Chapel FM's resident jazz big band presents a special concert in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Chapel FM Arts Centre.

November's "DJ Lubi Presents" show at Hyde Park Book Club Leeds is a real treat. One of the finest alt-folk/soul singers in the UK today showcasing her new EP - London-based singer, songwriter and guitarist, Olive Jones. She's joined by a Leeds music scene favourite as support act - singer/songwriter Kindelan. A perfect musical match.

Leeds has been jazz centre north in the last few years of the UK jazz explosion with bands/artists from the city like Jasmine Myra, TC & The Groove Family, The Sorcerers, Fergus Quill, Work Money Death and Ancient Infinity Orchestra breaking out and reaching national and international audiences.

The next big Leeds jazz breakout band looks like being NOVA.SOL They've been cooking up some great music live around Leeds in the last 12 months, usually as support or on multi-bill line-ups. Tonight they play their first big headline show.

JAZZ TO WARM YOUR HEARTS!

A welcome return by Jean and her fantastic musicians, with guest players from Jean’s Northlight jazz group, to entertain and delight you with well-known jazz standards and some original songs. Do join us – it will be lovely to see you!

Jean Watson, voice

Alex Fisher, saxes

Alex Oldknow, guitar

George MacDonald, piano

Fergus Quill, double bass

Josh Smout, drums

And members of Jean’s Northlight jazz group.

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“Beautiful” – Kenny Werner, New York pianist.

The Art of Simon continue to perform an extensive range of songs made famous by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from the early years through to some of their solo hits. The duo has just returned from two sell out tours of southern Germany where they play to enthusiastic, capacity audiences.

Let The Art of Simon bring back some warm, nostalgic memories for you. With songs such as For Emily Wherever I May Find Her, The Poem on the Underground Wall and classic hits such as The Boxer, Homeward Bound and Baby Driver.

You will be in for a treat, don’t miss this night.

The Jack Pearce Quintet features some of the best young musicians Leeds has to offer. Playing a modern style of jazz, they focus on creating strong melodies and rhythms that lead their detailed compositions. Heavily influenced by post bop and modern players, the Jack Pearce Quintet brings fresh life into the familiar with their mix of original compositions and reinvented jazz standards.

The Band:

Saxophone- Jack Pearce

Piano- Jascha Bingham

Guitar- Sam Hughes

Bass- Dan Sanderson

Drums- Angus Haygarth

Swing Into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra! 

The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band and Cherie Gears.

Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band & the return of the fantastic Cherie Gears! 

Join us for an afternoon of unforgettable Big Band music featuring The Northern Swing Orchestra and the sensational Cherie Gears.

Experience the thrill of a 16-piece Big Band with classic hits and timeless tunes.

Tickets: Only £7!
Under 16s: FREE

Bare Jams are a six-piece band that effortlessly combines feel-good, summer vibe pop with soul, funk, jazz, rock, and a myriad of other elements. Frequently found on the must-see lists of festival aficionados, they have built a reputation for tight, exuberant, and genuinely candid performances. Their music spans a wide array of genres, focusing on catchy hooks, motivational lyrics, and singable horn lines, creating an infectious sound that’s both unique and familiar.

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