2023


01/12/23 Dean Stockdale Quartet


The Dean Stockdale Quartet showcase the music of the great Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with
new arrangements of Oscar's compositions. With music from famous albums such as 'Night Train', 'We Get Requests' and 'The Canadiana Suite', this is a show that brings the infectious swing and virtuosity that symbolised Oscar's groups. This quartet reflects the influence Oscar continues to have on musicians and listeners worldwide with his musicality, elegance and unsurpassed pianism.
Dean’s latest album, “Celebrating Oscar” has just released.

Dean Stockdale - p; Jamie Taylor - g; Gavin Barras - db; Gaz Hughes : d

https://youtu.be/R35ngK2V1Kc
https://youtu.be/f4zq0oz7-oY


03/11/23 Doncaster Jazz Alumni



We feel incredibly lucky, nay honoured to be able to present Doncaster Jazz
Alumni (DJA) who are touring their latest album "50 Years" which marks their golden anniversary. DJA are the professional ensemble made up of past members of the Doncaster Youth Jazz Orchestra. It is a celebration of the enduring legacy of its founder, John Ellis MBE, as well as their individual and collective success with credits including Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, the BBC Big Band, Jools Holland, Jamiroquai and The Royal Philharmonic, DJA have members performing at the highest level globally. Please support this gig as many of these big hitters are taking no fee as all proceeds are going to the best of jazz causes. 


More here >> https://bit.ly/3Op1t2p



06/10/23 Nicki Allan Quintet


JazzLeeds’ Steve Crocker says “Influenced by all the great women in Jazz, especially piano vocalists
such as Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin, Nicki's vocal style is a blend of wholesome Blues combined with soulful Jazz and more than a hint of R & B.” and a gang of A-listers in cahoots, we have the makings for a cracking evening of vocal jazz japes

Nicki Allan - v & p; Rod Mason - saxes; Kevin Holbrough - trom; Adrian Knowles - b; John Settle - d

https://nickiallan.com


01/09/23 Ben Crosland Quartet


The Ben Crosland Quartet is an ensemble of jazz Leaders in their own right, yet their kindred spirits result in a jazz quality powerhouse. Expect a smorgasbord of Pastorius, Mintzer, Maineri & Grolnick interwoven with some of Ben’s classy originals, whipped-up “standards” and topped-off with Ben’s takes on some of theKinks’Ray Daviesiconic numbers

Rod Mason - saxes; Dean Stockdale - p; Ben Crosland - b; Dave Tyas - d



07 July 2023 The Deans of Swing

While the band itself is a relatively new one, the musicians within have been playing together in many
differing line-ups for quite some time.
This particular line up is made up of a talented team of creative musicians, known for their technical abilities and musical versatility, has been put together with a view to playing their take on, (among others), music played by the likes of Brecker Brothers, Yellow Jackets, Bob James, David Sanborn and others.         
Collectively, the musicians have played with musicians as diverse as Pepper Adams, Jim Mullen, Heather Small, Aril Anderson, Julian Arguelles, Kid Creole, Bob Minton, Nikki Iles, Mark Anthony Turnage, Elkie Brooks, M-People, Branford Marsalis and Kenny Wheeler.

Dean Masser : sax,, Richard Weatherall : keys, Jose Canha : b, Graham Dean : d




02 June 2023 - New York Brass Band

North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band. Hailing from the ancient streets of York, NYBB are at the forefront of a funky brass revolution that is sweeping the UK. Regulars at Glastonbury, Notting Hill and the RdJ Carnival expect a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns
Chris Williamson - trp
Joe Lancaster - trp
Jon Taylor - sax
Charlie Lancaster - trm
Will Osbourn - trm
Al Morrison - g
James Lancaster - tuba
John Settle - d



05 May 2023 Grupo Azucar

Grupo Azucar play feel-good Latin jazz with a mixture of originals and classics by artists such as Tito
Puente, Mongo Santamaria and Machito. 
The 6-piece features musicians with a wealth of experience in Latin, jazz, soul and funk.

Jonathan Enright : trom, Richard Ormrod : s/fl, Andrzej Baranek : p, Paul Baxter : db, 
Sam Bell : perc, Gordon Kilroy : d



07 April 2023 John Settle’s Os Caras 

Os Caras is a dynamic and exciting Bossa Nova/Samba Jazz Octet project led by drummer John Settle
in tribute to the drum kit pioneer of Samba and Bossa Nova, Rio De Janeiro born Edison Machado. In the mid-50s, Machado was responsible for translating the rhythms of Brazilian Samba onto the drum kit. After adding touches of his idols Art Blakey and Max Roach to his personal, fiery style, he became one of the most imitated and sought after musicians in Brazil during the 50s and 60s, thus becoming one of the founding fathers of the new Bossa Nova style. 
Despite playing and recording with Sergio Mendes, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Os Bossa Três, Elis Regina, Raul de Souza, Chet Baker, Ron Carter and many more, his influence today is largely forgotten. 
Featuring some of the North’s top jazz musicians, the band aims to bring about awareness of one of the most important musicians you’ve probably never heard of!

Anna Chandler :a/b sax, Jim Corry : ts, Chris Williamson : tr, Stuart Garside : trom, Tom I’anson :  trom, Ben Gilbert : p, Josh Cavanagh-Brierley : b, John Settle : d

03 March 2023 Gaz Hughes Trio

Gaz Hughes first came to wider public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band
and featured heavily on the early recordings of the Gondwana label. In 2019, Gaz was voted 5th Place – BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS, releasing his first album as a band leader “Plays Art Blakey”. Featuring Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Dean Masser it was supported by a huge UK tour and extensive radio play.

In May 2022, Gaz released a trio album “Beboperation”. It was so well received that the trio went straight back in the studio to record a follow up album, “Beboptical Illusion” which releases 03 Feb  2023 heralding yet another extensive UK tour.

Treats aplenty await all Surfers to the link below. BOPTASTIC!!

Andrzej Baranek : keys, Ed Harrison : db, Gax Hughes : d


03 February 2023 Emily Brown Quintet


JazzChick singer with a gift for harmonic risk taking and accessing emotional depth in a song and boy,
oh boy, does Emily know how to deliver them ?? Expect jazz, blues, soul & some ear-opening detours - all classics but delivered in Emily's inimitable soul enlarging style. Oh Yes! And lost hearts too. 1 of a kind!

Emily Brown - voc, Jon Taylor - sax, Ed Barnwell - p, Fergus Quill - b, Caroline Boaden - d


06 January 2023 Fergus Quill Trio + Will Lakin

‘Zoop Zoop’ is the first collection of original music recorded and released by The Fergus Quill Trio.
Influenced by the classic piano trios of Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, Contemporary Classical music and free improvisation, it is in equal parts swingin' and disorientating; a dichotomy that’s come to define a subsection of the burgeoning Leeds DIY Jazz scene

Fergus Quill - db, viola, Nico Widdowson - p, Theo Goss - d, Will Lakin - g


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