The aim of Giant Steps is to strengthen the local regional developing jazz scene by increasing quality opportunities for aspiring Yorkshire musicians to participate in regular and supportive performances culminating in appearances at Hull’s International Jazz Festival in August. We have already provided jazz masterclasses and workshops with musicians such as Snake Davis, Liane Carroll and Jim Tomlinson alongside such names as Courtney Pine, Stacey Kent, Jazz Jamaica, Gilad Atzmon and Jacqui Dankworth.

A full programme takes place every Sunday afternoon at Pave Cafe Bar with an open JazzJam session on Tuesday nights.

J-Night and Pave will work with the Albermarle Junior Jazz Band  to ensure participation from students and young people and the provision of a summer school at the Albermarle during the Hull Jazz Festival leading to public performances.

J-Night and Pave will also embark on a marketing campaign to introduce new participants to jazz from other music disciplines by marketing and working with organisations such as City Arts, University of Hull and the Hull Music support services

Giant Steps will offer 18 weekly performance opportunities at Pave, 3 masterclasses and a 3-day jazz summer school at the Albermarle plus 3 highlight jazz festival performances from the participants at various venues.

Giant Steps aim to benefit over 100 Hull and Yorkshire jazz musicians and also encourage a wider audience of up to 2,000 and help achieve an enhanced recognition for regional musicians.

Full programme GIANT STEPS JAZZ JAM