Events for Thu 16 04 2026 - Thu 16 04 2026

Rising star saxophonist Donovan Haffner, a graduate of the Tomorrow's Warriors Young Artist Development Programme who won 'Jazz Newcomer' at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards at Sheffield Jazz, Crookes Social Club. The quality of Donovan’s playing and his growing reputation as a composer is bringing him to the attention of jazz fans across the country.

Emily Masser one of the most exciting young voices praised for the warmth and maturity of her interpretations and Alex Clarke, one of the most in-demand young saxophonists on the British jazz scene known for her intelligent ear for harmony have joined forces to play a mix of standards and bebop numbers at Sheffield Jazz

Acclaimed saxophonist Denys Baptiste presents his new quartet, featuring rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson, at Crucible Playhouse Sheffield. An amazingly versatile musician with roots steeped in the jazz tradition who incorporates ideas from other musical forms, Denys will explore an exciting mix of new compositions, standards and revisit compositions from his award-winning albums.

Sheffield Jazz presents Alice Zawadzki, a vocalist & violinist with considerable repute as “a genuine original” with two long-term collaborators - sought-after multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas and award-winning jazz bass player Misha Mullov-Abbado.at Firth Hall Sheffield playing music that encompasses Mediterranean folk songs, chamber music and improvisational jazz fused with free flowing interplay and fluid structures

Vibraphonist, composer and winner of the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, Jonny Mansfield, regarded as one of the UK's outstanding young jazz talent brings his quartet to Sheffield Jazz at Crookes Social Club. His band, with a rhythm section featuring the superb pianist Will Barry, play vibrant music with exhilarating collective interplay and dazzling solos.

Pianist Joe Webb has emerged as a leading force on the UK jazz scene seamlessly blending traditional jazz with contemporary flair. His innovative approach breathes new life into classic jazz idioms, creating a sound that is refreshingly original and earning him a deserved reputation for pushing the boundaries of jazz while respecting its rich heritage

Cloudmakers Trio live at Sheffield Jazz, Crookes Social Club, brings together three of the most inventive players on the UK scene who blend downtown New York and European improvised music with world and rock influences

Live at Sheffield Jazz, Let Spin are a cutting edge post-jazz quartet of musicians at the forefront of the vibrant UK contemporary music scene. They have been making waves here and in Europe since their formation in 2012 with their explosive mixture of stylistic influences and focus on improvisation leading to incendiary live performances.

Trumpeter and composer Erik Palmberg’s quartet of top European musicians live at Sheffield Jazz, Crookes Social Club playing refined instrumental music full of captivating melodies and harmony. Erik has an expressive and lyrical sound, embracing his Nordic roots while remaining firmly in the jazz tradition and his compositions are both imaginative and quietly reflective