Jazz Information

Live Jazz is a regular event on ‘What’s Happening’ at The Hillary Step. Every Sunday and Wednesday from 9 pm we will be hosting a jazz gig featuring musicians largely from the NW, but also those on a national tour that our booking guru Bob Jones brings to Whalley Range.

Coming up:

Sunday 2^nd September Buckley Hassell Lewis renowned guitarist with suitable accompaniment, country jazz

Sunday 9^th September Matt Owens Quartet Double bass led originals and the odd standard.

Wednesday 12^th September Ed Kainyek Trio , lyrical sax led jazz

Sunday 16^th September Steve Oakes Quartet,

dynamic guitar and sax led jazz, originals and choice standards

Sunday 23^rd Sept The Jazz Crackers, crisp but melt in the mouth jolliness

Wednesday 26^th September Nat Blooms Trio, singer/songwriter and pals

Sunday 30^th September Rum Bar Masses, Almost legendary ska/jazz band, bring your dancing shoes.

Wednesday 3^rd October Jelly Sours, vocals and keys visiting blues and jazz in a unique style.

Sunday 7^th October Zamani, township and favela influenced originals.

Sunday 14^th October John Settle Quartet, vibraphone led modern jazz

Wednesday 17^th October Nelson Podete, european folk music, guitar and vocals

Sunday 21^st October Gary Boyle Quartet, legendary guitarist plays his originals and fusion standards

Sunday 28^th october Uli Elbracht Trio, guitar led modern jazz with Matt Owens on bass, Eryl Roberts on drums

Wednesday 31^st October Bim Williams Organ Trio, George Grundy on drums, David Burgoyne on organ

Sunday 4^th November The Magic Beans Delightful covers of your favourite songs

Sunday 11^th November Nichla Smith ace vocalist with suitable accompaniment

Wednesday 14^th November Midnite Johnny Morana Rockin’ Rhythm n Blues

Sunday 18^th November Andrzje Baranek Trio

high paced piano led jazz

Sunday 25^th Rowland Jones Original country blues

Wednesday 28^th November Uli Elbracht Quartet, guitar led modern jazz

Sunday 2^nd December Stuart McCallum Guitar soundscapes

Sunday 9^th December John Settle Quartet Vibraphone led modern jazz

Wednesday 12^th December Toby/ Bim Quartet

Sunday 16^th December Tim Franks Quartet – dynamic modern jazz

Sunday 23^rd December Will Tang Trio

For further information please contact us at The Hillary Step on 0161 881 1978 or email jazz@thehillarystep.co.uk