We're delighted to welcome back guitarist Stuart McCallum (Cinematic Orchestra) with a brilliant quartet that features Luke Flowers on drums, Pete Turner on bass, and Jeff Guntren on tenor sax.

Stuart is a truly distinctive musician best known perhaps for his association with the Cinematic Orchestra (including the 'Ma Fleur' and 'Live at the Albert Hall' albums and their award winning Disney soundtrack, 'The Crimson Wing'), and also his duos with singer Rioghnach Connolly (The Breath), and guitarist Mike Walker. He uses multi-layered, atmospheric sounds with electronics and pedals to create a unique sound-world. Add to this the brilliant set of musicians in this quartet, and you get something extra special.

A fellow member of the Cinematic Orchestra, Luke Flowers on drums brings flowing and atmospheric grooves. A driving force in any line-up, he's toured and performed around the world at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, New York Summer Stage, Glastonbury, and alongside a list of artists that includes Corinne Bailey Rae, Roots Manuva, Kandace Springs, The Breath, and Matthew Halsall.

Pete Turner on bass is a vastly experienced musician who's played alongside a list of musicians including John Taylor, Enrico Pieranunzi, Craig Handy, John Ellis, Jamil Sheriff, amongst many others, as well playing bass and synths with cult Manchester-based cosmic rock band Henge.

Originally from Iowa, Jeff Guntren on saxophone is a member of Manchester Jazz Collective, and also plays with trumpeter Nick Walters, as well as leading his own quartet, a wonderful musician with a robust yet thoughtful approach and a great sound.

"Master guitarist McCallum's music is heaven sent. Beautifully crafted, warm blooded, folk and jazz inspired magical stuff…" WRITTEN IN MUSIC

Anyone who has caught Stuart McCallum's gigs over many years at The Lescar will know that this is going to be a truly wonderful evening.

We're delighted to welcome back to The Lescar a legendary Sheffield band with wide appeal who've brought joy to so many people over many years, from performances to 3000+ audiences to intimate jazz club appearances.

The music played by Dizzy Club crosses genres with influences from Hot Club, 40's swing, and Blue Note, to Sinatra and latin rhythms, played by a brilliant array of musicians familiar to anyone who has spent time on the Sheffield music scene; John Naylor (vocals, rhythm guitar), Shez Sheridan (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Fleming (double bass, vocals), Ryan Taylor (keyboards, vocals), John Watterson (drums, swanee whistle).

With four albums available on all streaming services, and so many gigs over many years, this gig by the infamous and wonderful Dizzies will be such a joyous occasion.

Here's some music: https://youtu.be/6PLlZGtaV8s

John Naylor (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar) is one of the founding members of The Dizzy Club and the driving force behind the band, with influences including Ella Fitzgerald, Ramsey Lewis, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart.

Over many years Shez Sheridan (Lead Guitar, Vocals) has toured the world and played on albums with the likes of Duane Eddy, Steve Cropper, Womak and Womak, and John Grant, Richard Hawley, with whom he continues to tour regularly.

Founder member of the Dizzies, Mike Fleming (Double Bass, Vocals) is an ever-present, solid and swinging bassist. You may also have caught him performing with pianist Dale Storr.

A versatile and exciting musician and soloist, Ryan Taylor (Keyboards, Vocals) can be heard regularly in the bands of Nicola Farnon and Julian Jones, as well as with his own trio, and as Musical Director for Steve Edwards.

John Watterson (Drums, Swanee Whistle) is one of the most in demand drummers/percussionists around, including with Grimethorpe Colliery Band (he was their Principal Percussionist from 2009 to 2018), undertaking tours to Australia, the USA and Europe as well as playing at the BBC Proms and the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. He plays with the Brigantes Orchestra and has performed with the Orchestra of Opera North, Symphonic Brass of London, National Festival Orchestra, English ProMusica and Superbrass.

A brilliant line-up and band, don't miss this!

Tom Harris (piano) is rapidly emerging as one of the most joyously creative pianists on the UK jazz scene, a fine musician with an ear for the unexpected, with a brilliant band of some of the very best musicians from across the UK, with Lucy-Anne Daniels (vocals), Olivia Cuttill (trumpet), Anna Chandler-King (saxophone), Josh Vadiveloo (bass), and Kai Chareunsy (drums).

They'll be playing music from Tom's wonderful debut album 'Buddleia', a collection of original songs that explore mental health, nature, gender, vulnerability, growth, hope, acceptance, and joy - all filtered through the musical influence of their favourite artists (including Nina Simone, Snowpoet, and Cécile McLorin Salvant), and taking inspiration from the vibrant purple shrub which thrives in 'ugly' places; tough, beautiful, and a reminder that some version of life will always persevere.

Here's some music! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEyJ_-9xrcs&list=PLlfvtcUiZHolgKjf5sNWK37D10tG8783p

A composer, theatre-maker and educator, as well as a sensitive and interactive pianist, Tom has worked with musicians including Rachael Cohen, Jean Toussaint, Rosie Tee, and Marco Woolf, and across disciplines including with dancers, poets, visual artists, puppeteers, videographers, and actors, as well as justifiably receiving recognition from Jazz North, as part of their prestigious Northern Line touring scheme.

Read more about Tom here: https://www.tomharrismusic.com

Lucy-Anne Daniels is a powerful and distinctive vocalist, and one definitely making waves, you may have caught her at The Lescar last year with Julien Durand's Dreamscapes, a real highlight gig. With influences including Betty Carter Moses Sumney and Cecile Mclorin Salvant, she has performed at prestigious venues including Duc de Lombards in Paris and Dizzy's in New York, as well as in the 2024 BBC Proms celebration of Sarah Vaughan, alongside Lizz Wright, CHERISE, the BBC Concert Orchestra and Guy Barker.

On trumpet Olivia Cuttill has really taken the Lescar by storm in previous appearances, with her own band and with Miles Pillinger's Quintet. A musician who tells vibrant stories with every solo and performance, she also plays with other bands from the exciting Leeds scene including Mangorata, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Sunkissed Child.

Also from the Leeds jazz scene, saxophonist Anna Chandler-King has played at The Lescar previously with Shapeshifters trio (our first gig after lockdown!) a fluid and spontaneous yet coherent improviser with a really great sound.

Josh Vadiveloo is one of the most exciting bass players to have emerged recently on the UK scene, an exciting yet thoughtful and creative presence, he plays with the likes of Xhosa Cole, David Austin Grey, Julien Durand's Dreamscapes, and Jean Toussaint.

On drums award-winning Kai Chareunsy visited the Lescar as part of Nishla Smith's UK tour last year, and has performed and recorded at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, Newcastle Jazz Festival, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and Abbey Road Studios, as well being featured as both a sideman and a leader on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 6.

A truly all star quartet, and one of the most exciting jazz bands emerging from the UK scene. Taking inspiration from Chick Corea's 'Return To Forever' band and Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, Tomorrow's New Quartet has been thrilling audiences all over the country, with a really brilliant line up of Ben van Gelder (Alto Sax), Deschanel Gordon (Piano), Flo Moore (Bass) and Rod Oughton (Drums)

"A terrific performance from a hugely talented quartet" The Jazz Mann

"A quartet for today as well as tomorrow" Jazzwise

Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton, Tomorrow's New Quartet released its debut album 'All Together, Now!' on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022, and following a successful launch tour, including a sold-out show at Soho's famous Pizza Express jazz club, the album was picked as "Editor's Choice" by Jazzwise Magazine.

The band features 3 of the brightest lights from the new generation of British jazz, namely Deschanel Gordon on piano, Flo Moore on electric bass, Rod Oughton on drums, alongside Ben van Gelder, a brilliant alto saxophonist with a truly international reputation.

Ben van Gelder is regarded internationally as an authority on the alto saxophone, praised for a unique sound, lyricism and personal approach to composition. Van Gelder moved to New York when he was seventeen and spent a decade collaborating and studying with some of the most progressive artists in the world. His teachers included Guillermo Klein, Jason Moran and Lee Konitz. Van Gelder currently resides in The Netherlands and teaches at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. You may have caught him at The Lescar a few years ago when he visited us in a truly memorable duo gig with equally renowned guitarist Reinier Baas.

Deschanel Gordon was awarded BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year in 2021, a dynamic and exciting pianist, he has worked with Mark Kavuma, Cassie Kinoshi's SEED Ensemble and US-born singer Judi Jackson, as well as performing at venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott's, Jazz Café, The Vortex, Love Supreme, and NYC's Winter Jazzfest.

A wonderful bassist, Flo Moore has performed with the likes of Jordan Rakei, Jason Rebello, Richard Spaven, Bobby Watson, Emma Rawicz and David McAlmont, as well as at venues and festivals including the Royal Albert Hall, The North Sea Jazz Festival, The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Sage Gateshead and the National Concert Hall Dublin.

Rod Oughton on drums has toured with former Buena Vista Social Club member Javier Zalba, legendary British pianist Huw Warren and Irish pop sensation Hudson Taylor, and at venues including Ronnie Scott's, the Bimhuis and Cadogan Hall, Love Supreme, Latitude and BST Hyde Park.

Vibrant and alive, brand new music from four incredible and acclaimed musicians, we're so excited for this gig.

Joining us as part of a UK/EU tour, we're proud to present an incredible all-star band led by true UK jazz trailblazer, Elliot Galvin, a fiery and innovative pianist who's four solo albums have seen him top album of the year lists with the likes of Downbeat and Jazzwise, as well as being a member of the Mercury finalists Dinosaur, and collaborating with Shabaka Hutchings, Emma-Jean Thackray, Norma Winstone, Marius Neset and Mark Lockheart.

His new album 'The Ruin' is scheduled for release in February 2025 via independent London label Gearbox Records, and marks a new start, his most personal album to date, written on his childhood piano and inspired by the bleak yet beautiful landscapes of his hometown.

The line up for this gig features Elliot Galvin (piano and synths), Mandhira de Saram (violin), Ruth Goller (bass and voice) and Sebastian Rochford (drums).

Free flowing music, with serpentine piano and modular synth lines weaving and colliding around ephemeral vocalisations, deceivingly groove-heavy percussion, and intricate, soulful flute improvisations, the album features a who's who of musicians including a secret special guest on flutes, renowned bassist and vocalist Ruth Goller, Polar Bear drummer and Patti Smith / Damon Albarn collaborator Sebastian Rochford, as well as longtime collaborators The Ligeti String Quartet.

"A virtuosic, risk-embracing one-off" - John Fordham, The Guardian

Violinist Mandhira de Saram's musical career spans a host of collaborations across contemporary music, including with Anna Meredith, Laura Jurd and Shabaka Hutchings, and also increasingly working as a solo artist. She founded and led the Ligeti Quartet, and has also worked with improvising pianists Steve Beresford and Benoit Delbecq, as well as regular appearances with Riot Ensemble and London Contemporary Orchestra.

On bass Ruth Goller bassist is known for her bass and vocal work, not least with her unique and justifiably acclaimed project Skylla, as well as with Alabaster DePlume, and an incredibly diverse résumé that includes performance and recording with Acoustic Ladyland, Bex Burch's Vula Viel, Shabaka Hutchings, Rokia Traore, Melt Yourself Down, Sam Amidon, Paul McCartney, Marc Ribot, Damon Albarn, and Bojan Z.

A pivotal figure on the UK music scene, and hugely influential for so many people, Sebastian Rochford (drums) first reached acclaim as leader of UK experimental jazz legends Polar Bear (whose album 'Held on the tips of fingers' was Mercury nominated), Acoustic Ladyland, and then Sons of Kemet. Over a remarkable career he has also collaborated with an array of iconic musicians including Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, Grace Jones, Beck, Rokia Traoré, Yoko Ono, Matana Roberts, Jehst and Damon Albarn's Africa Express, as well as recording on renowned European record label ECM with Andy Sheppard and Kit Downes.