The Leeds Conservatoire Student Union Big Band directed by Poppy Hughes and Elliot Scribot-Carter, feature multiple soloists, and vocalists, and perform works by Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, Bob Curnow, 8 Bit-Big Band, Gordon Goodwin and more! BUY TICKETS
Born out of the Leeds jazz scene, Joseph Frost-Tesfaye (piano), Harry Souter (double bass) and Louis Berthoud (drums) have played together in various arrangements for nearly 4 years, but in the last last year began performing together as a trio. Drawing influence from contemporary artists like Kit Downes and Aaron Goldberg and legendary pianists John Hicks and Thelonious Monk. BUY TICKETS
BIG BAMBOO plays old school hot dance music from the Caribbean islands and Brazil - Rumba, Choro, Mento, Beguine and Merengue - in an acoustic and improvised style reminiscent of New Orleans jazz. Don't forget your dancing shoes! BUY TICKETS
Energetic, youthful, and occasionally gloriously wonky, Leeds-based jazz quintet Away From Home unleashes its original swinging tunes. With an acoustic rhythm section and bottom-heavy horns, they've got rich tones and new ideas every time they play. Influenced by Mingus, Knobil & Charlie Haden. BUY TICKETS
Another fantastic evening of cool and exciting jazz with Jean and her brilliant band! Jazz standards and original tunes. It will be lovely to have your company in Heart’s welcoming atmosphere. Support by Jean’s Northlight jazz group. BUY TICKETS
Featuring some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players, playing music inspired from legendry musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of the “Quintette du Hot Club de France BUY TICKETS
Iago Banet, ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ launched his third album, TRES, with a sell out tour and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK. BUY TICKETS
With roots in jazz and branches extending into Americana, post-rock and indie, Norwegian band AADAL creates a unique and atmospheric sound. Leeds-based group WANDERING MONSTER reaches beyond what may be expected from the tried and tested line-up of the tenor saxophone/guitar quintet. BUY TICKETS
Old friends and frequent musical collaborators from Leeds and London come together for a rare outing exploring jazz songbook standards, tunes by the likes of Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk and their own compositions. BUY TICKETS
BIG BAMBOO plays old school hot dance music from the Caribbean islands and Brazil - Rumba, Choro, Mento, Beguine and Merengue - in an acoustic and improvised style reminiscent of New Orleans jazz. BUY TICKETS