Five northern jazz artists you really need to know about
NL R10 artist Dirty Freud
Dirty Freud, Tom Harris, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Vipertime and Ceitidh Mac join the celebrated cohort of northern artists
Northern Line is the live touring programme providing transformative support for northern jazz artists. Today, Jazz North announces the five outstanding bands selected to join the cohort.
Chris Bye, Jazz North CEO, says:
“Jazz North is proud to present the artists of Northern Line Round 10. Everyone on this year’s panel was blown away by the standard of applicants across the board and this final roster is evidence of just how high the level of talent is coming through here in the North. This Northern Line roster is reflective of the diversity we have across the breadth of the region, a diversity of geography, community and musical styles. What we share though, is a sense of genuine community through sound.”
The tenth roster features a range of styles from ‘dirty cinematic electronica’ through to songs exploring themes of masculinity and motherhood, post-punk meets dub and afrobeat and folk-infused cello basslines.
Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Dirty Freud, Vipertime, Tom Harris and Ceitidh Mac will perform live at the Northern Line Showcase on Sunday 19th May at manchester jazz festival (mjf).
Bryony Jarman-Pinto
Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, musician Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and spellbinding jazz-infused melodies with intricately crafted and personal lyrics. Bryony grew up surrounded by music, attending singing workshops with her mum and BlueJam Arts from a young age. Bryony's sophomore album 'Below Dawn' (out 10th May) explores sentimental themes of societal change, untapped emotions, and the profound journey of pregnancy and motherhood.
https://www.facebook.com/BryonyJarmanPinto
Ceitidh Mac
With a progressive twist to her music, Ceitidh Mac is an alternative singing/cellist, tipped by Jude Rogers as a ‘Fascinating Welsh-born, Tyneside-dwelling singer-songwriter & cellist, with an unusual, stunning voice.’ Absorbing in its originality, Ceitidh Mac creates songs that soar with contemporary arrangements & unusual instrumentation. A mesmerising live show, expect to be drawn in by bold songs & cello basslines. In Adam Walton’s words on BBC Radio Wales ‘Sublime & absolutely outstanding’.
https://www.facebook.com/ceitidhmac
Dirty Freud
Hotter than Hendos!
Dirty Freud are an electronic live &, they found success since both moving back to the North of England. The music contains elements of dubstep and Jazz. It is simply Dirty Cinematic Electronica. Over the years, they have played headline slots at UK festivals including Glastonbury, All Points East, Citadel, Boomtown, Beatherder, as well as at gigs across Europe.
"Wonderfully wonky that, isn't it?" - NEMONE (BBC 6 NEMONE)
https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
https://twitter.com/DirtyFreud
Tom Harris
Tom Harris is a northern pianist who tries his best to make interesting music with kind people. His heartfelt compositions explore mental health, masculinity, acceptance, and joy, all filtered through the musical influence of his favourite artists (Nina Simone, Snowpoet, Cécile McLorin Salvant). Tom's latest offering takes inspiration from Buddleia - the vibrant purple shrub which thrives in ‘ugly’ places. It’s tough, beautiful, and a reminder that some version of life will always persevere…
https://www.instagram.com/tomharrisisacommonname/
https://www.youtube.com/@tomharrisisacommonname/videos
Vipertime
Vipertime explore the borders of jazz, post-punk, dub and afrobeat to create a sound that is simultaneously unique to the band and a microcosm of the thriving UK scene. Since their birth in Leeds basement parties, they have released a number of albums and singles including 2023’s critically acclaimed Arise. The group has also made a name with a series of incendiary appearances at UK venues and festivals, pushing their line up of saxophone, bass guitar and twin drum sets to its sonic limits.
https://www.instagram.com/viper.time/
https://www.facebook.com/vipertimemusic