Sunday afternoon jazz: Oct 13 – Alison Rayner’s ARQ @Inkwell
Part of this autumn’s Women in Jazz series, bassist Alison Rayner’s band ARQ play ‘songs without words’ and are known for their vibrant, communicative performances. Their combination of richly nuanced compositions with folk-infused grooves, skilful musicianship and a love of improvisation, creates a compelling and coherent whole. ★ Winners: Ensemble of the Year 2018 Parliamentary […]
Thursday evening jazz Oct 10: Rosie Turton’s “5ive” 8pm @Seven Arts
Support from: Hannah Hutton group Part of this autumn’s women in jazz series Rosie Turton’s five-piece band weaves Indian raga rhythms into head-nodding hip-hop and jazz rhythms. The trombone is perhaps an unusual instrument to see centre stage but it’s a hugely underrated one. Its range – from pillowy breath tones to the crystalline shards […]
Sunday afternoon Jazz Oct 6: “Bonsai” 1.30pm @Seven Arts
Rory Ingham trombone, Dom Ingham violin/vocals, Toby Comeau piano/keyboards, Joe Lee bass, Jonny Mansfield drums Chosen in the ‘Shape of Jazz to Come in 2018’ in Jazzwise, Bonsai are an award-winning band jazz fusion band with intricate compositions and adventurous improvisations. Chosen in the ‘Shape of Jazz to Come in 2018’ in Jazzwise, Bonsai (formerly […]
Jade America Harris @Rush Hour Jazz Sept 18th 6pm Seven Arts
‘Every generation throws up a handful of musicians who can interpret the classic American Songbook afresh. These ‘standard’ and ‘show tunes’ often appear hackneyed, taken for granted or just plain old-fashioned. Yet, artists with talent and vision breathe new life into them. Think Ray Charles, Etta James, Nina Simone and Eva Cassidy. I can hear […]
Sun afternoon 15 Sept: Kalpadruma quintet @Inkwell 1.30pm
Part of our Women Jazz leaders season – twice BBC Young Jazz Award semi-finalist Asha Parkinson has been performing professionally with bands since the age of 11. She won a scholarship to the Purcell School and currently studies jazz sax and composition at The Guildhall. Her new ensemble, Kalpadruma explore a global feast of connections […]
Friday evening 13 September – Kate Peters Quintet @ Bar on Park Lane Roundhay
A collection of some of the finest young jazz musicians in the country, fronted by an exceptional and versatile vocalist’. (Jazz in Yorkshire) The Kate Peters Quintet is kicking up a storm on the British jazz scene. This exciting line-up features Martin Longhawn on piano, Rich Jevons guitar, John Marley bass and Tim Carter drums. […]
Sunday afternoon Jazz Sept 8: Ancient Infinity Orchestra @Seven Arts 1.30pm
Cosmic ambient devotional jazz channelling the spirits of Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane, infused with a unique earthy archaic vibration. Ancient Infinity Orchestra are a band based in Leeds. Formed at the beginning of 2018, they broke onto the Leeds scene playing gigs and collaborating with artists from other disciplines. Summer saw the band invited […]
At a glance- Jazz at the Bar on Park Lane Roundhay
Friday evening autumn 2019 concerts at the Jazz at Bar on Park Lane Roundhay LS8 2E are as follows: Friday evening Sept 13 Kate Peters Quintet £10/8 8pm Friday evening Oct 18 Colin Byrne’s Leeds Jazz Orchestra £10/8 8pm Friday evening Nov 8 US saxman Greg Abate Quartet £10/8 8pm Friday evening Dec 13 Chapel […]
Autumn Jazz programme “at a glance”
This autumn we focus on a truly interesting selection of eleven jazz groups led by women. We have international stars – Canadian trumpet player Ingrid Jensen and Danish pianist Kathrine Windfeld plus established UK musicians saxwoman Karen Sharp, pianist Maria Chiara Argirò and bassist Alison Rayner, young London bands including those of trombonist Rosie Turton, […]
Village Jazz at Chapel Allerton Arts Festival 29 August – 1 September
Chapel Allerton Arts Festival and Jazz Leeds present four days of jazz blues and soul at the end of August, ending with the Sunday afternoon finale on the main stage in Regent Street. Thursday 29 August @Seven Arts 8pm Rafe’s Dilemma with Nel Begley and Jamil Sheriff and Phil Green’s Biggish Band£10/8 9.15pm Rafe’s Dilemma […]
