Munch Manship Quartet
Saxophone-led quartet perform Jazz and Latin music from Be Bop to Modern Jazz
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Bringing together four North West musicians with phenomenal pedigrees, the Munch Manship Quartet is a swinging, melodic outfit that evokes the hard bop bands of the 50s and 60s, with a varied programme including some choice ballads and Latin numbers.
A renowned saxophonist and flautist MUNCH MANSHIP originated from the North East and moved to London in the early 1970s before establishing himself in Manchester as one of the foremost players in the region.
Across an illustrious career he has played with artists including Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey and Roy Orbison, while his orchestral and TV credits include working with Ronnie Hazlehurst, Alyn Ainsworth, Sir Charles Groves, the BBC Radio Big Band, the Granada TV Orchestra (performing at many BAFTA awards ceremonies), the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Halle Orchestra.
In a jazz setting, Munch has played alongside many international stars such as Ronnie Scott, Bobby Shew, Buddy Miles, Jimmy Bruno, Jim Mullen, Don Weller, John Etheridge, Kenny Baker and Humphrey Lyttelton, and is well-known to jazz club audiences around the North West and beyond.
Tonight, the Quartet play a mixture of Jazz and Latin music from Be Bop to Modern jazz plus tunes from The Great American Songbook.
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).
Fat-Suit
Modern jazz combined with indie guitar riffs, dance sounds, and timeless groove and funk.
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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).
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.
The Mudez Project
An eclectic fusion of jazz, neo-soul and progressive experimentalism.
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Fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Camba Bermudez (f.k.a. Lucy Mae) and multi-instrumentalist Luc Phan, The Mudez Project bring you an eclectic fusion of jazz, neo-soul and progressive experimentalism.
Having played at various jazz venues across the country since 2012, the quintet will showcase songs off their 'Lucy Mae' EP from 2016, as well as debuting new material, delving into intimate covers and venturing into expansive atmospheric improvisations.
Dave Burgoyne Quartet
Prolific piano-led quartet play the music of Chick Corea
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Dave Burgoyne Quartet play a special show featuring the music of Chick Corea. Featuring music from Chick's vast discography, including classics such as 'Spain', '500 Miles High' and 'Windows', as well as some special new original music, the band will pay homage to one of the greatest jazz pianists of recent times.
Dave Burgoyne is a Sheffield-based pianist and musician, and has spent the last decade performing at some of the top venues across the UK and Europe. The quartet consists of long-time collaborators Kyran Matthews on tenor saxophone, Gavin Barras on bass and George Grundy on drums.
Tango Jazz Quartet
Hailing from Argentina, presenting a unique musical fusion of Tango and Jazz
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This showcase is a unique musical fusion of Tango and Jazz, a fascinating journey from the origins of traditional Tango to the innovative proposals of Astor Piazzolla’s music.
Tango Jazz Quartet magically captures the harmonies and the improvisation of jazz to blend them with the melodies and rhythms of tango. The striking contrast between the vibrant and playful “milongas”, the romantic “tango-waltzes”, and the electrifying music of Piazzola will not leave anyone in the audience indifferent.
The band has also worked in the production of musical films: it has produced the documentary “Tango Meets Jazz”, premiered at the 2020 Black Mountain Jazz Festival in Wales and the film “Centenary of Music and Composer Astor Piazzolla”, together with Welsh violinist Xenia Porteus premiered at the 2021 Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales.
Saxophonist and clarinetist Gustavo Firmenich, leader of TJQ recreated with this band the dancing evenings that were common in the golden era of the tango in Buenos Aires, where Tango and Jazz lived together although playing separately.
Founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2009 and after more than 10 years of uninterrupted tours, Tango Jazz Quartet has consolidated its presence in the music scene of most places in the world.
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!
Cameron Byrom Quintet
A modern jazz project started by a Swiss/South-African drummer, Cameron Byrom
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The Cameron Byrom Quintet is a modern jazz project started by a Swiss/South-African drummer, Cameron Byrom. The group play tunes written by some of the greats such as Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and Mike Stern to name a few, but are even starting write their own tunes.
As well as Cameron, the line-up consists of David Bullock on Bass, James Cuxson on Guitar, Joseph Frost-Tesfaye on Keys and Matthew Middleton on Alto Saxophone.
Tonight, the quintet will be playing uptempo electric jazz, with tunes by Chick Corea, Pat Metheney, and Roy Hargrove, alongside original material.
Jon Coley with Grace and Danger
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Coley joined by Blues/Rock band Grace & Danger
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In his solo capacity, Jon plays an eclectic mix of Blues, Soul and Folk, mixed with fresh original songwriting.
He is renowned for his unique guitar playing passionate vocal performances, reminiscent of Van Morrison and Amos Lee. Jon is influenced by performers such as Nick Drake, Neil Young, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Sam Cooke, Bert Jansch, Wizz Jones, classic blues and especially the music of John Martyn.
He has quickly become a legendary figure in his present home of Manchester, and his family's native Liverpool, where his grandfather worked to book bands for the Cavern Club alongside Bobby Wooler and owner Ray McFall.
Jon has played support spots and festivals alongside John Renbourn, Blind Boy Paxton, Michael Chapman, Ralph McTell, Jon Gomm, Wizz Jones, Dylan LeBlanc, Chance McCoy and shared a stage and many more, including Foss Patterson and Danny Thompson of John Martyn's band at venues as varied as New York's Bitter End Club, and Liverpool's Echo Arena.
After years of live touring, Jon released his Mercury nominated album "If All I Ever Wanted Was All I Ever Needed" to critical acclaim in 2021.
Pairing with long time collaborators Grace and Danger, adds a whole new live dynamic to the show.
Grace and Danger are an Eastbourne based Blues/Rock band quickly becoming known as the must see new-blood act on the UK music scene. As well as playing music festivals and legendary venues such as The Forum (Tunbridge Wells), The Clutha (Glasgow), The Black Heart and The Fiddlers Elbow (Camden) the band has a particularly devoted following on the South Coast.
The frontman Rory Purdey (vocals, lead guitar) brings an eruptive amalgam of Jimmy Hendrix, Steve Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa. Combined with his signature original sound and tone, he makes his guitar purr whenever he starts to play. Audiences are drawn in by Rory’s incredible song-writing, ear-catching vocals and virtuosic guitar playing.
With the experienced and highly esteemed Aiden Purdey on drums the band gets space to deliver a dynamic and creative thrill show. His spectacular drumming is as integral to the ‘Grace and Danger’ sound as John Bonham’s to Zeppelin, or Keith Moon’s to The Who’s. Aiden is also highly in demand as a live and studio session drummer who is well versed in all genres.
They also have a huge influence on their musical heritage. Rory and Aiden’s Uncle John Martyn (OBE) give them an extra special bond to not only the name of the band but the music they produce within. “Our Uncle, John Martyn, had a special connection to music… there was a directness and integrity to his playing and writing… we hope we carry on some of that legacy….”.
The band are heavily influenced by not only the classic blues and rock legends that paved the way for future generations but also some of the finest 21st century blues and rock artists around at the moment. The likes of 'Rival Sons', 'Vintage Trouble', 'Kris Barras', 'Gary Clarke Jr.' and 'Marcus King' just to name a few.
New Car Smell
3 dudes making high-octane 200 horse-power Brass House.
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