JazzMain – Sunday 15th May 1:30pm £10/8
Hailing all the way from Scotland, the Jazz Main band. The group was formed in 2003 by tenor sax player Nick Gould, and plays jazz inspired by the Blue Note classics.
Leeds University Union Big Band – Sunday 8th May 1:30pm £10/8
The LUU Big Band is a Leeds University Union society, playing a variety of jazz, pop, and contemporary music. The band was formed in 1987 and has grown in popularity to become one of the most prestigious musical societies at the University.
Trish Clowes and “My Iris” with support from Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat – Thursday 5th May 7:00pm £16/14
My Iris is an intense and thrilling band that represents the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene which is led by Trish Clowes, lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition. Supporting My Iris is Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat.
John Settle – Rush Hour Jazz Wednesday 4th May 6pm PAYF
John Settle has a rare talent for the jazz vibraphone! Come down for a lovely after work event, grab a drink and relax to the house band and a special guest.
Hugh Pascall Quartet – Sunday 1st May 1:30pm £10/8
The award-winning trumpeter and composer brings his quartet to Leeds in a tour celebrating the release of his hard bop album, “Borderlands” (out 1st April).
Joel Frahm Trio – Thursday 28th April 7:30pm £20/18
Astonishing talent, Joel Frahm, brings his saxophone-led trio to Seven Arts, Leeds – celebrating the release of the decade-long trio’s first record “The Bright Side”.
Steve Hanley (drums) and Simeon Walker (piano) are in support, two superb musicians on the Leeds music scene.
CONSERVATOIRE JAZZ COLLECTION (part 2) – Sunday 24th April 1:30pm £10/8
A second helping of the finest final year conservatoire jazz groups. Featuring Maeve Thorpe Quartet, Fergus Leach Quartet and Haydn Morrow Quartet.
CONSERVATOIRE JAZZ COLLECTION (part 1) – Sunday 17th April 1:30pm £10/8
Best of the final year Leeds Conservatoire jazz groups from 2022. Featuring Joe VDM Quartet, Dan Pattenden Quartet and Speaking Evil.
The Jazz Defenders – Sunday 10th April 1:30pm £10/8
“Absolutely Storming!” – Jamie Cullum | The Jazz Defenders ‘defend’ the legacy of Blue Note recordings by the likes of Mobley, Morgan and Blakey, whilst creating their own original identity and distinction.
Dudley Nesbitt – Rush Hour Jazz Wednesday 6th April 6pm PAYF
Dudley Nesbitt is a local jazz artist and a pan player. Come down for a lovely after work event, grab a drink and relax to the house band and a special guest.
