Come join us on Sunday 8th March as we begin our 2026 season with the fabulous Nik Svarc (guitar), Martin Longhawn (organ) and Steve Hanley on drums.
Biography:
SHL perform original music with influences from the classic organ trios and current jazz musicians. Their music emphasizes both written material and extended improvisation.
Accolades / Press:
‘Leeds Guitarist Nik Svarc, drummer-percussionist Steve Hanley and keyboardist Martin Longhawn join the dots between Jazz-Rock and Hammond funk, discovering an interesting angle for an old-school sound mixed with some hyper-catchy hooks and grooves’ – Jazzwise magazine.
‘Nik Svarc has the sort of tone that other players can only aspire to and his fantastic command of his instrument is a real highlight of the album. His playing is very evocative and is never cold or lacking in emotion despite its obvious technical quality.’ – DPRP
‘These three push all the buttons, tick all the boxes. You want funk? you got it? You want Jazz? It’s right there. Maybe you want to go a little towards the outside? They’ll take you there and bring you back in one piece.‘ – Bebop Spoken Here
Line-up:
Nik Svarc - Electric / Acoustic Guitars & Loops
Steve Hanley - Drums / Shaker & Percussion
Martin Longhawn: Organ / Wurlitizer / Piano
Ticket Prices / Availability:
Tickets are priced at £16.00 per person (plus 0.40p booking fee). Tickets can be purchased online via the Huddersfield Jazz website, or on the door on the date of the event.
Note: Payment on the door can now be made by card.
Tickets will be limited to the venue fire safety capacity. Huddersfield Jazz & The Irish Centre reserve the right to refuse entry.
Start/Finish Times / Refreshments:
As per past events the gig will start at 2pm and aim to finishing around 4pm (dependant on performance timings) with a short mid session break. Full bar facilities will be available on the day.
Venue Location:
The Irish Centre is located on Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield - 86 Fitzwilliam St, Huddersfield HD1 5BB.
Car Parking:
Car parking is available on the street / in the car parks opposite the Irish Centre.
Please Note
Huddersfield Jazz / The Irish Centre take no responsibility for incorrect parking / any fines incurred.
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