Raquel Alvaro has appeared for us on the Chapel Allerton Festival Main Stage as part of the Brasukas and as part of the Anna Chandler-King Nonet concert. Tenor sax player Rose Perry is no stranger to Seven Arts at Chapel Allerton either having performed with the Tom Sharp jazz orchestra in several memorable concerts at Seven Arts. they’ll be accompanied by Will Powell on guitar Steve Crocker bass and Brendan Bache on percussion.
6pm-7.15pm
A ‘Rhythm and Grooves’ Chapel Allerton based organ jazz trio playing their own take on tunes from Booker T & The MG’s, Kenny Burrell, Ramsey Lewis and Little Walter to The Doors, Steely Dan, Blue Boy and Stevie Wonder… along with original instrumentals.
Seven Arts Courtyard (in the sun! or in the bar if wet..).
John Scully is a trumpet player and jazz vocalist from Leeds, who plays in the classic style of Armstrong and Eldridge. Frequently heard with the Big Easy swing band , Jon enjoys jazz and orchestral music.
At Rush Hour Jazz he’ll play some of his favourite tunes with the Jazz Leeds trio. Chill out with a drink or coffee after work for an hour’s jazz in Seven Bar.
Music starts 6pm finishes 7.15pm
PAYF collection.
It’s July, so it must mean the return of B.D Lenz trio and for their only Yorkshire gig during their UK tour. Every year they raise the roof with a fantastic afternoon concert for us at Jazzleeds- a concert not to be missed!
B.D. Lenz is a guitarist extraordinaire based out of the New Jersey/New York area. His ensemble summons the sophisticated sounds of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington. B.D has played guitar since his early teens and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way..
Get ready to experience Bollywood Time Machine like never before as this hugely popular show returns for 2026 with brand-new dances, fresh dialogues, and exciting new songs while still celebrating the timeless magic of Bollywood’s greatest eras!
Come Fall In Love Again as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) with an evening of spectacular music and dance.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film, Sholay.
This spectacular music and dance show will transport you back to the heart of Bollywood’s golden era, honouring the legacy of a movie that has captivated audiences for half a century.
Yeh Dosti: Celebrating 50 Years of Sholay will feature mesmerising dance performances choreographed to the film’s legendary soundtrack, bringing to life the energy, drama, and romance that made Sholay a timeless classic.
Join the Leeds International Piano Competition for fun, inclusive and engaging piano based open-mics events at Leeds Playhouse as part of Open Season.
Both events will feature a headliner and then anyone is welcome to turn up and play or perform at the piano to a friendly audience. Participants can either play on their own or perform with someone else for example as a singer and an accompanist.
As featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
‘A master of the guitar’, Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3
‘Fabulous’, Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3
‘Highly recommended artist’, DKOS, Celtic Connections 2023
✭✭✭✭ ‘Nothing short of phenomenal’, R'n'R Magazine
Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.
Coming from Italy, Cloud Canyons is a collaborative effort between Nicola Caleffi on synthesizers and Laura Storchi, Michelle Cristofori and Stella Baraldi on vocals.