John Ellis is a musician from Manchester the north of England. His journey in music blossomed in the free music education system in place around Manchester, U.K. in the 1980s. ​John has played and recorded with quite a few well known artists such as Corinne Bailey Rae, The Cinematic Orchestra 2001-2005, Lily Allen, Tom Jones, Mica Paris,  The Breath, James Yorkston, John Squire (Stone Roses) In the early 1990's he played hundreds of various gigs around Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and the whole of the north.

Livia Clementi is a singer from Italy who combines genres such as jazz, soul, blues and Italian music in her interpretation and arrangements of the tunes she plays. She aims to bring all her musical influences into her singing, trying to move and express her inner self.

Livia is backed by talented musicians such as Davide Santoro on piano, Lottie Hood on alto sax, Jaden Hart on bass, and Harry Stobart on drums.

Advance tickets £7/£6 concessions available from HEART reception and online

OTD on the night from 5pm £10/£9 concessions
Doors 7.00pm Music 7.15pm

Cathy Ibberson is a Leeds sax player and singer with the “Soul Surgeons” and “Instant World Orchestra” . She’ll be entertaining us with multi talented big band leader and pianist Jack Glover, with the house band of Steve Crocker on bass, Steve Mullarky on drums.

Come over to Seven for a drink at the bar and some good muisc, get there early for a good seat!

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Imaginative and multi-faceted, combining memorable themes with sophisticated rhythms & dynamics in a series of inventive compositions that embrace numerous twists and turns.” The Jazz Mann

Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat make a welcome return to JazzLeeds , celebrating the release of their second album Northern Flame – a collection of new music inspired by stories of the resilience and strength of Northern women past and present.

Join Xhosa Cole at Seven Arts Leeds as part of the launch of his third LP ‘On a Modern Genius Vol. 1’, which celebrates the compositions of the inimitable pianist Thelonious Monk. This new project ‘FreeMonk’ explores, abstracts and collages Monk’s compositions, breathing new life into these timeless tunes.

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 JazzLeeds house band are there to support all performers. Phil Green will be your MC

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Jazz Jam session @Seven Arts Bar Sunday 23 February Doors 1.30pm Music 2-4pm

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Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place on the Sunday 16th March 2025.

The parade procession will leave Great George Street at 11.00am and entertainment will start at the same time, in Millennium Square. 

The large procession will go around the very centre of Leeds, for all to see. 

Fantastic acts will be performing all day, as well as stalls of all kinds and amusement rides to enjoy. 

Under the careful guidance of Hannah, hand sew some adorable Easter novelties.

There will be a selection of 10 pre-cut items to choose from, including hanging decorations, purses, pin cushions and more. Most participants will be able to create 3-4 items during the workshop.

This session is perfect for for children ages 7+

Please note - tickets are for 1 parent or guardian and 1 child only. The parent/guardian is expected to stay for the duration of the workshop and help their child with their Easter crafting.

Lambrini Girls have released their long-awaited debut album Who Let The Dogs Out via City Slang. With their record in-stores starting today, most of which are sold-out, and a UK April headline tour, which are also almost sold-out, they have now announced their return to the US to follow after.