Yoruba

Greg Nichols trumpet, Ben Lowman alto sax, John Waugh tenor saxophone, Andrew Linham baritone sax, Aron Kyne piano, Sam Vicary bass guitar, Ali Mac percussion, Tim Carter drums

(+ most likely Omar Puente electric violin on a couple of numbers!)

Photo: Tom Swire

Pianist/composer Aron Kyne was been awarded Jazz Futures funding by Jazz Yorkshire to help him develop as a jazz musician here in Yorkshire. Anyone who saw Yoruba at Seven in June last year will understand how well deserved that award was. The jazz/salsa/fusion band are back united by their love for high-energy Salsa and Jazz. Yoruba are a powerful 8-piece band intent on producing a tight driving sound. Led by Aron and comprising of some of the hottest young talent from around the Leeds area this band draws together a diverse mix of influences. They have created their own fusion of Jazz-Salsa-Samba, blending beautiful harmonies with syncopated rhythms, killer solos with a massive horn section sound.

See a video clip from last June's knockout Yoruba jazz gig at Seven here. Seven Jazz has a good vibe, friendly people and a fun raffle with (of course!) seven prizes. Families are very welcome.

Yoruba are at Seven on Sunday February 12 2012, 1-4pm £5/£4 concessions kids under 16 free. The doors open at 1pm, music 1.30-4pm