Jazz Leeds - Autumn Programme 2026.

Thursday, September 03, 2026

Jazz Leeds has announced its programme for September, October, November & December 2026. The majority of the events take place at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Schedule attached.

From;
https://www.jazzleeds.org.uk/whats-on/

Thu 03 Sep 2026, 7.30pm
JazzLeeds Presents
Matt Anderson’s “Wild Flower”: Celebrating 60 Years of Wayne Shorter
Matt Anderson’s Wild Flower Quintet celebrate the 60th anniversary of Wayne Shorter on Blue Note
Seven Arts

Sun 06 Sep 2026, 12.00am
JazzLeeds Presents
Jazz Sunday at the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival, Sunday 6 September
Two stages this year with jazz, latin, blues, big bands all from Leeds - loads of stalls, loads of fun
Chapel Allerton Arts Festival, Regent Street and Well Lane

Wed 09 Sep 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Esther Bennett and John Taylor
Esther Bennett is one of jazz’s most respected vocalists and sax player Jon Taylor is the ultimate jazz entertainer.
Seven Arts

Sun 13 Sep 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Emma Coates
Weaving jazz and folk, Leeds singer and saxophonist Emma Coates creates an intricate, intimate sound.
Seven Arts

Wed 16 Sep 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Florian Arbenz / Chris Cheek / Arno Krijger Organ Trio
This trio promises a thrilling, boundary-pushing jazz experience that captivates ears, eyes, and imagination.
Seven Arts

Sun 20 Sep 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
John “Papa” Gros
“Sharing New Orleans with the world is my calling” - John “Papa” Gros
Seven Arts

Wed 23 Sep 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Anna Chandler King Quartet
Anna Chandler leads a quartet playing both free form spontaneous composition and intricately arranged pieces
Seven Arts

Sun 04 Oct 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley Sextet
Josh Cavanagh-Brierley celebrates the music from his new album “The Mild Mannered and the Mortal”
Seven Arts

Wed 07 Oct 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Tony Burkill celebrates the great sax players
Tony Burkill is a phenomenal sax player known for his exuberant and earthy performances
Seven Arts

Thu 08 Oct 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Mark Lockheart’s – Shapeshifter
If you liked Mark Lockheart with Polar Bear, you’ll love Shapeshifter. Composed, improvised, and deeply considered.
Seven Arts

Sun 11 Oct 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Nicolas Meier World Group
Nicolas Meier is a virtuoso guitarist. His group blends world music, exciting grooves and signature crazy solos.
Seven Arts

Wed 14 Oct 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Cherie Gears
Cherie Gears sings with the soulful depth of blues and the smooth elegance of jazz
Seven Arts

Sun 18 Oct 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Kevin Holbrough Sextet
Kevin’s new sextet, performing a programme of hard bop jazz from the likes of Art Blakey, JJ Johnson and Steve Davis
Seven Arts

Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
John and Kathy Dyson
A welcome rush hour return from jazz guitarist Kathy Dyson with saxophone player John Dyson
Seven Arts

Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Simon Spillett Quartet play the music of Tubby Hayes
A high-energy, authentic tribute to legendary British jazz icon Tubby Hayes
Seven Arts

Sun 01 Nov 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Sam Quintana’s Wandering Monster
Bassist Sam Quintana’s band features off-kilter grooves, infectious melodies and spontaneous improvisation
Seven Arts

Wed 04 Nov 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Trish Heenan with Mike Hall
Trish - “A wonderful singer” – Ian Shaw
Mike - “Fluent and powerful, a classic tenor sax sound” - Ian Mann
Seven Arts

Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Zoe Rahman trio
Zoe’s compositions encompass a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic textures
Seven Arts

Sun 15 Nov 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Jamil Sheriff’s 4 in 1
A swinging and joyful affair that promises to remind you of all your favourite jazz musicians
Seven Arts

Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Emily Kent with Ed Kainiek
Emily Kent, a superb jazz and soul singer who last appeared for us at the Innervisions concert in April
Seven Arts

Wed 18 Nov 2026, 7.45pm
JazzLeeds Presents
Jasper Hoiby’s 3 Elements – joint concert with Howard Assembly Room
High-energy, contemporary jazz built on sharp intuition and rhythmic drive
Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU

Sun 22 Nov 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Jazz Main
One of Scotland’s leading modern jazz quartets with a passion for the music of the Blue Note catalogue
Seven Arts

Thu 26 Nov 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi Duo
Music shaped by the unique chemistry between two master improvisers.
Seven Arts

Wed 02 Dec 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Jim Corry
Saxophonist for Jamiroquai, Mark Ronson and Corinne Bailey, Jim Corry is truly a world class sax player
Seven Arts

Sun 06 Dec 2026, 1.30pm
Sunday Afternoons @ Seven
Celebrating the Big Bands at Christmas – Ronnie Bottomley Jazz Orchestra
Classic big band arrangements from the legendary Ronnie Bottomley
Seven Arts

Thu 10 Dec 2026, 7.30pm
Evenings @ Seven
Celebrating the Big Bands at Christmas – Tom Sharp Big Band
A superb 16-piece line up taking on Duke Ellington’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ along with other works by the composer
Seven Arts

Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6.00pm
Rush Hour Jazz
Dudley Nesbitt
Dudley Nesbitt is a feted Leeds pan player heard here the Jazzleeds house band
Seven Arts

Sun 27 Dec 2026, 1.30pm
Jam Sessions
Twixmas Jazz Jam
Our jazz jam session between Christmas and New Year - come and join in the fun at the Seven Bar
Seven Arts

Further information and tickets at;
https://www.jazzleeds.org.uk/whats-on

Seven Arts
31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
Seven Arts, our main venue has an excellent performance space with good acoustics and a Yamaha piano donated by Besbrode Pianos plus welcoming cafe/bar. We run jazz concerts in the Seven Concert Room on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons as well as Rush Hour Jazz gigs in the Seven Arts bar on Wednesdays.
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Tel: 0113 262 6777