Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin & the exceptional talents of James Birkett & David Harris (guitars) & Bruce Rollo (double bass), Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s & 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club de France. The band encompasses a wealth of experience, knowledge & love of the hot club/ gypsy jazz style, & their sparkling performances, engaging manner & infectious joy in the music have made them a popular choice across concert halls, theatres, art centres, village halls, festivals & jazz clubs. You'll hear the popular songs, jazz standards & Reinhardt/ Grappelli originals as performed by the French maestros, & Emma & the band's fresh, inspired re-interpretations of the material. A treat for connoisseurs of swinging, string jazz & lovers of all things vintage! 'From the opening bars of Honeysuckle Rose to the final J'attendrai the magic unfolded...Gypsy jazz/swing at its finest.' Sage Gateshead review Please note that doors will open 20 minutes before the concert starts, to enable the musicians to set up after the previous event.

Alexia Gardner, international jazz vocalist and recording artist, returned to the UK in the Summer of 2023 after years of performing and recording in South East Asia, Europe and United States. Grammy Award nominated as Best Newcomer and Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2011, she leads a dynamic and swinging quintet based in the North East, making a name for themselves playing Great American Songbook standards and popular tunes.

Bringing world class live jazz to the Yorkshire Dales, Leyburn Jazz Festival is back for a 5th year. Tickets are on sale now at www.leyburnjazz.org With 11 performances over 4 days, there is something for everyone in our 2025 line up. From trad jazz to gypsy jazz, American Songbook classics to modern pieces, foot stomping fun to the sublime, LJF25 has it all. You can find the details of all the artists at www.leyburnjazz.org This year's line up includes: Ian Shaw & Tony Kofi Quartet Northern Swing Orchestra Alligator Gumbo Paul Edis & Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet Hot Club du Nord Alexia Gardener Quintet Pedigree Jazz Band Nicola Farnon Trio Jack Pearce Quintet Joseph Carville Trio Light My Choir - Wensleydale Community Gospel Choir We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. A limited number of Weekender tickets are also available, so get yours early and make plans to spend the four Festival days with us here in the market town of Leyburn. There is a range of accommodation in the area and Leyburn has pubs, restaurants and cafes for you to enjoy. Leyburn Jazz Festival 2025 is presented by BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts (Charity # 1199194)

Alligator Gumbo Playing all things old and New Orleans It simply wouldnt be Leyburn Jazz Festival without these guys! Back for a 5th time, they get better and better every time.! Tickets are sure to sell out quickly, so dont delay booking for this exciting 7-piece band, based in Leeds and inspired by the sights and sounds of New Orleans jazz and blues! Performing extensively around the UK since 2011, the band continues to wow audiences far and wide with their good-natured mix of foot-stomping rhythms and toe-tapping tunes.

Nicola Farnon Trio Widely recognised as one of the classiest Jazz and Swing singers and double bassists in the UK, songwriter and multi-instrumentalistNicola has played and recorded with such jazz luminaries as Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Bruce Adams and Alan Barnes. On stage Nicola is a class act with a passionate and swinging style, outstanding personality and a charismatic stage presence to match with an uncanny ability to adapt her performance to captivate and embrace any audience

Jack Pearce Quintet After a blistering performance in 2024, local saxophonist Jack and his talented quintet return to LJF. Contemporary jazz with energy and passion.

Edis is an incredibly fertile composer and improviser. Jazz Journal Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis began playing together 20 years ago, when they had both relocated to West London to study. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US, whilst Paul had moved South from the Northeast of England. In the intervening years theyve played numerous gigs together. Their latest recording , Feels Like Home has received glowing reviews from around the world.

Two of the UKs finest and most respected jazz musicians unit in this wonderful quartet. Ian and Tony are both making their second appearance at LJF, and are joined by Barry Green, piano, and Dave Green, bass in a celebration of the songs of two pivotal jazz giants: bandleader, pianist and composer, Duke Ellington; and lyricist, pianist and composer, Billy Strayhorn. This takes in some of the best swinging tunes and most stunning ballads ever written, from the composers of Take The A Train, Sophisticated Lady and the seminal Lush Life. Please note that doors open 25 minutes before the concert starts, to enable the musicians to set up after the previous event.

The exciting Light My Choir - Wensleydale Community Gospel Choir, present popular and traditional gospel tunes as part of a Jazz Eucharist. There is no charge for tickets for the service or concert, but donations are requested towards the choir and festival expenses.

The Trio has been performing together since 2019, blending Josephs piano with Allan Peat on upright bass and Mark Rayner on drums, delivering the melodies of the Great American Songbook with energy. All three are North East natives. After six years of growth, they remain committed to their music and their journey together.

The Leeds based Northern Swing Orchestra play a wide variety of music, from 1940's, the bluesy swing of Count Basie and his Orchestra, Latin as well as all the classic big band favourites. After running the Jonathan Wyatt Big Band in East Anglia for 30 years, Jonathan relocated to Huddersfield and started the Northern Swing Orchestra. The band will also be joined by the wonderful Cherie Gears. Cherie is a captivating vocalist who has enchanted audiences across the UK and Europe with her stunning performances. Whether its the soulful depth of blues, or the smooth elegance of jazz, the heartfelt passion of soul Cherie delivers each genre with remarkable authenticity and flair.

Savannah Jazz Band have a distinguished 45-year track record of performing the very best trad jazz for audiences up and down the country. They delivered a memorable performance for us in 2022 and we're delighted they're back with us for 2025. Expect all the classic toe-tapping trad tunes with a good dash of humour and bags of swing. Please note that Savannah Jazz Band will be performing in place of the previously advertised Pedigree Jazz Band, who are now unable to perform due to health issues.