News from Leeds Jazz

July 5th., THE BLESSING

Fri, 23 May 2008 21:54:55 GMT

Saturday JULY 5, 2008

LEEDS JAZZ presents THE BLESSING at THE WARDROBE, LEEDS

Jim Barr (bass); Clive Deamer (drums); Pete Judge (trumpet); Jake McMurchie (saxophone)
When a band reveals its influences to include Kings of Leon, Morphine and Albert Ayler, you know they're something out of the ordinary. So welcome The Blessing, a jazz-rock four piece from Bristol, ultra-contemporary in both sound and outlook. For instance take the drums and bass of Clive Deamer and Jim Barr (otherwise known as Portishead's live rhythm section). They're far from supporting players, never content with providing mere accompaniment to the upfront horns of Pete Judge on trumpet and Jake McMurchie on saxophone. Instead they steal a more lead role, attacking and plundering all over the place. Barr's bass actually sounds like it belongs on the records of Gang of Four.
With the two horns confidently riding these jagged rhythms, The Blessing come highly recommended to anyone whose ears are appreciative of the Acoustic Ladyland/Polar Bear axis of excellence and also to rock fans who never had a clue they liked jazz!
The Blessing's debut CD 'All is Yes' (CAKE CACD 78550) has been nominated in the Best Album category of this year's BBC Jazz Awards
www.theblessing.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thisistheblessing/
Advance tickets 0113 269 4077
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July 17th., Hypnotic Brass Ensemble + DJ Bass Clef

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:54:55 GMT

Thursday JULY 17, 2008

LEEDS JAZZ presents HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE + DJ BASS CLEF at THE WARDROBE, LEEDS

Tycho (sousaphone,voice); Seba (bass trombone, voice); Saiph (tenor trombone,voice); Chris Anderson (drums, percussion, congas, bells, voice); Uttama (euphonium, voice); Ben Yehuda (trumpet, voice); Jafar Baji (trumpet, voice); Amal Baji (trumpet, voice); Tarik (trumpet).
First UK tour by New York's Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. This band have to be seen and heard to be fully experienced. Formed of eight brothers, all sons of Phil Cohran, former trumpeter with Sun Ra's Arkestra, plus drummer 360 (the only non-blood relative), they deliver a unique and exhilarating sound, mixing elements of jazz, Afropop, funk, soul and RnB with a powerful hip-hop sensibility. After building a fearsome reputation in the US for their guerrilla gigs on the streets of Chicago and NY, the band have been touring clubs and venues around Europe, most recently storming the UK on dates with Mos Def.
They are joined on tour by Bass Clef, another true original and festival favourite. Hailing from Bristol's eclectic dubstep scene, the Bass Clef experience is not to be missed, featuring trombone, pirate flags, and a maelstrom of hand-percussion.

http://www.myspace.com/hypnoticbusiness
http://hypnoticbrass.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bassclefbass
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Provisional Programme - Autumn 2008 Season

Mon, 26 May 2008 22:54:55 GMT

Leeds Jazz now has a very provisonal Autumn 2008 Season lined up.

All the following gigs are SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION:

Fri 12th Sept, 2008 - Jen Chapin and Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio

Fri 26th Sept, 2008 - Tom Cawley's Curios. We are looking to RE-SCHEDULE this gig at another date.

Sun 19th Oct, 2008 - Ingrid Laubrock/Liam Noble/Tom Rainey + Matthew Bourne/Steve Davis/Dave Kane Leeds Jazz/Lima Collaboration

Wed 12th Nov, 2008 - Ken Vandermark/Barry Guy/Mark Sanders + Dave Kane/Alex Bonney Duo Leeds Jazz/Lima Collaboration

Sat 29th Nov, 2008 - Christian Wallumrod Ensemble (featuring Arve Henriksen, Nils Okland, Per Odvar Johansonn)

Meanwhile, please keep in touch by joining our mailing list. http://www.leedsjazz.org.uk/cgi-bin/lj_form.cgi

http://www.myspace.com/hypnoticbusiness
http://hypnoticbrass.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bassclefbass
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GARFORTH ARTS FESTIVAL

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:44:55 GMT

Garforth Arts Festival runs from the 24th June to 5th July. Highlights include Chichino, Jazz Jamaica and Soweto Kinch.
http://www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk/
JAZZ JAMAICA

Parliamentary Jazz Award - Best Ensemble 2006

BBC Jazz Award - Best Band 2002

Jazz Jamaica's Tighten Up!

For those who love reggae, rock steady, ska and jazz and for those who just want to party!

CHICHINO

'Bringing the Groove back!'......

Inspired by Acid Jazz, Soul and Funk legends, Chichino have crafted a breezy sound of their own... a sound known as 21st Century retro chic!

SOWETO KINCH

"It's a clever and entertaining juxtaposition of idioms that kicks pure Jazz and authentic rap into a brave new world." (The Guardian) This show also features a support act GJRB (Garforth Jazz Rock Band). Their set will include a brand new festival commission written and led by Soweto Kinch.

www.myspace.com/sowetokinch

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