The Jazz Department is a band with members from Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, five of whom were once in the same jazz department either as lecturers or students – hence the name. Led by guitarist Kathy Dyson, we have Steve Hanley on drums, Max Sterling on double bass and John Dyson on alto and tenor saxophones. Josie Smith is the vocalist on some of the numbers. See: www.kathydyson.co.uk
I'm a little too busy this week (business and pleasure), so am unable to see all the acts at this year's jazz festival that I'd like. But in some ways it's good to attend only when you can. I have discovered many an exciting musical experience that way.
Linked to the Our World Tuesday blog.
Leeds gets a mention! I once went to a jazz club many years back at the university of Gdansk, quite liked the music.
ReplyDeleteHi there - always good to see live music happening - it can be a bit thin on the ground in my neck of the world!
ReplyDeleteStewart M - Australia
I love to hear jazz especially when it's life !
ReplyDeleteLive music is always great.
ReplyDeleteGreat jazz gathering!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteMust be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteJazz is so cool when it's good. Glad you got to at least hear a bit of the festival Chrissy.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're open-minded about music. That's a good thing to be. I'm not sure I can say the same about myself!
ReplyDeleteJazz is great! Almost my favourite genre, but being second to classical is no demerit!
ReplyDeleteSomehow they even look like they are playing Jazz! Enjoy what you can of the festival Chrissy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colour which goes well with such vibes. Please have a good Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteLove Jazz! How cool that they have stayed together. Our favorite live concerts are jazz. I really like the way you captured the colors in this photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I love jazz and it looks like a good time!
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