http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/calendar/index.php Visit the Jazz Yorkshire Gig Guide for Live Jazz in Yorkshire and the Humber. Send gig info to listings@jazzyorkshire.org info@jazzyorkshire.org (John Smith) Jazz Listings http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/images/googlemap_340114.jpg 144100 http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/calendar/index.php Google map showing where jazz takes place in Yorkshire and the Humber http://www.howardassemblyroom.co.ukwww.howardassemblyroom.co.ukThu, 11 March at Howard Assembly Room Jazz - Tunisian singer and oud player Dhafer Youssef makes a rare visit to Leeds for a must see concert which brings together the spiritual quality of Sufi with contemporary jazz. Youssef has established himself as one of the most exciting artists working in contemporary music. http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 12 March at Wakefield Jazz - Dave describes this collaboration as an old-fashioned two tenor roar up. Meeting through Kristian in Norway, the affinity between him and the American was so close that they arranged a UK tour last year culminating in a set of dates in Ronnies. They enjoyed it enormously, selling out in most venues, and so they are repeating the experience this year to our benefit.Eric has had an almost 20 year career in the US leading on 20 or so CDs and appearing on at least 60 others. His regular quartet features the legendary Harold Mabern.This season has seen Daves reappearance at Wakefield after too long an absence and he is now on his fourth visit the only one specifically booked. What a welcome return though - he has thrilled us again and again on each occasion. We can expect more of the same tonight. A truly powerful rhythm section will drive the whole thing along.Dave OHiggins- tenor saxEric Alexander- tenor saxAndrew McCormack- pianoKristian Leth- drumsArnie Somogyi- bassLatest CD : Sketchbook (Jazzizit) - SKU: JITCD0950 http://www.otleycourthouse.org.ukwww.otleycourthouse.org.ukSat, 13 March at Otley Courthouse - The beguiling voice of the legendary Sex Patels, Jacqui performs songs from her long awaited debut album, Vintage - an intimate, genre defying evening full of music that has shaped the 20th century and beyond. Beautifully arranged by long time musical partner Kevin James, and featuring eclectic and unique renditions of songs by Tom Waits, Nina Simone, and Nick Drake amongst other timeless classics. http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 14 March at Seven Jazz Leeds - The music is chosen and arranged by co leader guitarist Derrick Harris. A relaxed, bluesy foot tapping Sunday featuring a "small big band" with great arrangements, exciting solos and the best musicians including Derrick on guitar, Paul Smith-drums, Mark Chandler-trumpet, Richard Ormrod-multi reeds, Matt Ball-trombone,Jamil Sheriff-piano and Adrian Knowles-bass. http://www.sheffieldjazzandswing.org.ukwww.sheffieldjazzandswing.org.ukWed, 17 March at Jazz at the Lescar - http://www.grimsbyjazz.comwww.grimsbyjazz.comThu, 18 March at Grimsby Jazz - Grimsby Jazz has an exemplary record with female jazz vocalists we now attempt once again to expand our horizons to cross the Atlantic and bring American singing star, Marlene Verplanck. Her previous booking last year had to be cancelled due to the illness, (and subsequent death), of her husband Billy. Miss Verplanck, who already has a discography of 19 CDs to her name, arrives at Grimsby Jazz to present songs from her highly acclaimed latest offering, Once there was a Moon". Marlene has maintained a reputation for the crystal clarity of her voice and her dramatic interpretations, an evening with Marlene Verplanck is a musical experience to be savoured Sheila Tracey Crescendo and Jazz Music UK. She explores all the great standards of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Rogers and Hart to name but a few, with great feeling. Marlene VerPlanck is a straight-ahead singer. She has a wide vocal range, good diction and a pure quality. Paying attention to the lyrics, she sings her stories believably with a jazz-oriented musical background. Marlene has been out there singing long enough to know her audience and delivers the kind of performance that communicates and pleases. http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 19 March at Wakefeld Jazz - Liz was introduced to Wakefield by Alan Barnes for whom she sang on the two collaborations with Alan Plater Songs for Unsung Heroes and Seven Ages of Jazz. She has a wonderfully engaging personality and has been back as band leader since. It is time we invited her to sing for us once more and this visit will coincide with a special birthday in the Club shell make a very happy man feel old. The top musicians she brings with her guarantee a night of terrific jazz. It has been too long since Brandon or Leon has been to play for us."A very talented jazz singer with that lovely gift of cool restraint" Campbell Burnap, Jazz FMLiz Fletcher - voiceBrandon Allen- tenor saxLeon Greening- pianoT B A -bassLatest CD : Blue Afternoons http://www.jazzyorkshire.org/errors_link.phpwww.jazzyorkshire.org/errors_link.phpFri, 19 March at LiveLincs Rural Touring - Fiona Lander and Paul Mason collectively known as 'Landermason' have been writing, recording and performing together since 2000. Multi instrumentalist Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles, saxes, clarinet and recorder) and Paul (guitars and vocals) have developed a unique sound which displays their undoubted talents. They combine both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz and other styles in their beautiful and striking arrangements. Landermason have recorded and produced 4 CD's to date on their own label LAMA Records. Tracks from their most recent albums 'The Reason' and 'Angel of the North' have gained national airplay on BBC Radio 2 and 3 as well as on many other radio shows across the network. The LIVE sound is impressive, full of variety and with plenty of audience interaction. Often described as 'refreshingly different', Landermason are equally at home entertaining audiences in folk and acoustic music clubs, theatres, festivals, village halls and pubs and are proud to have performed at some of the UK's best known live music venues. Fiona and Paul are currently touring the new album 'Tree of Souls' around the UK http:///www.kirkbymalzeard.com/mechanics/mechanics.html/www.kirkbymalzeard.com/mechanics/mechanics.htmlFri, 19 March at Mechanics Arts Club - http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 21 March at Seven Jazz Leeds - Chapel Allerton's great jazz talent show! The March Jazz Cafe will be even bigger than normal! Come along and watch all the different musicians or bring that guitar or saxophone and join in with top local rhythm section including Caroline Boaden, drums, Steve Crocker bass and Andy Cholerton piano. http://www.huddersfield-jazz.co.ukwww.huddersfield-jazz.co.ukTue, 23 March at Huddersfield Jazz - Touring in America and Europe as well as appearing at numerous jazz festivals, Daryl has performed and recorded with many famous jazz musicians including luminaries such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Harry Allen, and Wynton Marsalis with the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra. Taking time out from Manhattan nightlife for another European tour, we are pleased to once again welcome Daryl with her accompanying British musicians in her swinging interpretation of traditional jazz standards. A rare opportunity to see and hear one of Americas foremost singer/pianists. Dont miss it. http://www.sheffieldjazzandswing.org.ukwww.sheffieldjazzandswing.org.ukWed, 24 March at Jazz at the Lescar - Their unique sound formed through the natural convergence of Jazz, Funk, Folk and a bloody good beat. Their music has, of course, the blinding improvised solos but frames them in well constructed song like forms resulting in wonderfully arranged and textured sounds which at times are edgy and free but also reflective and lyrical http://www.jazzcrazy.co.ukwww.jazzcrazy.co.ukWed, 24 March at Jazz at the UCC - http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukThu, 25 March at Seven Jazz Leeds - If you like real swinging improvising jazz singers then Aninta Wardell is your woman. Steeped in the bebop tradition she scats just like a horn player, with great lines, a great feel and interacts with her band. You won't have heard jazz vocals as exciting as this in a long time. Not only can she improvise like a demon, she can sing a ballad with such tenderness and honesty and you know you are right there with her. One of the UKs most creative and best loved vocalists, her recent album "Kinda Blue" has had rave reviews : "...the singer's mercurial musicality and acute sense of improvisation freedom can at times take the breath away." Jazzwise http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 26 March at Wakefield Jazz - Toms first appearance here with this trio brought a standing ovation, which he claimed he was unused to. The taste of the Wakefield audience knows better where pianistic excellence is concerned theyre a discerning lot. Winning Best UK Band in the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards lifted Tom to become an in- demand player in a variety of contexts as well as for his teaching and mentoring (of Kit Downes for example they made an album together). His mature style (developed since leaving Acoustic Ladyland) is best appreciated in the company of these musicians with whom he has now played for 5 years.Only his obsession with Formula One causes one to question his judgement he has even written a tune for Jenson Button (MBE)!"Intricate, witty and profoundly musical, Curios have become, within two albums, the most formidable piano trio in the UK." MOJO magazineTom Cawley- piano Sam Burgess- bassJosh Blackmore- drumsLatest CD : Closer (Impure Music)