The pounding rhythms of Africa blended with the explosive energy of a live band. This vibrant group of Zulu performers combined with seasoned musicians from the UK mix ancient tradition with contemporary flare. Ubunye deliver a soulful, goose bump inducing performance of original pieces cleverly fused with South African songs. It is a fantastic multi-cultural experience.
Jon Taylor is the ultimate jazz entertainer: he plays saxophone, flute, accordion, harmonica and sings. He also tells great stories. Jon is an alumnus of the Leeds College of Music and a contemporary of Alan Barnes, Dave Newton and Snake Davis, and he has been one of the most popular figures on the northern jazz scene for over forty years. He plays an engaging range of material encompassing classic standards, funk, blues, latin and chill-out grooves. His mission statement is to keep the music interesting and stimulating and to create a little bit of joy.
For our Christmas Party concert, Kate Peters presents an evening of music with her 18 piece big band, paying tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and the great ladies of song with arrangments by Nelson Riddle, George Gershwin, Count Basie, Chicj Webb. Plus some exciting new tunes and a few festive ones too!
Kate Peters is a uniquely talented and versatile vocalist based in the north of England. A graduate of Leeds College of Music, Kate has worked in a wide variety of styles and areas of the music industry.
In this workshop you will explore hand embroidery techniques such as couching and goldwork, combined with dried and pressed flowers from my community gardens to make embellishments. The work explores the meditative processes of both hand stitch and gardening combined.
Please arrive early to visit the exhibition.
All materials included
Open to all abilities
Age 14+
All styles and levels welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. We are at Northlight on Potternewton Lane. The jazz Leeds trio will be there to support all performers. Phil Green will be your MC.
Acclaimed bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado is the son of the Italian conductor Claudio Abbado and Russian violinist Viktoria Mullova. He is a musician who combines great imagination, raw talent tempered by a clear vision, and a colourful character. A prolific composer and arranger, Misha has worked with many top with musicians including Tim Garland, Viktoria Mullova, Rob Luft and Stan Sulzmann.
The Regeneration Big Band is a formed from the north’s finest jazz musicians – both old and new. Attracting members such as Dale Gibson, Mike Hall, and Robert Howard, the big band thrives on its reputation of dazzling players led by Nigel Ashworth of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Nigel set himself the challenge of starting a Big Band that plays all of his own compositions and arrangements – so prepare to hear nothing you’ve heard before, played “exactly how a big band should sound” (Ian Darrington, Wigan Jazz Festival).
Jazz choir fans will know Tessa from her running the JazzVoices and the Chapel Allerton Festival choirs as well as her vocal performances with the Honeybirds and lindy-hopping. For this rush hour jazz she’ll be singing some swinging jazz tunes with the JazzLeeds trio
Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the jazz scene today. Zoe’s concerts include an adventurous blend of contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and the sensitive treatment of jazz standards – mix of musical sophistication and dramatic edge. Their distinctive sound, follows in the tradition of great English alt pop and progressive rock whilst also reflecting their background in jazz.