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SUMMARY:Donovan Haffner Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Donovan Haffner Quartet\nFriday 6 February 2026 \nat Crookes Social Club\, \n8.00-10.45 pm\, doors open 7.20 pm\n\nDonovan Haffner: alto saxophone\nLaurie Rich: piano\nHarry Pearce: bass\nJack Thomas: drums\nphoto credit: Graeme Miall \nClick Here for Tickets\nRising star saxophonist Donovan Haffner is one of 2025’s breakthrough artists who won ‘Jazz Newcomer’ at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Born and bred in South East London\, at age 11 Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme where he was mentored by Gary Crosby and Binker Golding and at 18 he toured Italy with multi-award-winning drummer Moses Boyd. The drive and sophistication of his playing\, as well as his growing reputation as a bandleader and composer and how he interprets his own compositions\, is bringing him to the attention of jazz fans across the country. \n​“There’s so much sincerity and gravity in what he plays and his unforced musicality really draws you in” – Soweto Kinch\, Round Midnight\, BBC Radio 3 \n​Donovan Haffner has played with Jay Phelps\, Charlie Stacey\, Balimaya and Danish jazz pianist/composer Rasmus Sorenson. He was selected by Tony Kofi to be part of American jazz legend Charles Tolliver’s Big Band at the EFG London Jazz Festival. He is still very much part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors musical family\, performing with both Nu Civilisation Orchestra and Jazz Jamaica. Donovan is influenced by musicians including Kenny Garrett\, Joel Ross\, Immanuel Wilkins\, Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter and Walter Smith III. Donovan’s debut album ‘Alleviate’ is a contemporary jazz recording that reflects his burgeoning talent. \n“He’s got an attractive tone on alto with enough acidic bite to confer the necessary edge” – Eddie Myer\, Jazzwise \n “Alleviate’ is an absolutely awesome debut …. I’ve watched his development for the last two or three years and he has blossomed into a really special musician” – Tony Minvielle\, Jazz FM/One Jazz \nVideo Links\n \n \n \nTicket Prices\nFull – £18\nOver 60\, disabled\, unemployed – £16\n18 – 30 year olds\, student with NUS card – £10\n15 – 17 year olds – £5\nUnder 15s – Free \nWe encourage you to book tickets online in advance to avoid missing out and to make life easier for our Door Team.  It will be possible to pay for entry at the door (preferably by contactless payment) if seats are available. \nAdvance tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/sheffield-jazz
URL:https://www.sheffieldjazz.org.uk/event/donovan-haffner-quartet/
LOCATION:Crookes Social Club\, Mulehouse Road\, Sheffield\, S10 1TD
CATEGORIES:All Gigs
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SUMMARY:Emily Masser-Alex Clarke Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Emily Masser-Alex Clarke Quintet\n\nFriday 13th February  \nCrookes Social Club\,\n8.00 – 10.45 pm\, doors open 7.20 pm\n \nEmily Masser: vocals\nAlex Clarke: saxophone\nGraham Harvey: piano\nJames Owston: bass\nMatt Home: drums\nphoto credit Robert Crowley \nClick Here for Tickets\nEmily Masser is one of the most exciting young voices and Alex Clarke one of the most in-demand\, versatile young saxophonists emerging on the British jazz scene. Both initially came to prominence with Clarke Tracey’s bands in his ‘Art Blakey’ role recruiting emerging talent but have since formed their own bands and recorded their own critically acclaimed albums. Emily\, praised for the warmth and maturity of her interpretations and Alex\, for her intelligent ear for harmony and deep knowledge of repertoire across a broad spectrum of styles\, have joined forces to play a mix of standards and bebop numbers backed by a top notch rhythm section.  \n“Young vocalist Emily Masser is one of the most original and distinctive musicians to emerge on the current British scene” – Jazzwise\n“An extremely accomplished player now and a big star for the future. No one could doubt that the future of jazz is safe in Alex Clarke’s hands” – The Jazz Mann \nEmily Masser was educated at Chetham’s School of Music and London’s Guildhall School and benefitted from mentorship by her father\, respected saxophonist Dean Masser. Her first recording was on ‘Clark Tracey Quintet – Introducing Emily Masser’ in 2024. Her breakthrough came with her recent album ‘Songs With My Father’\, a heartfelt project dedicated to her late mother which received glowing reviews and praise for Emily’s “pin-sharp singing\, sparkling scat\, and polished vocalese” (UK Jazz Views). https://emilymasser.co.uk/ \nhttps://emilymasser.bandcamp.com/album/songs-with-my-father  \n“Her singing has been compared to that of the great British Jazz export Annie Ross and on the evidence of this performance it’s easy to see why” – The Jazz Mann\n“Masser shows her excellent vocal skills and then seals the deal with a scat solo to die for” – Jazz Views \nAlex Clarke was a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020 and winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards. Her deep respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in her swinging\, melodic sound which is reminiscent of Scott Hamilton and Lester Young and influenced by Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. Her debut album ‘Only A Year’ showcased her sound and homage to the art of straight-ahead bebop. www.alexclarkejazz.co.uk/  \n“One of the UK’s finest young jazz talents” – The Jazz Rag\n“…strong and full sound… swinging\, melodic and refreshingly cliché-free” – Jazz Views \nGraham Harvey has been the pianist for singer Stacey Kent from 2006 to the present\, touring extensively and recording several albums for Blue Note\, including the Grammy nominated ‘Breakfast on the Morning Tram’. A much sought after freelancer he has played with the likes of Dave O’Higgins\, Alan Barnes\, M People\, Chaka Khan\, Jocelyn Brown and Mica Paris and for 10 years was musical director of the pop band Incognito.  https://www.grahamharveypiano.com/  \nJames Owston is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Clark Tracey’s Quintet who was also a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year.  As well as being an active sideman\, James leads his own groups\, notably ‘The James Owston Mingus Quintet’. \nMatt Home has also played in clubs\, theatres and Jazz festivals throughout Europe\, Asia and South America has played with many artists including Bob Wilber\, Warren Vache\, Stacey Kent\, Ray Gelato\, Karen Sharp\, Scott Hamilton and Eric Alexander. “Matt Home combines the creativity of Max Roach with the wide open swing of Art Blakey” – John Fordham\, The Guardian \nVideo Links\n \n \n \nTicket Prices\nFull – £18\nOver 60\, disabled\, unemployed – £16\n18-30 year olds\, student with NUS card – £10\n15-17 year olds – £5\nUnder 15s – Free \nWe encourage you to book tickets online in advance\, to avoid missing out and to make life easier for our Door Team.  It will be possible to pay for entry at the door (preferably by contactless payment) if seats are available. \nAdvance tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/sheffield-jazz
URL:https://www.sheffieldjazz.org.uk/event/emily-masser-alex-clarke-quintet/
LOCATION:Crookes Social Club\, Mulehouse Road\, Sheffield\, S10 1TD
CATEGORIES:All Gigs
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SUMMARY:Denys Baptiste Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Denys Baptiste Quartet\n\nFriday 27 February 2026 \nCrucible Playhouse\n7.30-10.00 pm\, doors open 7.00 pm\nin association with Music in the Round \nDenys Baptiste: saxophone\nSultan Stevenson: piano\nLarry Bartley: bass\nJoel Barford: drums\nphoto credit: Dave Stapleton\n \nClick Here for Tickets\nAcclaimed saxophonist Denys Baptiste presents his new quartet\, featuring rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson\, who will explore an exciting mix of new compositions\, standards and revisit compositions from his award-winning albums. An amazingly versatile musician with roots steeped in the jazz tradition\, Denys incorporates ideas from other musical forms and popular culture. His powerful technique and an ability to improvise effortlessly across a wide range of musical styles have made him a much sought after soloist\, playing with some of the biggest names in jazz and other genres. Expect an evening of deep swing infectious melodies and inventive solos.\n“Denys Baptiste…taking Europe by storm and becoming the icon of British jazz” – Time Magazine \nDenys Baptiste is a multiple award winner\, including nominated for the Mercury Prize for his debut album in 1999\, MOBO award for Best Jazz Act in 1999 and 2004 and winning the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Album of the Year 2018 for ‘The Late Trane’. He has played/recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz and other genres including McCoy Tyner\, Andrew Hill\, Ernest Ranglin\, Bheki Mseleku\, Manu Dibango\, Jason Yarde\, Jason Rebello\, Incognito\, Jason Moran\, Chakka Khan and Jazz Jamaica.\nhttps://www.denysbaptiste.com/ \n“master saxophonist” – Evening Standard\n“Baptiste…a journey of unregulated bliss” – Liverpool International Jazz Festival \nSultan Stevenson is one of the most exciting young jazz musicians whose captivating performances have led to his rapid rise on the London scene. He is considered one of the brightest stars of his generation\, winning Best Newcomer in the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. A product of the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and Tomorrow’s Warriors\, his debut album with his trio ‘Faithful One’ in 2024 and his second\, ‘El Roi’ both received many rave reviews.\nhttps://www.sultanstevenson.co.uk/\n“Stevenson’s artistic voice is now in full flow\, his music burning brightly with a rare brilliance” – UK Vibe 5* review of ‘El Roi’ \nLarry Bartley has become one of the most sought-after bass players on the London jazz scene with his identifiable sound and through his deep commitment to music. He has worked with leading musicians including Courtney Pine\, Jean Toussaint\, Cleveland Watkiss\, Andy Sheppard and Soweto Kinch\, as well as backing visiting musicians such as Stanley Turrentine and Steve Grossman.\n“You can understand why Bartley is so much in demand on the London Jazz scene.” – BBC \nJoel Barford is a former member of the National Jazz Orchestra Big Band who has played with numerous jazz musicians including; Alex Garnett\, with whom he played regularly at Ronnie Scott’s late shows; Dave O’Higgins\, John Etheridge\, Liane Carroll\, Chris Montague\, Sam Leak\, Ross Stanley and Ant Law. https://www.joelbarford.com/  \nhttps://denysbaptiste.bandcamp.com/album/the-late-trane \nVideo Links\n \n \n \nTicket Prices\nFull – £20\nOver 60\, disabled\, unemployed – £18\n18-30 & Student with NUS card – £10\n15 – 17 year olds – £5\nUnder 15s – Free \nAdvance tickets available from https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/sheffield-jazz-denys-baptiste-quartet/dates
URL:https://www.sheffieldjazz.org.uk/event/denys-baptiste-quartet/
LOCATION:Crucible Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA
CATEGORIES:All Gigs
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