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A special treat for all Big Band fans – come and hear some of the best classic big band charts performed by some of Leeds’ top musicians You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/tom-sharp-jazz-orchestra/e-ayggkv Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra Saxes: James Boyes, Tom Richards, Rose Sharp, Laurie Covell, Anna Chandler. Trumpets: Tom Sharp, Joe Roughton, Fee Buckton, … Read more

British Jazz multi-instrumentalist sax player Tony Kofi brings a young quartet of musicians to play the music of one of the most original musicians in jazz Thelonious “Sphere” Monk. Support: Olivia Cuttill Quartet You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/tony-kofi-at-generation-monk-quintet/e-maqqbd “There is so much respect in jazz circles for Tony Kofi.” – Jazzwise “Passionate… superb… heartfelt” … Read more

Shapeshifters are a contemporary jazz trio made up of Sam Quintana (bass), Steve Hanley (drums) and Anna Chandler (sax), whose musical roots are grounded in the rich tradition of the likes of Charles Mingus, Fly Trio and the Tristano School. You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/shapeshifters/e-pjbblb @Seven Arts 1.30-4pm £10/8 25 and under £5 kids under … Read more

A Leeds supergroup of improvisers play some of the music of the jazz masters in their own style – a must for lovers of free jazz. James Mainwairing tenor sax, Mick Bardon bass, Matt Bourne piano and Jon Arnesen drums. You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/james-mainwairing-quartet/e-dpyymr Saxophonist, composer and singer-songwriter James Mainwaring has been recognised … Read more

Joe Tatton, keyboard player for many years with UK/US funk/soul jazz kings New Mastersounds, is coming to Seven Arts with a fantastic line-up to mark the release of “Big Fish”. Support: “Abtuse” You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/joe-tatton-group-with-gareth-lockrane/e-ayggev Eryl Roberts (drums), Huw Jacob (bass), Joe Tatton (piano and vocals), Gareth Lockrane (flutes), Malcolm Strachan (trumpet), … Read more

Jasmine is a saxophone-led quintet from Leeds, performing music composed by saxophonist Jasmine Whalley. Jasmine is inspired by artists including MF Doom, Madvillain, Soweto Kinch and Bonobo. Jasmine Whalley (alto sax), with Ben Haskins (guitar), Jasper Green (piano), Owen Burns (electric bass) and George Hall (drums). You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/jasmine/e-xqoojz A keen improviser, … Read more

From Loose Tubes and Polar Bear, Mark Lockheart has always remained ahead of the curve of trends and has constantly explored new directions in his own music. Support: “Geumbanji” A brand-new group led by saxman Mark Lockheart with Elliot Galvin (keyboards), Tom Herbert (bass) and Dave Smith (drums). You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/mark-lockheart-s-dreamers/e-jvooql Legendary … Read more

Grammy award-nominated saxophonist, founder member of the band Kneebody, Ben Wendel is a rising star in the jazz firmament. Support: Calvin Travers (solo guitar) Tom Ollendorff (guitar), Ben Wendel (sax), Conor Chaplin (bass) and Marc Michel (drums) Seven Arts is opening specially on a Tuesday for this concert! You can book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/tom-ollendorf-quartet-with-ben-wendel/e-vpzzxy Born … Read more