Programme:
January - April 2004
JANUARY
28th The Tony Woods Project
7th Alec Dankworth Trio
18th The Free Radicals
Born in Southampton, Tony Woods grew up in Chilworth Old Village and began playing folk music with his father at the age of five. Classical studies on clarinet and piano followed, becoming principal of Southampton Youth Orchestra in 1979, and a member of the British Youth Wind Orchestra in 1980. The Tony Woods Project has continued to develop and expand on the ideas first presented on the 'High Seas' album: Tony has produced many more melodic, folk inspired, quirky compositions, and the band now features two new stars: Mike Outram on guitar and Milo Fell on drums. The project still features long time associates Robert Millett on vibes and Andy Hamill on bass. Admission £5.00 Concessions £4.50 SJL Members £4.00
Return visit for this superb Cardiff based band that made a big impression on their first visit to Swansea Jazzland last year. Led by the superb Mike Morgan on Double bass and vocals, Mark Harris on drums, Paul Buck on keyboards and Geoff Meredith Saxophone and Trumpet. Admission £4.00 Concessions £3.50 SJL Members £3.00
British Jazz award winner Alec Dankworth leads this Trio through an eclectic repertoire of originals inspired by Dave Holland, Garcia Lorca and Sting, as well as tunes by composers such as Dave Brubeck and Abdullah Ibrahim. Featuring the expansive euphony of Julian Arguelles on saxes and the princely plectrum of Phil Robson on guitar.
Julian Arguelles
Alec has worked with artists as diverse as Stephanne Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim and Van Morrison. Following Berklee Colledge of Music, Alec became a member of various groups, notably Clark Tracey, Julian Joseph and Nigel Kennedy. During a period of residency in New York he played with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and joined the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
Alec Dankworth
FEBRUARY
4th The Hamish Stuart Band JimJam - Hamish Stewart guitar & vocals Phil Robson
Admission: £6.00 Concessions £5.00 SJL Members £4.00
14th Simon Allen with The Dave Cottle Trio Exciting young saxophonist who is making a big name for himself on the UK jazz scene. Simon graduated from The London Academy last year and is a member of the Clark Tracey sextet and first appeared at Swansea Jazzland with the Laurence Cottle Big Band and later with Australian Guitarist Blake Wilner and his Band. Admission: £4.00 Concessions £3.50 SJL Members £3.00
21st Constellation Big Band Return of Swansea's very own 19 piece Big Band. Basie, Kenton, Ellington and Rich will all be on the menu for a night of great Big Band swing. Admission: £3.50 Concessions £3.00 SJL Members £2.50
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Hamish Stuart
The Big Band from the East!! (Newport that is!!) Making a welcome return to Swansea Jazzland is the Byron Jones Big Band. Trombonist Byron has recovered from a recent illness a we look forward to a great evening of Big Band Swing Admission £4.00 Concessions £3.50 SJL Members £3.00
MARCH
3rd ‘Sitter-in’ Night & Workshop Jazz workshop from 6.45pm onwards The 'sitters in night' is a chance for any musicians to sit in and play jazz. The Dave Cottle trio will be available as will be piano, drums, bass and guitar amplification. The performance part of the night starts at 8.30 pm.
Jim Mullen guitar Ian Thomas drums Pino Paladino bass Robin Aspland piano. Led by Average White Band singer/guitarist Hamish Stewart, JIMJAM unleash a creamy-cool summer-groove delight that cruises along with a precision and breeziness that is pure pleasure. Featuring the world renowned band of Jim Mullen guitar, Pino Palladino bass, Ian Thomas drums and Robin Aspland piano. Admission £10.00 Concessions £8.00 SJL Members £6.00 Robin
Jim Mullen
The jazz workshop commences at 6.45pm. Either rehearse for the 'sitting in', or if you don't feel ready to play in front of an audience just come and play at the workshop. Bring along any music or arrangements you may have. Admission £2.50 Cons £2.00 SJL Mbr £1.50 Sitters-in FREE!
10th Pedal Mania
Tickets available from the St. James Club Aspland every Wednesday night. Alternatively, send ticket applications to Swansea Jazzland, St. James Social Club, St. James Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DR Please state how many tickets required, a cheque payable to 'Swansea Jazzland' and a stamped addressed envelope.
11th The Eric Clarke Quartet
25th Byron Jones Big Band
Ian Thomas
Pino
Palladino Eric is one of the top sax players living and working in Wales. Alto Sax, Clarinet and flute will all be played as Eric features some of his own compositions and jazz standards. The Eric Clark Quartet has become one of the established bands at the Brecon Jazz Festival. Admission £3.50 Concessions £3.00 SJL Members £2.50
Pedal Mania, showcases the unmistakable sound of the C3 Hammond Organ played by Jean-paul Gard. Its' larger than life sound has not only influenced, but have been used in a wide range of music genres, anything from Rock to Country, Jazz to R&B. However one part of the Hammond design often over looked is the bass pedals, usually because very few musicians have ever learnt to use them. The sound they produce can be likened to that of a Double Bass, smooth, warm and very VERY deep! Influenced by one of Jazz's greatest keyboard players, Jimmy Smith, John-Paul has taken the classic instrument into the 21st Century, taking some classic tunes and giving them his own unique Jazz grove twist. Admission £6.00 Concessions £5.00 SJL Members £4.00