Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s Announce Lineups For Spring Shows
Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery is back with its next set of shows at the intimate hideaway in Liverpool, featuring some of the leading lights from across the jazz spectrum.
At Liverpool’s longest running jazz weekly, a kaleidoscopic range of jazz sounds grace Ma Boyle’s, inspired by the magic of New Orleans and Brazilian beats to the simmering back streets of Paris, with shows packed out for each date.
Proudly working with Parrjazz, this new run is particularly special with a true legend performing at Ma’s on Saturday 30 March. The American icon Sid Jacobs is joining up with the UK’s Tom Remon for what promises to be a unique Liverpool show. Further guests include Neil Yates, Blind Monk, Cuba Vida Band, Dean Masser and the Perri Alleyne–Hughes Ensemble.
Ma Boyle’s founder Iain Hoskins says: “We’re very proud of the next round of Jazz Saturdays here at Ma Boyle’s. The team at Parrjazz have once more curated a wonderful range of guests and we are really lucky to have the legendary Sid Jacobs joining us on Saturday March 30th. He’s one of the true American jazz legends on guitar and has performed with some of the greats including Brad Mehldau, Eddie Harris, Larry Goldings, Harold Land and Joe Diorio. And with him, Tom Remon started out with the Tomorrow’s Warriors with Gary Crosby, Binker Golding, and Nathaniel Facey. He’s toured across the UK with MOBO award nominated jazz drummer David Lyttle and regularly performs with artists including Neil Yates, Soweto Kinch, Jonathan Gee and many others on the UK scene. This date is going to raise the roof at Ma’s.”
Tucked away off Water Street and nestled by the beautiful St Nick’s church gardens, Ma Boyle’s has seen the city change all around it whilst staying true to its historic maritime roots. It caters for breakfast brunchers and liquid lunchers to brilliant bistro food with a wonderful range of drinks and irresistible cocktails and is a fabulous hideaway from the city’s hustle and bustle.
In January 2024, the team celebrated 50 years since Ma Boyle’s first relocated to its current home in the Tower Building, years ago famous for its oysters – Ma’s really is a Liverpool institution and part of this ongoing story is Jazz Saturdays.
Jazz Saturdays – March and April listings
NEIL YATES – SATURDAY 9 MARCH
Multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and educator Neil Yates worked initially for the BBC Big Band and as a high-profile session musician. He’s performed and recorded with the Brand New Heavies, Black Grape, Alison Moyet and Robbie Williams and solo material including jazz albums ‘New Origins’ and ‘Five Countries’.
BLIND MONK – SATURDAY 16 MARCH
Jazz Saturdays welcomes back the renegade Blind Monk back to Ma Boyle’s in all their blazing glory. On Sax is Bob Whittaker and double bass, Hugo Harrison.
CUBA VIDA SALSA BAND – SATURDAY 23 MARCH
The Cuba Vida Salsa Band offer their unique sound emerging from Latin, Jazz, Funk, Reggae-Ton, Salsa music, creatin an extraordinary atmosphere on and off the dance floor.
SID JACOBS & TOM REMON – SATURDAY 30 MARCH
Ma Boyle’s is thrilled to present acclaimed American jazz guitar legend Sid Jacobs who joins forces with young upcoming London guitarist Tom Remon, who visit Jazz Saturdays as part of their UK tour, playing jazz classics and new originals. Sid is an internationally renowned giant of jazz guitar and has performed with some of the most acclaimed jazz musicians worldwide.
DEAN MASSER – SATURDAY 6 APRIL
One of the North West’s most acclaimed saxophonists is Dean Masser, a former member of the Jack Parnell Quartet, which recorded a live album during a week-long stint at Ronnie Scott’s. Since then, Dean has played alongside many of the leading names in British jazz at numerous venues and festivals.
NEIL YATES – SATURDAY 13 APRIL
Neil Yates is back for more jazz loveliness.
PERRI ALLEYNE-HUGHES ENSEMBLE – SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Former Musical Director from the acclaimed Sense of Sound, Peri is joined by Roger Gardiner on double bass, Alan Kaishin Crawford on guitar and vocals and Viktor Nordberg on drums. Expect a delightful mix of jazz infused with Latin, blues and the occasional sprinkle of rock.
Jazz Saturdays
Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery, 7 Tower Gardens, Liverpool, L3 1LG
Every Saturday from 8pm – free entry – kitchen stays open late
Reserve tables at: maboyles.co.uk
