JazzLeeds Christmas Party- Sun 19 Dec 1.30pm Featuring Nicki Allan’s Quintet

Nicki Allan

Nicki Allan vocals, Kevin Holbrough trombone Rod Mason sax Adrian Knowles bass John Settle drums

The Nicki Allan Quintet are headed by front woman pianist and vocalist Nicki Alan. Her band is influenced by all the great women in Jazz, especially piano vocalists such as Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin to name a few. Nicki’s vocal style is a blend of wholesome blues combined with soulful  Jazz and more than a hint of R & B.  Nicki hasn’t done a full album for 10 years so is recording a new Christmas CD! The performance will feature some original tunes and arrangements of old favourites from that CD with contributions from Nicki, Adrian Knowles and Paul Chamberlain plus arrangements from Ronnie Bottomley and Derrick Harris.

The concert will mingle Christmas numbers in with other arrangements

Nicki Allan’s Quintet Sun 19 Dec 1.30pm @seven arts leeds Tix here £10/8/5 www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds

Jeff Hewer guitar, Sam Quintana bass, Steve Hanley drums and Ben Powling sax  

Soundscapes of contemporary jazz with material composed specifically for this line up by ex Toronto and now Leeds guitarist/band leader Jeffrey Hewer.

£10/8 conc 25 and under £5 kids under 16 free