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This is a special edition of Wakefield Jazz in honour of International Women's Day.

Judith Waterhouse is the backbone of Wakefield Jazz and here she picks 10 jazz musicians that she loves.

Tracklist:

1. It was a Lover and his Lass - Cleo Laine

At Friday's gig, we caught up with New York based saxophonist/composer, Seamus Blake. Seamus is recognized as one of the finest exponents of contemporary jazz. Here, he chooses 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.

Seamus's Tracklist:

1. 'Sofa Song' - Seamus Blake

To find out what's on next at Wakefield Jazz: www.facebook.com/WakefieldJazz/ or www.wakefieldjazz.org

On Friday 3rd February Derek Nash's Acoustic Quartet played Wakefield Jazz.

Jazzheads live caught up with one of the most energetic and passionate sax players in the UK, Derek Nash, and wonderful pianist, Dave Newton who each picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy!

(Sorry about the background noise)

Tracklist:

Dave Newton

1. ‘Both Sides Now’ – Dave Newton

Derek Nash

1. ‘Voodoo Rex’ – Derek Nash

On Friday 3rd February, the Abbie Finn Quartet supported Derek Nash. Jazzheads live caught up with them before they went on stage. Each of the band members picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy!

(Sorry about the sound check in the background)

Abbie Finn 

1. ‘Beatrice’ - Equinox

Manny Lall

1. ‘Red Clay’ – Freddie Hubbard

Jeffrey Hewer

1. ‘Villa Italiano’ – Jeffrey Hewer 

Harry Keeble

1. ‘Witch Hunt’ – Wayne Shorter

In this episode of Jazzheads, Geoff Waterhouse picks 10 tracks that he loves. As the sound engineer at Wakefield Jazz, Geoff is responsible for the excellent sound quality we experience on Friday nights. Thanks Geoff!

Tracklist:

1. Festival Junction - Acker Bilk and The Stan Tracey Big Brass

What’s on next at Wakefield? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

Jazzheads Radio goes live!

We caught up with guitarist Remi Harris between sets at Wakefield Jazz. 

Tracklist:

1. "The Way You Look Tonight" - Wes Montgomery

2. "Impressions" - Selmer #607

3. "I Ain't The One" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Here's a review of the gig: https://wakefieldjazz.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/remi-harris-trio-13th-january-2017/

What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/ 

Alec Sykes is the founder of a jazz club that Claire Martin described as "one of the most important clubs in the UK, with an enthusiasm and vibe that is second to none".

Wakefield Jazz will shortly celebrate its 30th year and in this episode, Alec picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.

What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

Tracks played:

1. "Flamingo" - Earl Bostic

2. "Ce Monsieur Qui Parle" - Humphrey Littleton

3. "Roll em, Pete" - Joe Turner

4. "Hymn to Freedom" - Oscar Peterson

5. "Splanky" - Count Basie Band

6. "Dis I Dig You" - Hank Mobley

7. "Bootleg Eric" - Newton / Tracey Band

8. "I am a Man from Lewisham" - Billy Jenkins

9. "Somethin' Else" - Cannonball Adderley

10. "The Wedding" - Abdullah Ibrahim

Jazzheads Radio goes live!

Jazzheads caught up with Tony Kofi and Byron Wallen when they played their homage to Ornette Coleman at Wakefield Jazz on 2nd December 2016.

An hour after we recorded this, the Wakefield Jazz crowd showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Tony and Byron picked tracks that they think everyone should hear: one from their own repertoire, one from another artist that they think is under-rated and, lastly, a personal favourite. And we threw in an extra one. Enjoy.

Tony Kofi

1. “Free” – Ornette Coleman

Byron Wallen

1. “Silent Praise” – Byron Wallen

Chris de Saram is the club promoter at Wakefield Jazz. Chris spends most of his life at gigs, listening to jazz or arranging for musicians from around the world to play at the club.

In this episode, Chris picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear.

Music played: 

Jazzheads Radio goes live!

At the Josh kemp Organ Quartet gig on 25th November 2016, Jazzheads caught up with drummer Tim Giles.

Tim picked 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear: one from his own repertoire, one from another artist that he really rates and, lastly, a personal favourite. Enjoy.

Tracks played:

1. “Light Flight” - Twelves

2. “Where I am Today” - Max de Wardener

3. “I want to talk about you” – John Coltrane

To find out what's on next at Wakefield Jazz, take a look here http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/