We-Bop
Lovingly recreating the sounds of the Be-Bop genre, with modern influences and original compositions.
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We-Bop is a dynamic quintet from Leeds led by Anna Chandler and Tom Sharp. Specialising in music of the be-bop era, this group lovingly recreates the sounds of the genre, whilst injecting their sets with a wide range of more modern influences and original compositions. Tackling some of the most titanic tunes in jazz history, hold onto your hats, because this band unabashedly takes no prisoners.
Line Up:
Tom Sharp - Trumpet
Anna Chandler - Alto Sax
Tom Harris - Piano
Mick Bardon - Double Bass
John Arnesen - Drums
NYE 2022, starring Dreamer
Seeing in 2023 with the very best Disco, Funk, and Soul from the one and only DREAMER!
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Sweet Beans
Horns, harmonies, and rhythms rooted in techno and other dance music styles.
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Sweet Beans is a self-proclaimed 'riot-jazz' band hailing from Liverpool. They have been consistently performing and gigging around the city since early 2019, and since the pandemic have released a four-track EP as well as a single before it.
Stylistically, the music is a combination of raucous big-band horns, jazzy harmonies, rocking electric guitar and rhythms rooted in techno and other dance music styles. When the band was reviewed in popular Liverpool magazine Bido Lito!, they were summarised as "like consuming enticing baked goods that transpire to be mind-altering edibles, it at first tastes a bit strange, but you can't help but keep eating". They were also described as "an earthquake" by Frank Griffith on his Liverpool Community Radio show 'The Jazz Hour'.
The band has played in many prestigious venues around the city including The Jacaranda, The Kazimier, District and Frederiks, as well as up-and-coming powerhouse Future Yard. They also played a sold-out show at Heebie Jeebies for their debut EP launch. The band participated in an online music festival during the pandemic, and is currently streaming their first EP titled 'The Dance Side of the Dark' on all major music sites.
Whether you're a jazz fan, metalhead or techno lover, Sweet Beans' music and electrifying live presence has proven time and again to get any crowd going wild.
Suboptimal
The immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing…
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Suboptimal is the immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing. Starting with only pre-recorded drums watch in awe as your favourite bangers are created and performed in front of your very eyes. From the bass lines to the raps; the vocal harmonies to the solos. Utilising the latest in loop machine technology alongside a decade of performing expertise Suboptimal is not only an experience that you will never forget but an experience you will find yourself wanting to relive again and again………
Prepare yourselves. Tonight's show will take you on a live looped journey through dance. Expect some garage anthems intertwined with with some of your favourite 90’s and 00’s bangers presented to you by the hype extraordinaire; Suboptimal.
Hydra
Improvisation, textures, sound scape, groove and straight ahead swing…
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Dave Hassell’s collective of musicians and music centered around the Duo’s of ‘ Dave Hassell & Andy Scott ’ & ‘Dave Hassell & Nik Svarc’ with the option of inviting other performer to join them, resulting in an eclectic variety of music with the emphasis on improvisation, textures, sound scape, groove and straight ahead swing with no constraints on where it’s going
Nayla Yenquis Group
The sounds of Samba and Bossa Nova, expect contemporary Jazz and Brazilian song.
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Nayla Yenquis Group is an international quartet playing Brazilian Jazz,also known as MPB.
MPB is a rich, poetic style that incorporates the sounds of both the Samba and Bossa Nova mixed with elements of jazz which has also contributed to the sound.
The quartet will be performing an enticing amalgamation of contemporary jazz and Brazilian song presenting some of the major composers of this style.
NYOO
An emotive performance inspired by spiritual jazz & contemporary European improvised music.
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Liverpool based saxophonist Bob Whittaker (Blindmonk, Secret Improvisers Club, Marley Chingus... ) debuts a fresh new trio featuring Alex McDowall (The Deportees, Jubilee Stompers... ) on guitar/ effects and Johnny Hunter (Revival Room, Sloth Racket, Nat Birchall.... ) on drums.
Expect an emotive performance of new arrangements and original compositions influenced by the great pioneers of spiritual jazz and contemporary European improvised music.
Yellow Light Hansa
A vocal-led performance of Soulful/Jazz originals & the band’s takes on the classics.
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Based in Leeds, Yellow Light Hansa is an exciting contemporary band with big ambitions of spreading their word over the northern scene.
Lead vocalist, Florin Bailey, is the chief protagonist behind this idea. She writes music that allows vocal virtuosity; combining blues influences and 1960's soul, connecting to the jazz/ latin-jazz mastery of the other band members to make the sound of Yellow Light Hansa.
Members: Vocals- Florin Bailey, Tenor Sax- Alex Fisher, Keys- Gergley Kendick, Bass- Woody Hayden and Drums- Lachlan Banner.
On the night Yellow Light Hansa will be playing a set of their soulful/jazz originals combined with covers by artists who have influenced their music such as Wilson Pickett, Al Green and Aretha Franklin.
Stuart McCallum Quartet
From Jazz to Alt-Folk & Electronic; one of the most vital musicians of his generation.
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From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by three highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right, meaning that this performance is set to be incredibly special and a unique opportunity to see these musicians freely and expertly perform the most beautiful instrumental music in a highly intimate setting.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitars
Aaron Kent - sax
Sam Vicary - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
Slow Down Motion
Combining Jazz, Electronica & Folk Music with cinematic sounds, live loops & improvisation
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Fat-Suit are forward thinking and nostalgic at the same time.
Influence of the modern jazz greats combine with noughties indie guitar riffs, 90s dance sounds, and timeless groove and funk. Their softer side opens up to folk melodies with celtic roots.
Equally at home on a late night festival slot, jazz club, or concert hall, some recent performance highlights include Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Boomtown, Vsetin Jazz Festival (CZ), Budapest Jazz Club, and Jazzdock (Prague).
Hailed as ‘One’s to Watch’ by Jazzwise magazine, and winners of ‘Best Band’ & ‘Best Album’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards, they embrace a seamless mix of musical styles in a 'showcase of sonic domination. One to dance at' (STV).