Jamil Sheriff UK Tour and Album Launch

Pianist and highly regarded educator Jamil Sheriff released his first trio album, Places Like This on October 30th on James Hamilton's label New Jazz Records.

Jamil's back catalogue as asideman and band leader is impressive but this is first time he has fronted a trio for an album.

From the New Jazz Records website...

Jamil is known throughout the UK Jazz scene for his lyrical and rhythmic approach to original music, and this latest project is no exception. Carefully developed through-composed elements are interwoven with freer improvisations and swinging solos, showing Sheriff to be an artist with a unique identity. His approach brings together a mixture of influences as he endeavors to find common and genuine ground between a wide ranges of styles. He is a passionate ambassador of creative arts grown in the North of England, and invests much time, as an educator (Head of Jazz at Leeds College of Music) and performer, supporting the development of regional scene. Recent collaborations include work with both emerging artists and acclaimed performers such as Ingrid Jensen, Henry Lowther, Dave Lyttle, Tom Harrison, Colman Brothers, Gareth Lockrane, Richard Iles, Neil Yates, Matt Anderson and Josh Kemp. Composition remains at the heart of Jamil’s artistic output, and the trio (formed in 2013) provides him with the space to explore freer elements. The ensemble was initially part of Jazz North’s Northern Line and in 2014 toured China for two weeks before recording ‘Places Like This’.

To celebrate the launch of the album, the trio will perform a number of tour dates between November and January. Full list of dates below but if you'd like to hear the album or buy a copy, visit the News Jazz Records site. 

Jamil Sheriff Trio Tour Dates (with Dave Walsh and Pete Turner)

November 8th - Parr Jazz, Liverpool
November 11th - Birmingham Jazz
November 20th  - Inkwell, Leeds
November 30th - Lescar, Sheffield
December 2nd - Glyde House, Bradford
December 3rd - HEART, Leeds
January 4th - Matt & Phred's, Manchester

Jazz at Music for Youth's National Festival 2016

LCoM's Jamil Sheriff and Dave Walsh are heading to Birmingham in July to lead a workshop as part of the Music for Youth's National Festival.

The festival runs from the 5th until th 9th of July and features a huge range of masterclasses, performances and activities including choirs, World music, orchestral ensembles and more. Friday 8th July will be the jazz day and as well as LCoM's workshop, Soweto Kinch and The Big Shake Up will also run sessions. There are also performances by a number of youth big bands and ensembles.

About Jamil and Dave's session -

Gain an insight into improvisation within a jazz framework with Leeds College of Music’s Jamil Sheriff and Dave Walsh.
Described by The Guardian as ‘someone who has made a real difference to the vitality of the jazz scene in the North of England’, Jamil Sheriff is the Curriculum Leader for Jazz at Leeds College of Music and has received national and international accolades for his recorded work. Jazz drummer Dave Walsh has similarly made a name for himself on the jazz scene having featured on over 60 albums, completed four tours of Europe and played in international music festivals.
Session 1: 10:15 – 11:15
Session 2: 16:30 - 17:30 

Those interested in attending must register by Monday 16th May. This can be done by visiting the Music for Youth website.

Tour Preview: Outside Line, March 2015

Guitarist Jamie Taylor will perform a number of dates in the North this month to promote his debut album with his new quartet, Introducing Outside Line.

Outside Line sees Jamie team up with saxophonist Matt Anderson, bassist Garry Jackson and drummer Dave Walsh to play newly written original material.

The band will appear at Zeffirelli's in Ambleside on Saturday March 7th, at Seven Arts in Leeds on Sunday March 8th, at ParrJazz in Liverpool on Tuesday March 10th and end at the Lescar in Taylor's hometown of Sheffield on Wednesday March 11th.

Jamie Taylor's website.

Outside Line EPK Video.