Fat-Suit
Friday 30th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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.
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 have put together this tour to assemble material for their upcoming 5th album, featuring a formidable 8 piece line-up.
Trumpet - Loïc Guenneguez
Tenor Sax - Mateusz Sobieski
Guitars - Dorian Cloudsley, Fraser Jackson
Keyboards - Craig McMahon, Alan Benzie
Bass - Gus Stirrat
Drums - Ewan Laing
Aaron Liddard - 'Nylon Man'
Credit: Marilyn Stringer
Thursday 29th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Aaron Liddard - ‘Nylon Man’
Forty two musicians recorded the album, but they’re not all on the tour.
The band will be a sextet with Aaron Liddard on sax and piano, singer Giulia Marelli, multi-instrumentalist Kwame Yeboah, bassist Paul Michael, drummer Jimmy Norden and percussionist Eric Young.
They will play many of the songs and instrumentals from Aaron’s new album ‘Nylon Man’, plus some tunes by artists Aaron has worked with or met along the way, such as Amy Winehouse, Prince, Maceo Parker, Michael Henderson, Airto Moriera, Flora Purim, & Mike Stern.
‘Nylon man’ is the new album by saxophonist-keyboardist-arranger-composer Aaron Liddard, released on 7th October on the British independent label Havis House. Featuring a plethora of guest contributions from the likes of Carleen Anderson, Omar Puente and Miss Baby Sol, Nylon Man is 12 tracks of jazz by a UK-based artist, influenced by music of Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean and Africa.
In his prolific and wide-ranging career, saxophonist-keyboardist-arranger-composer Aaron Liddard has contributed to many different musical experiences including working with Amy Winehouse, Prince, and Maceo Parker, and in genres ranging from hip hop and rock to Latin music and gospel. But jazz has always been the closest music to his heart. “Jazz is the only living musical art-form that is not defined by its exclusions,” says Aaron. “At its truest, jazz is an evolving aural tradition. As a musician with myriad musical influences, jazz is the only home that allows me to fully explore.”
Nylon Man is named after the three cities that most influenced Aaron (New York, London and Manchester). The album was 12 years in the making and a summation of Liddard’s career to this point.
Fine Men With Foul Tongues
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Fine Men With Foul Tongues is a project from Scottish bass player, Brodie Jarvie. It’s aim is simple, to play music that has no-bullshit, hits the ground running and will take the listener on a journey through melodic and harmonic landscapes. All seven members stand amongst the most innovative contemporary musicians on the scene today and draws influences from all corners of the musical spectrum, from contemporary classical music, traditional folk music and the great void that is improvised music.
For listeners of: Ambrose Akinmusire, Kenny Wheeler, Charlie Haden.
Brodie Jarvie - Bass/Compositions
Paul Harrison - Piano
Guy Salamon - Drums
Ben MacDonald - Guitar
Norman Willmore - Alto Saxophone
Jonathan Chung - Tenor Saxophone
Michael Butcher - Tenor Saxophone
Grant Russell Trio
Tuesday 27th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
With his newly formed project, legendary Manchester bassist Grant Russell brings together two of the most dynamic and fierce musicians on the scene with the exceptional Paul Kilvington on Keys and the unbelievable drumming of Luke Flowers. With a wealth of experience and unrivalled energy this is gonna be intense! Not to be missed.
Grant Russell - Bass
Son of notorious and long established dixieland Bassist Ron Russell, Grant has himself become one of the most sought after bassist and composer in the country. Exposed extensively to music from a young age, he studied Double bass and composition at the Royal Northern College of Music achieving a Bachelor of music and a licentiate in double bass performance. Since leaving college he has worked extensively as a session musician both domestically and in Europe. He has worked and collaborated with numerous projects and ensembles including NYJO, THE Nick Ross Orchestra, The Halle, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic among many others including being a founder member of the Mercury prize nominated band Gogo Penguin. He has also performed with illustrious artists such as Roy Hargrove, Chris Potter, Norma Winstone and Digby Fairwether. In 2014 he was also awarded the prize of ‘best jazz interpreter at the Johnny Radicanu Festival in Romania.
Paul Kilvington - Piano
Paul Kilvington has been involved in the music industry for the past 25 years. During this time he has toured extensively in Europe, Australia, Japan Hong Kong, Middle East and North Africa. He has also performed with many artists including CATHY DENNIS.
He is equally capable in soul, jazz, or pop music as indicated by the dazzling array of TV shows he has appeared on - TOP OF THE POPS, DES O' CONNOR SHOW, SMASH HITS AWARDS , WORLD MUSIC AWARDS and ARSENIO HALL SHOW (USA - 20 MILLION VIEWERS).
He has also played in the UK’s largest gigs - DOCKLANDS ARENA, WEMBLEY STADIUM and SHEFFIELD DON VALLEY ARENA in which he was the Music Director and keyboard player for CLEOPATRA. It was also during this tour that they supported the SPICE GIRLS and played to 100,000 screaming kids!
He has also worked in theatre and was part of the 1998 production of the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD (music by Stephen Sondheim).
Note: There will not be a horn player in this line up. This video is to give you an idea of the band’s sound.
All Star Jam
Monday 26th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
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!
Speakeasy Bootleg Band
Saturday 24th September 2022
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.
Speakeasy Bootleg Band are purveyors of the "Finest Quality Bootleg Music Since Records Began.... Distilled & Bottled in New York and Chicago", but consumed wherever finer things are appreciated. Firm favourites of M&P audiences, Speakeasy Bootleg Band play a heady mix of Jazz, Jive and Harlem swing; the vintage sounds of the Cotton Club and Birdland. A first-rate combination of irresistible brass, powerful bass, explosive drums and sophisticated witty vocals to make your Saturday night a hugely fun affair.
This is the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Count Basie, with a bit of stylish Rat Pack thrown in for good measure, the retro tunes which drove Tin Pan Alley and created the Great American Songbook.
With the members of the band having an abundance of musical experience, you can truly sit back and appreciate just how spectacular a performance Speakeasy Bootleg Band bring to the stage. Not only masters of their repertoire, but hugely entertaining showmen sure to keep the smile on your face in between songs. Feel like you’ve been thrown back to the times of prohibition as you enter our dimly lit Jazz club with one of the finest Jazz and Swing bands around filling the space with their mesmerising sound.
The line up: Nick Branton (reeds), Phil Lucas (trumpet, vocals), Jeff Lewis (trombone, vocals), Andy Hulme (guitar), Alan Jeffs (bass), Jab Butters (drums).
Courteous Thief - *Free Early Gig*
Saturday 24th September 2022
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!
Singer/songwriter COURTEOUS THIEF has been described as both traditional and contemporary new folk.
An acoustic, independent artist from North Wales with a catalog of four albums, three EP's and numerous singles.
Beginning his musical journey in 2001 cutting his teeth busking on the streets of Gallaway, Ireland and later Sydney, Australia and releasing his debut album Symphony to widespread acclaim in 2009. Championed By BBC Radio Wales, achieving multiple coveted BBC Radio Wales Single Of The Week accolades as well as weekly playlists, live sessions and interviews.
Recent releases have gained him national and international airplay on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music and added to the British Airways Playlist world wide.
A regular on the live circuit has seen Courteous Thief supporting bands and artists such as Turin Brakes, Chris Helm, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Mark Morris (The Bluetones) and Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) with performances at some of the UK's top festivals.
"Leather Soles - Melodiously mesmerizing, harmoniously vibrant and warmly atmospheric folk-pop finery" (Nessi Hault, Carpe Carmina)
New York Brass Band
Friday 23rd September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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.
New York Brass band were one of the first contemporary Brass Bands to play at M&P's. With a full-on 6-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!
Jakub Klimiuk Trio
Thursday 22nd September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
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.
Leader of the trio, guitarist Jakub Klimiuk, is an adventurous improviser and a composer focused on experimenting with musical forms and incorporating ideas associated with contemporary jazz into a more straight-ahead context.
Jakub will be joined by in-demand young musicians associated with the Guildhall School of Music in London, Murray Dare on bass and Josh Walker-Martin on drums. These musicians have individually performed with artists and bands like Simon Spillett, Mark Armstrong, Louis Balwkill, NYJO or Húrra
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.
Assembly Trio
Wednesday 21st September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Assembly Trio are a Sheffield-based contemporary jazz guitar trio consisting of: Alex Bishop on guitar, Ben Evans on bass and Will Shaw on drums. Their music is strongly interactive, thoughtful and conversational.
With a fresh rhythmic sound steeped in jazz tradition, they test new waters in their textural and harmonic approach, delivering melodies memorable enough to whistle on your way home but with enough chaos to constantly have you guessing what’s coming next.
Tonight, expect a mixture of original material as well as choice arrangements of jazz standards.
Line Up:
Alex Bishop - Guitar
Ben Evans - Double Bass/Bass Guitar
Will Shaw - Drums
Howard/Henry/Roffe
Tuesday 20th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Taking influence from the rich jazz tradition Howard/Henry/Roffe play songs from the great American songbook. Influenced by the swinging sounds of the 50s/60s, the trio features some of Leeds finest jazz musicians.
The band play firmly within the jazz tradition and all share a love for straight-ahead jazz - highlighting the tight improvisation style and crisp arrangements. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, memorable melodies and swinging grooves.
Line Up:
Will Howard - Saxophone
Simon Henry – Drums
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
New Orleans Jam
Monday 19th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
NQ SECOND-LINE PARADE FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH II AT 20:30, STARTING OUTSIDE M&P’S ON TIB STREET. BRASS MUSICIANS WELCOME TO JOIN THE BAND, SONGS: ‘JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE’, ‘DIDN’T HE RAMBLE’, & ‘WHEN THE SAINTS’.
TO RAISE A GLASS TO QUEEN ELIZABETH II, WE’RE EXTENDING HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT TO THE WHOLE NIGHT, 6PM-12AM! GET 2 HOUSE COCKTAILS FOR £12 OR GET A FREE PIZZA WHEN YOU BUY 2 DRINKS!
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.
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.
The Retrosettes
Saturday 17th September 2022
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.
The Retrosettes are the band guaranteed to put a huge smile on every audience member’s face and likely get you up and dancing from the offset.
The Retrosettes are a vintage styled band from Manchester, UK and have been making music together for over 10 years. Originally starting out as a Jazz band, they are now finishing off their second album of original music after a varied and unique journey in the music industry over the last decade. The band’s has since been perfecting their amazing original project, The Horse Puppets, which has gained a large and hugely loyal fanbase. It’s no wonder, these musicians are true masters of their craft who produce a gorgeous sound like no other. You can imagine what happens when they turn their hand to some pop hits…
The band’s repertoire is VAST. Audiences of any age are going to absolutely love the band’s take on what is likely one your favourite songs. From 50’s Rock ’n’ Roll (Elvis, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles…), to 60’s Pop and Soul (Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys, The Beatles…), to 70’s and 80’s all-time bangers (Toto (yep, you know the one), Madness, Fleetwood Mac, The Eurythmics…), to hits from the 90’s to the present day… This band literally has it all. The vast repertoire is certainly be no means just on paper, each and every band member’s raw talent, musicianship, and showmanship is second to none. When the night is over, you’ll be as in love as The Retrosettes as we were the first time we met them.
The Line Up:
Helen Bytheway - vocals
Paul Bytheway - vocals and guitar
Andrzej Baranek - keys
Rick Weedon - drums and BVs
Josh Brierley - upright bass
Ayanam - *Free Early Gig*
Saturday 17th September 2022
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!
Ayanam is a Nigerian singer but considers his "musical home" to be Manchester. He grew up in Nigeria but moved to the UK at the age of 16 and it's reflected in his musical style - taking inspiration from everyone from the Nsync to Outlandish to Paolo Nutini, and the Kooks - his musical taste is definitely "eclectic", but what he enjoys doing is taking songs from every genre and playing around with their conventions, turning the most bubble gum of pop songs into neo soul musings.
A lyricist at heart, having written poetry since 16, his raspy tone may remind you of passionate crooners like Rob Thomas and Paolo Nutini. Although most of his sets are covers. His original songs explore his struggles with anxiety as he finds it therapeutic.
In 2019, Ayanam was a member of Sir Tom Jones' team on The Voice UK getting as far as the knockouts. We think you’ll agree that this gig is set to be something very special indeed!
Zang
Friday 16th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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.
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.
The Mudez Project
Thursday 15th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
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.
Backed by the fantastic Christian Fields (keys), Luc Phan (guitar), Tom Chapman (bass), and drums, you can expect Lucy’s deep, soulful and haunting voice to radiate intimacy and warmth across the Matt & Phreds stage. Order your Rioja bottle and be seduced.
Barras/Burgoyne feat John Kelly
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Duo of Gavin Barras and Dave Burgoyne present a night of music featuring up and coming new sax on the block John Kelly.
Barras/Burgoyne is a duo made up of two of the North's most in-demand musicians, both having played on venues and stages across Europe. For this show, they are joined by rising star John Kelly, playing a mix of much-loved jazz standards, along with some original tunes.
Expect music from the Kenny Wheeler/Dave Holland albums, with some contemporary jazz classics of the likes of Roy Hargrove and Christian McBride.
Gavin Barras - Bass
Dave Burgoyne - Piano
John Kelly - Alto Sax
Derrick Harris Quartet
Tuesday 13th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Born in Swansea, South Wales. Derrick Harris graduated from Leeds College of Music where he also taught for a number of years.
As well as leading his own groups, Derrick frequently guests as a soloist with bands up and down the country. He is also to be heard as part of the Ronnie Bottomley Jazz Orchestra, the Yorkshire Jazz Orchestra directed by Tony Faulkner and the Al Wood Trio.
Derrick works regularly with orchestras such as the Royal Northern Sinfonia, The Halle Orchestra, and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. He can also be heard on the cast albums of Honk (Dress CD004), Dave Willetts in Concert (UK Productions) and Bat Boy the Musical (Halo 161203).
Tonight, Derrick Harris is joined by a stellar line up to present a repertoire ranging from jazz standards and original compositions, to the bluesy sounds of Wes Montgomery and the more contemporary sounds of John Scofield.
The Line Up:
Derrick Harris - Guitar
Andre Baranek - Piano
Jose Canha - Double Bass
Paul Smith - Drums
Jazz Jam
Monday 12th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
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…
Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue
Sunday 11th September 2022
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Show starts: 8pm
Tickets:
Stage-side Tables: £15
Entrance/bar-side Tables: £10
Once you have purchased your ticket(s), please contact Matt & Phred’s to book a table:*
- 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.
Enjoy an evening of live burlesque, cabaret and musical entertainment featuring performances from some of the finest burlesque performers in the UK.
Starring burlesque sensation and producer Cherie Bebe, a cast of guest performers and hosted by the hilariously entertaining Jonathan Mayor (Sarah Millican’s support act).
The event will be taking place on Sunday 12th June 2022.
Tickets are £15 for stage and bar side view and £10 for entrance side / restricted view and standing room.
Tickets are nonrefundable. Please also be aware that once you have purchased your tickets the booking fee automatically gets paid to Billetto and is nonrefundable.
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Dreamer
Saturday 10th September 2022
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.
If you're after a night of cool grooves and dancing, this is the night for you!
Dreamer are a Funk, Soul & Disco band from Manchester. The band have been performing across the UK for over 9 years and pride themselves on getting the party started.
Their eclectic mix of party grooves is guaranteed to get you dancing. Regulars at Matt and Phred's for the past few years, Dreamer have built themselves up a devoted and highly enthusiastic following of party goers so book your table early to avoid disappointment!
Expect to hear some of the very best Funk, Soul and Disco tracks including the likes of Chic, Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Patrice Rushen, TLC, and Jill Scott.
Bring your dancing shoes, you're going to need them!
Moore Fairhall Duo - *Free Early Gig*
Saturday 10th September 2022
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!
The Moore Fairhall Duo are a Dynamic and soulful duo, who give a fresh new spin on Indian Raga Compositions, Jazz standards, North American Folk and Tango tunes. They also play their own original compositions.
Olivia is has studied in India from her guru Kala Ramnath and is a long established band leader, fusing her love for Indian music and jazz in groups such as the Owl Ensemble and Unfurl. She performs nationally and internationally within her own projects and with other artists such as Kirsty Almeida, Elaha Soroor (Afghanistan) and Alabaster DePlume. She also works with dance companies sometimes. The Enchanting Woods - Olivia Moore
Over the past decade, Adam Fairhall has forged an international reputation as a jazz improviser of exceptional versatility. Based near Manchester, England and highly active on that city’s burgeoning creative music scene, he is perhaps best known as the pianist in Nat Birchall’s Coltrane-inspired band, and as a free improviser with such acclaimed groups as The Spirit Farm and in his own groups such a "The Revival Room". Revival Room - Red Room
Baiana
Friday 9th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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.
Born in Liverpool and blessed in Rio, Baiana is the band with the totally tropical twist, bringing the music, glamour and charm of vintage Brazilian jazz and pop to every show. The band has played sold-out shows in London’s jazzland and got national coverage after a series of sell-out gigs at the Edinburgh Festival. Baiana is all about the thrill of Brazil and will be playing classic Bossa Novas, seductive sambas and Latin-inspired arrangements of well-known standards. Sometimes reflective, always full of passion, this will be a night of infectious rhythm, superb musicianship, and beautiful song.
Laura Doyle, the front lady of Baiana, became an entertainer after studying clowning with the great Philippe Gaulier in Paris and developed her unique voice and style on the "underground cabaret" scene in London and elsewhere. She fell in love with Brazilian music while living in Rio where she rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most famous people, including Fidel Castro and Sophia Loren. A born-entertainer, Laura's colourful costumes and charismatic performances always have audiences shouting for more.
Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Vidar hails from Norway and was a member of alt-pop darlings Wave Machines who released two critically-lauded albums and played at Glastonbury and other major festivals. Guitarist Micky is one of the most respected “gypsy jazz” guitarists on the British jazz scene and has performed for many years with Django luminaires such as Gary Potter, Romane, John Jorgenson and violinist Daniel John Martin. Bassist Jesse is a much in-demand bass player and vocalist, at home in a intimate jazz club or playing a major festival. He has recorded and toured with artists such as Louis Berry, Marcus & Martinus, Ray Quinn, China Crisis and Ninet Tayeb to name but a few.
Vocals // Trumpet // Vibraphone // Guitar // Bass // Drums
Dave Burgoyne Quartet
Thursday 8th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Dave Burgoyne Quartet plays Chick Corea
Dave Burgoyne Quartet will 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.
Reiss Ellis Beckles Group
Wednesday 7th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Over the course of his career he has performed at Jazz festivals around the world such as Montreux, London and Montclair Jazz Festival to name a few…
Reiss will be debuting new music that has been composed over the last year that takes influence from the traditional era of jazz whilst also blending in contemporary jazz styles featuring serene melodies, arrangements and a high level of improvisation from all members of the band.
Reiss will be with a stellar band tonight –
Rowan Hudson – Piano
Connor Murray – Double Bass
Mark Hale – Drums
Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, original music and a few old classics from the Great American Songbook.
London based saxophonist, composer and educator. Reiss Ellis Beckles is a young, versatile and diverse artist with a strong background & understanding in many genres of music in particular Jazz, Pop and Hip Hop.
Over the course of his career Reiss has shared the stage with artists such as Halsey, Jessie J, Robin Thicke, Jimmy Heath, John Faddis and Dennis Mackrel.
Reiss has appeared at music venues across the world such as Smalls Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Vortex Jazz Club, Terraza 7, Playboy London, LeFrak Concert Hall, Oliver’s Jazz Bar and Caffe Vivaldi to name a few. He has also performed at Jazz festivals such as London Jazz Festival(UK), Ealing Jazz Festival(UK), Manchester Jazz Festival(UK) and SildaJazz(Norway).
Here’s a taste of what to expect.
Note, tonight’s line up is Saxophone, Double Bass, Drums - the video below features additional musicians, but gives an impression of the music to expect.
Ham & Organ
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour ALL NIGHT: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
Ham & Organ present an authentic take on the classic Organ trio's of the 1960's with grinding renditions of Soul-Jazz classics from the likes of Jimmy Smith & Kenny Burrell, Brother Jack Mcduff & George Benson with some heavy Funk & classic Soul covers thrown in for some extra smoked flavour!
Members.
Glen Lewis - Organ / Bass
Bri Stevenson - Guitar
Ian Hampson - Drums
Blues Jam
Monday 5th September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free 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.
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.
Tango Jazz Quartet
Saturday 3rd September 2022
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.
We are beyond delighted to be welcoming the one and only Tango Jazz Quartet back to Matt & Phred’s… ALL THE WAY FROM ARGENTINA!
It goes without saying that this is going to be a very special and rare evening.
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.
Band members:
Martín Rao de Vita, on bass
Santiago Villalba, on piano
Mauricio Pasculli, on drums
Gustavo Firmenich, on tenor sax and clarinet
Henry Botham - *Free Early Gig*
Saturday 3rd September 2022
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!
Henry Botham is one of the UK’s leading Harlem Stride, Blues and New Orleans pianists, most noted for his work with 52 Skidoo, The Nightcreatures, and Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners. With Henry’s hugely diverse musical ability being clear, it’s fair to say that his solo performances are something truly special.
Henry has a huge passion for and appreciation of New Orleans piano, which draws from a wide range of influences including Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Rhumba, Ragtime and even Classical music and Rock, all epitomized by the recognised master of the genre, James Booker. Audiences will not only enjoy Henry’s playing, but also his both witty and interesting introductions to both the style at large and the songs he will play.
This is the music of and inspired by Dr John, Professor Longhair, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith, Luckey Roberts and Dick Wellstood. Now that’s a pretty impressive selection.
Having his musical roots in traditional New Orleans music certainly doesn’t stop Henry being a pioneer of bringing this distinct style into the modern age, you can expect some surprises from Henry along the way, from Prince, to The Beatles, to The Prodigy and beyond, all remaining true to the New Orleans style.
Worker Bee Brass Band
Friday 2nd September 2022
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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.
Warmly welcoming Worker Bee Brass Band to the club! It’s going to be a big night!
Worker Bee are a home grown Manchester Brass Band formed by some of the city’s most exciting musicians! Band members have played around the world, at every major festival in the UK and have recorded and toured with a wide range of artists. They came together to enjoy bringing the sound of brass to the North West and are regularly seen at weddings, events and festivals.
You can expect to hear some of the best music from the 80’s to the present day blasted out on Trumpet, Sax and trombone over the powerhouse rhythm section of Sousaphone and Drums. True to their roots, listen out for some of the biggest Manchester tunes as well as a selection of their favourite Pop, Rock and Dance classics.