Re arranged from earlier in the year, JazzLeeds are delighted to present for you “Sum of All”- a special commission by Jazzleeds for drummer and educator Caroline Boaden. It features compositions written and played by her group of musicians where the ethos is about collaboration, moving forward and fresh ideas.
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Ros Lewis – Rush Hour Jazz
Chapel Allerton’s own jazz and blues singer Ros Lewis sings many songs in the Bessie Smith blues style but with a good dose of trad jazz and tunes from the Great American Songbook
BD Lenz Trio
Mix together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz US guitarist B.D. Lenz.
The New Jersey native has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way.
Salsa Como Loco
A 10 piece Salsa Band playing a mix of New York and Cuban Salsa. Set up by members of various bands including The Peace Artistes, Bassa Bassa, Duende, Red Herrings, Small World Band and Bradford Samba band, with an overpowering love of, and desire to play, Cuban style Salsa dance music. The band have been playing for dancers and Latin music audiences around the North of England.
Beverley Beirne at Rush Hour Jazz
We are pleased to welcome to Rush Hour jazz Beverley Beirne, who has headlined festivals and performed at leading clubs throughout the UK and Europe. She recorded her debut album Seasons of Love in 2010, to a hugely positive response, followed by a tour of the album at venues such as Callander Jazz and Blues Festival, Marsden Jazz Festival and Pizza Express, The Pheasantry.
Abtuse
"Abtuse" has built a reputation around the jazz and blues music scene over the past five years as a band playing an exciting and eclectic mix of jazz, fusion, funk, latin and blues.They share a love of variety in live performance, where the unexpected comes from improvisation. They play recognisable classics to lesser known modern music and original material.Come and hear something familiar and something very new!
Brian Whittington tenor sax, Alexander Celik trumpet, Graham Jones piano Trevor Prinn bass, Joshua Stephen drums.
June Jazz Café and Jam Session
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 June jam will be a week earlier than usual – the third Sunday afternoon in the month rather than the final one.
The Jazz Leeds trio will be there as usual to support all the performers. Veggie food and cafe available.
Organised by Jazz Leeds.
Richard Ormrod and Colin Byrne: Rush Hour Jazz
Rush Hour Jazz this week features guests Richard Ormrod (saxes and other instruments) and Colin Byrne (drums).
Two big band leaders – Richard runs Dales Jam and the IWO, Colin runs Leeds Jazz Orchestra as well as lots of other interests (Pan Jumby, Hard Times Orchestra, Bassa Bassa, Tshok etc). There will be great tunes played! With Steve Crocker (bass) Will Powell (guitar).
Seven Bar 6-7/15pm – come and join us for a drink and listen to some lovely music.
Organised by JazzLeeds.
MU Quintet
Matt Cliffe – tenor sax, Joel Stedman – flute and bass clarinet, Hugh Vincent – piano, Elliot Roffe – bass, Simon Henry – drums
MU Quintet are a Leeds-based instrumental acoustic jazz group drawing inspiration from the musical avant-garde with a sound characterised by rich compositions, explosive improvisation and intricate melodies
Dave Bristow Quintet
Dave Bristow – Piano/Compositions, Félix Hardouin – Alto Saxophone Olivia Cuttill – Trumpet Gabriel Pierre – Double Bass, Guillaume Prévost – Drums
Dave Bristow is a pianist and composer currently based in Paris. He is fast emerging as one of the most original and talented jazz musicians in Europe. His quintet (featuring Leeds trumpet player Olivia Cuttill) is a multinational supergroup – for which he writes all the compositions.