01/11/24 Anna Chandler-King Quintet
Anna Chandler-King brings a selection of exceptional improvisers together to play a variety of her compositions, that celebrate all her favourite parts of jazz and improvised music. Expect straight-ahead and bebop burners, contemporary grooves and some more open improvisational moments. Her musical approach has always been to take lessons from the many parts of this music she loves, and ties it together with an emotive, melodic approach.
"Particularly impressive was Anna Chandler on alto who soared like an early Art Pepper or Paul Desmond - keep an eye out for her, she's the absolute real deal."
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Anna Chandler-King - sax, Will Powell - g, Sam Jackson - b, Josh Smout - d & Joe Boyes - keys
01/12/24 Olivia Cutill Quintet
Recent LCoM graduate Olivia Cuttill is a young lady “going places”. 3rd Generation musician from
East London, her music is marbled with the sounds of jazz, blues and funk, inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell to Red Prysock. Her lyrics tell stories, as does her trumpet giving rise to performance ingrained with narrative and charm. Olivia’s phenomenal debut album “The Whole Damn Plan” will be a feature. Spoiler Alert! It is a BEAUTY! As a surf here will attest Issey Chivers - v, Tom Harris - p, Fergus Quill - b, Miles Pillinger - d & Olivia Cuttill - t.
10/01/25 Stuart McCallum Trio
A long overdue return for renowned Stuart McCallum and his trio with their jazz, alt-folk and
electronica. One of the most vital, creative and in-demand musicians of his generation, Stuart rose to prominence writing for and playing with the Cinematic Orchestra and various collaborations with the likes of John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, Ari Hoenig, Ira Coleman and Dan Weisz. Stuart McCallum - g, electr, Sam Vicary - b & Steve Hanley - d.
07/02/25 Jamil Sheriff Trio + Nadim Teimoori
For this new project Jamil has written a collection of new music (album pressing) drawing from African
and Latin American influences as well as pieces more connected to classical composers such as John Ireland. ‘. . . the model of a great band playing great tunes with flair and evident enjoyment.’ Jazzwise Jamil Sheriff - keys, Dave Walsh - d, Nadim Teimoori - sax & Sam Quintana - db
07/03/25 Emily Brown Quintet
Expect the unexpected: for few singers are less interested in taking a musical journey in a straight line than Emily Brown. Jazz may be rocked, folk may be funked & ballads may be taken deeper than a diving bell. Though the route can be unpredictable, the destination is always certain: pure entertainment! Emily Brown - voc, Jon Taylor - sax, Jason Scott – p, Adrian Knowles – b & Caroline Boaden – d
04/04/25 ReDiffusion All-Stars
The ReDiffusion All-Stars are inspired by the disposable tv and library music and the soundtracks to thriller movies of the 50s, 60s and 70s. They stretch into the grooves of these fantastic pieces of music and bring them alive in their own inimitable way. And WHAT a Line-up? - this will be a very entertaining night of music! Richard Ormrod - Sax, cl, fl, cong & perc, Johnny Khan - g, Adam Fairhall - keys, Paul Baxter - d & eb & Paul Hession - d.
02/05/25 Munch Manship Quartet
This unutterably glorious tribute to jazz tenor sax titan Sonny Rollins and pianist Chick Corea features Munch Manship - ts, Gary Culshaw - b, John Bailey - g & Caroline Boaden - d. Expect spectacular renditions of some of their classic tunes such as Tenor Madness, Way our West, Spain and Armandos Rhumba
06/06/25 Caroline Boaden's Sum of All
Especially commissioned by JazzLeeds, Caroline Boaden’s “Sum of All” features compositions written and played by her group of musicians where the ethos is about collaboration, moving forward and fresh ideas. Highly respected and experienced drummer, Caroline’s career includes playing with artists such as Jason Rebello, Eberhard Weber, Peter King, Kenny Davern, Art Farmer, Mike Walker and most recently working with American bassist John Goldsby on his series of educational music videos. Caroline Boaden - d, Paul Kilvington - keys, Jose Canha - db, John Bailey - g and Sally Doherty - voc.
04/07/25 Jeffrey Hewer Quintet
Leeds based Jeffrey Hewer Quartet explore soundscapes of contemporary jazz playing mainly original material. Their music includes everything from straight ahead burners to more contemplative meditations, with every piece a vehicle for collective and individual improvisations of the band members. Jamil Sheriff - keys, Steve Hanley - d, Ben Powling - sax, Sam Jackson - b & Jeffrey Hewer - g
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