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Here’s a surprise – we’re number 5 in the UK jazz blogs – we beat the Guardian!
Thanks for all your support in providing the information over the past five years folks – keep ’em coming, must be doing some good… Glad to report also that Lance Liddle’s Bebop Spoken Hear blog, based in Newcastle, was number 3 in the same chart!
If jazz clubs want their gigs or news on the blog, send 350 words and a picture to the editor, Steve Crocker
Our Latest News and Developments
NorvolJazz network agrees a relaunch revamp with a new board appointed at the Newcastle Jazz Festival network meeting on 6 October. Tributes were paid to the previous Norvoljazz chair Chris DeSaram who dies last month. Steve Crocker (JazzLeeds) has been appointed as the new chair to replace the late Chris DeSaram, and Gill Wilde (Grimsby Jazz Projects) as Secretary. The current set of network minutes from our hosts, Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music Lit & Phil Society 6 October 2018.
We also have a new management group. See details here.
Emerging Artist Programme
Leeds College of Music, together with Norvoljazz network, have organised six jazz groups in an emerging artist programme – if you would like to book one of these bands – say as a support band, or to fill a gap in your programme in the near future, do get in touch. (Read more…)
See our members here | See our Venues/A-Z of clubs in North | Check Jazz days here
All the latest NorVol Jazz Minutes – click here – See the photo and NorVol banner here
Remember too, that Jazz Festivals run throughout the year! Check our Festivals page.
Changes to our website
We have updated and changed some aspects of the NorVol Jazz website. Click here for details of the changes.
Current Events:
Players’ Night – Scarborough Jazz
This is always a night for surprises. Anyone who frequents Scarborough Jazz and would like to play or sing some jazz is welcome to perform. It’s an evening of variety and emerging talent. The resident trio will be happy to provide backing if required. Please contact Mike Gordon (01723 379818) if you would like to take part.
£5 on the door
Asaf Sirkis and Sylwia Bialas Duet – Jazz At The Lescar
Times and Price: (check website)
Satori – Sheffield Jazz
Josephine Davies: sax; Dave Whitford: bass; James Maddren: drums.
Full £15, Concessions £12, Student with NUS card £8, 15 – 18 year olds £3, Under 15s Free.
Harlem Hot Stompers – Jazz in the Spa
(Doors – 7:00.pm. Music 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm)
Unlicensed Venue. Bring your own bottle or whatever!
(Prices vary between £8 and £10)
Christmas Party jam session – JazzLeeds
Our Christmas jazz jam – with appearances from the Jazz Workshop and Jazz Voices Choir – come down and enjoy the fun
Christmas Party jam session @Inkwell 1.30-4pm (Doors 1pm)
Tickets £7 full £5 concessions – performers pay as you feel (suggested contribution £5)
Viper Time – Jazz At The Lescar
Times and Price: (check website)
Christmas Party with the New York Brass Band – Scarborough Jazz
For our Christmas party leader James Lancaster is putting together a special selection of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians. Their repertoire reflects a broad range of styles from jazz to pop, reggae to funk and New Orleans to ska. So it’s going to be a very jolly and entertaining evening. And there’ll be food to go with it!
‘A must see genre-splitting band’ – The Guardian
£6 on the door
Wigan Christmas Jazz Club – Wigan Jazz Club
Join us for our annual post Christmas showcase for Wigan’s three young bands – the Schools’ Swing Band, the Youth Big Band and the Youth Jazz Orchestra. This festive family day gives the next generation of players a chance to show what they can do.
Admission £12.00 (£11.50 concessions, £11.00 WJC members) unless otherwise stated.
Dove Jazz Club Xmas Extravaganza – Dove Jazz
Party Night with great music and complimentary Sausage Rolls & Mincies.
All gigs £8.00
Savannah Jazz Band – Jazz in the Spa
(Doors – 7:00.pm. Music 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm)
Unlicensed Venue. Bring your own bottle or whatever!
(Prices vary between £8 and £10)
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Some clubs use more than one venue. Please check our venues page for details.
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Marius Neset
Jazz North is the development agency for jazz in the North of England funded by Arts Council England.
Their mission is to increase the profile of contemporary jazz in the North by developing opportunities for artists and building audiences through collective partnership working.
