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RUSH HOUR JAZZ
Nov
19
LISTENING

RUSH HOUR JAZZ

Doors: 6.00pm Music: 6.00pm

Jazz choir fans will know Tessa from her running the JazzVoices and the Chapel Allerton Festival choirs as well as her vocal performances with the Honeybirds and lindy-hopping. For this rush hour jazz she’ll be singing some swinging jazz tunes with the JazzLeeds trio 

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The Honeybirds at Cucina (LEEDS)
Dec
4
Honeybirds, LISTENING

The Honeybirds at Cucina (LEEDS)

The Honeybirds are joined by Pianist Emma Pryde for a festive evening of Jazz, Swing and close harmony.

Experience live Jazz Music at Cucina every month for a sophisticated and classy evening right in the heart of Morley. Ticket prices start at £8.00, with which you benefit from 20% off your food bill on the night (booking essential). Book your tickets by popping into Cucina or calling our team on 0113 253 2113 on or after 14th November 2025.

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The Honeybirds at SEVEN ARTS (LEEDS)
Dec
7
LISTENING, Honeybirds

The Honeybirds at SEVEN ARTS (LEEDS)

Doors: 1.00pm Music: 1.30pm

The Honeybirds share a love of intricate close harmony, jazz swing music as well as tea and cake!  The group will bring their precision harmonies to Seven, treating the audience to a festive, 1940s sound that never goes out of fashion.

Vocalists Tessa Smith, Kate Peters and Jenny Chamberlain, and featuring Emma Pryde on piano

£12 (£10 concessions in advance) 🎟 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazzleeds/honeybirds-at-christmas/e-ogplod

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Tessa with Echo 42 Big Band
Oct
4
LISTENING

Tessa with Echo 42 Big Band

Echo 42 Big Band, together with acclaimed vocalist Tessa Smith, are delighted to be performing at St John’s Church, Bilton. Join us for an evening of timeless big band favourites and fresh arrangements of popular classics. Pack a picnic, enjoy the music, and support the church in what promises to be a truly memorable night!

🎟: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/echo42bigband/1794811

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Unfolding the Process: Open Rehearsal AND Concert
Mar
7
LEARNING, LISTENING

Unfolding the Process: Open Rehearsal AND Concert

Tessa Smith (voice) Jason Scott (piano) Sam Jackson (double bass) John Arnesen (drums)

Every song tells a story. Jazz vocalist and Leeds University vocal tutor, Tessa Smith, explores the narrative power of song alongside her dynamic trio. From timeless standards to powerful contemporary songs, each piece invites the audience to connect with stories of emotion, resilience, and optimism.

The performance places a special focus on songs that amplify the voices and perspectives of women - tales of strength, independence, and self-discovery - delivered with honesty, depth, and authenticity.

This performance follows ‘Unfolding the Process’: an open rehearsal which invites audience members behind the scenes to see how the creative rehearsal develops into performance.

The interactive session will see Tessa bring songs she has never performed with the trio and show the journey from idea to reality. Questions will be welcomed throughout the open rehearsal.

https://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/events/tessa-smith-stories-in-song/

https://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/events/tessa-smith-unfolding-the-process/

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