Matt Anderson Quintet "Songs of the Ridings"

'Songs of the Ridings,' songs and literature from Yorkshire inspire original compositions and adaptations which celebrate its cultural heritage@7 Sunday afternoon October 16th .

With Matt Anderson on tenor saxophone; Kari Bleivik, vocals; Jamil Sheriff, piano; John Marley, double-bass and Sam Gardiner, drums,

Commissioned by Creative North Yorkshire, Matt Anderson has composed and arranged a suite that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Yorkshire. There are original compositions and adaptations of traditional material, all inspired by the songs and literature of Gods own county!

With a vocal/saxophone-led jazz quintet featuring well-known vocalist Kari Bleivik (last seen at Seven with the Tommy Evans Orchestra) and Chapel Allerton resident Jamil Sheriff on piano this meeting of the folk and contemporary jazz traditions promises a relevant and accessible set of music.

Matt Anderson Quintet "Songs of the Ridings" is at Seven Arts on Sunday October 16th 2011. Doors open 1pm, music is 1.30-4pm. Tickets on the door are £5/4 concessions, kids under 16 free