Voodoo Brass Band
One of London’s freshest and most exciting new brass bands, with a broad repertoire including pop and rock tunes; orignals and covers.
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Formed in 2018, Voodoo Brass Band is already one of London’s freshest and most exciting new brass bands. They have seen their reputation go from strength to strength following sell-out shows all across London, including regular performances at venues such as Hootenanny (Brixton), CLF Art Cafe (Peckham) and Pizza Express (Soho).
In the last several years, Voodoo Brass Band have been building a presence on online streaming platforms with the release of their cover, Earthquake (Labrinth) and original, 12 Years, both having been hit with critical acclaim.
Their repertoire includes both inspired arrangements of pop and rock songs as well as original material drawing on a wide range of influences reaching from London based jazz-fusion bands, such as Ezra Collective, to American brass bands, such as The Soul Rebels and Youngblood Brass Band.
Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers
All-time classic soul, pop, and disco tunes given a unique jazz-y twist!
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Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers sees some of Manchester’s finest jazz musicians come together under the lead of Kansas City bass man, Dave Luvin, fronted by a phenomenal vocalist.
Tonight, the band will be fronted by the fantastic Jocelyn Knight.
Over the course of the night, you can expect to hear the unexpected! Jocelyn and the band will be performing some all-time classic soul, pop, and disco tunes given a unique jazz-y twist!
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.
Arun Ghosh
Indojazz sensation Arun Ghosh returns to Matt & Phred’s, as he celebrates the release of brand new record, Seclused in Light.
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Indojazz sensation Arun Ghosh returns to Matt & Phred’s. It’s a homecoming, album-launch concert for the award-winning clarinettist, as he celebrates the release of brand new record, Seclused in Light.
A leading light in British jazz, Arun and his band deliver a passionate sound driven by soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms and transcendental textures.
Arun grew up in Bolton, and cut his teeth within Manchester’s vibrant jazz scene. Since then he has released four acclaimed albums, and toured nationally and internationally. Tonight’s show reunites him with fantastic musicians from Manchester and Leeds scenes: Dave Walsh (drums) Gavin Barras (double bass) and Jamil Sheriff (piano), and introduces rising star, Marcus Joseph on alto saxophone.
Twice awarded Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Arun’s musical style takes a multi-era / multi-genre approach; where numerous strands of jazz join forces with a myriad of musical influences: from jungle to punk, blues to Bollywood…and beyond.
This open-eared aesthetic and musical philosophy, and his bringing together of South-Asian raags (melodies) and taals (rhythms) with jazz culture and instrumentation, has led him to be considered a renowned innovator of modern IndoJazz.
A charismatic and communicative performer, Arun Ghosh’s shows are always special, spontaneous and moving events - especially here in Manchester ; this is a gig not to be missed!
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.
The Jazz Defenders
he Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note Jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions.
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Led by one of the UK's most formidable Jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note Jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions.
The hard bop recordings of Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey were highly regarded for a reason - catchy horn lines and incredible musicianship combined with Rudy Van Gelder's engineering skills mean they will forever be regarded as classics of the genre. The Jazz Defenders are a group that 'defend' the legacy of those recordings whilst creating its own original identity and distinction. The music they produce together is a modern soul jazz slant on this classic Hard Bop, effortlessly channelling the spirit of the golden Blue Note era of Jazz.
The group's brainchild, pianist and composer George Cooper, has at a young age already amassed a comprehensive repertoire of musical credits including Hans Zimmer, Nigel Kennedy, U2, Omar, Slum Village, MF Doom, Brand New Heavies, The Haggis Horns, Abstract Orchestra and Lack of Afro.
“Absolutely storming!” - Jamie Cullum
“Wonderfully put together” - Craig Charles
“Every track a winner - amazing!” - Snowboy
Dan Burnett & His Band
With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about love and life.
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Our pre-Valentines Day Special at M&P’s, featuring one of our all-time favourite singers and his band. Dan on vocals and our grand piano, joined by Jase Brooks (bass), and Erroll Rollins (drums) for an evening of stunning Soul, Jazz, and Blues - perfect for lovers, friends, and everyone in between.
With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about love and life.
Playing regularly throughout the year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos.
Expect to hear Dan and the band's favourites from their musical upbringings in Soul, Blues and Funk. On top of this, you’ll get to hear some of Dan’s absolutely mesmerising original material which we at M&P’s are in love with.
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!
Flat Cap Brass
Playing ‘funky, poppy drum and brass’, Flat Cap Brass’s broad repertoire spans from Bruno Mars to Chaka Khan and from Wheatus to S Club 7.
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Playing what they describe as ‘funky, poppy drum and brass’ and wearing their trademark flat caps, Flat Cap Brass’s broad repertoire spans from Bruno Mars to Chaka Khan and from Wheatus to S Club 7. They play in a wide variety of different styles but the one thing they promise is that all of our music is recreated in a bold brass sound.
Recent highlights for Flat Cap Brass include opening the main stage at Kendal Calling festival performing their version of ‘Brassic Park’, getting one of Liverpool Sound City festival’s biggest singalongs to ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams, and representing the UK at the Haizetara street music festival near Bilbao. They’ve also performed for countless amazing weddings and a variety of corporate clients, including Welcome to Yorkshire, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, UA92 along with Cartmel, Beverley, York and Wetherby races.
Tonight, expect a selection of pop classics in a bold brass style – hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and even present day as you’ve never heard them before!
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.