Gigs to come ..

05/09/2025 Ben Shankland Trio

BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, pianist and composer Ben Shankland is swiftly
gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene impelled by his combination of 'lyricism with drive and precision’ garnering praise from audiences and critics alike.
Shankland’s music reveres the jazz tradition and lineage - melodically driven yet keen to explore complexity in rhythm and texture.

Ben Shankland - p; Ewen Hastie - b; Chun-Wei Kang - d

https://www.benshankland.co.uk/trio


03/10/2025 Andrzej Baranek Quartet

Andrzej Baranek is one of the most highly regarded jazz pianists on the UK jazz scene working with an impressive array of artists, most recently touring with the Gaz Hughes Trio, and Orchestra Mambo International. Andrzej’s seemingly  inexhaustible well of creativity explores  numerous notable jazz pianists : Peterson, Tatum, Benny Green, Kenny Barron etc.
Andrzej Baranek - p; Tony Ormesher - g; Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley - db; Gaz Hughes - d

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17/10/2025 Stuart McCallum Quartet   ** JAZZ EXTRA **

A long overdue return for renowned Stuart McCallum and his quartet with their alt-folk and electronica infused jazz. One of the most 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; Neil Yates - tr; Sam Quintana - b; Steve Hanley - d
https://stuartmccallum.com/




07/11/2025 The Weave
A long overdue return of Liverpool’s best kept jazz secret - The Super-Duper Weave for this first Yorkshire outing of their third album ‘Snishoo’. Come and get your musical taste buds tickled by a band of exceptional musicians right from the heart of Liverpool’s flourishing jazz scene with an evening of invigorating original music. 
Martin Smith - tr; Anthony Peers - tr; Ismael Aasgaard -  trom; Anthony Ormesher - g; Tilo Pimbaum - d; Rob Stringer - p; Hugo “Harry” Harrison - b

https://www.theweavemusic.com/


05/12/2025 4in1

4in1 play music from the African American tradition, paying tribute to artists such as Monk, Golson, Parker and Gillespie. Led by Jamil Sheriff, this is a swinging, joyful affair that promises to remind you of all your favourite musicians - but expect a few twists along the way – the group do things their own way! 
Will Howard - sax; Jamil Sheriff - p; Sam Quintana - db; Steve Hanley - d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wruNUjpJUjw


09/01/2026 ** 2nd Friday ** Jeremy Platt Trio

Multi instrumentalist in the field of jazz and related music Jeremy Platt has accompanied many UK jazz artists including Jim Mullen, Dennis Rollins and Frank Felix' "Tales From the Funky Underground." He recorded the piano trio album "Sometimes Saying Your name". 
Jeremy Platt - keys; Richard Iles - tr; Jose Canha - db

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06/02/2026 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, wailing horns and endless jollity.
Chris Williamson, Dan Webster - trpt; TBC - s; 
Will Osbourne, Stuart Garside - trom; 
Al Morrison - g; James Lancaster - tuba; John Settle - d

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06/03/2026 Dean Stockdale Quartet

The Dean Stockdale Quartet celebrate the music of the great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with new arrangements of Oscar's compositions from albums such as 'Night Train', 'We Get Requests' and 'The Canadiana Suite', reprising the infectious swing, musicality, virtuosity and unsurpassed pianism symbolic of Oscar's groups.
Dean Stockdale - p; Tim Williams - g; Gavin Barras - db; Gaz Hughes - d

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03/04/2026 Derrick Harris Septet
The King of Swing : A Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring sparkling new arrangements by Derrick Harris of many of Goodman’s most famous hits, including Don’t Be That Way, Let’s Dance & Air Mail Special, this band has been thrilling audiences, both for listening and dancing. 
Alan Barnes - cl/sax; Mark Chandler - tr; Stuart Garside - trom/voc; Derrick Harris - g; Andrzej Baranek - p; Jose Canha - db; Paul Smith - d

https://derrickharris.net/ 


01/05/2026 Ben Crosland Quartet + Steve Waterman

In 2006, Brian Bicat, then the much loved promoter of Jazz at the Priestley, invited Ben Crosland to form a new Quartet. Accordingly, 2026 represents the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation. In celebration, reflecting Ben’s various connections with Bradford, new recording Wooltown Reflections has been recorded, along with trumpet star Steve Waterman as special guest, and will be launched at this gig.
Rod Mason - sax; Dean Stockdale - p; Ben Crosland - b; Dave Tyas - d; Steve Waterman - tr/flugel


05/06/2026 Dave Bristow Quintet

UK pianist & composer Dave Bristow is hailed by critics and contemporaries alike as one of European Jazz’s hottest talents. Leeds Conservatoire Masters graduate, Dave moved to Paris to form a multi-national supergroup comprising the cream of the Parisian Jazz scene.  Dave’s debut album “Unknown, Unknown” garnered praise for the flair and originality of his original compositions.
Dave Bristow - p; Christian Altehülshorst - tr; Felix Hardouin - s; Gabriel Pierre - db; Guillaume Prévost - d

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03/07/2026 Jack Pearce Quintet
The Jack Pearce Quintet showcase Jack's original compositions paying homage to jazz traditions while injecting a fresh, inventive spirit. All Leeds Conservatoire Alumni, the band  focuses on a fusion of melodic and technical excellence, drawing influence from Post-bop and 90s New York Swing, the compositions have a uniquely open and interactive approach and are contextualized by their takes on Coltrane & Davis classics along with the odd, unexpected jazzy curve-ball..
Jack Pearce - sax; Sam Hughes - g; Jascha Bingham - p; Dan Sanderson - b; Angus Haygarth - d

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