Piano virtuoso Dom Pipkin is one of Europe’s top exponents of New Orleans rhythm and blues.
Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul by Jeremy Sassoon
Jeremy Sassoon’s tribute to Ray Charles and the Giants of Soul captures the imagination of Jazz, Blues and Soul audiences alike. The late, great Ray Charles produced an immense repertoire of memorable tunes spanning several decades, and singer/pianist Jeremy reflects this with a set that include Ray Charles classics (Georgia on my Mind, What I’d Say, I Gotta Woman, Hallelujah I Love Her So) and some lesser known, but equally compelling musical gems from the catalogue (The Jealous Kind, I Don’t Need No Doctor, Hard hearted Hannah,)
Rush Hour Jazz and Blues with Al Morrison
Jazz and blues guitarist Al Morrison plays with the New York Brass Band and has played all over Europe at many festivals including Glastonbury, Cork Jazz Festival, Bilbao Rock Festival and the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival. He runs his own blues band and is equally at home on the jazz, rock and blues circuits
Jazz Jam at Northlight
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 jazz leeds trio are there to support all performers led by pianist Ben Gilbert. Phil Green will be your MC
Payf collection – all money goes to the band
Jazzleeds presents Ni Maxine
Meet Ni Maxine, the award-winning Liverpool-based ‘Neo-Jazz singer on everybody’s lips’ (Jazz FM).
Neo-Jazz Singer-Songwriter; a black woman navigating the modern world and exploring themes of home, identity, self-esteem and belonging.
Ni Maxine’s vocals are timeless, and her soulful delivery and emotive restraint will create an intimate atmosphere in the Seven Arts venue. She has rightly earned comparisons to jazz legends such as Sade, and Erykah Badu and is the recipient of a Youth Music Award for original track award (solo), and a Drake YolanDa Award.
Rush Hour Jazz – Northern Star Organ Trio
Northern Star Organ Trio are a groovy Hammond trio playing 60s soul, jazz, funk, boogaloo, bossa nova and blues.
The trio - Bob Birch, Robert Bromhead and Bruce Renshaw - perform at festivals and events across the north. Each member is a talented performer with an impressive musical résumé – past bands include the spectacularly popular The New Mastersounds, gypsy jazz group Appel4, and Leeds barnstormers Meanwood Valley Stompers.
The band have already amassed a keen fanbase and aroused the interest of venues and jazz festivals across the UK.
Richard Hammond Quintet
Richard Hammond is a prominent British double and electric bassist, composer and educator, he has had a broad career playing in many types of ensemble. This has led to regularly performing, touring and recording with artists such as Gary Barlow, Josh Groban, Sister Sledge, Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Mica Paris, Omar, Alexander O’Neil, ’The Sessions Live’, JP Cooper, Imelda May, Jane McDonald (as Musical Director), Vincent Niclo, Tom McRae, The Halle Orchestra, Tony Christie, Joe Longhorne, The Liverpool Philamonic Orchestra, Peter Grant, PJ Proby, and many jazz and blues artists.