jazz- John Scully@Seven Arts Wednesday 15 May 6pm
Jon Scully is a trumpet player from Leeds, who plays and sings in the classic style of Armstrong and Eldridge.
Leeds University Union Big Band 2024 @Seven Arts, Sunday 12 May 1.30pm
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.
Fergus Quill Quintet – ¡Up Yours! – the music of Xero Slingsby @Seven Arts 9 May 7.30pm
Award winning Leeds jazz/experimental bass player/composer/bandleader Fergus Quill released his fourth album on 23rd November via Tight Lines Records. “Up Yours : Fergus Quill Plays Xero Slingsby” is a musical homage to the Leeds alt-jazz pioneer of the 1980s, alto saxophonist Xero Slingsby (Matthew Coe), and his band The Works (bass player Louis Colan, drummer […]
Stuart McCallum Trio with Steve Hanley and Sam Vicary @Seven Arts Sun 5 May 1.30pm
A welcome return for jazz, alt-folk and electronica guitarist Stuart McCullum with drummer Steve Hanley and bassist Sam Vicary
Rush Hour Jazz – Jenny Hammond sings Blossom Dearie @Seven Arts Wed 1 May 6pm
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
Grammar School at JazzLeeds @Seven Arts Sunday 28 April 1.30pm
We feature
the Jazz Ensemble and the 20+ piece GSAL Big Band in a lively lunchtime of rousing tunes and improvisations