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Welcome to the 20th manchester jazz festivalWe’ve come a long way since 1996, when a group of jazz enthusiasts assembled to plan a one day jazz festival for the people of Manchester. Now, 20 festivals and almost 5000 artist performances later, mjf is one of the highlights of Manchester’s cultural calendar

and widely acknowledged as the UK’s leading festival for contemporary jazz.

mjf is Manchester’s longest-running music festival - a celebration of northern music, northern talent, the best contemporary jazz from the UK and abroad, good times, great company and the best of Manchester.

We couldn’t have done it without the support of artists, listeners, volunteers, funders, sponsors and staff past and present –

a resounding thank you goes out to you all.

Join us as we celebrate 20 summers of jazz.

Main festival artwork image painted by Sophie Hill, Art and Design Foundation Course, Manchester School of ArtMore information page 30

Steve Mead, Artistic Director Mick Waterfield, Producer

Photography: Top Edward Brownrigg; Right Lee Wild

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New York Brass Band 17.30 & 18.30 Thwaites Festival Square Free

Jazz on 3 - BBC Introducing 19.00 Band on the Wall Free by ballot

Buffalo Brothers 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

New York Brass Band 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

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introduces: Yesa Sikyi 12.15 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Tori Freestone & Alcyona Mick 13.00 St Ann’s Church £5

afternoon tea: The Intimacy of the Blues 14.30 Midland Hotel, The Wyvern £24

Hansu-Tori 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

mjf introduces: James Girling Quintet 18.30 RNCM Studio Theatre Free

Kirsty McGee & The Hobopop Collective 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

Stuart McCallum + Alice Zawadzki 20.00 RNCM Theatre £15

Jon Thorne’s Sunshine Brothers 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

Mark Pringle’s Moveable Feast 13.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

international: Pepe Rivero Trio 15.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Makanitza 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Terri Shaltiel & The Soultroopers 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £12 /£10

Mr Scruff 20.00 Band on the Wall £12

Charlie Cooper & the CCs 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

HSQ+3: How Monkey Found His Swing 13.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Living Story Music Ensemble:

I Have a Duck Who Can Roar 15.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Turn the Tables - Jazz Vinyl Night 16.00 Matt & Phred’s Free

Rodrigo Constanzo: dfscore 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Orquesta Timbala 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £12 /£10

The Lindsay Hannon Plus 12.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Iain Dixon / Les Chisnall Duo 12.45 St Ann’s Church Free

Cameron Vale 13.20 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Matt Holborn Quartet 14.00 Central Library Performance Space Free

afternoon tea: Snapdragon 14.30 Midland Hotel, The Wyvern £24

Grew Quartet 14.40 St Ann’s Church Free

John Bailey Quintet 15.20 Central Library Performance Space Free

Manjula 16.15 Central Library Performance Space Free

Pan Jumby 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Graeme Wilson Quartet 18.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Blind Monk Trio 19.30 Matt & Phred’s Free

John Surman and Strings 20.00 Central Library Reading Room £22

Tipping Point 20.30 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Blues Jam led by Franny Eubanks 21.30 Matt & Phred’s Free

Bugalu Foundation 21.45 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

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introduces: Taupe 12.15 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Christine Tobin Trio 13.00 St Ann’s Church £8

Madwort Saxophone Quartet 14.30 Portico Library £5

afternoon tea: Zoe Kyoti Trio 14.30 Midland Hotel, The Wyvern £24

Blue-Eyed Hawk 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

Partisans 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £8

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Efpi Records + Onze Heures Onze Collectives 21.00 Soup Kitchen £8

The Session 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

introduces: Agua Pasa 12.15 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

international: Winstone/Gesing/Venier 13.00 St Ann’s Church £10

Dave Kane Quartet 14.30 Central Library Performance Space £5

afternoon tea: The Flat Cap 3 14.30 Midland Hotel, The Wyvern £24

Craig Scott’s Lobotomy 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

introduces: Kalakuta 18.30 RNCM Studio Theatre Free

Mamadou & The Super Libidor Band 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

Iain Ballamy: The Pepper Street Orchestra

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Dave McKean present ‘An Ape’s Progress’ 20.00 RNCM Theatre £17

Gypsies of Bohemia 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

Afrika Jazz 12.15 Thwaites Festival Pavilion Free

Mike Walker & Gwilym Simcock 13.00 St Ann’s Church £10

Stretch Trio 14.30 Central Library Performance Space £5

afternoon tea: Dan Whieldon Trio 14.30 Midland Hotel, The Wyvern £24

The Quarry Hillbillies 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £5

GoGo Penguin 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £14 /£12

The Juggernaut Love Band 21.30 Matt & Phred’s £5

Irwin Mitchell mjf originals: John Ellis &

Antony Barkworth-Knight; Evolution: Seeds and Streams 22.00 Manchester Town Hall, The Great Hall £10

Glowrogues 13.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Neil Yates: Surroundings Revisited 14.15 Central Library Reading Room £5

international: Gorka Benítez Trio 15.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band 17.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

introduces: Nick Conn Octet 18.30 RNCM Studio Theatre Free

Riot Jazz Band + Baked à la Ska 20.00 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £17 /£15

international: Robert Glasper Trio 20.00 RNCM Theatre £20

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Shama Rahman Band 14.45 Thwaites Festival Pavilion £4

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Times stated are performance start times. All details are correct at time of going to press. Please check manchesterjazz.com for all the latest news and updates. Information on the mjf website supersedes any details in this brochure.

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The Irwin Mitchell mjf originals 2015The Irwin Mitchell mjf originals seeks out and pioneers new jazz. Every year musician-composers from the North West are invited to propose ideas for a new work to be premièred at the festival. It is the only open jazz commissioning scheme of its kind in the UK, generating 17 major new works so far.

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John Ellis & Antony Barkworth-Knight Evolution: Seeds and Streams

In 2015, pianist, singer and composer, John Ellis and moving image artist Antony Barkworth-Knight will unveil a brand new audio-visual work, Evolution: Seeds and Streams, which will receive its world première in the spectacular setting of The Great Hall, inside Manchester’s iconic Town Hall.

Seeds and Streams looks at evolution through our personal and collective histories and futures. It will be brought to life by an amazing group of musicians and immersive projections of film and animation - one of the highlights of mjf 2015.

Friday 7 August, 22.00 Manchester Town Hall

Warning: This performance contains flashing images

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introducesmjf introduces, sponsored by Manchester Arndale, brings young jazz performers into the spotlight for their first major public performance.

In 2015 we’ve hand-picked more of the best emerging talent from across the North West and as a result, six outstanding break-through bands can be heard in the Festival Pavilion and at the RNCM.

You saw them fi rst at mjf!:

Thwaites Festival Pavilion:

4 Aug – Yesa Sikyi

5 Aug – Taupe

6 Aug – Agua Pasa

RNCM:

4 Aug – James Girling Quintet

6 Aug – Kalakuta

8 Aug – Nick Conn Octet

* All mjf introduces gigs are free, ticket required at RNCM.

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Enjoy a preview of the best young jazz talent

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internationalOnce again mjf brings you some of the best international jazz artists. We are proud to present four UK debuts: the Pepe Rivero Trio and Gorka Benitez Trio in partnership with Instituto Cervantes; French quintet OXYD and the French Jazz Musician of the Year, Airelle Besson. Grammy award-winning US artist Robert Glasper headlines at the RNCM; whilst jazz legend Norma Winstone is joined by the Italian pianist Glauco Venier and German reeds player Klaus Gesing for a very special performance at St Ann’s Church.

1 Aug – Pepe Rivero Trio

6 Aug – Winstone/Gesing/Venier

5 Aug – OXYD, Efpi Records + Onze Heures Onze Collectives

8 Aug – Gorka Benitez Trio

8 Aug – Robert Glasper Trio

9 Aug – Airelle Besson Quartet

afternoon teamjf afternoon teas at The Midland Hotel are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some sophisticated jazz in this Grade II listed building. Join with friends, celebrate a special occasion or treat someone to a little slice of luxury!

The Midland has seen all kinds of musical performances. In the early days of the hotel, a string quartet would perform for garden parties on the roof terrace. We are delighted that the mjf afternoon teas return in 2015 in the intimate environs of The Wyvern.

3 Aug – Snapdragon

4 Aug – The Intimacy of the Blues

5 Aug – Zoe Kyoti Trio

6 Aug – The Flat Cap 3

7 Aug – Dan Whieldon Trio

These events rapidly sell out, so early booking is strongly recommended. Places cannot be guaranteed on the door.

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Jazz afternoon teaSit back, relax and enjoy a delicious, traditional afternoon tea accompanied by live, soothing jazz tones. Join us in The Wyvern from 2.30pm daily for a limited time only.

Monday 21st to Friday 25th July.£22.50 per person.

Terms and conditions apply. Full payment will be taken at time of booking. Non-refundable. Subject to availability.

Don’t miss out! To book call 0161 236 3333and quote Manchester Jazz

Monday 3rd August to Friday 7th August.£24.00 per person.

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10 music-filled days in the heart of the city....mjf 2015 is a fitting celebration of our 20 summers of jazz: UK and world premières, one-off highlights and something for every age and taste, such as -

• Jazz Summer Sunday (Aug 2): an afternoon of interactive family-friendly events;

• John Surman and Strings (Aug 3): one of Europe’s most acclaimed musicians performs in the magnificent Reading Room of the Central Library;

• An Ape’s Progress (Aug 6): the world première of a major new multi-media commission by Iain Ballamy to mark the 20th mjf and the 10th Manchester Literature Festival.

Jazz takes centre stage for the first time in The Reading Room, along with the Portico Library and The Great Hall in Manchester Town Hall – all new mjf venues this year.

More on all things mjf can be found at manchesterjazz.com, where you can read up, listen in, get all the latest news and offers, sign up to our e-list or join us as an mjf friend.

We look forward to welcoming you to mjf 2015!

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mjf friendsBecome a friend of mjf and help to secure future festivals, allowing us to grow, be innovative and support emerging talent across the North West and beyond. You’ll join a club of like-minded people, get a great insight into the festival and have some fun too!

Cardholders receive a 10% discount on all Thwaites Festival Pavilion tickets and free entry to Matt and Phred’s Jazz Club, as well as a whole host of offers at shops and restaurants across the Manchester area. Corporate friends also enjoy an attractive package of tickets, promotional activities and unique hospitality opportunities, so whichever way you look at it, you’ve got to be in our club!

See manchesterjazz.com or visit the Pavilion box office to become an mjf friend and start taking advantage of us. We don’t mind.

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New York Brass BandThwaites Festival Square 17.30–18.00; 18.30–19.00

The 20th festival celebrations start here! The boundless, brassy energy of NYBB takes centre stage in the square before marching off to raise the roof at Matt & Phred’s.

FreeA northern line artist presented in association with Jazz North.

New York Brass BandMatt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

Simon Dennis, Jack Davis trumpets / Andrew Cox tenor saxophone / Charlie Lancaster, Tim Hurst trombones / James Lancaster sousaphone / Tom Hawthorn drums

A powerhouse party band of relentless drums and wailing horns from the mean streets of York via New Orleans, pumping out Marvin Gaye, George Michael and funky, gritty northern originals.

£5 0161 839 7187 Free to mjf friends (subject to capacity)

Jazz on 3 – BBC IntroducingBand on the Wall 19.00–late

Kevin Legendre presents a showcase of four emerging jazz bands in association with BBC Introducing, which supports unsigned, undiscovered or under the radar musicians across the UK. All four acts have submitted their music via the BBC Introducing Uploader at bbc.co.uk/introducing and been selected to perform by a team of BBC DJs including Jez Nelson (Radio 3) and Gilles Peterson (Radio 6 Music). Check manchesterjazz.com nearer the date for the full line-up.

To apply for free tickets to this event, please register at bbc.co.uk/showsandtours from July 1. Successful applicants will be chosen by random draw.

This concert will be broadcast on Jazz on 3 (BBC Radio 3) and Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6 Music).

Please be inside the venue by 19.30 to avoid disturbance to the recording.

Buffalo Brothers Thwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Ryan Hayes bass / Joe Betts tenor saxophone / Simon Reynolds baritone saxophone / Chris Stevens trumpet /Joe Stevenson trombone / Paolo Fuschi guitar / Justin Shearn keyboards / Tim Bailey drums / Rachel Lasham percussion plus special guest Jon Jenzie vocals

Come and party at the opening of mjf 2015 with these young Mancunian Craig Charles favourites: high energy ‘60s- and ‘70s-style funk for 21st century heads and feet.

£5 manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount

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Mark Pringle’s A Moveable Feast Thwaites Festival Pavilion 13.00 (60 mins)

Mark Pringle piano / Percy Pursglove trumpet /Chris Young alto saxophone / Dan Searjeant alto and tenor saxophone, flute /Alicia Gardener-Trejo bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, alto flute / Ben Lee guitar /James Banner double bass / Christine Cornwell, Sarah Farmer violins / Megan Jowett viola / Lucy French cello / Euan Palmer drums

From Birmingham, the “stupendously talented” [The Independent], award-winning pianist/composer Pringle combines orchestral strings with a bold horn and rhythm section to explore themes of wildlife, literature and city chaos - adventurous and exciting.

£4 (door)/£10 all 3 events (adv only)manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount

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UK premièreThwaites Festival Pavilion 15.00 (60 mins)

Pepe Rivero piano / Toño Miguel double bass / Georvis Pico drums

One of the new generation of Cuban sensations, Rivero completed classical studies in Havana, relocating to Barcelona to perform with Celia Cruz and Paquito d’Rivera; his projects Los Boleros de Chopin and Monk & The Cuban Rumba mix classical moments, Cuban rhythms and fiery flamenco.

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MakanitzaThwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Oliver Dover clarinet / Matt Holborn violin / Craig Scott guitar / Phil Wilcox accordion /Michael Bardon double bass / Matt Davies drums

Rapid-fire traditional Romani Gypsy songs and dances from the Balkans and Turkey fused with jazz and improvisation; uplifting performances capture the passion and intricacy of this mesmerising music.

£4 (door)/£10 all 3 events (adv only) manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount

Charlie Cooper & The CCsMatt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

Charlie Cooper voice / Malcolm Strachan trumpet / Atholl Ransome tenor saxophone / Johnny Heyes guitar / Matt Steele keyboards / Lee Collins bass / Luke Flowers drums

With a timeless voice that appeals to all ages, this Northern Soul Songstress transports you to decades past: dusty Muscle Shoals-esque ballads, ‘60s rock and roll and old school Stax and Motown. Let your hair down and embrace your inner goddess!


Mr Scruff Keep It UnrealBand on the Wall 22.00 (doors) – 03.00

Monthly resident DJ Mr Scruff serves up a late-night melting pot of soul, funk, reggae, dubstep, Afrobeat, Latin and of course, jazz: hit the dancefloor and soak up the great atmosphere.

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Terri Shaltiel and The SoultroopersThwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Terri Shaltiel vocals, guitar / Ed Kainyek alto saxophone / Atholl Ransome tenor saxophone, flute / Martin Chung, Stephen Fraser guitars / Malcolm Deakin Hammond organ / Clinton McFarlane electric bass / Nigel Williams drums / Marc Leyton-Bennett percussion

Premièring songs from her debut album, Terri’s powerful, soulful voice delivers a mix of jazz, gospel, reggae, blues and soul with a majestic on-stage presence. Supported by her funky band of Soultroopers, her music is inspired by the ’60s and ’70s sounds of Etta James and Aretha Franklin, by her own Israeli-Spanish-Turkish heritage and by growing up in a British Jamaican area in the North.

“Cool tunes and what a great voice!” – Craig Charles

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HSQ+3: How Monkey Found His Swing Thwaites Festival Pavilion 13.00 (40 mins)

Ursula Holden Gill storyteller / Helen Pillinger, Helena Summerfield, Kyran Matthews, Will Lenton saxophones / Anthony Brett Sharpe double bass / Howard Jacobs percussion, clarinet

Join us on a musical journey through the jungle as acclaimed storyteller Ursula Holden Gill weaves a tale through the blues and roots-tinged music of HSQ. In this interactive concert especially suitable for the under 12s and the young at heart, children are actively invited to respond to the music through Dalcroze.

Dalcroze teaches creative expression through whole body movement; this performance marks the founding of the Dalcroze Society in Manchester 100 years ago.

£4 (door)/£10 all 3 events (adv only) manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount Family ticket available

Living Story Music Ensemble: I Have a Duck Who Can Roar Thwaites Festival Pavilion 15.00 (45 mins)

Chris Bridges trombone / Mary Oliver vocals, narration / Andy Morel saxophones / Keith Phillips guitar / John Ellis piano, keyboards / Dave Tompkins double bass / Hugh Lawrence drums

A quirky story about the world’s strangest duck, wonderful illustrations by Ann Gilligan and a jaunty musical score performed by an amazing ensemble. Expect some very silly activities, super storytelling and improvisations that will entertain all ages.

£4 (door)/£10 all 3 events (adv only) manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount Family ticket available Commissioned by Marsden Jazz Festival

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Jazz Summer Sunday mjf welcomes jazz fans of all ages today.

Join us for three very special events where your participation is positively required!

Interactive musical storytelling from HSQ+3 and Living Music Ensemble - suitable for anyone from 3 to 103 - is followed by the ground-breaking ‘dfscore’, where you can help to create the music.

Music of the highest quality is guaranteed, as well as a relaxed atmosphere. Sit back and enjoy or get involved.

Jazz Sunday mjf takes over the Dig the City bandstand Sunday 2 August, New Cathedral Street

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Orquesta TimbalaThwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Christian Weaver MD, percussion / Howard Jacobs arranger, percussion / Santiago Garzón vocals, percussion / Arturo Martinez vocals / Tori Freestone violin, flute / Lara James, Will Lenton saxophones / Paul Brickles, Gavin Hibberd trumpets / Chris Bridges, Harry Dawes trombones / Shaun Mathew tuba /Andrzej Baranek piano / Ivan Pavon bass / Marinella Damiani, Rowan Oliver-Weaver, Richard Patefield coro / Geoff Adam, Roy Blagg, Andy Boothman, Chris Manis, Rome Mossabir, Jack Newton, Holly Prest, Eddie Sherwood comparsa percussion section

Orquesta Timbala’s big band sensation returns! Cuban carnival percussion from the North’s leading players, lush horn arrangements and Afro-Cuban vocals blend with solo and full ensemble improvising. A potent mix of classic mozambiques, congas, mambos and rumbas - original and experimental Afro-Cuban music - will keep you on your feet all night.

Dedicated to the memory of the late Richard Sliwa


Rodrigo Constanzo: dfscoreWorld Première Thwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Rodrigo Constanzo percussion, electronics / Richard Craig flute, electronics / Sam Andreae tenor saxophone, electronics / Alex Harker, Anton Hunter guitars, electronics / Pierre Alexandre Tremblay bass, electronics / Richard Knight electronics

Composer and drummer Constanzo has conceived a ground-breaking creative tool for communicating commands to musicians through digital devices. Using graphic, visual or written cues, new music is created instantaneously by improvisers, simply following the instructions appearing on screen in front of them as they play.

Leading improvisers will perform music created using the system, including the world première of a work commissioned especially for mjf 2015 in collaboration with Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

You are invited to take part – please bring your instrument and a connected device (iPad, Smartphone etc.) Do not miss this revolutionary event!

£4 (door)/£10 all 3 events (adv only) manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount Presented in collaboration with Jazz North and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

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Turn the Tables - Jazz Vinyl Night Matt & Phred’s 16.00-22.00

Have a jazz vinyl collection you’d love to share? Fancy taking a turn on the tables? Then bring along your favourites and see Will to fix up your slot - come and show us what you’ve got! Happy Hour ‘til 19.00, vinyl from 18.00.

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northern line Once again, mjf is delighted to host Jazz North’s ‘northern line’ showcase – bringing great northern jazz artists to new audiences. Today you can check out the bands on the 2015 roster. All 12 northern line gigs today are free – just turn up.*

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John Bailey Quintet ManchesterCentral Library Performance Space 15.20 (40 mins)

John Bailey guitar / Richard Iles flugelhorn / Tim France tenor saxophone / Gavin Barras double bass / Steve Hanley drums

Bailey’s compositions, performed by a prestigious ensemble, are inspired by 20th century classical music, creating atmospheric landscapes, using harmony and melody to touch the listener.

Manjula LeedsCentral Library Performance Space 16.15 (35 mins)

Vanessa Rani Chutturghoon voice / Joe Harris guitar / Sam Bell percussion, vocals / Simon Read double bass

Manjula (meaning melodious) delves deep into rhythms and melodies from Portuguese, African, Latin jazz and Indian cultures to create a beautiful, experimental fusion of global sounds.

Pan Jumby LeedsThwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (40 mins)

Dudley Nesbitt steel pans, percussion / Richard Ormrod reeds, flute, percussion / Barkley McKay keyboards, guitar / Kenneth Higgins electric bass / Sam Hobbs drums

Nesbitt, an unflagging advocate for the culture of the steel pan, leads a blend of modern calypso, Caribbean rhythms, Rumba and Cha Cha, channelled through the versatile vocabulary of jazz.

Graeme Wilson Quartet NewcastleThwaites Festival Pavilion 18.00 (40 mins)

Graeme Wilson tenor saxophone / Paul Edis piano /Andy Champion double bass / Adam Sinclair drums

Idiosyncratic original tunes, with unusual time signatures, from a band of close-knit players with an enthusiasm for folk and rock ballads, free jazz and the dancefloor.

Iain Dixon/Les Chisnall Duo ManchesterSt Ann’s Church 12.45 (35 mins)

Iain Dixon saxophones, clarinets / Les Chisnall piano

Two artists at the height of their game, performing a surprising range of music from 20th century classical (Messiaen, Walton) to songs made famous by Kathleen Ferrier and Gracie Fields.

Cameron Vale LeedsThwaites Festival Pavilion 13.20 (40 mins)

Miles Spilsbury saxophone, effects / George Birkett guitar / Sam Dutton-Taylor bass, effects / Finn Booth drums

Exciting and challenging music woven with memorable melodies and complex riffs: jazz, metal, electronica, Afrobeat and Klezmer, all played with ferocious energy.

Matt Holborn Quartet LeedsCentral Library Performance Space 14.00 (40 mins)

Matt Holborn violin / Ben Mallen lead guitar / Ben Danzig rhythm guitar / Simon Read double bass

Recent graduates from Leeds College of Music inspired by the music and legacy of Django Reinhardt, and with a love of anything that swings: fun, new and invigorating.

Grew Quartet LancasterSt Ann’s Church 14.40 (40 mins)

Stephen Grew piano / Matt Robinson clarinets / Seth Bennett double bass / Phillip Marks percussion

Total improvisation in expert hands. An unscripted experience exchanging traditional melody and song structure for new expressions of lyricism and playfulness.

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The Lindsay Hannon Plus NewcastleThwaites Festival Pavilion 12.00 (40 mins)Lindsay Hannon voice / James Harrison piano John Pope double bass / Tom Chapman drums

Raucous barrel-house blues or spacious ballads: different genres are thoughtfully contrasted and explored, each song becoming a journey in itself.

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Blind Monk Trio LiverpoolMatt & Phred’s 19.30 (45 mins)

Bob Whittaker tenor saxophone / Hugo Harrison double bass / Johnny Hunter drums

The spirit of Thelonius Monk with rock’n’roll attitude: a nod to the great piano-less trios with a dose of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and Persian traditional music.

Tipping Point LeedsThwaites Festival Pavilion 20.30 (45 mins)

James Mainwaring tenor saxophone, effects / Matthew Bourne Fender Rhodes / Michael Bardon double bass / Joost Hendrickx drums

Evoking extremes of emotion, this new band journeys from reflective ambience to intense aggression, using seemingly telepathic improvisations, angular melodies and unorthodox sounds from eerie to comic.

Bugalu Foundation Leeds/ManchesterThwaites Festival Pavilion 21.45 (45 mins)

Sam Bell percussion, BVs, / Martin Connor lead vocals / Angus Crabtree tenor & baritone saxophone / Steve Parry trumpet, BVs / Johnny Enright trombone, BVs / Craig Scott guitar / Al MacSween keyboards, BVs / Morgan Pugh bass guitar / Sam Gardner drums

An irresistible, dance-friendly fusion of jazz, funk and soul, with the beats of ’El Barrio’ – Spanish Harlem – and the Hispanic traditions of Latin America, delivered by the music’s greatest champions from the northern Latin soul scene.

Blues Jam led by Franny Eubanks Matt & Phred’s 21.30-late

The resident band jams the night away with an open invitation to join in: bring your guitars, mouth organs or vocal chords - see Franny when you arrive. Take to the stage or kick back and enjoy!

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Midland Hotel, The Wyvern 14.30 (60 mins)

Holly Thomas vocals / Lluis Mather bass clarinet, tenor saxophone / Andrew Woodhead electric piano

Intimate and melodic, this trio plays songs influenced by literature and poetry set to music; Thomas’ voice also becomes an instrument in these ethereal compositions – a chilled experience.

£24 (includes afternoon tea) Limited capacity; pre-booking strongly advised: 0161 236 3333. Please arrive at 14.30

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John Surman and StringsCentral Library Reading Room 20.00 (80 mins)

John Surman soprano & baritone saxophones, bass clarinet / Chris Laurence double bass Trans4mation String Quartet: Rita Manning violin / Patrick Kiernan violin / Bill Hawkes viola / Nick Cooper cello

Tonight’s performance is a one-off opportunity to experience one of Europe’s most acclaimed, adventurous and inventive musicians in the setting of the magnificent Reading Room.

This is sure to be a spine-tingling and evocative festival experience, as the reverberant acoustics enhance the lyrical melodies and haunting tones of Surman’s work.

Playing music from his landmark recordings The Spaces in Between and Coruscating set against brooding and sensitive string arrangements of the Trans4mation String Quartet. Surman’s work has been compared to the music of Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten, but jazz is always a crucial component, combining improvisation with European chamber, orchestral and choral music.

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Tori Freestone & Alcyona MickSt Ann’s Church 13.00 (60 mins)

Tori Freestone tenor saxophone, flute / Alcyona Mick piano

Two distinctive voices from the contemporary UK jazz scene unite for a one-off mjf recital, playing their own work and overlooked jazz standards. Freestone’s warm, classic tone is the perfect foil for Mick’s sparkling piano playing – a partnership that will charm listeners with its virtuosity and joy.


Hansu-ToriThwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

David Austin Grey piano, keyboards, electronics / Eliza Shaddad vocals / Adam Jackson, Chris Young alto saxophones / Lluis Mather tenor saxophone / Nick Jurd double bass, electric bass / James Bashford drums

Grey’s music is deeply personal yet accessible – detailed, powerful and cinematic compositions played by this energetic ensemble; the music draws from many natural and elemental ideas, with strong references to Eastern culture.


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Yesa Sikyiintroduces

Thwaites Festival Pavilion 12.15 (45 mins)

Lily Carassik trumpet / Chelsea Carmichael, Nubya Garcia tenor saxophones / Greg Evain piano / Arthur O’Hara electric bass / Ed Harley drums

Lancaster-based Lily formed her band with fellow students at Trinity College of Music to explore ’50s and contemporary jazz through popular standards, soul arrangements and original tunes.

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The Intimacy of the Bluesafternoon tea

Midland Hotel The Wyvern, 14.30 (60 mins)

Russell Henderson saxophones / Jamie Taylor guitar

Named after a piece by Billy Strayhorn, the composer of many Duke Ellington classics, this show is a carefully orchestrated tribute to the swing and textural range of Strayhorn’s work, accompanied by spoken stories of his life and work.


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Kirsty McGee & The Hobopop CollectiveThwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Kirsty McGee voice, guitar / Bill Roxby bass trombone, flugelhorn, trombone / Clive Mellor harmonica / Ellis Davies guitar / John Ellis piano / Nick Blacka double bass / Howard Jacobs drums, percussion, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone

Formed by acclaimed, velvet-voiced songwriter Kirsty McGee (whose song Sandman was recently featured in Danny Boyle’s film Trance), Hobopop (n. music of no fixed genre) is a bunch of leftfield misfits and ragged visionaries. The sound is joyful and dirty with hints of gospel and blues and assorted found instruments: from musical saw and waterphone to Humber hubcaps and metal buckets, anarchy has never been delivered so sweetly.


Jon Thorne’s Sunshine BrothersMatt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

Jon Thorne double bass, laptop / Steve Lawson bass, loops / Rob Turner drums, percussion

Manchester’s most enigmatic bassist assembles a cutting-edge trio of genre-defying musicians mixing jazz, improvisation, electronic and filmic soundscapes to euphoric effect, evoking sounds far removed from their bass origins.

£5 manchesterjazz.com/tickets Free to mjf friends (subject to capacity)

Stuart McCallum + Alice ZawadzkiRNCM Theatre 20:00 (2 x 60 mins)

Stuart McCallum guitar / Ivo Neame piano, keyboards / Robin Mullarkey bass / Richard Spaven drums + String quartet and special guest vocalists to be announced

Alice Zawadzki voice, violin / Alex Roth guitar / Pete Lee piano, synthesizer / Tom McCredie bass /Jon Scott drums + String quartet

Exclusive to mjf 2015 - two fast-rising stars of the contemporary UK jazz scene present special performances of their music enhanced by lush new string arrangements.

Alice’s love song to Manchester, China Lane, is influenced by magic, fairytales, obsession and above all, love itself. Listeners sail into a place where fantasy meets reality, and where total stillness meets night-time beats.

“Beautiful, uncategorisable – a real force to be reckoned with.” - Jamie Cullum

For the second half, Manchester’s Stuart McCallum launches his new Naim Label album produced by drummer, Richard Spaven.

Blending contemporary jazz and bass-heavy electronica, McCallum’s new work leaves your head nodding and feet tapping, with its layered guitar harmonies, synth pads and soulful vocal lines from some very special surprise guest vocalists.

“Simple, understated and hypnotic, he had the audience locked in and silent…Living proof that less is more.” - Jez Nelson, Jazz on 3, BBC Radio 3

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RNCM Studio Theatre 18.30 (60 mins)

James Girling guitar / Aaron Wood trumpet / Ali Roocroft piano / Alasdair Simpson bass / Matt Brown drums

With a repertoire spanning jazz, blues and funk from New Orleans to ’60s styles, the quintet comprises musicians from RNCM’s classical and popular music courses and is also the house band for Revolution’s new jam night.

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Jamie Stockbridge alto saxophone / Mike Parr Burman guitar / Adam Stapleford drums

From Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh, this young power-jazz commando team trashes musical boundaries with carefully constructed compositions and spontaneous improvisation, referencing hip-hop, metal and jazz.

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Zoe Kyoti voice, guitar / Olivia Moore violin, Indian violin / Stuart McCallum guitar

Evoking jazz, European, Cajun and Indian folk and the bitter sweetness of her Armenian and Greek musical heritage, Kyoti’s songs are constantly shifting landscapes, created by the three layers of strings, surprising your ears and taking you, for a while, to an exotic and mysterious place.


Christine Tobin TrioSt Ann’s Church 13.00 (60 mins)

Christine Tobin voice / Phil Robson guitar / Dave Whitford double bass

A Thousand Kisses Deep presents jazz-infused interpretations of Leonard Cohen’s profound, sensual and mysterious songs. Christine has been a lifelong fan and these personal, poetic vignettes – with a strong sense of story – make a fascinating vehicle for improvisation. The sublime musicianship and rapport between the players is uplifting, reinforcing the emotional power of the songs.


Madwort Saxophone QuartetPortico Library 14.30 (60 mins)

Tom Ward, Chris Williams alto saxophones / Andy Woolf tenor saxophone / Cath Roberts baritone saxophone

A one-off for mjf 2015 as jazz makes its debut in the hidden gem of the Portico Library. Experience the Madwort’s intricate rhythms and beautifully blended 4-part harmonies - inspired by mathematics and numerology - in this intimate and unplugged setting.

£5 Limited capacity pre-booking recommended manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount

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Blue-Eyed HawkThwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Lauren Kinsella vocals, bass synth / Laura Jurd trumpet, keyboards / Alex Roth guitar, effects / Corrie Dick drums, voice

Taking its name from W.B. Yeats’ poem Under the Moon, four of the UK’s most lauded young performer-composers traverse art-rock, jazz and electronic soundworlds: imaginative and emotive, from pindrop to powerhouse.


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Soup Kitchen 21.00 (2 x 60 mins)

Anton Hunter guitar / James Adolpho double bass /Johnny Hunter drums / Cath Roberts baritone saxophone / Graham South trumpet

Alexandre Herer Fender Rhodes / electronics Julien Pontvianne tenor saxophone / Olivier Laisney trumpet / Oliver Degabriele electric bass / Thibault Perriard drums

Inspired by the growing phenomenon of artist collectives collaborating and experimenting with innovative approaches to making and presenting music, mjf and Jazz North unite Manchester’s Efpi Records and Paris’ Onze Heures Onze, following recent exploratory meetings in France. Small group and large ensemble pieces will be followed by a Nirvana-inspired set from the electrifying French quintet OXYD. Expect sounds ranging from electronica to rock, and edgy horn sections to ethereal soundscapes. Anything could happen!

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PartisansThwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Julian Siegel tenor saxophone, bass clarinet / Phil Robson guitar / Thaddeus Kelly double bass / Gene Calderazzo drums

Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Partisans have been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances. Bridging the gap between New York swing, European improv and UK rock with a sound that shifts from voodoo to no messin’ rock-outs, with plenty of lyrical moments to sweeten the mix, they pioneered the new wave of British jazz in the late 1990s.

‘One of the most exciting all-star experimental groups in jazz today’. - BBC Jazz on 3

Jazz Album of the Year – Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2015

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The SessionMatt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

James Partridge tenor saxophone / Stephen Lands trumpet / Andrew McGowan piano / Jasen Weaver double bass / Darrian Douglas drums

This band of accomplished young players from New Orleans is now breaking into the European scene, with a modern sound steeped in the tradition of their home town and their heritage.

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Caitlin Mayall vocals / Matthew Aplin piano / Sam Dutton Taylor electric bass / Brendan Bache drums

Music from the Caribbean and Central and South America, with a contemporary spin, along with Mayall’s original songs – all played in true, dance-friendly Latin style.

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Des Basterfield voice, guitar / Ed Kainyek tenor saxophone

Wanted for the great pie heist of Baxendale in 1875, they’ve financed their days on the run by playing everything from right now to way back when: rock’n’roll, folk, reggae and swing, with a twist of outlaw anarchy. The third man? Check out the suitcase…


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Dave Kane Quartet Central Library Performance Space 14.30 (60 mins)

Dave Kane double bass / James Allsopp saxophones, clarinet / Alex Bonney trumpet / Joost Hendrickx drums

A collection of new pieces each reflecting on Kane’s many inspirations: Charles Mingus, John Zorn, Eric Dolphy. This personal dedication to adventurous jazz pioneers is rich in melody, but the spirit of the avant garde is never far away.


Craig Scott’s Lobotomy Thwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Craig Scott guitar, circuit-bent toys, magnetic tape / Oliver Dover saxophones, clarinets / Johnny Richards keyboards / Michael Bardon double bass / Joost Henrickx drums, electronics / Radek Rudnicki electronics, samples, live manipulations

Experimental jazz rubs shoulders with electronica and DIY alternative rock in a bubbling cauldron of live and recorded sounds. Improvisations are sampled and re-constructed on stage; the results are mind-boggling, funny, wild, detailed and inventive - you can just about hear John Cage, Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa in the background, smiling and nodding in approval.


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St Ann’s Church 13.00 (60 mins)

Norma Winstone voice / Klaus Gesing soprano saxophone, bass clarinet / Glauco Venier piano

A rare opportunity to savour these world-class players in the splendour of St Ann’s Church.

A celebration of song: jazz ballads, old and new, alongside colours and rhythms drawn from scattered, surprising sources: a sudden flash of calypso, or the hypnotic lulling of an Armenian cradle song. From Cole Porter to Komitas, melodies from Eric Satie and John Coltrane, lyrics from James Joyce poems and Christina Rossetti nursery rhymes: they make it all their own.

Venier’s sense of harmony is flawless, and Gesing’s clarinet vaults between rhythm and melody. Winstone’s instantly identifiable voice is used ‘instrumentally’, interweaving improvised lines throughout this beautiful music.

Norma Winstone, Jazz Vocalist of the Year – Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2015


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Jamie Stockbridge tenor saxophone / Abel Selacoe vocals / Harry Smith alto & baritone saxophone / Roland Parsons trumpet / Nick Conn trombone / James Girling guitar / Ali Roocroft keyboards, Alasdair Simpson bass / Phil Steventon drums / Peter Mitchell percussion

Powerful horn-laden floor fillers from this fiery ensemble, debuting original material inspired by the dance floors of ‘70s Accra, Addis Ababa and Lagos. Feel free to bring your dancing shoes!

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Mamadou & The Super Libidor Band Thwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Mamadou Diaw vocals, sabar drums / Rebecca Devitt vocals / Karren Wynne vocals, keyboards / Alioune Sambi keyboards / Momodou Darboe bass / Karim Mbaye percussion

Liverpool’s Libidor band, with their own brand of Afro-beat, salsa and rock, plus bags of funk, is guaranteed to make you smile and move. Authentic Senegalese mbalax dance music, played with passion and energy - a night on the dancefloor calls!

‘Music is my life, so I take it seriously!’ - Mamadou

£5 manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discount Sponsored by Groundsure

Gypsies of Bohemia Matt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

Jamie Wallace guitar / Matthew Whitaker guitar, vocals / Andy Stamatakis-Brown piano / Frank Grime – double bass / Sam Draper drums

These well-groomed individuals bring a party like no other to the bandstand and turn the most sophisticated of settings into an all-out guitar-style rave with their inventive and superbly crafted renditions of popular songs from the modern era.


Iain Ballamy: The Pepper Street Orchestra with Matthew Sweeney and Dave McKean present ‘An Ape’s Progress’World Première RNCM Theatre 20:00 (75 mins)

Iain Ballamy saxophones / Emilia Mårtensson voice, Kit Downes piano / Stian Carstensen accordion, banjo, pedal steel / Matthew Sharpe cello / Matthew Sweeney poetry / Dave McKean film, visuals

The world première of a major new commission created to celebrate the 20th mjf and the 10th Manchester Literature Festival. This unmissable festival highlight brings together three critically acclaimed artists for this unique, multi-media performance which combines words, music and visual art/film to mesmerising effect.

Saxophonist and composer Ballamy – ‘the fantastic Englishman’ – is internationally recognised as a free-thinking and uncompromising musician producing eclectic work, unencumbered by formality and tradition. Irish poet and storyteller Sweeney’s poems for this piece are inspired by time spent in Manchester absorbing and reflecting on its people and places. McKean is an illustrator, photographer, comic book artist and filmmaker. His collaborators have included Richard Dawkins, Alice Cooper, Neil Gaiman, Tori Amos and Michael Nyman.

The music is brought to life by an exceptional international group of musicians, including the dazzling Norwegian virtuoso Carstensen, the pure-toned Swedish vocalist Mårtensson and the young British Mercury contender and keyboard maestro Downes.

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Afrika Jazz Thwaites Festival Pavilion 12.15 (45 mins)

Tshepe Tshepela piano / Papa Blanche double bass / Serge Tebu percussion

Tshepela’s roots lie in The Congo Republic, which, mixed with his academic studies at Birmingham Conservatoire, inform this blend of African and Western cultures: infectious Congolese rhythms with jazz harmonies.

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The Quarry Hillbillies Thwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Ulrich Elbracht guitar / Ed Jones soprano & tenor saxophone / Jamil Sheriff piano / Garry Jackson double bass / Dave Walsh drums

Three bandleaders in their own right – Elbracht’s fluid lines, Jones’ fiery tone and Sheriff ’s adventurous harmonies, complemented by a switched-on rhythm section – unite to perform energetic tunes steeped in European contemporary jazz.

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Mike Walker & Gwilym Simcock St Ann’s Church 13.00 (60 mins)

Mike Walker guitar / Gwilym Simcock piano

A rare duet performance from two masters of their craft, playing a selection of their own works in this beautiful setting. Each player’s command of their instruments is dazzling and inspiring. Walker’s range is vast, from poised simplicity to roller-coaster-ride virtuosity, while Simcock’s artistry, having perfected both classical and jazz languages, is graceful and confident. You’ll be on the edge of your pew…


Stretch Trio Central Library Performance Space 14.30 (60 mins)

Andy French tenor saxophone, EWI / Calvin Travers guitar / Tom Higham drums

Talented Leeds players on their mjf debut, barely out of their teens, making a name for themselves and stretching jazz boundaries with echoes of prog rock and ’80s pop, using rocky guitar riffs, tight, supremely agile drumming, and the electronic wind instrument to create synth soundscapes and ambient effects.


Dan Whieldon Trio afternoon tea


Dan Whieldon electric piano / Carl Raven tenor saxophone / Gavin Barras double bass

Gershwin classics re-imagined in the consummate, assured hands of three fine instrumentalists; Dan’s award-winning pedigree at the piano references his classical and jazz backgrounds – The Dan I Love…


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Irwin Mitchell mjf originals 2015John Ellis and Antony Barkworth-KnightEvolution: Seeds and Streams

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World Première Manchester Town Hall, The Great Hall 22.00 (80 mins)

John Ellis upright piano, keyboards, electronics / Helena Summerfield soprano & tenor saxophone / Sam Healey alto saxophone, clarinet, keyboards / Ellie Smith trombone / Jessica McDonald cello / Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh, John Haycock koras / Pete Turner double bass, synth bass / Antony Barkworth-Knight animation, visuals

The Irwin Mitchell mjf originals new commission for mjf’s 20th year presents polymath and leading light of Manchester’s music scene John Ellis (Lily Allen, Cinematic Orchestra) in collaboration with renowned moving-image artist Antony Barkworth-Knight. This bold new audio-visual work is staged in the spectacular setting of The Great Hall, inside Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. Fittingly, The John Ellis Big Bang headlined the very first mjf in 1996.

What is evolution? Everybody’s doing it, you’re doing it now, whether you like it or not. But where is it taking us? Where have we come from? And is it time for refreshments yet?

Looking at evolution through the prism of our personal and collective histories and futures, Evolution: Seeds and Streams features creative artists from a variety of backgrounds and an immersive film and animation experience. It’s a show guaranteed to stimulate, entertain and elevate.

£10 manchesterjazz.com/tickets mjf friend discountSponsored by Irwin Mitchell

GoGo Penguin Thwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Chris Illingworth piano, keyboards / Nick Blacka double bass / Rob Turner drums

A home town gig for one of Manchester’s runaway successes: just signed to the Blue Note label, with a Mercury nomination under their belts and a blossoming international profile, the trio has created a brave new sound all its own.

Combining anthemic melodies with dance music energy, their music has a wide appeal, satisfying not only the jazzhead’s thirst for supreme improvisation and interaction but also drawing in dance-hungry fans attracted by the genuine cluster of break-beats, rock and left-field electronica. Exhilarating, trippy and irresistible.


The Juggernaut Love Band Matt & Phred’s 21.30 (3 x 45 mins)

Daryl Burns, Ruth Davy, Kerry Green vocals / Dan Smith alto saxophone / Mark Sykes tenor saxophone / Dave Wasp guitar / Jamie Toms keyboards / Liam Gaughan bass / John Musgrove drums

A band with a soul purpose: to take you away from the daily grind and launch you into a funky sphere of jazz/soul/disco ecstasy, guaranteed to make you dance and party...all night long!


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Glowrogues Thwaites Festival Pavilion 13.00 (60 mins)

Jim Molyneux drums / Sam Healey alto saxophone / Aaron Diaz trumpet, electronics / Mark Francis trombone / Dan Brew guitar / Ben Watte keyboards / Jamie Brewster bass guitar

A new band of rising stars from Manchester and Birmingham, playing funk and hip-hop flavoured pieces by Molyneux, using electronics to manipulate the horn section sound, creating an experimental edge. Uplifting and energetic.


Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Thwaites Festival Pavilion 17.00 (60 mins)

Stevie Williams vocals, bass guitar / Billy Buckley lap steel guitar, vocals / Markie Creswell guitar, vocals / Clive Mellor harmonica / Dave Hassell drums, percussion

Soulful, gravelly vocals, blazing guitar riffs and simple, well-crafted songs are at the heart of this rootsy, alt-country outfit - melancholy blues or feel-good Americana – perfect summer late-afternoon vibes.


Neil Yates: Surroundings Revisited Central Library Reading Room 14.15 (30 mins)

Commissioned by mjf in 2010, Surroundings has remained a memorable highlight in mjf’s history since its moving première in St Ann’s Church. For our 20th festival, we’ve asked Yates to re-score some of the elements for performance by a smaller ensemble in the wonderful, reverberant setting of the Reading Room. Plaintive melodies, exquisite compositions and the spine-tingling effect of brass surrounding the audience and echoing around the dome: unmissable.

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Nick Conn Octet introduces


Nick Conn, Elizabeth Bateman, Rachel Allen trombones / Toby Bannan bass trombone / Ali Roocroft piano / James Girling guitar / Alasdair Simpson bass / Matt Brown drums

Conn, one of the College’s star pupils of the ‘bone, plays new material and arrangements of jazz classics for trombone choir: the irrepressible energy of four horns at full pelt with a very brave rhythm section!

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Gorka Benítez Trio international

UK Première Thwaites Festival Pavilion 15.00 (60 mins)

Gorka Benítez soprano & tenor saxophone, flute / Ben Monder guitar / David Xirgu drums

A leading energy from the Basque Country’s jazz scene, Benítez is a full-toned player with echoes of the great US saxophonists, but with a distinct Mediterranean flavour; bold, direct and passionate, his trio’s music fills the air with a big sound and an electrifying vitality. Catch them at mjf on this one-off visit to the UK.

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Henry Botham piano / Tom Davies vocals, guitar / Paul Brickles trumpet / Chris Bridges trombone /Howard Jacobs drums, clarinet

Bringing back to life the forgotten era of prohibition, speakeasies, Vaudeville, tin pan alley, rent parties, Harlem stride piano and hot jazz.


Riot Jazz Brass Band + Baked à la Ska Thwaites Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 60 mins)

Baked à la SkaFrank the Skank, Kuntri Ranks, Tommy Robot vocals / Robin Sunflower vocals, harmonica / Sam Healey alto saxophone / Kyran Matthews tenor saxophone / Andy ‘Bulldog’ Morel baritone saxophone / Steve Parry trumpet / Chris Bridges trombone / Wilkinson Sword guitar / John Ellis keyboards, vocals / Matt Owens double bass / Danny Ward drums

Riot Jazz Brass BandChunky MC / Lucian Amos, Nick Walters, Sam Warner trumpets / Kieran McLeod, Ed Horsey, Rich McVeigh trombones / Pete Robinson sousaphone / Steve Pycroft drums

This year’s closing night double-bill promises to be a feast for the ears and feet!

First up, the infectious ska grooves and “heavy, heavy sound” of Baked à la Ska, who have taken audiences by storm, inspiring late-night parties and frenzied dancefloor action. Expect a massive, uplifting and raucous mix of ska-ified covers and brand new material from their Gas Mark III album – including a few special tributes to Ol’ Blue Eyes - or Skanatras - in this, his centenary year.

To close the evening, Riot Jazz Brass Band navigates a minefield of original peace-lovin’ aggro jazz, hip-hop samples, funked-up favourites, re-interpreted dubstep, drum ’n’ bass and dancefloor bangers that never fail to send limbs flying. RJBB catapults the spirit of New Orleans into the 21st century via Manchester, giving the last Saturday night at mjf 2015 a memorable and noisy send off.


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Robert Glasper Trio

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RNCM Theatre 20:00 (90 mins)

Robert Glasper piano / Vincente Archer double bass / Damion Reid drums

Glasper has emerged in recent years as a massively influential musical force, as jazz expands its horizons for a new generation. Pianist, bandleader, composer, producer and Grammy-winning Blue Note artist, he grew up immersed in Motown, R’n’B and gospel. His edgy command of both the jazz mainstream and the urban music landscape (characterised by his collaborations with hip-hop and R’n’B stars ranging from Emeli Sandé to Snoop Dogg) has set a new benchmark for jazz in the 21st century.

In 2015, Glasper returns to the acoustic piano trio format that characterised his early breakthrough, with a sound that creates a dynamic and hypnotic tension between free-wheeling improvisation and tight and irresistible rhythmic patterns.

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Natural CausesThwaites Festival Pavilion 13.00 (60 mins)

Hugh Nankivell piano, keyboards, vocals / Pat Allison clarinet, guitar, vocals / Chris Dowding trumpet, flugelhorn / Ben McCabe drums, French horn

Nankivell’s curious compositions have a distinct air of English eccentricity about them, taking inspiration from artists such as Robert Wyatt, XTC and Bjork. Their charm partly lies in improbable but poignant texts immersed in the soundworld created by the band: psychedelic lullabies, pinprick-precise ballads, unpredictable group improvisation and brotherly harmony across the board.


Shama Rahman BandThwaites Festival Pavilion 14.45 (60 mins)

Shama Rahman sitar, vocals, ukelele / Christopher Lane guitar / Nicolas Rouger soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophone / Thodoris Ziarkas double & electric bass / Oberon King drums, percussion

Sitar, stories and song weave together into original, playful music, drawing from Rahman’s Bangladeshi roots, childhood memories of Middle Eastern desert landscapes and encounters with London’s vibrant characters. The compositions reflect Britain’s multicultural metropolises, using jazz-inspired improvisation, classically-inspired melodies and folk-inspired storytelling, all accompanied by energetic rhythms of swing, funk, hip-hop, bossa nova and drum’n’bass.


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Airelle Besson Quartet international

UK Première Thwaites Festival Pavilion 16.30 (60 mins)

Airelle Besson trumpet / Isabel Sorling voice / Benjamin Moussay piano, keyboards, Fender Rhodes / Fabrice Moreau drums

Bringing mjf to a close, Besson - French Jazz Musician of the Year and winner of the Django Reinhardt Prize - is a fast-rising star on the French music scene. A gifted composer, conductor and orchestrator (she studied with Wynton Marsalis), her music for this quartet is extremely personal: gently experimental songs animated by heartfelt lyrics, plaintive melodies and rolling harmonies.

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25.05.2015 : 7:30PMBILL LAURANCE PROJECT ‘SWIFT TOUR’ ————————––———————————26.05.2015 : 7:30PM DAVE LIEBMAN WITH THE VEIN TRIO ————————––———————————26.05.2015 : 8:00PM BILL LAURANCE PROJECT ‘SWIFT TOUR’ (AT SAGE 2, GATESHEAD) ————————––———————————04.06.2015 : 7:30PM CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO————————––———————————16.06.2015 : 7:30PM PIERRE BENSUSAN ————————––———————————06.07.2015 : 7:30PM FORQ ————————––———————————07.07.2015 : 7:30PM DICK GAUGHAN ————————––———————————

09.07.2015 : 7:30PM SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS ————————––———————————09.07.2015 : 7:30PM DICK GAUGHAN ————————––———————————21.07.2015 : 7:30PM THE LAST POETS ————————––———————————25.09.2015 : 7:00PM MARTIN TAYLOR————————––———————————SNARKY PUPPY TOUR01.10.2015 O2 ACADEMY. LEEDS 7:00PM02.10.2015 THE RITZ. MANCHESTER 6:00PM03.10.2015 O2 ABC. GLASGOW 7:00PM04.10.2015 THE INSTITUTE. BIRMINGHAM 7:00PM05.10.2015 O2 ACADEMY. BRISTOL 7:00PM07.10.2015 CONCORDE 2. BRIGHTON 7:30PM————————––———————————

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The Art & Design Foundation course at Manchester School of Art, MMU, were set the task of choosing a track from one of the artists playing at mjf 2015 and asked ‘How do you respond to the track visually?’

A piece of artwork by Sophie Hill was chosen to be featured as the main festival creative image. Her inspiration was Gankino Horo by Makanitza, who play the Thwaites Festival Pavilion at 17.00 on Saturday 1 August.

More information on this exciting collaboration with MMU can be found at manchesterjazz.com


In the shadow of Manchester Town Hall, the Thwaites Festival Square on Albert Square is the heart of the festival. Hosting our main performance hub - the Thwaites Festival Pavilion, Thwaites Festival Bar and food outlets and with live music everyday from lunchtime ’til late.

Inspiral Carpets hero and legendary Manchester DJ, Clint Boon has worked with brewer, Daniel Thwaites to create a special edition beer for mjf 2015 which will be available at the Festival Bar.

During mjf Thwaites Festival Square is the best place in town to soak up some new music, whilst meeting with friends and family.

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mjf is the UK’s leading festival for contemporary jazz, championing northern and emerging musical talent, developing exciting collaborations to create new work and celebrating the great city of Manchester. We do it for the love of jazz and the love of sharing it with you.

mjf is a not-for-profi t organisation. If you enjoy what you experience, then please consider joining the club! There are different ways to get involved:

• Join us as a sponsor

• Make a donation

• Become an mjf friend

Your support can make a big difference.

Contact Charlotte Platt on 07791 356384 or at [email protected]

mjf is a not-for-profi t registered charity No. 1130000. mjf is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England, No. 4670534. VAT No. 1 95 0334 09 Registered offi ce: Suite 5, 4th fl oor, 40 Fountain Street, Manchester M2 2BE. Tel: 0161 819 5183

Photography: Edward Brownrigg


mjf is a not-for-profit charity and there would be no festival without the generous support of our funders, sponsors, friends and volunteers.

mjf acknowledges the generous support of

Venue partners:

Special thanks go to

The mjf trustees for their support and enthusiasm throughout the year: John Davies (chair), Janet Dunnett, John Helliwell, Nasira Majid, Jill Taylor, Danny Turnbull and Anita Weightman.

Sir Richard Leese, Councillor Rosa Battle, Mike Parrott, Toby Rathbone at MCC; Chris Bye at ACE NW; Peggy Sutton, Joby Waldman & Miranda Hinkley at Somethin’ Else; David Prophet & Mark Manifold at Chorlton High School; Shaun Hunt; Cheryl Twomey, Jo Vickers, Sophie Hill and the Art and Design Foundation Course students at Manchester School of Art.

The mjf team:Steve Mead Artistic Director / Mick Waterfield Producer / Sunny Bæk & Jon-Paul Waddington Festival Manager, Charlotte Platt Sponsorship & Development / Diane Herrod Marketing Manager / Judith Grundy Finance Officer / Amy McArthur Volunteer & Project Co-ordinator / Susan Burnell Marketing Assistant / Maria Caruana Festival Assistant & Volunteer Co-ordinator / Ander Mancisidor Festival Assistant

mjf is a founder member of the Jazz Promotion Network.

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Thwaites Festival Square & Pavilion

The hub of festival activity – home of the Thwaites Festival Bar and food outlets and with live music everyday from lunchtime ’til late.

Advance bookings for all ticketed performances can be made until the end of the day before the performance via the mjf website manchesterjazz.com, by phone on 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office from 11.30 daily throughout the festival. Tickets bought on the day of performance are charged at door price. No tickets are required for free concerts in the Pavilion, just turn up on the day.

mjf ticket offers:

Early bird offer – 10% discount on all tickets purchased via manchesterjazz.com or 0843 208 1838 by 30 June 2015

Special advance prices for all Pavilion weekend gigs

Thwaites Festival Pavilion triple ticket – 1, 2, 8, 9 August – all 3 daytime gigs for £10 – only available in advance

Jazz Summer Sunday 2 August at the Pavilion - Family Ticket, just £10 per afternoon gig for 2 adults and up to 3 children

Half-price tickets 5-16 years, under 5s free

mjf friends - 10% discount on all tickets booked via manchesterjazz.com, on 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion

mjf welcomes young people. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Band on the Wall

0845 2500 500 www.bandonthewall.org

Please contact the venue for enquiries and tickets to all events here.

Central Library

Advance bookings for ticketed performances can be made at manchesterjazz.com, 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office. Tickets will be on sale at the door, subject to availability.

Portico Library

Advance bookings can be made at manchesterjazz.com, 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office. Tickets will be on sale at the door, subject to availability.

Royal Northern College of Music

0161 907 5200 www.rncm.ac.uk

Please contact the venue for enquiries and tickets to all events here.

Soup Kitchen

Advance bookings can be made at manchesterjazz.com, 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office. Tickets will be on sale at the door, subject to availability.

St Ann’s Church

Advance bookings for ticketed performances can be made at manchesterjazz.com, 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office. Tickets will be on sale at the door, subject to availability. Northern line gigs here are free.

Midland Hotel, The Wyvern

0161 236 3333 www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-midland-manchester

mjf afternoon teas take place in The Wyvern. Places are strictly limited and pre-booking is advised. Book direct with the hotel by telephone. Payment required at time of booking.

Manchester Town Hall

Advance booking for Evolution: Seeds and Streams can be made at manchesterjazz.com, 0843 208 1838 or at the Pavilion box office. Tickets will be on sale at the door, subject to availability.

Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club

0161 839 7187 (weekdays) 0161 831 7002 (evenings) www.mattandphreds.com

Please contact the venue for enquiries and tickets to all events here. mjf friends get free entry to Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club, subject to capacity.

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Band on the Wall 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter M4 5JZ0161 834 1786www.bandonthewall.org

Central Library St Peters Square M2 5PD 0161 234 1983www.librarylive.co.uk

Portico Library 57 Mosley Street M2 3HY0161 236 6785www.theportico.org.uk

Thwaites Festival Square & PavilionAlbert Square M2 5DB

Royal Northern College of Music124 Oxford Road M13 9RD0161 907 5200www.rncm.ac.uk

Soup Kitchen 31-33 Spear Street M1 1DF0161 236 5100www.soup-kitchen.co.uk

St Ann’s Church St Ann Street M2 7LF0161 834 0239www.stannsmanchester.com

The MidlandPeter Street M60 2DS0161 236 3333www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-midland-manchester

Manchester Town HallAlbert Square M60 2LA0161 827 7661

Matt & Phreds64 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LW 0161 831 7002 www.mattandphreds.com

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