Band on the Wall, 27 May 2026
Bringing together two rising acts from Leeds and Manchester’s jazz scenes – Ben Haskins Quartet and Rory A. Green join forces for a special double bill show!\n\nExploring open, melodic compositions and expansive improvisations, Leeds-based Ben Haskins Quartet draws influence from jazz scenes on both sides of the Atlantic, taking inspiration from John Coltrane, Shabaka Hutchings, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Guiliana, and Bill Frisell.\n\nFollowing the release of the 5 Track EP “Shapes Change/Colours Stay”, Ben Haskins brings his quartet to Band on the Wall to celebrate the release.\n\nTouring guitarist with Jasmine Myra and K.O.G., Haskins maintains a busy performing schedule throughout the year. Notable performances include Love Supreme festival, Glastonbury and Later with Jools Holland.\n\n“Promising new talent” -Jazzwise\n\nRory A. Green is a Ghana-born, Manchester-raised contemporary guitarist and composer who’s sound can be linked to jazz and folk taking influence from both his English and West African heritage which can be heard in his latest single ‘Little House’.\n\nWith his dynamic, conversational approach to the guitar and improvisation Rory has been using music to share stories and captivate audiences across the UK. Sharing stages with artists such as Mansur Brown, Laura Misch, Cyrille Aimée, Kessoncoda and James Heather, gaining media attention from Fender Guitars and Guitar World Magazine.\n\nBar open: 5.00pm\nArtists on stage: 8.30pm\nCurfew: 11.00pm\nStage: The Copper Bar\nAudience: Standing\n\nBook tickets: https://bandonthewall.seetickets.com/event/ben-haskins-quartet-rory-a-green/copper-bar-band-on-the-wall/3611569\n\nShare\nAdd to calendar\nGOOGLE: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/eventedit?dates=20260527T200000/20260527T230000&text=Ben+Haskins+Quartet+%2B+Rory+A.+Green&details=Bringing+together+two+rising+acts+from+Leeds+and+Manchester%E2%80%99s+jazz+scenes+%E2%80%93+Ben+Haskins+Quartet+and+Rory+A.+Green+join+forces+for+a+special+double+bill+show%21"
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