http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/calendar/index.php Visit the Jazz Yorkshire Gig Guide for Live Jazz in Yorkshire and the Humber. Send gig info to listings@jazzyorkshire.org info@jazzyorkshire.org (John Smith) Jazz Listings http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/images/googlemap_340114.jpg 144100 http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/calendar/index.php Google map showing where jazz takes place in Yorkshire and the Humber http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 27 May at Seven Jazz Leeds - This six piece band, led by popular Leeds pianist Al Macsween, will perform a tribute to the life and music of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, one of South Africa's finest jazz pianists and composers. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa (born April 17, 1973 in Tembisa; died February 13, 2001) was a South African jazz pianist from a family of jazz musicians. His father was nicknamed "Monk", by the jazz society he belonged to, for his understanding of Thelonious Monk. Poverty and issues concerning apartheid caused Moses' education in his childhood to be haphazard. His father aided his musical education as best he could and as soon as he could afford a keyboard Moses showed promise. This led to his entering the Federal Union of Black Arts, from which he graduated with honors in 1987 and then made his professional debut. In the next few years he played with Miriam Makeba, Jonas Gwangwa, and others. In 1988 Hugh Masekela asked him to join his bands and this period saw Molelekwa winning the first of several awards. His solo career began in 1994 with the debut album Finding Oneself. By 1996 he had gained widespread attention as a solo artist, winning two FNB South Africa Music Awards for traditional jazz, and was seen as a rising star in South African jazz. He also played outside South African tradition or society. He played at the North Sea Jazz Festival and worked with Brazilian singer Flora Purim on his second album. He also did work beyond jazz with TKZee.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3860 http://www.swalefest.orgwww.swalefest.orgMon, 28 May at Swaledale Festival - Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist Claire Martin OBE and polymath Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, at the piano, celebrate the great American songwriter Harold Arlen, who produced film scores for The Wizard of Oz and A Star is Born, and songs such as Over the Rainbow, That Old Black Magic, Get Happy and It's Only a Paper Moon. Grand piano courtesy of Yamaha Pianos.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3894 http://www.scarboroughjazz.co.ukwww.scarboroughjazz.co.ukWed, 30 May at Scarborough Jazz - A graduate from the Leeds College of Music, Tina has played with several big bands and leads her own trio. She also teaches music to deaf children and works as a session musician.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3826 http://jazzatthelescar.com/jazzatthelescar.com/Wed, 30 May at Jazz at the Lescar - Nick and Alex formed this band to write their own material and enjoy playing the music they love. Alex, Caroline, Jon Trier (Richard Hawley)form the exciting backbone of this band, whilst Nick gets the blood cursing with some "proper" guitar solos, and Kat transports us to another place with her groovy and ethereal vocals.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3946 http://jatpjazz.blogspot.comjatpjazz.blogspot.comFri, 1 June at JATPjazz - The simply inimitable Rod with his A-list band of modern-day minstrels make a welcome return with their inspiring, original and kicking jazz laced with jazz-funk fusion and generous, liberal Be-Bop bombardments. Described elsewhere as "Weather Report on acid", grip something firm for The RoomDarkener comethjazzyorkshire.org gig 3841 http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 1 June at Wakefield Jazz - Return of the highlight band from Gemma Sykes tribute concert. This group of musicians came together for a short set in May 2011 when a charity concert placed them on the same bill. Their interaction was so electric that they had to be asked back for a full gig. Amazingly they agreed and were available tonight a coup for Wakefield Jazz. All band-leaders in their own right they can co-operate at the drop of a hat and their combined experience makes marvellous music inevitable. Come and encourage them to recreate the magic once more for a full two hours .jazzyorkshire.org gig 3879 http://www.swalefest.orgwww.swalefest.orgFri, 1 June at Swaledale Festival - Outstanding vocalist Kyla Brox sings tender soul ballads and earthy Bessie Smith-style blues numbers, partnered by dynamic guitarist Danny Blomeley. Perfect for a late-night session at The Buck.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3895 http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 3 June at Seven Jazz Leeds - "Communication with improvisation without going beyond comprehension". Popular jazz sax and flute player Jon Taylor brings his quintet to Seven Arts. The band will be playing some latin grooves with the aim of creating some joy. It will feature rising star vocalist Kate Peters, last seen at Seven with her own septet This is John's first Seven summer gig - we usually only get to see him when there is snow on the ground. But it will be a great way to kick off our sultry summer season!jazzyorkshire.org gig 3861 http://www.harrogatetheatre.co.ukwww.harrogatetheatre.co.ukSun, 3 June at Harrogate Theatre - Stacey Kent, a best-selling member of the Blue Note roster of recording artists, now boasts six best-selling albums, a string of awards, including the British Jazz Award, The BBC Jazz Award for 'Best Vocalist', and Album of the Year , as well as a fan base that enables her to sell-out concert halls around the world.
Stacey's last album, 'Breakfast On the Morning Train', went platinum in France and gold in Germany, and was also nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award.
2010 saw the release of Staceys eagerly anticipated new album, Raconte-Moi which has gone on to be released in 38 different countries.

"She has charm to burn, a smile that could give you hope in February and sings like nobody's business" THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"Devastatingly stylish...a beauty in any circumstances" THE OBSERVER

"A delight" THE GUARDIANjazzyorkshire.org gig 3951 http://anationofshopkeepers.com/anationofshopkeepers.com/Mon, 4 June at Nation of Shopkeepers - The fantastic New York Brass Band will be playing two shows at Nation of Shopkeepers - one in the late afternoon around 5pm and then again at 9pm. Also joining the party are the Drunkards Walk DJs playing funk, soul, reggae, hip hop and all sorts.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3987 http://www.svarctrio.comwww.svarctrio.comTue, 5 June at Nik Svarc - Adam Taylor's Zuntz quartet provides the house band for Sela's Jazz Jam. Alongside this band, there is an LCM Recital Series - tonight, Sam Jackson Group.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3939 http://jazzatthelescar.com/jazzatthelescar.com/Wed, 6 June at Jazz at the Lescar - Let Spin is a collaboration which feautures original compositions from each of its members, from dark, brooding grooves to upbeat quirky riffs and free playing. Each member is individually causing a stir on the UK jazz scene and this gig promises to be an electric meeting of their musical forces.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3947 http://www.scarboroughjazz.co.ukwww.scarboroughjazz.co.ukWed, 6 June at Scarborough Jazz - Exciting young talent in this band formed by Peter Elsdon, Head of Jazz at Hull University.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3952 http://www.sheffieldjazz.org.ukwww.sheffieldjazz.org.ukFri, 8 June at Sheffield Jazz - Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz on any continent. Thomas Conrad - Jazz Times This great trio brings two long term collaborators to performs Martins own music in addition to some carefully chosen standards they make their own. Jeff Williams has enormous experience over several decades, including renowned work with Dave Liebman, Stan Getz and Lee Konitz. And as for Mike Outram: World-class The Guardian the sweetest wailing rock guitar in Britain. Its a sound of great beauty. Seb Scotney, London Jazzjazzyorkshire.org gig 3798 http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 10 June at Seven Jazz Leeds - A distinctive voice, a nice sense of phrasing and an instinctive feel for the songs she sings Alan Bates has signed a star Sir Michael Parkinson A big personality with a big voice to match. And shes from Yorkshire How could Sir Michael Parkinson not be on her side! Sarah Mitchell is a star in the making. Sarah has performed alongside Jamie Cullum and recently supported James Blunt at the Dubai Jazz Festival. Sarah released her album 'You Give Me Something' on Candid records. However in 2010 Sarah made the decision to leave her former label in order to move forward with her career. Sarahs 2011 album release Music Box is self funded, produced, promoted and self managed on a shoe string budget. However the results are amazing. I truly believe that if I can get my songs heard that we will be very successful. Singer/Songwriter Sarah Mitchell knew at a very young age that she wanted to be a singer. She was known at school as the girl that sang, whether at mass, in school plays, or music concerts. You name it shed be using it to test out her windpipes. Sarah won herself a place at the famous Paul McCartney School in Liverpool - LIPA. Whilst there Sarah was asked to sing for Paul McCartney's VIP party, an incredible honour which she took in her stride. On graduating Sarah took several jobs starring in musical reviews all over the world gaining invaluable experience on repertoire from Broadway shows and the Great American Songbook before returning to Leeds and starting to reassess her career. I got back into doing what I really love, she says, working with musicians and singing Jazz, and then everything began to fall into place. I began songwriting again for the first time in years.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3862