Jazz Jam at Northlight

The friendliest jazz jam in town! Come and join in or just enjoy the fun. All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. The jazz leeds trio are there to support all performers led by pianist Ben Gilbert. Phil Green will be your MC

Payf collection – all money goes to the band

Rush Hour Jazz – Northern Star Organ Trio

Northern Star Organ Trio are a groovy Hammond trio playing 60s soul, jazz, funk, boogaloo, bossa nova and blues. 

The trio - Bob Birch, Robert Bromhead and Bruce Renshaw - perform at festivals and events across the north. Each member is a talented performer with an impressive musical résumé – past bands include the spectacularly popular The New Mastersounds, gypsy jazz group Appel4, and Leeds barnstormers Meanwood Valley Stompers. 

The band have already amassed a keen fanbase and aroused the interest of venues and jazz festivals across the UK.  

Richard Hammond Quintet

Richard Hammond is a prominent British double and electric bassist, composer and educator, he has had a broad career playing in many types of ensemble. This has led to regularly performing, touring and recording with artists such as Gary Barlow, Josh Groban, Sister Sledge, Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Mica Paris, Omar, Alexander O’Neil, ’The Sessions Live’, JP Cooper, Imelda May, Jane McDonald (as Musical Director), Vincent Niclo, Tom McRae, The Halle Orchestra, Tony Christie, Joe Longhorne, The Liverpool Philamonic Orchestra, Peter Grant, PJ Proby, and many jazz and blues artists.

Rachel Mahon

Rachel Mahon – Director of Music, Coventry Cathedral

Johann Sebastian Bach Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C, BWV 564
Jean Langlais Triptyque
Percy Whitlock Five Short Pieces: Scherzo
Rachel Laurin Introduction & Passacaglia on a Theme by Raymond Daveluy

This concert will last approximately 50 minutes.