Dufftet is a solo venture led by Leeds based Tenor Saxophonist, Saul Duff. 

Saul plays with Leeds based groups Awen Ensemble and Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, starting Dufftet as a means to play his own compositions. Saul takes a great deal of influence from Jazz saxophonists such as Paul Desmond, Seamus Blake, and Dexter Gordon, also often citing Pat Metheny as a writing influence. Saul likes to write pieces about his home in Gorton, Manchester, and plays these alongside a selection of standards. The band features :

Saul Duff – Tenor Saxophone

The Jeffrey Hewer Trio is a Leeds-based band taking inspiration from the rich jazz tradition. This incisive group of musicians from the city’s thriving jazz scene play songs from the great American songbook arranged specifically for this line up by guitarist/band leader Jeffrey Hewer.

Madeline Bell, the legendary New Jersey born vocal star, is coming to the Howard Assembly Room with a truly magical show this Christmas, joined by the UK’s own award winning jazz pianist and singer Ian Shaw.

Celebrating six fabulous decades, Madeline has many musical and showbiz stories to tell. A dazzling solo career has seen her touring with the world’s greatest orchestras, headlining The Talk of The Town, Ronnie Scott’s and the Soul Britannia tour.

Get ready to swing the night away with the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band as they bring to life the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The show’s projected backdrop explores the intricacies of these greats, their music and various collaborators. Plus, with vocalist Alice Grace leading the charge, you’ll be transported back to a golden age of jazz.

An exciting journey through the music and lives of these two legends featuring Let’s Do It, Time After Time, A Tisket, A Tasket, Perdido and many more both original and brand-new arrangements.

Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band & the return of the vocalist Phil Watson!

Dive into a spectacular Sunday afternoon filled with the electrifying energy of Big Band music. Let the vibrant rhythms and captivating melodies of The Northern Swing Orchestra transport you to a world where music comes alive!

Don't miss this extraordinary journey of music, magic, and unforgettable memories. Grab your tickets now and swing into a Sunday like no other!

Tickets: Only £7!
Under 16s FREE!

Jeremy Sassoon’s tribute to Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul captures the imagination of Jazz, Blues and Soul audiences alike. The late, great Ray Charles produced an immense repertoire of memorable tunes spanning several decades, and singer/pianist Jeremy reflects this with a set that include Ray Charles classics (Georgia on my Mind, What I’d Say, I Gotta Woman, Hallelujah I Love Her So) and some lesser known, but equally compelling musical gems from the catalogue (The Jealous Kind, I Don’t Need No Doctor, Hard hearted Hannah,)