Gilad Hekselman Trio at Wharf Chambers Leeds

After a packed show at Wharf Chambers last year, Gilad Hekselman is back to perform his only Northern date and this time he is joined by his new trio AND saxophone powerhouse Mark Turner!

This is a rare chance to see four giants from the NYC jazz scene perform up close in an intimate setting and if last year's show is any indication, this will sell out fast.

Gilad Hekselman (Guitar)
Rick Rosato (Double Bass)
Jonathan Pinson (Drums)
+ Mark Turner (Tenor Saxophone)

Mr. Hekselman has set himself roughly up in the line of Pat Metheny and Kurt Rosenwinkel, with a warm and clean guitar tone, clear articulation, crazily extended improvisational ideas…
— Ben Ratliff, New York Times

I think Mark Turner is one of the most important players that has come along in the last 20 years, easily the most influential. He never seems to have any doubt about what hes doing.
– Ravi Coltrane

Gilad Hekselman is one of the most talented and well respected guitar players in the world today. Gilad first gained recognition after winning the 2005 Montreux jazz guitar competition. He has played, performed and recorded with artists such as Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Esperanza Spalding, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Avishai Cohen and John Scofield.

Wharf Chambers, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds, LS2 7EQ

Wed 14 Nov 8pm - 11pm  Tickets £15-20 here 

Gilad is also taking a masterclass @Leeds College of Music from 2pm

Courtney Pine Northern Tour with the Jazz Directors

Critically-acclaimed saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine C.B.E returns to the UK for the fourth edition of the Jazz Directors Series in February 2018, taking in four shows in Manchester, Leeds, Clitheroe and Lancaster with the Inner City Ensemble. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading jazz musicians, Pine transformed the British jazz scene when his 1986 debut album ‘Journey to the Urge Within’ became the first jazz album to make the British Top 40 album chart.

The last two decades have seen him go on to achieve international acclaim, releasing 16 studio albums and constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre, as evidenced in his Matisse Live composition for Tate Britain and live performance at UNESCO’s International Jazz Day 2014 in Osaka, alongside Herbie Hancock and an all-star line-up.

With this residency, Courtney Pine builds on the success of previous Jazz Directors Series’ led by trumpeter Terence Blanchard, saxophonist Chris Potter and pianist Zoe Rahman. For the fourth edition, Pine will be joined by a new line-up of emerging, professional jazz and crossover musicians, to be announced soon.

Details here

Fri 23 FEB 2018 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Sat 24 FEB 2018 Grand, Clitheroe
Sun 25 FEB 2018 Grand Theatre, Lancaster
Thu 22 FEB 2018 Band on the Wall Manchester

Dutch contemporary jazz, Big Band and Dixieland at Wigan

Dutch jazz group Kapok 26 November

Double Bill:- The Kapok Trio from the Netherlands and BWD (Blackburn with Darwen) Big Band.

Wigan Jazz Club, Sunday 26th November, 2017 at Whelley Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU.
12.30 pm till 3.00pm, but sometimes goes on a bit longer. Admission £12 non-members, £11.30 concessions, £11.00 members.Pay on the door, or book tickets in advance through justaddtickets.co.uk. Both of these bands are featured on U-tube, Wikipedia etc.

The Darren Lloyd Dixieland Band presents ‘A Salute to Louis Armstrong’.
The Music Continuum in association with Wigan Jazz Club, Friday 1st December, 2017. A fund-raising event for the Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018 at St Michael and All Angels Church, Duke Street, Swinley, Wigan, WN1 2B.
7.30 pm.  Admission £12, Wigan Jazz Club members £10. Tickets available from justaddtickets.co.uk or phone Ian Darrington Tel 07785 982524 or Wigan Jazz Club 07848 818276.

More information about the Wigan Jazz Club, its history and future programme on wiganjazzclub.co.uk e-mail  wiganjazz@virgin.net tel 01942 243974 or 01925 727408

Two new jazz venues in Leeds

Two new regular jazz venues for Leeds - making a total of 15 now in the city (see all the others here!) 

Soft Pedal - Cardigan Arms  364 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2HQ - newly refurbished historic pub run by Kirstall Brewery. Jazz every Sunday - music 5-8pm - free. Food until late . Curated by Chris Bland and Tom Sharp. Slots in nicely between the JazzLeeds Sunday gig and evening gigs at the Sela Bar or Head of Steam 

Undercurrent - at the White Swan LS1 63G (next to the City Varieties in the Town Centre).Montly concert curated by Jami Sheriff from Leeds College of Music 8-11pm First Tuesday in the month Lots of great musicians coming to play - free entry. Tues 7 November has Jami's band featured in "Rafe's Dilemma" their version of the Bill Naughton's play Spring and Port Wine featuring Sam Vicary Eleanor Begley Katie Patterson with support from Else Skogan Bonesrønning band. Kick off at 8.00pm. 

The Dave O’Higgins Quartet at Citheroe

Saxophonist Dave O’Higgins, will play some of the most swinging music you will hear today. Straight ahead jazz firmly in the harmonic and melodic tradition, Dave has worked with an array of top musicians including Jason Rebello, Jimmy Smith, Ray Charles, Kyle Eastwood, Jamie Cullum and Darius Brubeck.

Dave O’Higgins - tenor & soprano saxes; Sebastiaan de Krom - drums;  Geoff Gascoyne - bass; Graham Harvey - piano/keys.

The Dave O’Higgins Quartet - Friday 24th November 2017
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar, Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA Tel: 01200 442630

Web: www.atriumclitheroe.co.uk | Tickets: Advance: £12 / Members £10 / U18s £5 - On the door £13 / Members £11 / U18s £5 

Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Christmas spirit at Boston Spa

Harlem Hot Stompers - Christmas Party 16 December 

Jazz dates up to Christmas from Les and the Jazz at the Spa team

Nov 4th – Red Stripe Band – now for something a little different and much requested. Red Stripe led by Neil Drinkwater on keyboard has been stomping its boogie woogie, jump jive, blues, swing and rock and roll rhythms worldwide for nigh on twenty years. Infectious energy coupled with lashings of high octane music. £10.
18th – Dave Donohoe Jazz Band – and a warm welcome to one of the unsung heroes of the British Jazz scene with a first class array of musical talent led by Dave on trombone and amongst whom is our local hero, Frank Brooker plus Teddy Fullick on trumpet. Something of a ‘New Orleans’ bent to the programme but always an excellent evening’s entertainment.
25th – Amy Roberts + Richard Exall + Tom Kincaid – now here we have the makings of a memorable night as Amy and Richard demonstrate their formidable talents as they take on the standards on a range of reeds instruments and more than ably supported by the wonderful Tom Kincaid Trio. £10.

Dec 2nd – Swing Commanders – and just to get the festive month off to a flying start, we have one of your all time favourite groups. A stunningly vibrant and versatile group of multi-instrumentalists performing a an exciting mix of 40/50s classics, boogie woogie and swing, jump jazz and more. Truly energetic showmanship coupled with sophisticated vocal harmony. Don’t miss this one! £10
16th – Christmas Party Night with the Harlem Hot Stompers – the last opportunity to clap your hands and stomp your feet in 2017. Yes – believe it or not - it’s Christmas Party time again with the traditional festive atmosphere, sarnies, mince pies, shortbread and the like provided by yourselves and shared around plus the special raffle. And the whole fun filled celebration driven along by the Harlem Hot Stompers. £10

Thanks for your Support – it’s what keeps music live! Why not bring along a friend, neighbour or relative – JITS is friendly and it’s fun!

Jazz in the Spa – Village Hall, High Street Boston Spa, Leeds, LS23 6AA. Weekly Live Saturday Traditional/Mainstream Jazz. 8.00.pm

Situated just off the new section of the A1(M) at Junction 45 signed Wetherby and Otley.

Coming your way this November from JazzLeeds

Arun Ghosh 23 November

Coming your way this November from JazzLeeds- Arun Ghosh, Christine Tobin, Latchepen, Strictly Smokin' Big Band,  J Frisco, ChapelFM Jazz Collective, Alec Robinson Quartet, Maya Kally, Cathy Ibberson, plus a jam sessions... !

Christine Tobin sings Leonard Cohen Thursday 9 November 2017 Doors open 7.30pm @Seven Arts Leeds
Christine Tobin: vocals; Phil Robson: guitar; Dave Whitford: bass; Huw Warren: piano/accordion; Adriano Adewale: percussion
A real treat for fans of jazz and of Leonard Cohen. Support is from "Jazz North introduces" band J FRISCO 8-8.30pm. Tickets selling fast for this - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDDIED.

Strictly Smokin’ Big Band Sunday afternoon 12 November @Seven Arts 1.30pm start £10/8 (NUS £5)
Vocals -F'reeze, Alice Grace, Saxophones- Steve Summers Keith Robinson Paul Gowland Jamie Toms Laurie Rangecroft, Trumpets -Gordon Marshall Michael Lamb Pete Tanton Dick Stacey, Trombones -Mark Ferris Kieran Parnaby David Barnes John Flood, Rhythm -Graham Don, Pawel Jerdzejewski, Michael Whent Guy Swinton
Formed in Newcastle in 2002 by trumpeter Michael Lamb, Strictly Smokin' Big Band has evolved into one of the finest jazz and swing big bands in the North. Tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EMKEMJ
  
Alec Robinson Quartet Sunday afternoon 19 November @Inkwell 1.30pm start £9/7 (NUS £5)
Alec Robinson piano, John Marley bass, Steve Hanley drums, Ben Lowman  tenor sax
Stirring and lyrical melodies, striking original compositions influenced by with influences of John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler, and arrangements of pieces drawn from by some of Alec’s favourite jazz artists Tickets here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDDIEF 

Arun Ghosh Quintet : "But where are you really from"?   Thursday evening 23 November @Seven Arts Doors 7.30pm Music 8pm £16/14 (NUS £5)
Arun Ghosh clarinet, Idris Rahman - tenor sax, Shirley Tetteh – guitar, Liran Donin – bass, Dave Walsh – drums
Arun Ghosh is a British-Asian clarinettist, composer and music educator. Conceived in Calcutta, bred in Bolton, matured in Manchester and now living in London. His musical vocabulary reflects his rich geographical heritage. "Alice Coltrane meets The Doors, Primal Scream and The Velvet Underground!" Support is the ‘Chapel FM Jazz Collective’ big band (8.00-8.30pm) Tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDDIEG 

“Latchepen” Gypsy Jazz Sunday afternoon 26 November @Seven Arts 1.30pm start £10/8 (NUS £5)
Matt Holborn violin, Kourosh Kanani and Jeremie Coullon guitars Simon Read  bass
Acoustic by nature but with a projection and heart beat that can rival any amplifier or drum, this quartet is jazz on a string with influences ranging from Django Reinhardt to bebop.
Tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDDIEJ 

Other gigs!
Inkwell Divas - first Saturday in each month @Inkwell cafe 1.30-3.30 payf
**This Saturday! 4 November Maya Kally: vocals guitar and piano. Maya Kally is a passionate young jazz influenced singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. Her distinct style encompasses lust, heartbreak, loneliness and topics less spoken about within society.  Emile Karlsen is on drums/percussion Lewis Downs on guitar Steve Crocker on bass 

November Jam session @Inkwell Sunday 5 November 1.30-4pm.
**This Sunday 5 November! Bring your instrument, your voice or just come and watch the fun! £7/5 conc (concessions includes performers). The Seven Jazz Trio is Joe Boyes on piano, Steve Crocker bass, Jordan Dinsdale drums.

Rush Hour Jazz - third Wednesday in each month @Seven Arts bar 6-7pm payf
**15 November: Cathy Ibberson vocals with the Seven Jazz trio, Will Powell guitar, Steve Crocker bass, Dom Moore drums

We also run Sunday morning Jazz Instrumental Workshops (next one this Sunday 5 Nov 10am)  and the JazzLeeds Voices Choir  (next one Monday 13th November 7pm) both at Inkwell in Chapel Allerton, If you want to join either of these classes just come along!

Our Venues:  Seven Arts 31 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
Inkwell Arts: 31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3LW

Further information www.sevenleeds.co.uk  See you soon as one of our gigs!

Steve Crocker JazzLeeds