Kyran Matthews - saxophone

Kasper Rietkerk - saxophone

Alex Lockheart - guitar

Alex Wilson - piano

John Jones - bass

Tom Dickson - drums

Award-winning saxophonist Julian Siegel, jazz professor at the Academy and one of the pre-eminent voices on the European contemporary scene, is an inspiration to younger musicians. Leader of his own acclaimed quartet, co-leader of the legendary group Partisans and collaborator in countless other projects, he recently launched the Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra, which released its debut album, Tales from the Jacquard, in 2021. The Academy Big Band, directed by Nick Smart, is proud to present music from this release, which was commissioned by Derby Jazz and supported by the Arts Council England.

Kyran joins Max McLeish’s septet for a performance at The 606 Club in London.

Max McLeish - trombone

Steven Nichols - trumpet

Kyran Matthews - saxophone

Karim Saber - guitar

Alex Wilson - piano

John Williamson - bass

Jack Thomas - drums

Kyran brings his quintet to The Vortex, London.

Free entry!

Kyran Matthews - saxophone

Karim Saber - guitar

Harry Baker - piano

John Williamson - bass

Justin Tambini - drums

Powerhouse big band from Bolton playing the music of Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Count Basie & many more.

Kyran plays Liverpool’s heaviest jazz night, The Secret Improvisers Club at the Caledonia! Featuring longstanding favourites Marley Chingus, Blindmonk, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, modal, hard bop, special guests, mystery line ups.

Kyran Matthews - saxophone

Hugo Harrison - bass

Johnny Hunter - drums

The Academy’s Jazz Department has been steadily turning out some of the most acclaimed young composers currently shaping the contemporary scene. F-IRE Collective founder and Academy Rhythmic Skills professor Barak Schmool directs World of Rhythm, a 15-piece ensemble from the rhythmic skills class, introducing music from four corners of the world.