Welcome to Jazz At The Lescar

Home of one of the best weekly jazz nights in the steel city, The Lescar plays host every Wednesday to prominant local and national jazz acts, encompassing everything from hard-bop and big bands, to fusion, funk and soul. Music starts every week at 9pm, and tickets cost £4 (£3.50 conc.) available on the door.

Programme: Apr - Jun 2012 (download)

May 16^th MATT ANDERSON QUARTET www.myspace.com/mattandersonsax
The Matt Anderson Quartet possesses a unified ensemble sound and shared musical vision only possible through years of regular playing together. Following their 2011 regional tour supported by Jazz Yorkshire and attracting the acclaim of audiences and promoters across the area, the Leeds-based foursome have cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting contemporary jazz ensembles in the North of England. "Relaxed and elegant, but with wholehearted conviction" - Leeds Guide. Matt Anderson - tenor saxophone, Aubin Vanns - electric guitar, John Marley - double-bass, Sam Gardner – drums.

May 23^rd NICOLA FARNON QUARTET nicolafarnonmusic.com
Warming up to a summer of festivals round the country, Nicola Farnon brings her band of merry men to the Lescar - so get ready for them to swing your socks off! Nicola - double bass/vocals, Chris Walker - guitar, Piero Tucci - keyboards and tenor sax, Phil Johnson – drums.

May 30^th DOWNSIDE UP
Rescheduled after date mix up earlier in the year! Nick Atkinson (guitar), Alex Henderson (bass), Caroline Boaden (drums), Jon Trier (keys) and Kat Eaton (vocals). Nick and Alex formed this band to write their own material and enjoy playing the music they love. Alex, Caroline, Jon Trier (Richard Hawley)form the exciting backbone of this band, whilst Nick gets the blood cursing with some "proper" guitar solos, and Kat transports us to another place with her groovy and ethereal vocals.

June 6^th LET SPIN www.myspace.com/mossfreed
Moss Freed – Guitar, Alexis Nuñez – Drums, Ruth Goller - Bass Let Spin is a collaboration which feautures original compositions from each of its members, from dark, brooding grooves to upbeat quirky riffs and free playing. Each member is individually causing a stir on the UK jazz scene and this gig promises to be an electric meeting of their musical forces.

June 13^th OPUS
Sheffield based 10 piece band OPUS return to the Lescar with their Latin and Brazilian project featuring the tunes of Chucho Valdes, Paquito D'Rivera, and J T Meirelles. Pete Jones tenor sax, Dave Coldron tenor and soprano sax, Martin O'Kane baritone and alto sax, Neil Staniland trumpet, John Powell guitar, Colette Dutot piano, John Brynd accordian, Kevin Shaw bass, Julian Sullivan drums and Errol Francis percussion.

June 20^th ORLA MURPHY orlamurphy.net
This gig will present songs from Orla's second album 'Wonderous Visions'. The album is a set of new jazz arrangements of Stevie Wonder songs, chosen mainly from his works from the 1970s, his 'classic' period; although several other songs from outside this period are featured, plus an original 'Timeless' written by Orla and pianist Steve Lodder. The album continues to receive great feedback from jazz critics and musicians alike.

Contact
Email: chriswalker335@gmail.com
Phone: 0114 236 7570
Address: The Lescar Hotel,
Sharrowvale Road
Sheffield, S11 8ZF (map)

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