Sheffield Jazz Previous Gigs

Frank Harrison –piano

Yaron Stavi -bass

Eddie Hick –drums

Ahead of his concert, Gilad will give a talk about

his first encounter with Jazz music and its impact

on his ethical and philosophical stand. The talk

will explore different aspects of music and their

direct link with Gilad’s views on morality. Since

Atzmon founded Orient House in 2000 they've

toured extensively around the world and produced

six albums.

Return of one of the greats : “a jazz giant steadily

“Audiences are clearly bowled over with

Oct 21

Tom Cawley –piano

Calum Gourlay –bass

James Maddren –drums

1999, playing and recording with Kurt Rosenwinkel,

Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer and dozens of other

renowned players.

"Marvellous... drills a hole through [the music],

boxing like a sprightly Olympic welterweight" –

"Potent,big-toned alto saxophonist... exhilarating,

cascading improvisations... Outstanding playing"

- Jazz Times

“spectacular... adroit and sophisticated” – The

Guardian

Liane Carroll - voice & piano

Roger Carey - bass

Mark Fletcher – drums

intensity and passionate delivery which have made

Liane Carroll one of the most acclaimed performers

in current British jazz.

“Deeply soulful, wonderfully honest” The Times

"Highly Recommended--I love it" Michael Parkinson

"The real thing." Sholto Byrnes, Independent on Sunday

"Utterly brilliant." Time Out

Ross Stanley –Hammond organ

Pedro Segundo –drums

certainly rare, maybe even unique! But Rollins'

searing performance, plus the funky ballistics of

Portuguese drummer Pedro Segundo and the

grinding groove of Ross Stanley, delivers excitement

from the word go. A kaleidoscope of moods and

shifts in tempo blended with subtle electronic

gadgetry make for a very exciting and larger than life

sound.

"the most exciting British trombonist for decades…

" - Jazzwise

"...a trombone player who combines seamlessly fluid

improvising with a sumptuous sound." – The

Guardian

“…one of the most entertaining and inviting new

Nikki Iles – piano

Martin France – drums

Simon Woolf – bass

all-star band, featuring alto virtuoso Geoff Simkins

and globe-trotting piano star Nikki Iles, two of the

most inventive melodic improvisers in the country.

The subtle but vibrant rhythm section is driven by

internationally acclaimed ex-“Loose Tubes”

drummer Martin France.

“One of Britain’s finest and most inventive alto

Kit Downes - piano

Jim Hart - vibes

Tim Giles - drums

young musicians combine with one of the UK's most

respected saxophonists, to form a true collaboration

with music written by all four. Melodic, playful music

with a sense of openness and a very contemporary

edge.

vibrant… some of the most seductive piano-vibes

dialogues this side of the legendary Modern Jazz

Quartet”. The Guardian

“The sheer concentration of talent, enhanced by its

singularity of purpose, makes every moment

spellbinding… Serious music vibrating with energy

and beauty.” (Chris May) All About Jazz

Palle Daniellson – bass

Martin France – drums

(he is currently professor of jazz piano at the

Cologne College of music), John Taylor is one of the

greatest musicians the UK has produced. A towering

genius of the piano and a brilliant composer, he

stands comparison with the late Bill Evans (and in

fact his 2003 trio featured Marc Johnson – Bill

Evan’s last bass player). Among living pianists

perhaps the appropriate comparison is with Keith

Jarrett and Brad Mehldau. In a welcome return to the Crucible

Studio he appears with his exciting new trio featuring

Palle Danielsson (bass), and Martin France (drums).

Expect to hear dazzling interplay, moments of sheer

beauty, and a rhythmic energy that will have you

bouncing off your seats!

Saxophones/Flutes - Russell Henderson, Simon Kaylor, Tori Freestone, Joel Purnell.

international jazz audience for some time. This is the

first project he has put together for large ensemble

and promises to be an exhilarating and entertaining

night of music. Jamil always pays tribute to the

traditions of the art form, whilst making room for

vibrant and funky melodies.

"The music is both swinging and sophisticated...

Jamil is a constantly inventive arranger. Just when

you think you've heard it all, he'll come up with

something fresh"
- Jazz UK

Liam Noble – piano

Gene Calderazzo – drums

Oli Hayhurst – bass

perfectly complement Siegel’s music and playing,

and, with the powerhouse drummer Gene

Calderazzo on board, fireworks are guaranteed.

A fluent bop intensity worked into a fresh modern

Sound.

"There's not a moment that doesn't fizz with

“Siegel approaches the depth and sensitivity of a