York Big Band Initiative ft Marlena Kelli in Wakefield, 9th July

Wakefield Jazz are hosting a special, family-friendly gig this Sunday July 9th featuring the York Big Band Initiative and vocalist Marlena Kelli.

In addition to their regular Friday evening programming, this gig will take place on Sunday afternoon from 1pm, giving families and young people the chance to experience the joyous force of a full big band live and up close.

Musical director Ian Chalk says This will be a fantastic opportunity for them, and just shows how much they've grown, musically, in the last five years.

Tickets cost £10 full price and £5 concessions and can be booked online via the wegottickets website. 

For more information on the band, see the York Big Band Initiative website.

Family Friendly Jazz in Sheffield

                                                                     Natalie Williams

February 9th, 2.30pm
Sheffield City Hall Ballroom
£5-7 (£20 for family ticket)

Premiering at London Jazz Festival, this family friendly daytime jazz show is coming to Sheffield thanks to Serious. Aimed at children aged 5-11 years and their families, the show will feature jazz standards and Natalie's take on some well-known film tunes.

Join the all-star line-up featuring the fabulous vocals of Natalie Williams and some of the UK's finest jazz musicians in a fun-filled family concert, as they lead you through best-loved jazz classics and give a jazz twist to some children's film favourites.

‘One of the UK's hottest singers....she effortlessly moves from soul-diva to sophisticated jazz.’ (Time Out)

For more information, see Sheffield City Hall website.