New York Brass Band
Saturday 30th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
Bring your dancing shoes!
High Fade
Friday 29th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-8pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
It’s a pleasure to be welcoming High Fade all the way from Scotland to our little Manchester club. This is set to be a big night!
High Fade are Scotland’s, newest offering to the funk and disco scene, blending a mix of old school disco with outrageous funk fuelled mayhem on stage. High Fade commands the audience from start to finish, taking you on a journey through their hugely dense soundscape , with solid grooves, intense rhythms and blistering solo sections. A band made up of 4 individuals all from different cities and backgrounds bringing everything they have to the stage.
It can’t be denied that High Fade’s live energy is unmatched. Involving the crowd at every moment there’s no option other than getting off your seat. Whether it’s playing with a full orchestra or a basement club High Fade lay down a show filled with fully original material and adaptations of classics that make you question everything.
Not just any gig, an experience curated to be a disco and funk assault on the senses.
Cameron Byrom Quintet
Thursday 28th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
Gaz Hughes Trio
Wednesday 27th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
‘Beboperation’
Gaz Hughes first came to wider public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band and featured heavily on the early recordings of the Gondwana label. A particular highlight was recording the album “On The GO”, which won THE BEST JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards, 2012 and was nominated Best Jazz Album MOBO Awards, 2011.
As a sideman, Gaz has also performed with many UK and international Jazz artists including: Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Marshal Allen, Greg Abate, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale, Digby Fairweather, Tina May, Art Theman, Gilad Atzmon, Julian Stringle, Roy Williams, Enrico Tomasso, John Hallam, Ben Holder, Brian Dee, Dave Newton, Remi Harris, Tim Kliphuis, Dean Masser, Neil Yates, Arun Ghosh, Matthew Halsall, Nat Birchall, Adam Fairhall, James Allsopp, Ivo Neame and Uno Prism.
Gaz’s latest album, “Beboperation”, was released on the 6th May 2022 .
Gaz loves arranging music for ensembles. He has enjoyed bringing new ideas to the Piano trio format and working collaboratively with the group. Gaz also wanted to showcase his melodic drumming concept. For years he has been delighting audiences by tuning his drums to specific pitches and quoting the heads of tunes during solos. This album is the first time he has arranged and recorded music for this concept.
The new album features Andrzej Baranek (Piano) and Ed Harrison (Double Bass). They worked together on Gaz’s “Plays Art Blakey” album and tour. The opportunity to play every night helped the three musicians form a tight bond and it felt like a natural decision for the trio to have a creative outlet of its own.
And so we welcome the fantastic trio to the stage this evening.
Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers
Tuesday 26th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 7pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
Over the course of the night, you can expect to hear the absolute classic jazz songs from The Great American Songbook as well as some re-workings of more modern and popular numbers. Knowing this band’s superb musicianship and captivating showmanship, you can be sure there will be a few surprises in there too…
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
All Star Jam
Monday 25th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Making it feel like it’s the weekend again already, the All Star Jam is sure to get each and every one in the club moving. Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades.
Dreamer are a hugely talented collection of Manchester-based musicians who have earned a fantastic reputation on the live music scene by their own right. This is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and get on the stage to join Dreamer in getting the party started.
The All Star Jam is the night you want to be at if you love the all-time classics of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. We encourage all musicians, singers, and MC’s to come along and give performing in front of the M&P audience a go. Whether there’s a particular musician you just love to sing the music of, or if there’s a bass line that you’ve finally mastered and now want to give it a go with a full band, or whatever else takes your fancy on the night, instrument in hand… Anything goes! As long as you love music and can keep up with the excellent house band, get yourself on stage!
You of course don’t have to be a musician to come to a M&P Jam Night! Come and enjoy the wondrous spectacle of music appear out of nowhere, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes. One tip, get down early to guarantee a good spot on the dance floor!
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
Saturday 23rd July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Warmly welcoming the fantastic Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto back to M&P’s after their hugely popular debut club gig back in late 2021. Bring your dancing shoes, this is set to be a night with a setlist sure to satisfy almost everyone’s taste in music!
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto are a 7-piece Soul and Funk outfit playing a hugely eclectic mix of music from awe-inspiring soul, to all-time classic disco, through to modern chart tracks given the Lucas D treatment.
Fronted by Cat Davis, the band consists of a red-hot horn section (trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute), some of the coolest keys, guitar and bass riffing and improvising out there, plus irresistible beats and rhythms coming from drums and percussion.
Not only does this band have the perfect Saturday night setlist, they have the feel-good attitude sure to make you finish the night with a big smile. The combination of Cat’s superb vocals and the band’s extraordinary solos will leave you tempted to stay on the dance floor for all three forty-five minute sets!
From Diana Krall, to Leo Sayer, to the Jackson Sisters, to Al Green, to Amy Winehouse, to Sister Sledge, to Stevie Wonder, to Arctic Monkeys… They’ve got it all!
Line Up:
Cat Davies - Vocals
Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
Bob Wilson – Guitar
Jonny 'Box of Frogs' Bates – Keys
Frank Walker – Bass
Marcus Ingham – Drums
Tropical Party ft. The Castaways
Friday 22nd July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
We’re in the mood for some PROPER summer vibes here at M&P’s. And what screams summer better than a live band playing tunes with roots Jamaican and Caribbean music, Pina Coladas & other fruity exotic drinks in-hand, and colourful shirts and flower garlands as far as the eye can see…
Even better… There will be PRIZES for the best outfit and best dancer! The winners will be decided by the band, so make sure you’re up close on the dance floor!
The featured band for M&P’s Tropical Party is The Castaways - a 7-piece band playing a uniquely authentic mix of old school Jamaican and 1950’s/60’s Caribbean ska, reggae, calypso and soul.
With influences from the likes of The Skatalites, Earnest Ranglin, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Bister, Sonny Rollins and Don Drummond, what’s not to like?!
The collection of Manchester/Macclesfield based band members bring their own jazz, soul and rock influences to the mix, making an all-round fantastic set of music which is just a rare pleasure to experience live.
Get your dancing shoes and tropical shirts at the ready!
The Horse Puppets
Thursday 21st July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Horse Puppets are an indie/folk band from Manchester fronted by Paul and Helen Bytheway.
The Horse Puppets recorded their first album ‘Sorry For The Inconvenience’ in late 2019. The use of pedal steel and violin as well as analogue synths, double bass and vocal harmonies gave the album an eclectic sound described as Lou Reed meets Pulp. In lockdown 2020, Helen and Paul hosted a live streamed album launch. The single ‘Which Way To Go’ from the album was included in the ‘Fresh on the net’ playlist by Tom Robinson (6music).
After a full year of streaming with their acoustic duo and ‘lockdown’ style remote recordings with the rest of the band, The Horse Puppet's music has developed into to a more rootsy acoustic folk. Their newest songs ‘Where I Want To Be’ and ‘Make It Better’ have adopted a sound closer to The Lumineers meets Fleetwood Mac with an acoustic mix of violin, double bass, piano, guitar and large vocal harmonies.
“Love that whole swampy Dr John/Alabama 3 groove thing” - Tom Robinson, Fresh on the net & BBC 6 music
“One of those line ups you wouldn’t have seen 10 years ago…..very organic…they’re great to listen to” - Mike Sweeney, BBC Radio Manchester
Line Up:
Helen Bytheway - vocals, piano, accordion
Paul Bytheway - vocals, guitar, bass drum
Tommy Fuller - double bass, backing vocals
Kath Ord - violin, backing vocals
The Jazz Spot Trio
Wednesday 20th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Warmly welcoming The Jazz Spot Trio to M&P’s!
The Jazz Spot Trio are a jazz collective rising from the ashes of the covid-19 lockdown based in the North Wales area.
Founded by a core trio of musicians; James Corbett on piano/keys, Reuben Javier Phoenix on bass and Ulrich “Oggy” Cox on drums. Back home, the trio strive to keep the local jazz scene alive by providing monthly jam/networking sessions in various venues across North Wales as well as gig opportunities for other jazz artists, just showing their commitment to the genre.
Tonight, The Jazz Spot Trio will perform a mix of bebop, cool and Latin jazz standards along with some original compositions.
The Nightcreatures Duo
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 7pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
New Orleans Jam
Monday 18th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, held every 3rd Monday of the month and hosted by mighty house band The Nightcreatures. With a strong emphasis on the involvement of brass, these monthly Jam sessions are sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled over the Atlantic to Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans, where the round-the-clock atmosphere sees never ending music filling the streets… This is the music of Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, and Professor Longhair, to name but a few, and those who come by to play at the jams follow in their footsteps tremendously.
NOLA tunes really are in a class of their own, being seen by many as the true origin of traditional jazz. The bringing together of musicians in New Orleans, to all be united by music, is all about the atmosphere of a live performance. Horns aplenty, thundering drums, heavy guitar riffs, and whatever other instrument might appear would come together to create a sound to celebrate life and ensure the party never stops. The M&P New Orleans Jam sees musicians from any background brought together by this same attitude to live music. So long as it’s played in a New Orleans style… Anything goes.
Come down and experience the wonders of the Jam happening in front of your eyes, and don’t be surprised if you’re persuaded to have a good old dance too.
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YUBABA
Saturday 16th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
The Line Up:
Lead Vocals – Jess Beatson
Guitar – Alex Carter
Keyboards - James Corbett
Bass Guitar – Kris Owen
Saxophone – Adrian Kindred
Drums – Ben Neal
Rob Stringer Quartet
Friday 15th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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!
Note: the line up in this video isn’t the exact line up that will be present for the gig. There won’t be any horns, however the style of music is very similar - Rob here on vocals and piano is the lead on the night of the gig.
Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience
Thursday 14th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience are a top notch, 5 piece soul, rock, and blues band from Yorkshire, recently back in the UK after a string of gigs in Europe.
In 2021 the reissued "Dark Side of the Blues - Pat Fulgoni Live In Prague" reached #2 in Roots Music Report's UK albums chart (approx 300 radio stations) and features in various other blues charts. Chicago Blues Guide said: “a collection of impeccably reworked blues and rock covers" Blues Matters Mag: "I was completely blown away because he can sing, I mean, really sing. Ridiculously well” Blues In Britain says: "a blues rock set to cherish... Pat and co just do them so well”
Pat Fulgoni can also be found singing on many dance music tracks (often anonymously) especially in the soulful “liquid" drum and bass genre for festival headlining artists including London Elektricity, Technimatic and Camo & Krooked
The Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience set includes original compositions alongside glorious renditions of Ray Charles, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson and more
Line Up:
Pat Fulgoni - vocals
Chillo Angelini - guitar
Lincoln J Roth - bass
Sam Bolt - keyboards
Zebedee Sylvester - drums
Christian Fields Trio
Wednesday 13th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Christian Fields Trio look to shift the perception of what a traditional jazz trio play, by rendering repertoire outside of the usual in a kaleidoscopic manner. One tune may take on many guises starting out in its original form before transmuting, from blues to classical, to hip-hop, avant-garde-experimentalism and back again.
The musicians freely explore the whole terrain of musical style and history, never bound by one genre in their sonic explorations. The band is led by Pianist, composer Christian Fields and is joined by Luke Flowers from the band Cinematic Orchestra, and Grant Russell on Bass.
Expect a genre defying piano trio that explores traditional jazz as well as modern tunes from the likes of Radiohead, Nick Drake and Aphex Twin.
The Dirty Bomb
Tuesday 12th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 7pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Dirty Bomb are a four piece Instrumental funk outfit showcasing the talents of guitarist Bri Stevenson, drummer Ian Hampson, bass player Ged Campbell, and keyboard player Roberto Valadas.
Utilising some of their favourite compositions as vehicles for dirty grooves and exciting improvisation, you can expect to be taken on a journey through the deepest record collection of any funk, soul, jazz, & hip-hop enthusiast.
Plus, it’s Happy Hour ALL NIGHT - meaning you get 2 house cocktails for £12, or a free pizza when you buy 2 selected drinks!
Jazz Jam
Monday 11th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors to musically express themselves in a way nowhere else can offer.
Led by Johnny Hunter and his band, musicians of any level, brought together by their love of Jazz, are welcomed to the M&P stage to jam the night away alongside some of the finest musicians in the North. This is a unique experience to perform an improvised piece, a Jazz standard, or even a Jazzy twist on a pop tune, accompanied by a stellar line up and in front of a full audience.
Whilst the Jazz Jam can very much go anywhere, we are passionate about keeping things true to Jazz. These jams are all about recreating the atmosphere and excitement of 1940's venues Minton's Playhouse and Monroe's where this music was created, and musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams learned their craft and developed the Bebop language.
Come along and watch the evening unfold. Anything can happen. Over the years, our famous Jazz Jam has attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith, Benn Clatworth, as well as members of Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin, and the Beats & Pieces Big Band. Who knows who might make an appearance tonight…
Dana Ali Band
Saturday 9th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Dana Ali is an American Neo Soul artist, singer songwriter from Atlanta, GA. She has crossed the waters to the United Kingdom with her bass player Dave Hewitt (Babe Ruth fame). Together they have cowritten songs which have been recorded, in Nashville, USA and in the UK
Ali and Hewitt formed the Dana Ali band, taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound. The Dana Ali band have been touring the UK extensively and in the course of their musical career, Dana Ali Band has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, Dana Ali Band has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both inspiration and role model.
Taking her influences from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Eva Cassidy and Roberta Flack, you can expect a wonderful evening of enjoying Dana and the band’s one-of-a-kind take on the most loved songs from across the decades as well as some of the band’s brilliant originals. Dana Ali Band have packed out the club on many occasions with their addictive groove and electric showmanship, tonight’s gig will be no exception in getting the whole crowd up and dancing!
The line up:
Dana Ali - Vocals
Dave Hewitt - Bass
Ed Kainyek - Saxophone
Martin Chung - Guitar
Mark Horridge - Drums
Oliver Wolf - Keyboards
Back Chat Brass
Friday 8th July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-8pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Back Chat Brass bring a show that rivals all others.
The 8-piece brass band, based in Leeds, have mastered a repertoire sure to raise the roof of our little backstreet jazz club. It sure has done on many an occasion before.
Rooted in pop, funk and hip hop, the band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch these guys live. Since 2016, they’ve been wreaking havoc in venues around the world, coaxing even the stubbornest of dance-phobics from their seats with their signature take on your go-to hits.
From the all-time disco bangers of the 80’s, to the R’n’B classics of the 90’s, to the unforgettable pop hits from the naughties through to the present day… Absolutely any age group who loves a dance will fall in love with this band’s one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship, and simply electrifying showmanship. A gig with Back Chat Brass is so much more than a gig.
Late Night Marauders
Thursday 7th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Set 1 - Duo - Vocals and Piano
Sets 2 & 3 - Full Band
Late Night Marauders are a 6-piece band led by whirlwind soulstress Ruth Scott and the piano wizardry of James Wood.
Raised on a steady diet of classic R&B and Jazz standards Ruth developed a deep love for Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Etta James and Tom Waits to name a few. Hooking up with James their songs evoke visions of smokey basement clubs in the 1950’s where beatniks and jazz heads would party. Add in the savvy rhythm section and firing horn section the Late Night Marauders present a unique blend of Soul, RnB and boogie which is an irrepressible delight.
The band’s main aim when performing is to engage the audience as early as possible. The audience are an integral part of the performance, with the band feeding off their energy whilst the audience feed off theirs!
Line Up:
Ruth Scott - Lead Vocals
James Wood - Vocals and Keys
James North - Vocals and Bass
Peter Robinson - Trombone
Simon Neligan - Trumpet
Tom Small - Drums
B.D. Lenz
Wednesday 6th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour 7-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
We are INCREDIBLY excited to finally be welcoming B.D. Lenz back to Matt & Phred’s after far too long, all the way from New Jersey!
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
Nico Widdowson Trio
Tuesday 5th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 7pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Nico Widdowson Trio likes to get people’s feet moving. This young piano trio draw influence from blues, bop and New Orleans to bring a fiery energy to their compositions leaving you wonder why you ever thought Jazz was boring.
Since forming, The Nico Widdowson Trio have played across Leeds city centre’s hottest jazz venues including The Domino Club, Northern Guitars and Sela Bar as well as supporting John Toussaint for Jazz Leeds. Huge influences have been from Christian McBride, Benny Green, Oscar Peterson and Art Blakey.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
Blues Jam
Monday 4th July 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Every 1st Monday of the month sees our resident Blues band, fronted by the fantastic Franny Eubank, take to the stage for a night of music like no other.
The band will jam the night away with players of any standard, staying true to what Blues is all about. This is the music of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Little Walter, Leadbelly, Aretha Franklin, and all those greats who defined Blues properly since the early 20th Century.
Come equipped with your steel guitars, basses, mouth organs, sticks, vocal cords, or whatever other instrument you play, and join this mighty house band to either play one of the classics or see where the beat takes you… That’s the joy of the Blues. Oh, and don’t be surprised if Franny asks you to join in on a song mid-way through it!
More of a listener than a player? No problem. Kick back in our candle-lit club in the company of gritty lyricism, 12-bar riff-led tunes, and the all-round powerful performances that the M&P Blues Jam has to offer. This is one of those nights that you simply won’t want to end.
Flat Cap Brass
Saturday 2nd July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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!
The Black Sheikhs
Friday 1st July 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour 6-8pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Vintage reprobates and genre alchemists, the Black Sheikhs fire heady concoctions of Punk, Pop, Rock and Swing, steaming into the 21st century.
Lord Acton and his band of virtuosos take the popular songs of today, and dress them up in the snazzy rags of the Jazz era. Mötorhead, Beyoncé, Swift and Sheeran, injected with a hefty dose of swing and savour faire.
From Glastonbury to the Palace of Westminster, they’ve set the stage on fire with boundless energy and brazen bon humour. From pub gigs to arenas, weddings to wakes, the Sheikhs have done it in style.
Expect an evening dancing the night away to all-time classic tunes from the likes of Nirvana, Madness, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, A-ha, and far far beyond!
Line Up:
Guitar/Vocals
Clarinet/Vocals
Tenor Saxophone
Double Bass
Drums and Percussion.