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.jazz-at-heart.org.uk/www.jazz-at-heart.org.uk/Sat, 4 February at Jazz-at-Heart - Series of workshops for singers ran by Kate Peters.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3830 http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 5 February at Seven Jazz Leeds - Nicki Allan is back in Leeds at Seven Arts by popular demand for another round of hot arrangements from her legendary sextet. With a new album under her belt (You're gonna hear from me - 33 Records) she will sing some new songs, some original and standard favourites but always with the classic stamp of unique brass and syncopated jazz to flavour them. "Nicki is one of that rare breed of artist, who though fully respectful of song lyrics, has the control and confidence to take daring unexpected liberties with the melody, without marring, but actually enhancing the results"jazzyorkshire.org gig 3760 http://www.myspace.com/djlubiwww.myspace.com/djlubiSun, 5 February at DJ Lubi (Lubi Jovanovic) - Sunday Sermon 1st Birthday Party @ Musiquarium, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds...celebrating one year of the weekly live soul/funk/fusion/global beats club with the UK's top jazz-funk/fusion keyboard maestro Dan Goldman and his JD73 band...Dan's live and recording sideman credits include Haggis Horns, Bebel Gilberto, Ty, Nate James, Nightmares On Wax,Corinne Bailey Rae, The New Mastersounds, Bonobo....JD73's last album "Pure Gold" released last year on Z Records...first JD73 gig of 2012 and a very rare Leeds appearance! JD73 line-up: Dan Goldman (keys/bass notes), Rachel Modest (vocals), Fraser Jowie (vocals), Ben Barker (guitar), Errol Rollins (drums)jazzyorkshire.org gig 3800 http://www.jazz-at-heart.org.uk/www.jazz-at-heart.org.uk/Mon, 6 February at Jazz-at-Heart - The accomplished saxophonist Matt Anderson is leading instrumental jazz on most Monday evenings.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3829 http://www.scarboroughjazz.co.ukwww.scarboroughjazz.co.ukWed, 8 February at Scarborough Jazz - Ron and Greg play a varied repertoire that spans many decades of jazz history.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3735 http://undercliffecricketclub.co.ukundercliffecricketclub.co.ukWed, 8 February at Undercliffe Cricket Club - Jenny and Tony join the UCC rhythm sectionjazzyorkshire.org gig 3780 http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 10 February at Wakefield Jazz - This project was instigated by Mick Hutton as part of his return to top level jazz bass playing. Many of us will remember his wit and expertise from Appleby days and how tragic was his loss from the scene as the result of a botched tendon operation . Now fully restored, and playing better than ever, Mick is out and about with several bands once more. This band is one for which he holds great nostalgia from his early days and which will still play up a storm. Gareth will spar with Jim and Gary will drive things along so the project cant fail to delight.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3745 http://www.sheffieldjazz.org.ukwww.sheffieldjazz.org.ukFri, 10 February at Sheffield Jazz - Described as four of the UKs most exciting young jazz musicians, Ambulance was launched at Ronnie Scotts in 2004. Years of successful development has seen all of them leading their own bands. The original quartet returns to Sheffield as part of a UK tour performing a mixture of new original compositions and more familiar jazz standards, in their own inimitable open style. Hip as hell Jazzwisejazzyorkshire.org gig 3787 http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukSun, 12 February at Seven Jazz Leeds - Pianist/composer Aron Kyne was been awarded Jazz Futures funding by Jazz Yorkshire to help him develop as a jazz musician here in Yorkshire. Anyone who saw Yoruba at Seven in June last year will understand how well deserved that award was. The jazz/salsa/fusion band are back united by their love for high-energy Salsa and Jazz. Yoruba are a powerful 8-piece band intent on producing a tight driving sound. Led by Aron and comprising of some of the hottest young talent from around the Leeds area this band draws together a diverse mix of influences. They have created their own fusion of Jazz-Salsa-Samba, blending beautiful harmonies with syncopated rhythms, killer solos with a massive horn section sound.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3761 http://www.myspace.com/djlubiwww.myspace.com/djlubiSun, 12 February at DJ Lubi (Lubi Jovanovic) - Sunday Sermon Presents Rodina and The Joe Tatton Trio....contemporary fusion of jazz, latin lounge, folk, melodic pop and acoustic soul from this talented Irish singer whose debut album "Over The Sun" was well recieved over the last xouple of year and supported on Radio 2 by Mark Lamarr...jazzyorkshire.org gig 3801 http://www.scarboroughjazz.co.ukwww.scarboroughjazz.co.ukWed, 15 February at Scarborough Jazz - The ever popular Frank Brooker presents a wide range of jazz through an interesting and diverse programme.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3736 http://www.sevenjazz.co.ukwww.sevenjazz.co.ukThu, 16 February at Seven Jazz Leeds - As the name suggests this band is a reunion of the Quartet that was in existence for six years from 1996. It's members are amongst the most experienced jazz muscians in the country and the group developed an extremely powerful musical identity during it's lifetime. Now reformed for a two-week tour band will be playing a mixture of new music specially written for the tour and pieces previously played or recorded. The Quartet has recorded five cds: We Go Back (1996), Live In Glasgow (1997), Burns (2000), Animation (2001), Somewhere In The Hills (2002). This group is one of the most powerful and exciting bands ever to appear on the UK Jazz Scene. Jim Mullen: Moved to London from Glasgow in 1969, going on to work in the groups of Pete Brown (2 albums) Brian Auger (3 albums) Vinegar Joe (1 Album) and Kokomo (1 album). In 1975 he met sax player Dick Morrissey and began a 15 year association. After the demise of Morrissey Mullen he worked with jazz vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets (3 albums). As sideman he is in demand by visiting U.S. stars like Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Weldon Irvine, Percy Sledge, Teddy Edwards, Plas Johnson, Jimmy Witherspoon and Terry Collier. He is twice winner of 'Best Guitar' in the British Telecom jazz awards and 'Best Guitar' in the British Jazz Awards for 2000. Gary Husband: originally based in Leeds, Gary has recently been tutoring drummers from Leeds College of Music jazz course as part of the Jazz Yorkshire futures scheme. Current projects include live and recording work with John McLaughlin, Jack Bruce, Robin Trower, Allan Holdsworth Trio with Jimmy Johnson, Mike Stern, Hamburgs NDR Big Band and Frankfurts HR Big Band. He has also worked with artists such as Billy Cobham, Colin Towns, Jeff Beck, Gongzilla, Gary Moore, Level 42 and Mark King, Steve Topping, Maria Schneider, Jim Mullen, Randy Brecker, Andy Summers, Alan Skidmore, Chris Squire, Aydin Esen, Peter Erskine, Al Jarreau amongst majazzyorkshire.org gig 3765 http://www.wakefieldjazz.orgwww.wakefieldjazz.orgFri, 17 February at Wakefield Jazz - Franks most prominent partnership has been the long-term relationship with Gilad Atmon in the Orient House Ensemble. He has, however, run a trio since 2006 which has been particularly well received in Italy. His latest bass player was collected there; Davide is another member of the Global Music Foundation, which Stephen Keogh directs. He trained with Neils- Henning ersted Pederson in Copenhagen and now lives in Stuttgart. He was a member of Monty Alexanders trio for three years and has played with Jon Faddis and Randy Brecker. Stephen is best known for his work with Peter King but since moving to Barcelona he has become a member of Bill Charlaps European band. He works all over the world with the likes of Brad Meldhau and Steve Grossman. So this is an exceptional trio which will mix modern standards with Franks own compositions in their programme.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3746 http://www.sheffieldjazz.org.ukwww.sheffieldjazz.org.ukFri, 17 February at Sheffield Jazz - Formed in 1996 this group developed an extremely powerful musical identity during its six years lifetime. Reformed for this tour, the band will be playing a mixture of new specially written music and pieces previously recorded. Mullens legendarily melodic improvising is supported by the wonderfully creative Gareth Williams and driven by powerhouse drumming and one of the hardest swinging bass players the UK has ever produced.jazzyorkshire.org gig 3788 http://www.piedpiper.orgwww.piedpiper.orgSat, 18 February at Pied Piper - A weekend of FREE funk workshops for young musicians delivered by Pied Piper in North Yorkshire. These workshops are a great opportunity for young musicians to develop their performance skills, learn the key features of funk, interpret funk classics and perform as part of a funk band. Workshopps are suitable for any wind or brass musicians, keyboard and bass players and drummers who are of Grade 5 standard or above. There will be opportunities for instrument specific support as well as ensemble skills. Evety participant will receive a CD after the project which records their performances during their performances during the workshop. The workshop is being led by Leeds' jazz ensemble 'Three Jazz'. For more information and to book a place please visit our website or email infoATpiedpiper.org (replace AT with @).jazzyorkshire.org gig 3804