The Real Thing – with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith – enjoyed success in both the ‘70s and ‘80s with three Top 10 singles.

The Real Thing: 50th Anniversary Tour

Leeds Heritage Theatres

Million Seller is the new album and project led by Matthew Calvert, one of the founding members of the underground alt-rock sensation Three Trapped Tigers. The inspiration for the project originated as Matt revisited his collection of early 70s releases by Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi group – some of the pianist’s most overlooked and least understood albums – 50 years on from that band’s last release (Sextant, 1973).

JITR Sept: Million Seller + J.A.M. String Collective + more

The Cockpit

Almost 40 years ago, Jon Gordon entered a New York club called 7th Avenue South and heard the Art Taylor Quartet. “It was the first live jazz I’d heard in my life,” says the acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator. Named for that club, and all the incredible music he’s heard around that neighborhood through the years, Gordon’s May release celebrates his early experiences as a listener and a burgeoning artist. Expect an evening of new music, reimagined originals, and compositions from some of Gordon’s favorite artists – delivered by his virtuosic large ensemble.  

Dave Smith

Events

Past events

May 31, 2026

The Real Thing: 50th Anniversary Tour · Leeds Heritage Theatres

Sep 30, 2024

JITR Sept: Million Seller + J.A.M. String Collective + more · The Cockpit

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