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Mark Jones Music @ Holy Trinity Lunchtime Recital

Friday, July 17Fri, Jul 17

Holy Trinity Southport , Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 9DX

Friday 17th July, 2026: Mark Jones (saxophones & guitar)

Mark returns for his third performance at this special church - a recital kindly hosted by established organist Dan Mansfield - covering the best in jazz, blues & Latin material as medleys! 12 noon onwards are when doors are likely to open. This event is free to attended; except for main front entrance, the space is relatively flat inside. See here for any further access details:

Event Space: https://holytrinitysouthport.org.uk

Event Host: https://www.danielmansfield.org

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Liverpool Hope Big Band: International Jazz Day

Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00PM — 8:00PMThu, Apr 30 @ 7:00PM — 8:00PM

The Bluecoat , School Lane, Liverpool

Mark Jones (saxophone) has assisted this to happen in association with the Bluecoat team & Liverpool Hope University music department, as supportive alumni:

"Enjoy an intimate performance from a small ensemble of the Liverpool Hope Big Band in celebration of International Jazz Day."

Celebrate International Jazz Day with Liverpool Hope Big Band

Join us on 30 April for International Jazz Day as we celebrate with a special concert in the Sandon Room, showcasing a rich variety of jazz styles spanning nearly a century.

Enjoy an intimate performance from a small ensemble of the Liverpool Hope Big Band, directed by Dr Tom Sykes. The ensemble has previously performed at the Liverpool International Jazz Festival and on the Eurovision Pier Head stage in 2023.

Free, booking required: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/109195

'About Liverpool Hope Big Band'

Liverpool Hope Big Band brings together student and non-student musicians from across the region, forming a dynamic ensemble dedicated to performing a wide-ranging jazz repertoire under the direction of Dr Tom Sykes.

Based at the Creative Campus of Liverpool Hope University on Shaw Street, Everton, the band rehearses weekly during term time on Wednesday afternoons. It has built a strong performance profile through a variety of public concerts and events.

The ensemble continues to grow as a creative space for musicians to develop, collaborate, and perform together.

If you are interested in joining the band, please get in touch with Liverpool Hope University for more information.

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The Classic Cabaret Show 2026

Thursday, April 16 @ 7:30PMThu, Apr 16 @ 7:30PM

The Ship & Mitre Pub, 133 Dale Street, L2 2JH, Liverpool

Mark Jones (woodwind) returns again to work with the ever exciting, compelling Kahli Morris leading another fantastic 2026, The Classic Cabaret Show!

"A networking event for performers, journalists, producers, directors, photographers, creative professionals and more…

Connect, share ideas, and spark your next big collaboration in a relaxed, friendly and inspiring environment.

Thursday 16th April at @shipandmitre 133 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH, 7.30pm

Plus live performances from

Kahli Morris - Vintage Singer & Performer Mark Jones Music @jrsharaf The Midnight Citizen Jack McArdle @wake_up_lydia

network #performernetworking #creativelife #performerlife "

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Liverpool Hope University Big Band @ Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2026

Friday, February 27 @ 1:00PMFri, Feb 27 @ 1:00PM

Capstone Theatre, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool

LIJF 2026 - LIJF Youth Collective: Friday, February 27, 1pm, The Capstone Theatre:

Mark Jones (sax) as long standing, LHU Alumni often assists events such as this, approaching for this Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2026...

"In this lunchtime concert, Liverpool Hope University Big Band under the direction of Dr Tom Sykes will perform a varied programme.

Invited students from local secondary schools will also perform, including some joint items with the Big Band.

This is the culmination of workshops led by tutors from Parrjazz in an outreach project to provide young musicians who would not normally have access to jazz with an opportunity to participate in jazz and improvisation, as well as to play in a large ensemble with more experienced players. The intention is for the students to gain confidence, learn new skills and understanding about jazz, be creative and above all, have fun doing so!" Admission is free and the concert will last no more than 1 hour.

https://capstone.hope.ac.uk/whatson/lijf-2026-lijf-youth-collective-.html

https://uncoverliverpool.com/community/milap-collaboration-with-liverpool-international-jazz-festival-2026/?utm_source=Uncover+Liverpool+Weekly+Bulletin&utm_campaign=55b5fbf120-Arts_Bulletin_5_jan-26_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d16058259d-55b5fbf120-599832344

"In this free lunchtime concert, Liverpool Hope University Big Band under the direction of Dr Tom Sykes will perform a varied programme. Talented students from local secondary schools will also perform, including some joint items with the Big Band."

https://musiciansunion.org.uk/profile/mark-jones-07203b3a

The Casa Cabaret Christmas Show 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 7:00PMSat, Dec 6, 2025 @ 7:00PM

The Casa: https://thecasa.org.uk, 29 Hope Street, Liverpool

Mark Jones is briefly appearing on saxophone, for event hosted/organised by Kahli Morris & Co...here below is their line-up for 2025 December evening:

"THE CASA CABARET CHRISTMAS SHOW

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER, 7PM

THE CASA BAR, 29 HOPE STREET, L1 9BQ

A variety of musical & comedy performances

Kahli Morris – Jazz / vintage singer

Tony Blaney – Show Host & Singer

Xavier – Singer, Songwriter & Musician

Sydney F Smith – Ukulele Player & Singer

JR Sharaf – Comedian

Mark Jones – Saxophone Player

Adam Byrne – Comedy Actor & Singer

Jack McArdle – Swing Singer

Tickers £10 each on the door or on eventbrite via link in the bio

Instagram & Facebook – The Casa Cabaret Show"

https://www.facebook.com/events/1352201009962442/?post_id=1356431602872716&acontext=%7B"event_action_history"%3A[%7B"mechanism"%3A"footer_attachment"%2C"surface"%3A"newsfeed"%7D]%2C"ref_notif_type"%3A"mention"%7D

To find links for more info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557953043470

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Mark Jones Music (tenor sax) supporting Liverpool Jazz Club, Summer 2025.

Great appreciation to all and photographer Steve Landers!

http://liverpooljazzclub.com/page-4/files/collage_lb_image_page9_10.png

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https://makemusicday.co.uk/event/jazz-blues-open-mic/

“We would like to thank everyone involved and included in the world Make Music Day 2023 occasion, especially attendees, participants and staff members for being so nice at the event which was kindly hosted by the popular venue, Handyman’s Pub, in Wavertree!

It was quite the undertaking, but a fine blend of saxophone, flugelhorn vocalists and guitars stretching across jazz/blues elements really represented the meaning of MMD, the bedrock for anyone who was interested to get on the stage, into the limelight, and excellently show their artistry and panache, yesterday evening :)

May live music from the people, continue on!”

Mark Jones Music: 21/06/23

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THANKs to CURLY WOODWIND! Fantastically repaired a lovely, but ageing 1950s Conn tenor sax, that had been subject to passage of the of time and over usage - one of the top music shops out there to be easily found on Renshaw St, Liverpool, Merseyside: www.curlywoodwind.co.uk (Jan 2023)

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MARK JONES MUSIC EVENTS WITH THE BLUECOAT (LIVERPOOL, UK) - REPAIRING LOST LINKS...the process continues:

https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/cms/legacy/archive/Bluecoat_Arts/Publications/Season_Brochures/season_brochures/2014_winter.pdf (page 5, The Mindset Ensemble, Charity Event)

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Here is an excellent collection from Brighter Sound of their 'Classics & Experimental' competition results featuring various emerging artists, including Are You Here with ESKA with all details and audio links:

https://www.brightersound.com/classics-and-experimental/?mc_cid=1126a83869&mc_eid=98bc2421be

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There is now footage on display of O.K. - The Musical (held at Tate Liverpool 2017 performance) featuring brilliant Burnley-based actors, The Choir With No Name and local instrumental musicians (with Mark Jones on flute) such as Jon Hering (MD), Rory Ballantyne (Trumpet), Loaf (Guitar) amongst many other fantastic members that backed Christopher Kline's international play:

http://okthemusical.com/

A lucky band we are! Jazz Flute Big Band in the north-west are to appear in a special concert with the utterly brilliant flautist, Andy Panayi on 2nd December (2017):

http://www.andypanayi.co.uk/ap/

See event details above for more info.

Having been chosen for ESKA's "Are You Here?" platform, Mark Jones (on flutes and guitar) joined a fantastic array of talent and thoughtful team musicians/visual artists, check out the link below for more info!

www.brightersound.com/picturepick-june2017/

https://www.rachelbywaterphotography.com/eska-are-you-here/#comment-9759

"Our eighth Artistic Directors Series, led by multi-instrumentalist ESKA and Cardboard Citizens‘ Adrian Jackson, came to a conclusion at the “Are You Here?” showcase performance at Band on the Wall. A fantastic evening of immersive performance from the 14 emerging artists!"

LIVE RECORDINGS: https://soundcloud.com/brightersound/sets/are-you-here

Mark Jones appears with brilliant fellow creative minds on the songs 'Behemoth 2' and 'Tib Street Dragon' performing with flute and guitar at Manchester's Band on the Wall.

Brighter Sound Footage, Artistic Directors Series 008: ESKA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFJOgYEcq48&t=16s

Mark Jones was on flute with a brilliant collection of fellow band musicians, and had a fantastic time performing in the excellent Liverpool Tate arts centre event, namely O.K. The Musical!

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On the 27th April, the Jazz Flute Big Band (Merseyside based) had the tremendous pleasure of taking part in a workshop led by the UK woodwind legend, Andrew Panayi! With Mark Jones (on alto flute) as one of the members amongst many, band leader Peter Westbrook and partipants have continued to help bring and sustain this creative approach to foreground of fresh ears:

https://www.media-match.com/uk/music/cv/PeterWestbrook /

http://www.andypanayi.co.uk/ap/

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Not so long ago, Mark Jones took part as a member of the Merseyside Improvisors' Orchestra for the arts funded, Open Circuits Festival 2017 (University of Liverpool) concert, you can read more about what happened back then and stay tuned for more links! http://www.iccat.uk/media/OpenCircuit2017.pdf

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This year The Mindset Ensemble were chosen to perform Mark Jones' commissioned composition 'City Sites' (with Laura Spark's visual artwork) as a part of Liverpool Lightnight 2016 on May 13th at the local Nordic Church!

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A successful launch of The Mindset Ensemble at the Bluecoat was brilliant concert and raised £206 for the Cancer Research UK charity with the gripping, original compositions of Mark Jones!

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Mark is taking a much needed sabbatical from music making in Liverpool and will be back performing again in early 2014!

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A review by Seven Streets of Wirral Festival of Firsts, an event Mark took part in earlier this year (2013):
http://www.sevenstreets.com/23710/really-new-music-wirral-festival-of-firsts/

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A brilliant gig and recording of the Mark Jones Trio performance this year at the Liverpool Bluecoat, playing his original jazz blues compositions: https://soundcloud.com/markjonesmusic/mark-jones-trio-the-bluecoat-1