Leyburn Jazz Festival, 17-20 October

Some of the UK’s best jazz talent is coming to Richmondshire soon.

This year’s headliners are Hejira, a seven-piece band which recreates Joni Mitchell's jazz-influenced albums of the 70s.

Other highlights include Alligator Gumbo, the guitar great Jim Mullen, the Nicola Farnon Trio, the Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective.

Performances are at St Matthew's Church and the Garden Rooms at Tennants. Full details of the Festival and ticket information are at www.leyburnjazz.org

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