YJF: Balanço Malandro, Young Thugs Studio, 01/10

York, meet York Jazz Fest. A new city-wide festival celebrating jazz in all its forms. From intimate bars to iconic venues, from timeless standards to forward-thinking sounds, York Jazz Fest brings together the full spectrum of jazz for four days of live music, discovery and community. Whether you've loved jazz for decades or have never listened before, you're invited. 1-4 October 2026. Tonight: Balanço Malandro. Led by Argentinian saxophonist Martín Berger, Balanço Malandro is an all-star ensemble bringing together some of the finest musicians from the Leeds jazz and world music scenes. The band features acclaimed Pete Rosser (ORB Trio) on accordion, Tom McEwen on guitar, and Brendan Bache on drums. Drawing on the rich traditions of Brazilian choro and samba, Balanço Malandro performs music by masters such as Jacob do Bandolim, Pixinguinha, Djavan and João Bosco, alongside modern works by Hermeto Pascoal, Eduardo Neves and Hamilton de Holanda.