Alligator Gumbo
Saturday 21st October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Alligator Gumbo are a 7 piece New Orleans jazz band from Leeds, who have been playing together since 2011. Having played extensively around the country, and often packed out Matt & Phred’s, we can’t wait to see them again.
A gig with Alligator Gumbo sees jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the 'New Orleans' sound.
As well as the band’s unique and fast-tempo treatment of the classic tunes, Alligator Gumbo take this distinctive style and apply it to their arrangements of more modern and popular songs which everyone will recognise and happily head to the dance floor upon hearing.
Check out their website for more:::
alligatorgumbo.co.uk
Line Up:
James Paylor - Double Bass / Vocals
Chris Williamson - Trumpet
Greg Surmacz - Clarinet / Saxophone
Tim Hurst - Trombone / Vocals
Mike Rudland-Simpson - Steel Guitar / Vocals
Chris Lloyd - Piano / Vocals
Jose Williamson - Drums / Washboard,Bells,Whistles
Grant Russell - Free Early Gig
Saturday 21st October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Grant Russell is a Manchester-based pianist, bassist, and composer who over many years of performing has earned a stellar reputation within the Northern Jazz scene.
With a BMUS qualification from the Royal Northern College of Music and a Licentiate from the royal schools of music for performance on Double bass, as well as extensive training in bass guitar, piano, composition and conducting, Grant truly is a master of his craft.
As well as working with his own Quartet, Grant can regularly be seen around the music scene as a session musician among countless other ensembles.
This evening, expect ballads, bossas and a bit of banter. Playing songs from the jazz and pop idioms, Grant’s touch is sublime and ideal for relaxing or romancing.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> Buy 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14