The Honeybirds share a love of intricate close harmony, jazz swing music as well as tea and cake!. The group will bring their precision harmonies to Seven, treating the audience to a festive, 1940s sound that never goes out of fashion.
Vocalists Tessa Smith, Kate Peters and Jenny Chamberlain and featuring
Emma Pryde on piano.
Swing Into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band and Tessa Smith.
Tessa is the founder of The Honeybirds and a Jazz vocalist who specialises in authentic tunes of the 1920s - 1940s. She is a sought-after educator, published academic and keen Swing dancer.
Join us for an afternoon of unforgettable Big Band music featuring The Northern Swing Orchestra.
Experience the thrill of a 16-piece Big Band with classic hits and timeless tunes.
Tickets: Only £7!
Under 16s: FREE
After last year’s success, our final gig of the year will be another Twixmas jam – Tuesday afternoon 30 December
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.
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).