2022

02 December 2022 Jamil Sheriff's 5 Gold Rings

Described by the Guardian as a Wayne Shorter-like commitment to narrative composition… There is no
shortage of fine soloists… immaculate taste… soul and lyricism. Jamil Sheriff has been a stand out member of the UK Jazz scene for over 20 years and has a reputation for pulling together exceptional bands. Five Gold Rings brings the classic sound of the Blue Note quintet, with driving, swinging melodies and solos performed by these outstanding musicians. There’s something for everyone in this set, Blues, Swing, Afro Cuban, Funk, Hard Bop, Latin… all wrapped up in Jamil’s exquisite compositions.

Jamil Sheriff - p, Richard Iles  - tr, Jim Corry - s, Sam Quintana - b, Caroline Boaden - d



04 November 2022 Sounds of '59

Comprising some of Leeds’ finest Jazz musicians, Sounds of ‘59 pay homage to Jazz’ four classic
albums : Mingus’ ‘Ah Um’, Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’, Brubeck’s ‘Out of Time’ and Coltrane’s ‘Giant Steps’ amongst many others with Leader, Adrian Knowles recounting the history of the time and stories behind the albums

Adrian Knowles - b, voc, Joel Purnell - ts, Jim Corry - as, Mark Chandler - tpt
Kevin Holbrough trom, Jason Scott - p, Caroline Boaden - d


07 October 2022 Tim Knowles Quartet

The Tim Knowles Quartet are a dynamic band of young northern musicians who take a playful and interactive approach to melodic contemporary jazz. Crisp, folk-inflected compositions undergird vibrant exchanges - from the tender to the ecstatic

Tim Knowles - g, Emma Johnson - s, John Pope - b, Sarah Heneghan - d



02 September 2022 Jasmine Myra


Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in Leeds. Having recently signed up
with Matthew Halsall’s Gondwana Records, Myra has her debut album Horizons out now. Having been part of the bustling, creative, cross-genre music scene in Leeds, She has surrounded herself with some of the best young talent in the north of England whence they are making inroads into the wider UK scene. Her original instrumental music has a euphoric and uplifting sound, influenced by artists as diverse as Bonobo, Olafur Arnalds and Kenny Wheeler, whose emotive music qualities can be heard in Myra’s own compositions.

Jasmine Whalley - sax; Ben Haskins - g; Jasper Green - p; Alice Roberts - harp; Sam Quintana - b;
George Hall - d



01 July 2022 Jonah Evans Quartet

“New Kids on the Block” Jonah Evans Trio have made huge impressions in an alarmingly short period
. Organ-based trio who swing with an expertise belying their tender years. Jonah – an unbelievable drummer, period - having been discovered by LCoM’s “Generation Big Band” project (supported by Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation) and graduating LCoM in June ‘21 was quickly snapped-up by RCM for his Masters. Similarly, we grabbed him quick on his vocational return to Leeds. A feast awaits followers of the hyperlink >>

Stan Brunt - g, Tom O’Brien - keys, Kielan Sheard - b, 
Jonah Evans- d




03 June 2022 - Nicola Farnon Quartet 
The typical Nicola Farnon "CLASS" from start to finish elevated yet further by the simply glorious Jim Corry and Richard Weatherall. All of which is fine as long as the foundations are good? Well the redoubtable Phil Johnson saw to that!The audience wouldn't let them leave. BRILLIANT!

Nicola Farnon - voc, db, Jim Corry - sax, Richard Weatherall - p, Phil Johnson - d


06 May 2022 - Andrzej Baranek Quintet + SPECIAL GUEST

My letter of reflective post-gig Thanks to Andrzej Baranek Quintet :

"a quick note of thanks for the gig of the century on Friday! Absolute cracker, one of the best I have ever been to in fact. Unremittingly Brilliant from opening to close.

So a great BIG Thank You and look forward to seeing you again before too long"

Andrzej Baranek - p, Kyran Matthews - sax, Tony Ormesher - g, Frank Grime - db, Eryl Roberts - d + Special Guest - Steve Chadwick!!


01 April 2022 - Alex Fisher Quartet
What a cracking evening of Jazz this was. Alex' originals woven round delightful sax "standards", lovingly massaged by 4 terrific young musicians. "Jazz" is in the good hands of . . .‘

Alex Fisher - sax,, Nico Widdowson - p, Joe Wilkes - b, Alasdair Pennington - d

 

04 March 2022 - New York Brass Band

Having had to cancel the RdJ Carnival owing to Covid uncertainties, James Lanacaster went to hang out in New Orleans for a short break instead and landed at 6 am on the Friday morning of the gig. Other than a little hoarseness, you'd hardly know - Quite Simply, NYBB blew all our socks off. Opening to a standing ovation following the salutory, respectful Ukranian National Anthem in fittingly sombre mood, they proceeded to shred us with a thorough trip around the globe of music. Easy to see why these Guys are so popular at all the Carnivals and Festivals, not to mention their Channel 4 appearances and brilliant gigs elsewhere. Their honesty, virtuosity, adaptability and showmanship does them all proud. Never to be missed I believe and I've booked 'em for June 2022 for good measure - Festival Warm-Up period! Might be seismic
Chris Williamson - trp, Dan Webster - trp, Stu MacDonald - sax, Will Osborne - trm, 
Stuart Garside - trm, Al Morrison - g, James Lancaster - tuba, Louis Singleton - d



04 February 2022 - Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat

Emma's newly released “Worry Not” is a mighty fine album, without doubt, however it's live manifestation really is something to behold. An incredibly tight ensemble, yet marvelously loose in a jazz way, they captivated an enthusiastic and attentive crowd. Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat comprise 
Emma Johnson - sax, Fergus Vickers - g, Richard Jones - p, Angus Milne - db & Steve Hanley - d. Defintely a band to see!


7 January 2022 Winifred Atwell Revisited

What a stunning evening this was. Not only staggeringly good musicians, but consummate entertainers, both. Adam led us through the Atwell story, the boits we might have known and a good bit we surely did not, but all highly illuminating. This coupled with pianistic and percussive wizardry made for a supremely entertaining evening. Regrettably, yet quite understandably, numbers were "cautious" and definitely case-rate affected, so as soon as some normality returns, we'll be sure to have them back for a full house. 
For those keen to experience this unique thrill, their just-released album can be both heard and procured in virtual and physical forms at https://adamfairhall.bandcamp.com/album/winifred-atwell-revisited

Adam Fairhall -- p Johnny Hunter - drum


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