News from Huddersfield Jazz

Huddersfield Jazz have announced details of their new venue, The Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University. The Jazz Room, as the venue will now be called, will host Huddersfield Jazz gigs complete with table seating and a fully stocked bar.

Coming up at the club, Martin Speake appears on March 19th with his quartet of up-and-coming young musicians Corrie Dick, Conor Chaplin and Rob Luft. Then, on 23rd April, Dan Whieldon will perform with Richard Iles (pictured), Gavin Barras and Dave Walsh.

For more information on their programme, visit the Huddersfield Jazz website. We look forward to seeing jazz flourish in the Jazz Room!

Gig Preview: Stuart McCallum, Richard Iles and BlueJam in Penrith

Northern Jazz Triple Bill - Stuart McCallum Trio, Richard Iles Microscopic and BlueJam
UpFront Gallery, nr Penrith (venue website)
March 22nd
7.30pm 
Tickets - £10 (buy through venue or on door)

Jazz North are hosting a full day event in Penritgh on March 22nd including seminars, forums and networking opportunities for the jazz community in Cumbria. To end the day, a triple-bill concert will take place at UpFront Gallery featuring a showcase from local BlueJam jazz musicians, guitarist Stuart McCallum's trio and Richard Iles' Microscopic.

The concert will feature 45 minute sets by all three groups and tickets are priced at £10. People who attend the afternoon talks and forums can obtain £5 discounted tickets.

For full information on the event, see the Jazz North website.