Jakub Klimiuk Trio
Combining modern jazz with influences from Scandinavian music and contemporary classical pieces.
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Jakub Klimiuk Trio, a London-based contemporary jazz project, combines modern jazz inspired by the New York scene with influences from Scandinavian improvised music and contemporary classical pieces. The resultant repertoire is a highly energetic mix of scripted forms and free improvisation, drawing from various genres but at the same time staying deeply rooted in the jazz tradition.
Tonight, the band will present a repertoire ranging from original compositions and tunes by the great contemporary jazz composers, to arrangements of traditional jazz standards.
Lone Bear Duo
Early acoustic blues from the 1920s and 30s, hill country blues, raucous ragtime numbers and original songs.
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Internationally acclaimed bluesman Lone Bear brings to the stage the powerful Delta Blues and Ragtime on resonator guitar, harmonica and vocals. Joined by Georgia Slim on the iconic washboard, giving an upbeat and rhythmic drive, the performance features early acoustic blues from the 1920s and 30s, hill country blues, raucous ragtime numbers and Lone Bear's original songs.
Using the bottleneck slide, a syncopated fingerpicking style, soulful vocals and railroad-inspired percussion, Lone Bear Duo revive the raw energy and spirit of the Deep South. Dust off the moonshine and join them for a night of Old School Blues guaranteed to get your mojo working!
The Nightcreatures Duo
A spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers given the Nightcreatures treatment.
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The Nightcreatures duo is a stripped down version of New Orleans R&B band The Nightcreatures, specialising in Swamp Funk, Voodoo Blues and Mardi Gras street beats.
They'll be serving up a spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers given the Nightcreatures treatment.
In the true spirit of the city they bring together songs sourced from such diverse artists as Prince, Black Sabbath, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits and Ian Drury, as well as from New Orleans greats like Allen Toussaint, Dr John, Professor Longhair and James Booker. In addition to this they have reworked songs that were originally recorded by classic bluesmen Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Screaming Jay Hawkins and Jelly Roll Morton.
Rob Stringer Quartet
The Rob Stringer Quartet includes four of the UK’s top live jazz performers and will feature reimagined popular songs as well as classic jazz and blues standards.
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The Rob Stringer Quartet includes four of the UK’s top live jazz performers and will feature reimagined versions of songs by The Beatles, Prince, Ray Charles, Fats Domino & Elvis Presley as well as the classic standards of Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Dean Martin with a sweet, funky and soulful New Orleans-tinged sound.
Raised in a musical household, Rob Stringer began studying classical piano at the age of six, but soon found himself drawn to jazz music, and influenced by the greats; from Fats Waller and Frank Sinatra to Miles Davis and Harry Connick Jr, and everyone in between. Rob has toured the world for many years performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
He is currently touring his own new Billy Joel tribute show 'Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man' in theatres around the USA.
Rob prides himself on presenting audiences with a sound that is both musical and authentic but always inclusive and entertaining, often performing classic hits and modern tunes and reworking them with a jazzy twist!
Joining Rob are 3 stellar performers on the North West jazz scene; Billy Buckley on guitar, Ed Harrison on double bass and Dave Walsh on drums (who has a pizza named after him at Matt & Phreds).
Bring your dancing shoes!
BD Lenz
B.D. Lenz not only fuses jazz and rock, he complements it with warm chords of funk, soul, and rhythm and blues.
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Even if you've never heard of American jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz it's very possible you've heard his music before - it's been featured on hundreds of TV shows around the globe. He's released eleven recordings of his unique brand of funky jazz that fuses virtuoso musicianship with expert songwriting. Joining B.D. will be James Rosocha (bass) and Joe Falcey (drums). Together, this trio will keep you surprised with their eclectic mix of jazz standards, original jams, and pop classics.
"Part of the reason for his accessibility is that he not only fuses jazz and rock, he complements it with warm chords of funk, soul, and rhythm and blues." New York Times
Los Chichanos
Mixing a rich percussion section, powerful vocals, vintage guitar solos and mesmerizing Peruvian melodies, Los Chichanos perform “chicha” or Jungle Cumbia.
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The band behind Edinburgh’s underground fiesta scene, Los Chichanos formed to heat up their audiences with pumping live Latin music. Mixing a rich percussion section, powerful vocals, vintage guitar solos and mesmerizing Peruvian melodies from the Amazon and the Andes, Los Chichanos perform “chicha” or Jungle Cumbia. The style of music has experienced a worldwide boom in recent years, and it’s clear why – tropical vibes, jungle sounds, experimental guitar-driven songs, '60s organ leads and all the raucous rhythms of live cumbia & salsa! This music was written to make bodies move and minds travel.
With members from Brazil, USA, Australia and the UK, the international combo formed in Scotland in 2021. Their shows regularly reach capacity across Edinburgh, popular amongst lovers of Latin music and late night dance circles. Using traditional cumbia rhythms and full-powered percussion on congas, bongos, guira and kit, the group mixes experimental electric guitar and iconic nostalgic organ sounds, exploring ‘60s psychedelic and surf influences… The result? A hugely danceable setlist that transforms any night out into an infectious tropical fiesta. Let Los Chichanos lead you on their jungle expedition across the Latino dancefloor and deep into the misty South American rainforest.
Tonight, Los Chichanos perform "chicha", a genre also known as Jungle Cumbia which originated in 1960s Peru. Join the live fiesta of rich Latin percussion, vintage electric guitar and organ with mesmerizing melodies from South America and the raucous rhythms of live cumbia & salsa.
Line Up:
Sandino Borges - guitar / vocals
Conal McIntosh - bass / vocals
Georgia Ollier - keys / vocals
Andy Cooke - congas / vocals
Tim Leslie - drums / vocals
Georgia Crandon
A true 'Rock Chick’, that’s establishing herself firmly within the ‘MOD’ and Northern Soul retro scene.
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Georgia Crandon has performed on some exceptional stages including The Liverpool Philharmonic, Birmingham Symphony and a sell out performance at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Touring the UK, she's had the support of her formidable fan base, including the affectionately named 'Essex Massive'.
Described as 'refreshingly different' by the Evening Standard and 'A nano second ahead of the pulse' by BBC Radio Essex, Georgia takes inspiration from the greats - the stage presence of Presley, the vocal prowess of Joplin and the flamboyant style of Bolan. Her compositions are fresh with an unrivalled retro style meaning her demographic appeal is both young and old.
Georgia now embarks on her new journey signing with Static Wax Records following some spectacular main stage performances in 2021 supporting Soul II Soul, Shaun Ryder's Black Grape, The Dualers and Northern Soul act, The Signatures.
Tonight, Georgia Crandon is accompanied by her phenomenal support band, performing a mixture of original compositions from her 4 EP releases and up-beat covers from the likes of, Blondie, The Jam, and beyond. Drawing comparisons to the retro vibes of Winehouse, and flamboyancy of Bolan, Georgia is electric on stage. A true 'Rock Chick’, that’s establishing herself firmly within the ‘MOD’ and Northern Soul retro scene.
Neil Yates with The Bim Williams Trio
Neil Yates joins the Bim Williams trio for a night of burning hard-bop, be-bop, swing and Great American songbook tunes, plus original compositions.
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Multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and educator Neil Yates studied music at Salford University and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
He stepped out into the professional music business in 1991, as a London-based jazz trumpeter working most notably for the BBC Big Band and Johnny Dankworth Orchestra. He moved on to higher profile session musician work in 1994, performing and recording with The Brand New Heavies, Supergrass, Black Grape, Lighthouse Family, Alison Moyet, Will Young, Raw Stylus, Suggs, Matt Bianco and Robbie Williams.
To address his own creative urges in 1999 Neil moved out of London and travelled the festivals of UK and Ireland for a year in a caravan, eventually settling in a North Wales beauty spot to write and record his award winning first solo jazz album "New Origins" and second album "Five Countries", released on Edition Records November 2011. He also became much involved in Celtic music, performing, writing and arranging for traditional music legends Michael McGoldrick and Kate Rusby.
On this Occasion Neil joins the Bim Williams trio for a night of burning hard-bop, be-bop, swing and Great American songbook tunes, plus original compositions from each of the band’s members.
St. Barbe
St. Barbe create a rich and expansive sound world fuelled by high-octane improvisation, ethereal textures and complex beats.
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Dissolving the lines between jazz, rock and electronic music, St. Barbe create a rich and expansive sound world fuelled by high-octane improvisation, ethereal textures and complex beats. Their debut E.P ‘Shapeless’ was released in January 2021 and garnered support from Spotify’s editorial jazz playlists as well as earning them a feature in Guitar Magazine.
Their live set draws on the compositions of ‘Shapeless’ and an eclectic range of new material, offering an immersive blend of extended improvisations and intricate trio arrangements that move freely from delicate melodicism to full-throttle fusion.
"Injecting their brand of jazz with a healthy shot of alternative rock, St. Barbe deliver a slick, fresh take on the genre that brings it straight into the twenty-first century.” - Guitar.com
Ben Haskins Quartet
Exploring open, melodic compositions and stretched out improvisations the band draws influence from improvised music on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Led by guitarist Ben Haskins, the band has come together through jam nights, mutual projects and a love for improvised music. After a first successful gig at Hyde Park book club over a year ago the group has steadily gigged on the Leeds circuit and by doing so have found a sound that lends itself to the intimate setting of the guitar and tenor led quartet. Exploring open, melodic compositions and stretched out improvisations the band draws influence from improvised music on both sides of the Atlantic, taking inspiration from John Coltrane, Shabaka Hutchings, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Guiliana, and John Abercombie. After finally recording in January 2019 the band released their Debut EP ‘Candescence’ on the 10th of September.
The band has grown out of the rich jazz scene Leeds has been offering for so long now. All alumni of Leeds College of Music, the members are active musicians on the Leeds scene. Featuring musicians from Vipertime, Tete De Pois and Slow Lorris to name a few.
Yubaba
Adding their own arrangements and twists to Funk, Soul, and Reggae hits from the 80’s to today.
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After absolutely raising the roof of M&P’s for their first gig with us back in November, we are incredibly excited to welcome Yubaba back to the club!
Yubaba are North Wales’ and the North West’s premier Funk & Soul act. This vocal-led 6 piece band never fail to get audiences of all ages moving with their infectious mix of Funk, Soul, Ska and Reggae.
With a mighty repertoire spanning from classic grooves to more modern chart tracks, Yubaba add their own arrangements and twists to Funk, Soul, and Reggae hits from the 80’s to today.
From The White Stripes, to Amy Winehouse, to The Beatles, to James Brown, to Aretha Franklin, to Junior Senior, and so far very beyond…
The hugely competent line up of vocals, saxophone, guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums promise to ignite the atmosphere of our little backstreet jazz club from song one. This is to be a Saturday night in the company of a fantastic band whose awesome showmanship and skill will get you dancing in your seat, then on the dance floor, then all the way home.
Zang
A brilliant vocal-led fusion of floorfilling Dance, House, Garage, Rock, Pop, R&B and Funky music.
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ZANG are a rollicking 5-piece party band, featuring sassy soulful vocals, deep funky bass, groove ridden drums, seductive searing guitar and lip-smackingly delicious piano, rhodes and organ - playing a brilliant fusion of floorfilling Dance, House, Garage, Rock, Pop, R&B and Funky music.
Expect to be moved, excited and delighted with a selection of ZANGED up party bangers designed to make that ass move, shake and quake. Loads of classics, mixed with some cool and quirky selections, all styled up and supercharged for your entertainment. Do not miss this!
Lovers of Kings Of Convenience, Moloko, Ginuwine, Prodigy, Beyonce, Arctic Monkeys, Prince, Hendrix, Alison Limerick, Queens of the stone age, Spice Girls, and Prince, to name but a few… This is for you.
Mr. Green
A band of professional musicians from Manchester who came together over their love of jazz-funk.
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Mr. Green’s Jazz-Funk Revival
Mr. Green is a band of professional musicians from Manchester who came together over their love of jazz-funk. The band started as a homage to the legendary Blue Note Records guitarist Grant Green. As the band grew they encompassed music from other great jazz-funk artists ranging from the sixties up to the present day. Their repertoire mixes funky beats, hectic solos and cool melodies with just a hint of fusion. Expect music from The Meters, George Benson, Grant Green, Cory Wong, The New Mastersounds and more.
For this gig, the band was joined by two special guests: the accomplished funkster Stephen Wilcock on saxophone and flute, and the amazing vocal talents of Martin Connor singing classics from artists like Sly and The Family Stone and The Isley Brothers.
Shyfinger
Putting together bits of funky riffing, and jazzy noodling, and some of that “head-nod sh*t”.
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Having been musicians for quite some time, the members of Shyfinger came together, desperate to have a band with an interesting name.
All the good names were taken. ALL OF THEM. But this did not deter the plucky crew of instrument manglers, bashers and blowers. Oh no. It made them more RESOLUTE. And thus, they did put together bits of funky riffing, and jazzy noodling, and some of that “head-nod shit,” leaving out the face-melting solos so beloved of musos everywhere, and verily it became a set.
And oh, they did practice.
And they did write.
And they did drink tea, of varying strength and exotic flavourings.
And they were happy for now they have a band to which you can listen.
Good luck, and godspeed!
Derrick Harris Quartet ft. Munch Manship
The band's well crafted arrangements give these tunes a light, airy and spacious outing with some tasteful soloing allowing jazz and pop listeners to appreciate them afresh.
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With a repertoire from the likes of Wes Montgomery, Larry Goldings and John Scofield together with some original compositions by Harris, this should be another memorable evening for lovers of melody and compelling improvisation.
The band's well crafted arrangements give these tunes a light, airy and spacious outing with some tasteful soloing which allows the jazz and pop listener to appreciate them afresh.
Expect jazz standards and original compositions, with Derrick Harris (guitar), Munch Manship (saxophone), Grant Russel (bass), and Paul Smith (drums).
A little about Munch Manship:
Munch is firmly established as a sought after soloist in jazz clubs around the country, both as a guest soloist and fronting his own bands. He has played alongside many international stars such as Ronnie Scott, Bobby Shew, Dusko Goykavitch (Kenny Clarke Francy Boland Big Band), Buddy Miles (Count Basie drummer), John LaBarbera, Victor Mendoza, Jim Bruno, Jim Mullen, Don Weller, John Etheridge, Kenny Baker, Don Rendel, Humphrey Littleton, Jimmy Deuchar and Gordon Goodwin Big band. He was also in the support band, which played alongside Art Pepper at the Hammersmith and Fulham Jazz Festival.
The Nightcreatures
Drawing repertoire from a varied mixture of NOLA classics, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock and Blues, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to pop tunes.
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The Nightcreatures are a mighty line up of powerful vocals, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, piano, and drums. Together, The Nightcreatures boast a rich and well-defined sound sure to leave you in pure admiration whilst dancing the night away to their hugely catchy repertoire.
The Nightcreatures play New Orleans R&B inspired by the all-time NOLA greats: the recordings of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Tom Waits to name but a few. They draw repertoire from a varied mixture of New Orleans classics, old time Blues, traditional Spirituals, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to some more modern numbers.
This is set to be a night starting with kicking back in admiration of these hugely talented musicians brilliantly recreating and twisting NOLA sounds, and ending the night dancing to some bangers like you’ve never heard before.
Blackstone/Quintana/Steadman
This young guitar trio draw influence from blues, bop and New Orleans to bring a fiery energy to their compositions.
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New York Brass Band
With a full-on 8-piece New Orleans inspired gig, these guys certainly set the bar for a night of cool Brass sounds!
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New York Brass Band were one of the first contemporary Brass Bands to play at M&P's. With a full-on 8-piece New Orleans inspired gig, these guys certainly set the bar for a night of cool Brass sounds!
New York Brass Band are North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band. Hailing from the ancient streets of York the band are at the forefront of a funky brass revolution that is sweeping the UK.
Inspired by Rebirth Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Hot 8, Youngblood and Brassroots, NYBB pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns… nothing kicks a party into gear like the sound of a smokin’ New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz Band.
Jim Wallace - Gypsy Project
A foot stomping mix of traditional Gypsy Jazz alongside the bands own exhilarating arrangements of contemporary pop songs from the modern era.
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Django with an iPod...
Former GYPSIES OF BOHEMIA lead guitarist JIM WALLACE returns with an all new line up and another Parisienne inspired take on the tunes we all thought we were too cool to like....
Featuring a foot stomping mix of traditional Gypsy Jazz alongside the bands own exhilarating arrangements of contemporary pop songs from the modern era, there's something for jazz aficionados and music lovers alike. Alongside Jim's virtuosic Django Reinhardt inspired lead guitar the band features the improvisational talents of some of the North West's finest Gypsy Jazz soloists in Andrzej Baranek (accordion) and Andrew Meyer (clarinet), backed up by a stellar swinging Gypsy rhythm section. Rarely has such a delicate balance been successfully struck between the artistic and the absurd.
Come and take a peek whats on Django's playlist as these talented, humorous and charismatic individuals tear through the music of Britney Spears and alike, whilst paying a respectful homage to the unrivalled swinging sounds of The Quintette du Hot Club de France.
Nonunonu
NONUNONU are a guitar-led trio who bring together elements of jazz, hip-hop and funk to create their own original sound.
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Groove based jazz guitar trio NONUNONU are heavily influenced by Black American music. They bring together elements of jazz, hip-hop and funk to create their own original sound. The band have already been making waves, playing gigs around the North west including Manchester Jazz Festival, Manchester International Festival and Lancaster Jazz Festival.
Expect Blistering drum solos, steaming bass lines and groovy tunes, Nonunonu are ones to watch! On this occasion the band will be performing mostly original material alongside arranged versions of compositions from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Alan Holdsworth and many more.