Chapel FM’s John Toolan interviews Steve Crocker from Jazz Leeds about the jazz history of New Briggate, and its role in the artistic and cultural development of Leeds.

Sounds of New Briggate is East Street Arts’ podcast series - hosted by local people, telling local stories - which celebrates New Briggate, a unique and vibrant high street in the heart of Leeds. 

Podcast Contributors:

Steve Crocker, Jazz Leeds

John Toolan, Chapel FM

Track Listing:

The Yorkshire Jazz Band - Savoy Blues

Ivy Benson & Her Girls Band - I’m In The Mood For Love

Big Bill Broonzy - The Glory Of Love

Duke Ellington - Single Petal Of A Rose

Nikki Iles & NDR Bigband - Red Ellen

Xero Slingsby and the Works - The Allegroes

Aaron Parks - Roadside Distraction

PRS Interactive Webcasting Licence: LE-0033352

Podcast Production: Chapel FM and East Street Arts

Read a transcript of the podcast at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hK3A1I_1EJrOGxqsuRQdM9z2dsG-ywXn1w50Fcy0Dfc/edit?usp=sharing

Hidden Histories of New Briggate is supported by Leeds City Council and Historic England as part of the New Briggate High Street Heritage Action Zone regeneration programme. To find out more about the project visit www.eaststreetarts.org.uk