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Zoë Gilby Trio @Inkwell -Sun 18 Nov 1.30pm

Welcome return to Inkwell from this very talented singer and songwriter from Newcastle. Zoë Gilby has been making a real impression on the jazz scene today. A repertoire starting with her compelling original compositions written with double bassist husband Andy Champion and guitarist Mark Williams . Her stockpile of music reaches a wide range of more […]

Jean Toussaint Quintet – Brother Raymond  @Seven Arts -15 Nov 8pm

The return to Leeds of a very special band led by a former Jazz Messenger. Grammy-winning saxophonist Jean Toussaint who first came to prominence when he joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1982. Since moving to London in 1987, Toussaint has released ten critically-acclaimed CDs as a leader. Tonight he presents his 11th album, Brother […]

Jenny Hammond sings Blossom Dearie @Seven Arts 11 Nov 1.30pm

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. Jennie Hammond has been singing ever since she can remember. She has studied the vocal greats of […]

Jazz Jam session @Inkwell – 4 Nov 1.30pm

Bring your horn, your axe, your voice or just come down and enjoy the fun of the friendliest jam session in town. 4 November Jazz Jam session £7 full. price, £5 concessionary. Performers pay as you feel– suggested contribution £5 Tickets here : www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds Address: Inkwell Arts 31 Potternewton Ln, Leeds LS7 3LW

Munch Manship Quintet @Seven Arts – Sun 24 Oct 1.30pm

Tenor and alto saxophonist MUNCH MANSHIP leads a bevy of top-notch jazz musicians, all of whom are dedicated to keeping alive the cool jazz that came out of LA and San Francisco in the 1950s, epitomized by players like Shorty Rogers, Shelley Mann, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Paul Desmond. Munch Manship is a saxman […]

Benn Clatworthy Quartet feat Cecilia Coleman @Seven Arts – Thus 25 Oct 8pm

From storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing, Los Angeles-based Benn Clatworthy has matured into a truly great tenor player. A favourite with jazz audiences for many years for his emotional playing and his dry sense of humour, supported by a top-class rhythm section featuring New York composer and big band leader Cecelia Coleman. Born […]

Jamie Taylor- Richard Iles duo @Inkwell -21 Oct 1.30pm

Richard (flugelhorn) and Jamie (guitar) have been established for many years as two of the leading musicians and educators on the Northern scene. Both are principal lecturers in jazz at Leeds College of Music, and both have appeared across the UK with a wide range of exciting musical projects. Richard’s CV includes collaborations with the […]

Fini Bearman ‘This is Not America’ @Seven Arts -14 Oct 1.30pm

With the success of her latest album ‘Burn the Boat’ (Two Rivers Records, 2016), ’One of the most memorable collections of self-penned songs you’ll hear this year’ **** (Jazzwise), and her previous album of songs from the Gershwin classic, ‘Porgy & Bess’ (F-IRE Records, 2014), ‘A magnificent achievement’**** (allaboutjazz.com), Fini Bearman has been making a […]

Mike Walker meets Tria Lingvo (from Cologne) @Seven Arts – Thus 11 Oct 8pm

Artpipes e. V. and Jazz Leeds present Mike Walker (Manchester) meeting Tria Lingvo (Cologne) Mike Walker – guitar, Johannes Lemke -sax  André Nendza – bass Christoph Hillmann- drums Guitarist Mike Walker is one of the most prolific British musicians of his generation with his talent widely acknowledged among notable international Jazz peers. Mike has built […]