Swansea Jazzland Programmes 2013 - 2020 www.swanseajazz.co.uk
www.swanseajazzland.co.uk - WALES’ PREMIERE JAZZ VENUE - Jan-Apr 2013 Wednesday January 2nd
The Gents
A highly talented ensemble made up of Swansea born musicians. Saxophonist Tom Duggan and bass player Tom Vine are currently away at Universities. Back home for the New Year, the group reforms with Sam Vine at the piano and Dylan Goldring on the drums. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday January 9th
Jim Mullen Organ Trio
Tuesday January 30th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday January 31st
Joe Webb Ensemble
Highly talented pianist Joe Webb has recently graduated from the Royal Welsh College of music. A young vibrant ensemble of musicians will be joining Joe for the gig at Swansea Jazzland. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
The Jim Mullen Organ Trio bring together three of the leading jazz exponents in the UK. The trio is led by legendary British Jazz Guitarist Jim Mullen, with Mike Gorman on organ and Matt Skelton on drums. Performing a richly dynamic set of originals and Mullenised standards, expect a hard swinging evening of melodic, blues drenched modern Jazz. Excitingly and uniquely, Jim’s band has elements of the old and the new. It’s a mixture of “tradition and transition” as he puts it. Contemporary knowledge applied to a basic determination to swing. Jim’s musical approach encompasses not only a thorough knowledge of jazz, but a wellspring of experience which nods towards blues, soul, funk, rock and traditional Scottish music. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday February 6th
Wednesday January 16th
Wednesday February 13th
Vincent Herring & Eric Alexander Quintet Featuring Harold Mabern
THE SPIRIT OF COLTRANE AND CANNONBALL Eric Alexander – Tenor Sax : Vincent Herring – Alto Sax : Harold Mabern – Piano Joris Teepe – Bass : Joris Dudli Drums A team of American legends arrive at Swansea Jazzland to pay homage to Coltrane and Cannonball. Pianist Harold Mabern has performed with Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard and the list goes on! Vincent Herring worthy heir of Parker and Cannonball, he has played with Blakey, Dizzy, Wynton Marsalis ... And finally, Eric Alexander was elected musician of the year for the Jazz Week magazine. New bopper accomplished, controlled fire, fast tempos, and rapper sound convincing swing. Tickets On Sale, Price: Standard £15, Jazzland Members £10
Wednesday January 23rd
Tina May With the Dave Cottle Trio Tina May is one of the most expressive and technically gifted female jazz singers around! Her excellent pitch and diction helps polish her interpretations of jazz standards as well as some lesser-known gems. Tina’s introduction to jazz started during her university days in Cardiff and Paris when she also developed her theatrical bent for comedy reviews, performing with Rory Bremner. Tina however, concentrated on her musical aspirations and singing jazz for a living. She has worked with the cream of British jazz musicians, recorded extensively, broadcast regularly and won many awards. She is a delightful entertainer who quickly develops a close rapport with her audience. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tom White / Thomas Streutgers With the Dave Cottle Trio
Trombonist Tom White has impressed on earlier visits to Swansea Jazzland, firstly with the Power of Gower Big Band and later as a soloist. For this visit he brings with him with one of the hottest young players emerging from the Netherlands. Saxophonist Thomas Streutgers will be joining Tom and will no doubt give the Dave Cottle Trio a good workout with some exciting jazz soloing! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Oliver Nezhati Quintet
Oliver is a wonderfully talented saxophonist who hails from Llandeilo. His Quintet included pianist Mitch Jones from Pontarddulais. Both are now London based and making waves on the music scene. We can expect a high quality performance from this quintet. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday February 20th
The Groucho Club
The Groucho club have been getting very busy lately, playing gigs all over South Wales, bringing a range of Jazz styles together from Bop to Funk and Latin to Fusion. Wynn Phillips, Guitar; Andrew Harris, Keys; Chris Ryan, sax; Martin Webber, drums and Frank Hughes, bass complete the line up. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday February 26th - 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday February 27th
Wednesday April 3rd
Christian Brewer Quartet
Paul Sawtell With the Dave Cottle Trio
Christian is one of the most lyrical and soulful alto players to have emerged from the UK in recent years. Loved for his melodic playing and pure tone, he has risen to prominence on the British jazz scene snd a regular at London’s Ronnie Scott’s. Italian Pianist Andrea Pozza has impressed musicians he has performed with, especially Steve Grossman with whom he has played for 20 years. The energy of Mark Taylor and elegance of Andy Cleyndert complete a band, which has had many outings around the London clubs. Christian Brewer - alto sax : Andrea Pozza - piano : Andy Cleyndert - bass : Mark Taylor – drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday March 6th
Bridgend Big Band
The Popular Big Band from Bridgend returns to Jazzland, led by musical director Bill Davies. The band will play from a repertoire of many Big Band favorites’ Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday March 13th
Terry Seabrook’s’ “Milestones”
Milestones are a new jazz group, formed in 2010 to celebrate the music of Miles Davis. The leader pianist Terry Seabrook has assembled a group of 6 musicians to perform the classic top-selling 1959 jazz album by Miles (Kind of Blue). In addition to the set performing the 5 tracks from Kind of Blue album, Terry has written new arrangements of other Miles associated songs such as Boplicity, Milestones, Nardis, Seven Steps to Heaven and Prince of Darkness) and a new suite (Sketches of Miles). The line-up includes Alan Barnes, sax; Martin Shaw, trumpet; and Spike Wells on the drums Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Wednesday March 20th Marlene VerPlanck with the Dave Cottle Trio
Marlene started out as a very young vocalist with Charlie Spivak, Tex Benekeand and the last Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. Marlene became one of the nation’s busiest studio singers, backing up vocalists ranging from Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme to Kiss. Today, Marlene performs across North America and much of Western Europe, She has become very popular performing at Jazzland the past few years. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday March 26th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!
Jazz Workshop with Christian Brewer (sax) & Andrea Free Admission. Pozza (Piano) Wednesday March 27th followed by Monthly Jazz Jam Session 9pm - 11pm Compassionate Dictatorship Free Admission to this event.
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Described as “catching the current wave of Brit Jazz, by Jazzwise Magazine, ’Compassionate Dictatorship’ evolved out of the long standing collaboration between Jez Franks and Tori Freestone. Together with bassist Jasper Hoiby and drummer James Maddren, they have toured extensively since their debut album in 2007, honing and developing their sound, releasing a second album ‘Cash Cow’ in 2010 to rave reviews They’re now promoting their third album, ‘Entertaining Tyrants’ which is to be released on the ‘Jellymould Jazz’ label. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Renowned as a superb Vibraphone played, Paul Sawtell is based in the Midlands. He will be playing a repertoire of great swinging jazz standards from the great American songbook. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday April 10th
“Heads South” Latin Jazz Ensemble
New on the scene Jazz Salsa group Heads South are delighting their fast growing audiences. Their music combines great rhythm and great melody in a superb repertoire of original compositions and arrangements of well-loved tunes. This is a new line-up of musicians drawn to the sounds of diverse cultures and “Las Tierras Latinas”. Their music is fresh, encompassing memorable new tunes such as El Cardenal, Juntito and Sweet Swan to new arrangements of classics such as Besame Mucho and Mack The Knife. John Harriman – piano : Steve Waterman – trumpet : Cuban Percussionist - Chino Martell Morgan Buster Birch - drums : Tim Robertson - bass Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Wednesday April 17th
Martin Speake Trio
Martin Speake - Sax : Mike Outram - Guitar : Jeff Williams - drums This trio brings together all of Martin’s musical influences, alongside his favourite musicians. The three musicians are committed to improvising in the moment and will feature compositions from their new cd on Martin’s Pumpkin label. Martin has collaborated with Mike Outram and US drummer Jeff Williams for a number of years. Mike has been in many of Martin’s projects and various quartets playing original music. Jeff and Martin met when Jeff first came to the UK seven years ago and they have played together ever since. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday April 24th
Snake Davis Band
Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK’s leading Saxophonists. He is in demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as well as visiting artists from overseas. He has played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics and M-People. He played all featured Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and M-People. His usual line up will take us through a great repertoire of funky jazz and ballads and haunting melodies played on Shakuhachi and Whistle. Snake Davis - Saxes/Shakuhachi/Whistle : Paul Birchall - Keyboards : Neil Fairclough - Bass Bryan Hargreaves – Drums Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Tuesday April 30th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
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Members receive discounted admission to all shows.
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WEEKEND
We are inviting intermediate to advanced players of trumpet, trombone, sax, bass, piano, guitar, drums and percussion to join us in a series of tutorials and workshops covering ensemble, improvisation and sectional playing.
£350.00 per person (£325.00 for returners)
Fees are inclusive of all workshops and group tuition, en suite accommodation in a lovely hotel, all your meals from Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, and refreshments throughout the weekend. Terms & Conditions Apply.
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Saturday 23 March 7.30pm
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Steve Waterman & Alan Barnes and Alun Vaughan host a unique weekend focusing on contemporary and swing big band music.
Friday 12th Sunday 14th APRIL 2013
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www.swanseajazzland.co.uk - WALES’ PREMIERE JAZZ VENUE - May-Sep Wednesday May 1st
Wednesday June 5th
Wednesday July 10th
Wednesday August 7th
Russell Van Den Berg With the Dave Cottle Trio
Mark Nightingale With the Dave Cottle Trio
Greg Abate With the Dave Cottle Trio
James Duggan Ensemble
Russell van den Berg is an award winning British Saxophonist based in London. He is as comfortable surrounded by the likes of Kenny Wheeler, to being a regular featured soloist in UK Contemporary Big Bands or Large Ensembles. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Arguably one of the finest trombone players the UK has ever produced. Mark has performed with a host of international bands, orchestras and sessions. The music starts at 8pm tonight with support from 5-piece trombone ensemble Bone-Fracture. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 8th
Geoff Eales Quintet
Andy Hague Quintet Andy is a prolific composer and arranger, trumpeter and drummer. The line-up is Andy Hague - trumpet/flugel, Ben Waghorn - tenor sax, Jim Blomfield - piano, Will Harris - bass, Mark Whitlam - drums. The repertoire combines Andy’s catchy original compositions with rearranged and lesser-known standards. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 15th
Tim Thornton Quartet Bassist Tim Thornton is a regular performer on the British jazz scene and a graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire. He comes from a very musical background with his parents Neal Thornton (pianist/composer) and Sally Burgess (Mezzo Soprano/Director) influencing his early interest in the music world. His Trio with pianist Rob Barron and drummer Josh Morrison, will play music from his latest album featuring fiery originals, swinging standards and exciting arrangements. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 22nd
Pete Oxley Nicolas Meier Quartet Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier are both experienced and gifted players who combine fluidity and power. Eminently listenable separately, together they form a rhythmically swinging and melodically inventive duo. Meier, Swissborn and now resident in the UK, performs with his own jazz groups and is in the heavy metal band Seven. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday May 28th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday May 29th
Dave Betts Latin Jazz Quartet The Dave Betts Quartet is a Funky Latin Jazz outfit from Bristol led by drummer/percussionist Dave Betts. Dave plays multiple percussion parts when performing live, so expect some infectious grooves as he plays kit, clave, bongos and timbales simultaneously! The band also features Anders Olinder o keyboards, Guitarist Clive Radford and saxophonist Kevin Figes Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday June 12th Inspirational and eclectic pianist/keyboardist/composer Geoff Eales is a PhD graduate from Cardiff and a former member of the BBC Big Band and, before his late-blossoming career as a jazz artist in his own right, one of London’s foremost studio musicians. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday June 19th
Georgia Mancio/Nigel Price Quartet “A tribute to Ella And Joe” Superb jazz vocalist Georgia Mancio will be recreating the magical music of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, ably accompanied by the excellent Nigel Price on guitar, Julie Walkington bass and Tom Cottle drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday June 25th
Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. After graduating Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. If you enjoy Bebop sax, don’t miss this one! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday July 17th
Osian Roberts Sextet Featuring Frank Basile Tenor saxophonist Osian Roberts returns to Jazzland with an All Star Sextet. Joined by regular trumpeter, Steve Fishwick, the front line is joined by American Baritone saxophonist Frank Basile, quickly becoming one of New York’s busiest and most in-demand players. Since moving to New York in 2001, Basile has been heard with The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, The Jimmy Heath Big Band, The Dave Holland Big Band and Michael Bublé, amongst others! The rhythm section is equally impressive with Spanish pianist Albert Sanz, Matt Fishwick, (Drums) and David Wong on the bass. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday July 24th
Dan Messore “Indigo Kid”
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Guitarist Dan formed the quartet so as to play some of his compositions along with regular jazz standards. The band features the wonderful Steve Waterman on trumpet. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday June 26th
Tuesday July 30th
The Lyric Ensemble
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
The Lyric Ensemble was formed by Michael Garrick (MBE) to feature his settings of poetry including Shakespeare, Blake, Browning, and some of his own. Sadly Michael died in 2011, but his music lives on. The band now features Tony Woods on saxophone, Nikki Iles on piano, with Matt Ridley on bass, Chris Nicholls on drums and vocals from Nette Robinson. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday July 3rd
Daryl Sherman & her band A sparkling mainstay of Manhattan nightlife, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman is equally at home in the world of jazz and cabaret. Internationally acclaimed for a stellar 14-year run at the Waldorf-Astoria, where she played Cole Porter’s Steinway! Expect e repertoire heavily weighted to Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Wednesday July 31st
Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra is now widely acclaimed as one of the U.K’s top big bands. Its reputation has been founded on a consistently high quality of performance over two decades. In addition, audiences find they are infected by the enjoyment, which band members bring to performances, and the excitement, which the band generates. A must see for all Big Band fans! Admission Price: Standard £13, Jazzland Members £10
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Swansea born saxophonist James Duggan returns to Jazzland. A recent graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music, he leads an exciting ensemble of young Jazz Musicians who blew us away on their last visit! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday August 14th
Lee Goodall With the Dave Cottle Trio Lee is one of Wales’s finest jazz saxophonists and he will adding superb flute to the set. Plus look out for the occasional number on guitar! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday August 21st
Remi Harris Gypsy Quintet The Remi Harris Gypsy Quintet is an exciting young contemporary Gypsy Jazz collective featuring Remi Harris, one of the UK’s top virtuoso guitarists. Performing an eclectic mix of Hot Club, Jazz, Swing, Bepob Blues, World Music, Original Compositions, and popular melodies, the band offer the audience a sensational evening of outstanding chemistry and musicianship. Remi is fast becoming a world-renowned player, and is joined by one of the UK’s top jazz violinists, Matt Holborn from Scotland, with his instantly recognizable sound and intelligent musicality. Ben Salmon on rhythm guitar, Birmingham’s finest double bass player Mike Green and vocalist Deborah Rose. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday August 28th
Berry Ray’s … Bank Holiday Guest night Berry hosts the annual guest event at Swansea Jazzland. Playing the sax and singing in his inimitable Louis Armstrong style. Who will this years special guests be? Come along to find out! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Swansea Jazzland: St. James Social Club 38 St. James Crescent Uplands, SWANSEA SA1 6DR Clwb Sant Iago Cilgant Sant Iago ABERTAWE SA1 6DR
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LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY 8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
Gareth Williams Trio
8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
The Bill Evans/Scott LaFaro Songbook Gareth Williams (piano) Dave Green (bass) Martin France (drums) Gareth Williams has performed all over the world with artists such as Claire Martin, Tommy Smith and Jim Mullen as well as international stars from James Moody and Art Farmer to Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman and Jerry Bergonzi. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday December 11th
Nigel Hitchcock Quartet
Bringing the best in music to Swansea
Nigel Hitchcock (sax) Jim Watson (piano) Laurence Cottle (bass) Ian Thomas (drums) At the age of 11, saxophonist Nigel joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra; he took the lead alto chair where he remained for 5 years. During which time the band toured with stars such as Vic Damone, Buddy Greco and Al Martino. Throughout the 90’s Nigel’s reputation grew and he was in constant demand not only in the studios and as a jazz musician, but also touring extensively with artists like Tom Jones and Wet,Wet,Wet. He also appeared on TV many times backing artists like James Brown, Robbie Williams and The Spice Girls.
Friday 4 October 7.30pm
Anthony Strong
Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Tuesday 29 October 7.30pm
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Cumbia Allstars (Peru) DnA (Wales)
September - December Medi - Rhagfyr 2013
With the Dave Cottle Trio & SPECIAL GUEST, plus The Gents & SPECIAL GUEST
Swansea Jazzland brings the curtain down on 2013 with a Christmas Party featuring 2 bands both with special guests and buffet included! The Dave Cottle trio will have a surprise special guest as will Swansea boys “The Gents” who have also lined up their special guest.
Surprises, specials and guests all night then! Tickets £17, Jazzland Members £12
Swansea Jazzland Membership 2014
Thursday 7 November 7.30pm
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Swansea Jazzland: St. James Social Club 38 St. James Crescent Uplands, SWANSEA SA1 6DR Clwb Sant Iago Cilgant Sant Iago ABERTAWE SA1 6DR
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Saxophone Giants
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Wednesday December 4th
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Wednesday September 4th
Wednesday October 2nd
Henry Armburg Jennings (trumpet) Chris Maddocks (sax) Reuben James (piano) Dan Casimir (bass) Clark Tracey (drums) Clark brings together groups of outstanding young musicians to play accessible, exciting post-bop jazz. This latest formation are all still in their early twenties.
A firm favourite at Swansea Jazzland is Musician, tutor, composer and jazz writer Simon Spillett. Often compared to Tubby Hayes, and it is Hayes who his work is most often said to recall, observers noting that Simon shares a fondness for fast tempos and a sheer desire to create exciting no-holds-barred jazz.
Clark Tracey Quintet
Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday September 11th
Capital City Jazz Orchestra This 17-piece band was formed in 2008. Led by musical director Ceri Rees it features some of the finest big band musicians in South Wales. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday September 18th
Simon Spillett With the Dave Cottle Trio
Admission Price: Sandard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday October 9th
The Paul Smith Experience Paul is a native of Swansea in South Wales, and has been playing drums since around the age of eight. With a professional career spanning nearly 30 years he has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile and talented drummers in Wales. Paul’s ensemble includes many of the professional musicians Paul has enjoyed working with over the years, including pianist Dick Roberts
Ben Castle with The Dave Cottle Trio
Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Eric Morecambe brought Fiona Dickson into Roy Castle’s dressing room, said “Roy this is Fiona and she’s in love with you” and left. Roy and Fiona later married and had four children. The youngest of those children is Ben Castle. Ben is not only a world-class saxophonist but has a personality to match that of his late father.
Toby Seed Organ with Oliver Nezhati
Wednesday October 16th
Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Led by guitarist Toby Seed and featuring the wonderful Oliver Nezhati on sax. The band plays a great 60’s Style Straight Ahead & Hard Bop Jazz. Steve Pringle (Organ) Toby Seed (Guitar) Nat Butler (Drums) Oliver Nezhati (sax)
Tuesday September 24th
Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Jazz Workshop with Claire Martin & Gareth Williams 7pm
A five times winner of best jazz singer at the British Jazz awards, Claire Martin leads this FREE to attend jazz workshop, open to all. Claire will be accompanied by one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists, Gareth Williams. The workshop will be followed by our regular monthly jazz Jam session.
Wednesday September 25th
Claire Martin & her Band Claire Martin (vocals) Gareth Williams (piano) Laurence Cottle (bass) Dave Ohm (drums) Growing up in a house full of music Claire Martin was born to sing. She loved Judy Garland but it was hearing Ella Fitzgerald’s legendary Song Books that changed her life. By the mid-nineties Claire had received the Rising Star and Best Vocalist awards at the British Jazz Awards while receiving rave reviews on her American debut with four sell-out shows in Washington DC. Claire recorded her fifth album Make This City Ours in New York. It reached number 1 in the prestigious Gavin Charts and staying there for two weeks, the only European singer to achieve this. Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Wednesday October 23rd
Zena James “Funky Jazz Quintet” with Simon Allen
Zena has a distinctive soulful and bluesy approach to popular standards and lesser-known jazz gems. A fervent pop child of the Seventies, Zena is inspired as much by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Lewis Taylor and Eva Cassidy as by jazz greats like Anita O’Day. The Quintet features Simon Allen on Saxophone and Mike Bradley on Drums. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday October 29th
Monthly sitters in Night Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!! Free Admission
Wednesday October 30th
Danny Moss Junior Quintet Now resident in Australia, son of the legendary jazz saxophonist Danny Moss, Danny junior is touring the UK playing with a variety of jazz ensembles. For the Swansea Jazzland gig his quintet is an ensemble of some of Wales’s finest jazz musicians, including Tom Harris on the sax.
Wednesday November 6th
Alex Garnett Quartet Alex Garnett (sax) Liam Noble (piano) Michael Janisch (bass) James Maddren (drums) One of the most in-demand of UK session players, saxophonist Alex Garnett is perhaps best known on the jazz scene for his superb work with Ray Gelato’s Giants, but can equally well be found in settings that range from Jools Holland to Van Morrison. The list of international stars Alex has worked with covers the fields of the best of blues and popular music, with Paul Weller, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and Albert King a fair sample. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday November 13th
Adam Glasser With the Dave Cottle Trio
Originally from South Africa, Adam Glasser started out playing piano & keyboards. His dad, South African composer Stanley Spike Glasser, gave him a harmonica at 17 and he is now also one of the UK’s leading chromatic harmonica players. He has appeared on many gigs, sessions and recordings with some major performers including Joe Zawinul, Sting, the Eurythmics and BBC Concert Orchestra. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday November 19th
Jazz Workshop with Damon Brown, Pierrick Pedron and Yutaka Shina 7pm
A FREE to attend jazz workshop, open to all presented by 3 international jazz musicians. The workshop will be followed by our regular monthly jazz Jam session.
Wednesday November 20th
Damon Brown International Quintet Ft Pierrick Pedron and Yutaka Shina
This latest incarnation of the Damon Brown International Quintet sees him joining forces with two powerhouses of the French and Japanese music scenes. Both favorites in their respective countries saxophonist Pierrick Pedron and piano player Yutaka Shiina have been established as leading lights on the global Jazz scene for many years. Adam King on the double bass and Mat Skelton on the drums complete the line up. Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Wednesday November 27th
Sarah Smith Quartet
The Sarah Smith Quartet plays gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. This band is keeping the spirit of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli alive. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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2014
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8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
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PROGRAMME
March - June 2014
Mawrth - Mehefin 2014 Supported by:
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LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
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Swansea Jazzland Programme : March - June 2014 Wednesday March 5th
Josh Kemp Jazz Prophets Josh Kemp is an acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer known for his melodic inventiveness, warm tone and a heartfelt and lyrical approach to improvisation. His latest album, Tone Poetry, featuring Tim Lapthorn on Piano and Mick Hutton on Bass is released in January 2014.
Josh Kemp – Sax, Matt Skelton – Drums, Tim Lapthorn – Piano and Mick Hutton – Bass Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday March 12th
Duncan Lamont/ Esther Bennett With the Dave Cottle Trio One of the great British tenor saxophonists who was worked with Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Cleo Laine & John Dankworth and many more of the all-time greats! With countless film and recording sessions to his credit, he was one of Mel Torme’s favourite songwriters and was at the top of Blossom Dearie’s list, as well as running his own Big Band and being part of Kenny Wheeler’s illustrious ensemble. Popular vocalist on the London jazz scene, Esther Bennett performs regularly at The 606 Jazz Club, The Vortex, The Spice of Life, Pizza Express. Her repertoire chooses personal interpretation of regular standards, original material. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday March 19th
Snake Davis Band Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK’s leading Saxophonists. He is in demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as well as visiting artists from overseas. He has played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics and M-People. He played all featured Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and M-People. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday March 25th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday March 26th
Bridgend Big Band The Popular Big Band from Bridgend returns to Jazzland, led by musical director Bill Davies. The band will play from a repertoire of many Big Band favourites. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Swansea International Jazz Festival : June 20th - 22nd 2014
Rhaglen Jazzland Abertawe: Mawrth - Mehefin 2014 Wednesday April 2nd
Steve Waterman/Alan Barnes With the Dave Cottle Trio Two of the UK’s leading and most popular jazz trumpet and sax players respectively. Expect another high class storming night of jazz! Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene and toured Europe playing at many of the major Jazz Festivals. Alan has enjoyed a prolific playing and recording for many bands. He broadcast regularly over a ten-year period with the BBC Big Band and Radio Orchestra and has toured and recorded with big band leaders, Dick Walter, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, Don Weller, Stan Tracey, Mike Westbrook and John Dankworth. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday April 9th
MJQ Celebration The MJQ celebration formed in 2011 under the late Michael Garrick. After sell out shows across the country, the band was going from strength to strength when Michael tragically passed away. The band have determined to continue what he started, recruiting Barry Green to play piano, and have continued to excite audiences at world-renowned venues such as the Purcell Room and Ronnie Scott’s jazz club.
Barry Green – piano, Matt Ridley - double bass Steve Brown - drums, and Jim Hart – vibes Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday April 16th
David Logiri Quintet Italian pianist Davide Logiri is a graduate of the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan, where he now lives. His quintet will be laying a repertoire of mostly jazz standards and includes Ben Thomas on Trumpet and Andrew Fawcett on saxophone. www.davidelogiri.eu Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday April 23rd
Alan Wormald With the Dave Cottle Trio Guitarist Alan Wormald has been playing guitar since a very young age, and as a child used to sit and work out the guitar parts for Beatles songs by listening to radio or LP’s. Over the years he has worked with people such as Freddy Starr, Cannon & Ball and Shakatak in the studio and also with live performances. He still tours with Shakatak and has been a member of Shakatak since 1995 and still going strong mainly playing gigs in foreign countries such as Japan and Russia. Musical influences range from The Beatles, Cream, Alan Holdsworth, Jimmi Hendrix. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Swansea Jazzland Programme : March - June 2014 Tuesday April 29th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday April 30th
Dave O’Higgins Quartet Dave is a popular & well-known figure on the international jazz scene, having recorded 14 albums as leader with various lineups. He cut his teeth with NYJO, Cleo Laine, Roadside Picnic and Mezzoforte and went on to work with Jim Mullen, Ray Charles, Martin Taylor, Itchy Fingers, Frank Sinatra, Salif Keita, Jimmy Smith, Joe Locke, Kyle Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Stan Tracey, Matthew Herbert, Chico Chagas and the BBC Big Band to name only a few. Dave has just recorded a new cd, Standards (JVG Productions) due for release Feb 2014. The tunes are instrumental versions of some of the Sinatra repertoire, of which Dave had first hand experience playing in his band at the last London shows in May 1992. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 7th
Julian Siegel Quartet Julian Siegel’s sophisticated and immersive music combines thrilling, deep grooves with memorable, adventurous melodic lines and engaging textures. Unquestionably one of the UK’s most powerful and exciting ensembles, the group features the imaginative piano playing of the peerless Liam Noble, the urgent, mischievous and provocative drumming of Gene Calderazzo and the full bodied sound and authority of bassist Oli Hayhurst. The set will include music from the Quartet’s award winning album ‘Urban Theme Park’, plus the band will be showcasing some new music to be featured on their next album to be recorded next year. Gigs from this all-star group will always be essential listening. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Sunday May 11th : 1pm – 4pm Jazz Lunch at the Village Hotel Fabian Way, Swansea
Simon Allen With the Dave Cottle Trio
Simon began his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, performing alongside the likes of Jazz Stars Art Themen, Gerard Presencer, Jamie Cullum and Peter King. After being a winner in the Daily Telegraph ‘Young Jazz’ competition, and a finalist in the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’, Simon gained a place at the Royal Academy of Music, and was selected to join UK drummer Clark Tracey’s acclaimed Quintet, winning further awards and touring the UK over 7 years. He has appeared at major UK venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican and Brecon Jazz Festival, and worked with an astonishing array of top musicians from the jazz and pop world. Outside of jazz, Simon leads a horn section, which among others has backed Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney. Simon has been working with Jamie Cullum, Beverley Knight. TICKETS £22 (£18 Swansea Jazzland Members) : Includes 2 Course Dinner : On sale on line at www.swanseajazzland.co.uk and every Wednesday at the St James Club.
Swansea International Jazz Festival : June 20th - 22nd 2014
Rhaglen Jazzland Abertawe: Mawrth - Mehefin 2014 Wednesday May 14th
Shades of Shearing Shades of Shearing are making waves across the UK. The quartet re-creates the sound of the famous George Shearing Quintet, but with a twist in the tail, as the line-up consists of two guitars, vibes and double bass. Guitarists Trefor Owen and Andy Hulme, vibes player Paul Sawtell, and double bass Bill Coleman. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 21st
Juan Galiardo/Arturo Serra Quartet Arturo Serra (vibes) from Valencia is a Getxo jazz festival prize winner, widely known across Spain and Europe as a top jazz performer, soloist and teacher of improvisation. Pianist Juan Galiardo is originally from Seville a Berklee graduate who has worked with Jerry Bergonzi, Joe Magnarelli, Dave Santoro, Dick Oatts, amongst others. Chris O’Connor drums and Aidan Thorne, bass complete the line up. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday May 27th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday May 28th
David Newton Trio David grew up in Scotland with the piano trio sound of Peterson, Tatum or Garner an everpresent feature in the Newton household. After graduating from Leeds College of Music he moved to London where he rapidly became a much sought after pianist teaming up with Alan Barnes, guitarist Martin Taylor and saxophonist Don Weller. During the nineties, David’s reputation as an exquisite accompanist for a singer spread and he was regularly working with Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and of course Stacey Kent, David Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the tenth time in 2011 and was made a Fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday June 4th
Lee Gibson With the Dave Cottle Trio “A nationally and internationally acclaimed singer who has delighted critics and fans alike with her wonderful voice, innate sense of swing and dynamic stage presence. She is that rarity, a swinging singer who has also reached the highest standards of musicianship” Time Out. Lees recording and performance career has encompassed TV appearances, including the Morecambe and Wise Show; radio broadcasts with the BBC Concert Orchestra; shows with the WDR and Francy Boland big bands in Germany; Festival appearances all over Europe and in Australia; concert appearances in Canada, South Africa and the USA, including The Orleans Casino Las Vegas; as well as at virtually all major Halls, Clubs and Festivals in the UK. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Swansea Jazzland Programme : March - June 2014 Wednesday June 11th
Phil Robson Organ Trio Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, has joined forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo to form this brand new trio. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday June 18th
John Dalton Trio
Originally From Bristol, jazz guitarist John Dalton has resided for Los Angeles since 1985. A touring session guitarist he lists his influences as Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomerey, Joe Pass and Pat Martino. John - Paul Gard will be playing Organ with John. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday June 24th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz. Free Admission.
Wednesday June 25th
Nicolas Mieir Quartet In just a few short years UK-based Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the UK’s most original guitarists. Drawing on a love of Turkish, Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango all mix with jazz, Meier has developed his own unique sound with his regular group. A vastly versatile musician who is currently touring with Jeff Beck. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Swansea International Jazz Festival : Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd June 2014 Ticketed Concerts at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Ocean Room at the National Waterfront Museum and the Dylan Thomas Theatre.
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Friday 20th June : Dylan Thomas Centre 9.30pm Keyboards - Jeff Lorber, Bass – Jimmy Haslip Sax – Eric Marienthal, Drums – Sony Emory By the late 1970s, trailblazing keyboardist, composer producer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure in the new movement known as jazz-fusion – a marriage of traditional jazz with elements of rock, R&B, funk and other electrified sounds. His latest recording, Hacienda, revisits a sound he helped pioneer. Lorber’s music reaches a new level by crystallizing jazz, funk, and Latin rhythms with some killer melodies. Obviously, time spent touring together has made Lorber, Haslip and Marienthal into a tight unit, which is evident from this latest recording.
Shakatak
Sunday 22nd June : Dylan Thomas Centre 8.30pm
Mention the words jazz-funk and there’s really only one name that springs to mind – Shakatak! The multi-talented quartet exploded onto the UK music scene right at the start of the 80’s encapsulated the sound of the decade and gave birth to Britfunk! The fact that they are still enjoying global success to this day is a testament to the unique space the band fills.
Skelton/Skinner Septet
Saturday 21st June : Dylan Thomas Centre - 9.30pm Playing a repertoire from Ellington small band and the Basie Kansas 7.
Bruce Adams /Alan Barnes Quintet
Saturday 21st June National Maritime Museum 7:00pm Bruce Adams/Alan Barnes Quintet Alan Barnes opens the festival with the straight-ahead hard bop quintet he’s been leading with Bruce Adams for over 20 years.
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Gwyl Abertawe Ryngwladol Jazz: Dydd Gwener 20 - Dydd Sul 22 Mehefin, 2014 Nigel Hitchcock Quartet Nigel Hitchcock, Sax Laurence Cottle, Bass Ian Thomas, Drums Jim Watson, Piano
Claire Martin & her Band A five times winner of the ‘Best jazz singer’ at the British Jazz Awards. Eddie Parker Quartet
Pete Allen Jazzband Jim Mullen Organ Trio
Marcus Malone Band
The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra
Simon Spillett
Seven Steps to Heaven Mornington Lockett Sextet present the music of Victor Feldman Protect The Beat If you loved the sax/guitar jazz funk band Morrisey Mullen, danced to the Average White Band, got on down to the Brecker Brothers, or were transfixed by the Yellowjackets – then Protect the Beat will blow you away! Trio Valore Formed from Paul Weller’s live band of the mid-2000’s. Featuring Steve White on drums
Matthew Ford and his Trio
Remi Harris Trio Tipitana
Dick Pearce
Sarah Smith
Huw Warren
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Swansea Jazzland Programme : March - June 2014 Friday June 20th 1.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre - South Wales Schools Big Band with Alan Barnes & Bruce Adams (Free) 7pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Eddie Parker Quartet £10 7pm Ocean Room, Waterfront Museum – Alan Barnes/Bruce Adams Quintet £10 9.30pm Ocean Room, Maritime Museum – Matthew Ford and his Band £10 9.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Jeff Lorber Fusion £20 Multi buy ticket discount! Jeff Lorber Ticket with either Alan Barnes/Bruce Adams Quintet OR Eddie Parker Ticket £26
Ticketed Events Timetable
Saturday June 21st 10.30am Ocean Room -Sax Workshop with Alan Barnes (FREE) 10.30am Dylan Thomas Centre - Trumpet Workshop with Bruce Adams (FREE) 12.15pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra £8 12.30pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Remi Harris Trio £8 2pm Ocean Room, Waterfront Museum – Dick Pearce Quartet £8 3.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Mornington Lockett Sextet £8 3.45pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Tipitina £8 5.15pm Ocean Room, Waterfront Museum – Jim Mullen Organ Trio £8 Multi buy ticket deal! Choose any 4 from the 6 afternoon concerts for only £26 7pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Pete Allen Jazz Band £12 7pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Nigel Hitchcock Quartet £12 9pm Ocean Room, Maritime Museum – Marcus Malone Band £12 9.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Skelton/Skinner Septet £12 Multi buy ticket deal! Choose one early show and one late show for just £20
Sunday June 22nd 10.30am Dylan Thomas Centre - Laurence Cottle Bass Guitar Jazz Workshop (FREE) 12.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Claire Martin & her Band £8 2pm Ocean Room, Waterfront Museum – Simon Spillett Quartet £8 2pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Sarah Smith Gypsy Quartet £8 3.45pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Protect the Best £8 5.30pm Ocean Room, Waterfront Museum – Trio Valore £8 5.30pm Dylan Thomas Theatre – Huw Warren Trio £8 Multi buy ticket deal! Choose any 4 from the 6 afternoon concerts for only £26 8.30pm Dylan Thomas Centre – Shakatak - £15
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Swansea International Jazz Festival : Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd June 2014
JAZZ lunch - SIMON ALLEN with The Dave Cottle Trio Sunday May 11th, 1pm – 4pm Jazz Lunch at the Village Hotel, Langdon Rd, off Fabian Way, Swansea SA1 8QY. Simon began his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, performing alongside the likes of Jazz Stars Art Themen, Gerard Presencer, Jamie Cullum and Peter King. After being a winner in the Daily Telegraph ‘Young Jazz’ competition, and a finalist in the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’, Simon gained a place at the Royal Academy of Music, and was selected to join UK drummer Clark Tracey’s acclaimed Quintet, winning further awards and touring the UK over 7 years. He has appeared at major UK venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican and Brecon Jazz Festival, and worked with an astonishing array of top musicians from the jazz and pop world. Outside of jazz, Simon leads a horn section, which among others has backed Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney. Simon has been working with Jamie Cullum, Beverley Knight TICKETS £22 (£18 Swansea Jazzland Members) Includes 2 Course Sunday Lunch. On sale on line at www.swanseajazzland.co.uk Also every Wednesday at Swansea Jazzland @ St James Club.
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Swansea Jazzland: St. James Social Club 38 St. James Crescent Uplands, SWANSEA SA1 6DR Clwb Sant Iago Cilgant Sant Iago ABERTAWE SA1 6DR
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WALES’ PREMIER JAZZ CLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY 8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
It is reknowed for its presentation of high quality jazz and boasts one of the best house trio’s in the UK, the Dave Cottle Trio, providing backing for most of the UK and International top flight jazz artists.
International Jazz Artist
Greg Abate Wednesday 9th July
You’ll find a warm welcome at Jazzland, with a faithful and knowledgable audience, much admired and appreciated by visiting performers.
JULY 2014
AUGUST 2014
Wednesday 2nd
The Dukes and Duchess
Wednesday 9th
Greg Abate and The Dave Cottle Trio
Thursday 10th
Drum Workshop with Paul Smith
Wednesday 16th Paul Hornsby’s The Collective
Wednesday 6th
The Constellation Big Band
Wednesday 13th Russell Van Den Berg with The Dave Cottle Trio Wednesday 20th Andre Luz and his band Wednesday 27th Berry Ray’s Bank Holiday Guest Night
Wednesday 23rd The Matt Sage Trio Wednesday 30th New Orleans Jazz Quintet Supported by:
Swansea Jazzland: St. James Social Club 38 St. James Crescent Uplands, SWANSEA SA1 6DR Clwb Sant Iago Cilgant Sant Iago ABERTAWE SA1 6DR
Tel: 07802 912789 e: swanseajazzland@btinternet.com Visit www.swanseajazzland.co.uk for more information.
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Swansea Jazzland hosts live jazz sessions every Wednesday night, and monthly jam sessions throught the year.
Friday 8 August • Gates Open 6.30pm
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Nos Wener 8 Awst • Gatiau’n agor am 6.30pm
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The Derek Nash Band Dawn Sandells Band Tickets Tocynnau: £4 - £8
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September - December 2014 : Medi - Rhagfyr 2014
Wednesday September 10th
Wednesday October 8th
Wednesday October 29th
John Critchinson Trio
Nigel Price Quartet
Capital City Jazz Orchestra
John played with Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, Jimmy Deuchar, Major Holly and many others in the early 1950s at a weekly jazz club, The Icebox, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, whilst an apprentice electrician in his ‘teens. In 1978 with the valued help of his friend and teacher, pianist Bill le Sage, he moved to London and joined Ronnie Scott’s Quartet and was with the band until it ceased working in 1995. After the untimely death of Ronnie Scott in 1996, John formed the ‘Ronnie Scott Legacy’ with Sax/Flautist Pat Crumly which for 3 years, toured the UK and New Zealand plus a Cunard Mediterranean Jazz Cruise. John Critchinson – Piano Trevor Tomkins – Drums, Dave Green – Bass Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Nigel is a well-established member of the jazz community and is an in-demand sideman, as well as leading his own groups; he prefers the organ/drums/guitar combo, but is versatile enough to feel comfortable in a variety of musical scenarios. His blend of flowing bebop lines, blues feeling and the will to swing has made him instantly accessible and popular with jazz audiences. The quartet features exciting Greek saxophonist Vasilis Xenpoulos. Nigel Price – Guitar Matt Home – Dums Ross Stanley – Organ Vasilis Xenpoulos – Tenor Sax Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
This 17-piece band was formed in 2008 and features some of the finest big band musicians in Wales. Led by musical director Ceri Rees. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday November 5th
Wednesday September 17th
Aidan Thorne Quintet “Duski”
Gary Potter with the Dave Cottle Trio Entirely self-taught, Gary started to play the guitar when he was eleven years old. Appearing professionally in country bands at just twelve. He was voted Best Country Guitarist one three occasions and looked set to become a Nashville legend with an early elevation to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is a virtuoso in Country finger picking, his unique approach to finger style having developed when he was fifteen, after a visit to see Segovia. Later, playing with Country bands, he discovered that playing finger style was as natural to him as using a pick. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday September 24th
Ceri Williams X Project Led by Trumpeter Ceri Williams the 7 piece ensemble includes Jason Charles Rogers, Nick Baron, Pete Phillips, John Farrow, David Moreau and Sally Thomas. The band plays mostly fusion material by Weather Report, Chick Corea, Art Ensemble, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Roy Hargrove and Neil Yates amongst others. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Tuesday September 30th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission. Wednesday October 1st
Swansea Hit Squad and Guests *Special charity event in aid of Morriston Hospital children’s Ward and Maggies Cancer Charity* The Swansea Hit squad reforms for this special charity event. Featuring the Simmons brothers Ian and Steve on Guitar and Sax, plus the house trio of Dave Cottle, piano, Alun Vaughan, bass and Paul Smith, drums, with a host of guest performers. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday October 15th
Duski are an expanded ensemble led by Cardiff based bassist Aidan Thorne. Featuring some of Wales’ finest talent, Duski play an eccentric mix of original and popular music. The band features Greg Sterland, Mark O Connor, Paul Jones and Tom Ollendorf. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday October 22nd
Rob Barron Quartet With regular appearances at the Ronnie Scott’s Late Late Show and at venues such as the 606 clubs, the band has developed a close musical rapport around a shared passion for music from the hardbop era. Drawing influences from the classic groups of the period such as the Wes Montgomery and George Shearing Quartets and more modern groups such as the Peter Bernstein/Mike Ledonne Quartet, the band plays new exciting arrangements of timeless popular songs from Rodgers and Hart to Stevie Wonder as well as original compositions. Rob Barron - Piano Colin Oxley - Guitar Tim Thornton - Bass Josh Morrison – Drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Tuesday October 28th
Jazz Masterclass with Dave Cottle Plus Monthly Jazz Jam Session 7.30pm Pianist Dave Cottle will be discussing constructing Jazz Chords. The Master class is suitable for all instruments, especially piano and guitar. Followed by the monthly jazz jam session. Free Admission.
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Zena James “Funky Jazz Quintet” with Simon Allen With a distinctive soulful and bluesy approach to popular standards and lesser-known jazz gems, vocalist Zena James received top reviews for the launch of her debut album “Tell Me More” in 2007, and for her refreshingly original jazz-soul follow-up CD, “Captivated” . The Quintet features Simon Allen on Saxophone and Mike Bradley on Drums. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday November 12th
Vincent Herring with the Dave Cottle Trio Vincent is a saxophone virtuoso with a uniquely intense and vigorous musical voice. He is considered one of the premier saxophonists of his generation. Vincent first toured Europe and the United States with Lionel Hampton’s big band in the early 1980’s. As he developed his musicianship working with Nat Adderley, a partnership blossomed that continued for nine years. Along the way he worked and/or recorded with Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Hayes, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet, Kenny Barron, , Carla Bley, and many others Vincent has appeared as guest soloist with many artists and ensembles including Wynton Marsalis at Lincoln Center and John Faddis with the Carnegie Hall Big Band. Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £9 Wednesday November 19th
Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet The Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet is a fresh new collaboration between Israeli UK-resident drummer/ composer Asaf Sirkis and Polish vocalist/ composer extraordinaire Sylwia Bialas. The quartet features USA resident bassist and harmonica player Patrick Bettison, and the acclaimed Frank Harrison on piano and keyboards (UK). Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Tuesday November 25th
Jazz Masterclass with Bobby Wellins & Monthly Jazz Jam Session 7.30pm Jazz saxophone legend Bobby Wellins will be giving a saxophone jazz Master class, all instruments welcome. Followed by the monthly jazz jam session. Free Admission. Follow us on Facebook to get updates and future events at Swansea Jazzland.
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Bobby Wellins Quartet One of the UK’s Jazz Saxophone legends! Bobby’s recording career kicked off in 1956 when he joined the piano-less Buddy Featherstonhaugh quintet, also featuring the young Kenny Wheeler on trumpet. In the early ‘60s he joined Tony Crombie’s latest band, beginning what would be a long association between Wellins and the influential British pianist Stan Tracey. In 1965 Bobby and Stan Tracey quartet recorded a suite of pieces inspired by Dylan Thomas’ -Under Milk Wood. Three decades later this record was remembered fondly, picked repeatedly in jazz magazines as an all-time favourite of British jazz. Danny Moss Jnr features on the Double Bass. Admission Price: Standard £10 Members £7 Friday November 28th
*A SWANSEA JAZZLAND FUNKY FRIDAY SPECIAL*
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Wednesday November 25th
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY 8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
Bringing the best in music to Swansea Paula Gardiner bass Friday 5 September 7.30pm
Chelsea Dreaming
Huw Warren piano Gethin Liddington trumpet Dan Smith saxophone Lloyd Haines drums
Toby Stewarts’ Monsters on a Leash : The music of Tower of Power The music of Tower of Power played by a stunning line-up comprising the finest and funkiest of Londons West-End players - prepare for a ‘funky good time!’ They can be found playing their Tower of Power and Motown party sets in London’s exclusive hotels, nightclubs, aboard cruise ships and many city events throughout the year. The 10 piece band comprises of diverse performance credits from the Spice Girls to West End Shows, the Hard Hitting Rhythm Section, Power Horns and energy filled vocals will leave you gasping! Ticket Price: Standard £13 Members £10 (Tickets on sale at the club and online from our website). Wednesday December 3rd
Saturday 13 September 7.30pm
A Life of Bessie Smith
Hot Club Gallois Hot Club Gallois, are a Welsh group inspired by the music of Django Rienhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Their music evokes the style and elegance of 1930’s Paris and draws on passion and romance of the gypsy Jazz tradition. Richard Jones (guitar) Luke Archard (guitar) Xenia Porteous (violin) Mike Morgan (bass) Admission Price: Standard £10 Members £7 Wednesday December 10th
Sunday 12 October 7.30pm
2 Guitarras Malagueñas
Simon Allen Quintet An all-star line-up featuring the cream of British Jazz! Led by Simon the Quintet will play a set including some of Simons originals, plus ripping up standards! Sax - Simon Allen Trumpet – Martin Shaw Bass – Laurence Cottle Drums – Mike Bradley Keys – Tom Cawley Admission Price: Standard £12 Members £9 Wednesday December 17th Jazzland Christmas Party!
Alan Barnes with the Dave Cottle Trio Alan is a firm favourite of ours at Swansea Jazzland. His impressive career has included two years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, three years with the Tommy Chase Quartet and four years with Humphrey Lyttelton’s Band. His work on clarinet and saxes covers a staggering range and he includes Lester Young, Charlie Parker and Sonny Rollins among his heroes. Alan played at the inaugural Swansea International Jazz Festival in June. A great night on the way with the best of jazz, full of festive cheer and the party gets underway at 8pm! Buffett included. Ticket Price: Standard £13 Members £10 (Tickets on sale at the club and online from our website)
Saturday 1st November 7.30pm
The Fresh Dixie Project
Friday 28 November 7.30pm
Hailey Tuck
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January - April 2015 : Ionawr - Ebrill 2015
Wednesday January 7th
Wednesday February 4th
Wednesday March 11th
Jeff Hooper
Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble
Gethin Liddington Quintet
Jeff Hooper is one of the most talented and best-liked singers on the European music-scene who developed his talent as a singer with the famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Early in his career he worked with Matt Monro and Stephane Grapelli. Jeff will be singing his way through some great jazz standards and talking about his career spanning 40 years. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Israeli born bandleader and reed player Gilad Atzmon has been amazing his listeners with his powerful personal style that combines great bebop artistry and Middle-Eastern roots in a sophisticated, sometimes ironical manner. Influenced by Coltrane’s powerful approach on the sax, Gilad’s live performances are simply breathtaking and overwhelming. As a member of the Blockheads, Gilad has also recorded and performed with Ian Dury, Robbie Williams, Sinead O’Connor and Paul McCartney. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday February 11th
Trumpeter Gethin Liddington has performed with amongst others, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Back2Basie and the Rat Pack. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday January 14th
Wednesday March 18th
Marlene VerPlanck With the Dave Cottle Trio
Arguably one of the finest trombone players the UK has ever produced. Mark has performed with a host of international bands, orchestras and sessions. Mark is an internationally acclaimed jazz soloist, highly respected writer, and one of the UK’s most in demand studio musicians. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Marlene VerPlanck started out as a very young vocalist with Charlie Spivak and Tex Beneke. During a brief stint with the last Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, she met her future husband, musician-arranger Billy VerPlanck. In time, Marlene became one of the nation’s busiest studio singers, backing up vocalists ranging from Frank Sinatra and MelTorme to Kiss. Today, Marlene performs across North America and much of Western Europe, while a growing roster of solo CDs continues to win critical acclaim. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday January 21st
Wednesday February 18th
Tuesday March 24th
Alex Garnett ‘Bunch of Five’
Tipitina
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Since emerging from the bands of Ray Gelato, Jools Holland, Buddy Guy, Alan Barnes, Jim Mullen, Dick Morrisey and others, this talented Tenor Sax player has stunned the London jazz world. Resident at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. Alex Garnet - Sax : Tim Armacost - Tenor Sax : Liam Noble - piano : Michael Janisch - double bass : James Maddren - drums Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £9
Good Time New Orleans Jazz and Blues Band. Debbie Jones - Lead vocals/acoustic guitar : Justin Randall - piano/vocals : Andy Jones - guitar/vocals : James Agg - double bass : Dave Tandy - drums Admission Price: Standard £13, Jazzland Members £10
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Simon Spillett With the Dave Cottle Trio A firm favourite at Swansea Jazzland is Musician, tutor, composer and jazz writer Simon Spillett. Often compared to Tubby Hayes, Simon pays tribute to Tubby’s genius in his concert performances, reprising some of Hayes’ own compositions along with originals written by Simon and dedicated to the spirit of the late great saxophonist. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday January 27th
Mark Nightingale With the Dave Cottle Trio
Tuesday February 24th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Monthly Jazz Jam Session
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission.
Wednesday February 25th
Wednesday January 28th
Jim Mullen Sextet Jim Mullen is a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar, his musical approach encompasses not only a thorough knowledge of jazz, but a wellspring of experience which nods towards blues, soul, funk, rock and traditional Scottish music. He brings an all star line up with vocalist Zoe Francis. Jim Mullen - Guitar : Gareth Williams - Piano : Enzo Zirilli - Drums : Stan Sulzman - Sax : Mick Hutton - Bass : Zoe Francis - Vocals www.jimmullenjazz.co.uk Admission Price: Standard £13, Jazzland Members £10
Swansea Jazzland Membership 2015 Members receive discounted admission to all shows. Plus by joining Swansea Jazzland you are helping us to finance and plan future events! January - December £25 May - December £20 September - December £15 Existing members can renew for 2015 any time during January 2015 at a discounted annual rate of only £20.
The ‘J’ Word Superb Jazz Quintet incorporating funk, swing and groove styles. Featuring Dick Roberts Piano/ Keyboard and one of Wales’ finest jazz saxophonists Lee Goodhall, a veteran of many international jazz festivals is featured in the band. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday March 4th
Alex Merritt/Steve Fishwick Quintet This recently formed band is an exciting collaborative project between Alex and Steve. The band plays arrangements of Jazz Standards by the group and frequently explores the music of Kenny Dorham/ Joe Henderson, John Coltrane and Lennie Tristano/ Warne Marsh. Alex Merritt-sax : Steve Fishwick- trumpet : John Turville- piano : Mick Coady- bass : James Maddren-drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday March 25th
Clark Tracey Quintet Clark Tracey has worn many musical hats over his thirty-five year career. Having long been regarded as the UK’s most accomplished straight-ahead jazz drummer, alongside that considerable achievement he’s also a composer, arranger, educator and talent-spotter par excellence. Chris Maddock – Alto, Tenor : Henry Armburg Jennings – Trumpet, Flugel : Harry Bolt Piano : Daniel Casimir – Bass : Clark Tracey – Drums Admission Price: Standard £13, Jazzland Members £10 Wednesday April 1st
Pete Oxley Nicolas Meier Quartet Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier are both experienced and gifted players who combine fluidity and power. Eminently listenable separately, together they form a rhythmically swinging and melodically inventive duo. Meier, Swiss-born and now resident in the UK, performs with his own jazz groups and is in the heavy metal band Seven7 and tours with Jeff Beck. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Follow us on Facebook to get updates and future events at Swansea Jazzland.
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Christine Tobin Quartet Irish-born vocalist and composer Christine Tobin style is rooted in jazz, and draws on a broad range of influences from Ireland to West Africa to Brazil (Oumou Sangare, Elis Regina etc). Her sound is rich, authentic and deeply expressive and in 2008 she was named Best Vocalist at the Jazz Awards. Christine Tobin - vocals : Phil Robson - guitar : Dave Whitford - double bass : Adriano Adewale - drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
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Wednesday April 8th
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY Bringing the best in music to Swansea
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Wednesday April 15th
Dave O’Higgins With The Dave Cottle Trio Saxophonist Dave is a composer, arranger and educator. Whilst studying at the City University in London he started his own jazz quartet and began gigging with NYJO, John Dankworth & Cleo Laine, & Icelandic jazz-funk band, Mezzoforte. Over the years Dave has won various accolades from the British Jazz Awards including Best Tenor Sax. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday April 22nd
Dan Messore ‘Attributed Quartet’
Sunday 1 February 7.30pm
Claire Martin & Ray Gelato Featuring the Dave Newton Trio
Sunday 22 February 7.30pm
Darius Brubeck Quartet
Tuesday April 28th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission. Wednesday April 29th
Sarah Smith Gypsy Quartet
Friday 17 April 7.30pm
The Sarah Smith Quartet plays gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. This band is keeping the spirit of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli alive. Violinist Sarah has been a session musician for the BBC. She has toured Europe extensively, as well as Canada. Sarah was awarded “Best Young Performer” by N/C Magazine. As a member of Inspector Gadjo, she won first place at an International Gypsy Jazz Festival in 2009. Sarah has performed with some of the world’s top Gypsy and Swing jazz musicians, including Gary Potter, Frank Vignola, and Martin Limberger. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Jean Toussaint Quartet
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Performing Messores’ arrangements of tunes written by the great composers/players of jazz for their piers and counterparts. Fresh new workings of tunes such as: Bud Powell by Chick Corea (for Bud Powell), Woody N You by Dizzie Gillespie (for Woody Shaw) Big Nick by John Coltrane, Jaco by Pat Methany and many more. Joe Webb - Organ : Dan Messore - guitar : Gethin Jones - drums : Steve Waterman - Trumpet Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
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May - August 2015 : Mai - Awst 2015
Wednesday May 6th
Wednesday June 3rd
Wednesday July 1st
Bridgend Big Band
Coltrane Dedication
Brownfield Byrne Hot Six
The Popular Big Band from Bridgend returns to Jazzland, led by musical director Bill Davies. The band will play from a repertoire of many Big Band favourites. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
The Coltrane Dedication Quintet is a collective of musicians who recognise the emo-tional power of the later music of John Coltrane the spirit of that great movement in music between 1960 and 1967 and laying it out in a 21st century context. The band presently consists of Lyndon Owen and Caratacus Downes saxophones, Dave Jones on piano, Ashley John long bass and Ian Poole drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Approaching traditional jazz with an open-mind and with an emphasis on quality and a genuine respect for the tradition, the Brownfield Byrne Hot Six hope to keep this art form alive and intact well into the future. The ‘Hot Six’ performs music by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bix Biederbeck, Fats Waller, early Duke Ellington and the John Kir-by sextet. The band has now been together since January 2012 and after tentative beginnings have now developed a good band sound which is original whilst still Inspired by the swing era stylists of the late 1930’s and early 1940’. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday May 13th
The Jazz Envoys Led by two saxophones Dick Hamer and Frazer Alibone with a Rhythm section of Jim Barber, piano, Ashley John Long bass and Martin Fisher on the drums. The band plays music from Charlie Parker, Lee Morgan, Thad Jones and Bobby Watson. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday May 20th
Emily Saunders with the Dave Cottle Trio Brazilian tunes with a London twist: Critically acclaimed Emily Saunders, marked as ‘one to look out for’ by The Guardian’s critic John Fordham. Exuberant, hip swaying grooves and romantic melodic songs wrapped around Brazilian rhythms alongside musicianship of the highest order established her not only as a rhythmically inventive vocalist, but a supremely talented composer, songwriter, producer and lyricist. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Tuesday May 26th 7pm
Saxophone Master Class with Christian Brewer followed by Monthly Jazz Jam Session FREE ADMISSION All instruments welcome for the Master Class. The usual Monthly Jazz Jam Session follows later. Wednesday May 27th
Christian Brewer Quartet Christian is one of the most lyrical and soulful alto players to have emerged from the UK in recent years. Loved for his melodic playing and pure tone, he has risen to prominence on the British jazz scene, and established himself as one of the most creative exponents of the “post-bop” style associated with the early sixties. He is now a regular at London’s prestigious Ronnie Scott’s and both he and his band are in great demand. Leon Greening on the piano, Adam King, bass, Matt Home, drums. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Swansea International Jazz Festival Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June 2015 Visit the website for full listings and tickets.
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Wednesday June 10th
Ofer Landsberg Quartet U.S. guitarist Ofer arrived in New York, aged seventeen and was performing regular-ly with Jazz Greats such as; pianist Frank Hewitt, legendary drummer Jimmy Love-lace, pianist Gil Coggins and Jimmy Wormsworth. Distinguishing himself as a striking talent and key player within the scene. His Quartet includes Swansea brothers Tom and Sam Vine on bass and piano. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
SWANSEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FRIDAY 12th - SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2015 Visit www.sijf.co.uk for full listings and tickets. Wednesday June 17th
Trevor Mires with the Dave Cottle Trio Trevor Mires has been the forefront of the London music for the last ten years. His current work includes his role as Trombonist/arranger for Sir Tom Jones; a member/ writer with legendary jazz funk group Incognito for the last 7 years (including 5 albums, numerous world tours and writing/arranging compositions for the band) and touring/recording with former Oasis front man, Noel Gallagher. He has recently toured with international jazz star Randy Brecker with his Big Band. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday June 24th
Huw Warren Trio Brasil Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a twenty year career. Re-interpreting familiar and less familiar brazilian classics by Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Jobin, Joyce, Guinga, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more… Samba, Baião, Forró, Frevo, Maracatu, Choro all celebrated with an infectious groove heavy approach. Huw Warren - Piano : Dudley Philips - Bass : Zoot Warren - Drums Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Tuesday June 30th
Monthly Jazz Jam Session Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz! Free Admission
Wednesday July 8th
Greg Abate with the Dave Cottle Trio Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. After graduating Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. If you Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an Interna-tional Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday July 15th
Hot Club Gallois Hot Club Gallois, are a welsh group inspired by the music of Django Rienhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Their music evokes the style and elegance of 1930’s Paris and draws on passion and romance of the gypsy Jazz tradition. Their repertoire includes classic Jazz standards, profound ballads, swaying bossas and traditional gypsy waltzes and boleros. Richard Jones (guitar) Luke Archard (guitar) Xenia Porteous (violin) Mike Morgan (bass) Admission Price: Standard £10 Members £7 Wednesday July 22nd
Neon Villages Neon Villages are a vibrant and versatile group made of some exceptional UK based musicians. The band features BBC Radio 3/Jazz FM featured pianist/composer Da-vid Austin Grey , BBC Radio 2 featured vocalist Aisling Iris, the versatile and soulful bassist Wayne Matthews and gifted drummer Euan Palmer. The group have recently finished recording their debut EP due for release this Summer. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday July 29th
Guardalavaca De Cuba! Exciting New 7 piece South Wales band playing Cuban & Latin arrangements! Saxophonist Dick Hamer aka Ricardo d’Amer has arranged the charts and featured in the band are brothers David El-Cotillo on trumpet, and Loz El-Cotillo on the trombone. (Tubby Wadlow’s half-brother). Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday August 4th 7pm
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
Vocal Master Class with Erin Dickens followed by Monthly Jazz Jam Session FREE ADMISSION
8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Member £7 (Unless otherwise stated)
Bringing the best in music to Swansea
Wednesday August 5th
Erin Dickens with the Dave Cottle Trio Jazz vocalist Erin Dickins, a founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, has en-joyed the kind of career singers dream about. After five years with the group, she continued to expand her musical horizons, emerging as one of the top vocalists in New York City. Dickins performed, toured and recorded with such notable artists as Leonard Cohen, Bette Midler, James Taylor, The Talking Heads, James Brown, Barry Manilow, Jaco Pastorius and Ashford & Simpson, to name but a few. Dickins continues to perform and record, enchanting audiences throughout the world. Ms. Dickens was recently awarded the prestigious Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award. She was also the recipient of the “Best Jazz Vocalist” honor awarded in 2012 by CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio in Los Angeles. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Sunday 24 May 7.30pm
Kyle Eastwood Saturday 11 July 7.30pm
The Bratislava Hot Serenaders
Wednesday August 12th
Constellation Big Band
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Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Wednesday August 19th
The Session The Session is a modern New Orleans jazz group formed by five of the most noteworthy members of the crescent city’s ‘up and coming’ generation of younger musicians. All five members first crossed paths playing as sidemen to some of the cities formost musical names. On any given night in New Orleans you’ll find one, usually more, of the band’s members playing with names such as Jason Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell and the Delfaeyo Marsalis big band. It was a shared desire to learn and attempt to follow in the footsteps of the city’s elder statesmen that brought The Session together.. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7 Designed & Produced by: RocketCreative.co.uk
Wednesday August 26th
Berry Ray’s … Bank Holiday Guest night
Friday 11 September 7.30pm
Berry hosts the annual guest event at Swansea Jazzland. Playing the sax and singing in his inimitable Louis Armstrong style. Who will this years special guests be? Come along to find out! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Dutch Swing College Band
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Saturday 26 September 7.30pm
Alice Zawadzki
70th Anniversary World Tour
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Swansea’s longest running Big Band established by Joe Bernie circa 1970 is getting close to have been running for nearly 50 years! Big Band favourites plus new arrangements.
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September - December 2015 : Medi - Rhagfyr 2015
Wednesday September 2nd
Wednesday October 7th
Wednesday Novemeber 4th
Clare Hingott & Graham Watkins Trio
Charlie Wood & His Band
Capital City Jazz Orchestra
Clare Hingott on vocals with Graham Watkins piano, Jack Williams bass, George Wilson, drums. Tickets £10
One of Memphis’s best kept secrets: American singer, songwriter and pianist Charlie Wood’s eclectic musical style incorporates jazz, blues, traditional R&B and popular music. In Memphis, he is revered by the music community and has been honoured both as a keyboardist and as a singer by the Memphis chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammy Awards). Born in Memphis, Charlie spent many years there performing nightly with his Hammond organ trio in a long-standing residency at King’s Palace on Beale Street. The gig became known to touring musicians and locals alike, attracting impromptu sit-ins from B.B. King, Georgie Fame, Joey DeFrancesco, George Coleman, Mulgrew Miller, Alvin Batiste, and many others. Wood is an accomplished and prolific singer/songwriter and has received stellar reviews for his original releases, including “Southbound” and “Who I Am” on Ben Sidran’s GoJazz label and “Flutter and Wow” on Memphisbased Archer Records. Tickets £17 This performance is part of the Swansea International Festival of music www.swanseafestival.org
This 17 piece band was formed in 2008 and features some of the finest big band musicians in South Wales. CCJO’s list of guest artists include Clare Teal, Jeff Hooper, Matthew Ford, Alan Barnes, Mark Nightingale, Pete Long, Chris Dean, Bruce Adams and Dave O’Higgins. Tickets £10
Wednesday October 14th
Tina May with the Dave Cottle Trio
Wednesday September 9th
Bruce Adams with the Dave Cottle Trio Trumpeter Bruce Adams is not only one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. Tickets £10 Wednesday September 16th
Remi Harris Trio Remi Harris is regarded by many as one of the UK’s Top Up and Coming Young Jazz Guitarists and has toured the UK, Australia, France, Norway and Italy as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3. His unique style blends elements from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and World Music. In 2014 Remi was awarded runner up in the British Jazz Awards in both the Rising Star and Guitar Category. Tickets £10 Wednesday September 23rd
John-Paul Gard Hammond Organ Trio John-Paul started playing Hammond organ at the age of 10, influenced by his late father who was an organ player and music enthusiast. John-Paul’s recent credits are appearing with his own band John-Paul Gard’s Pedal Mania but also with, The Eddie Martin band (Blues) Mike Britton Trio, The Esmond Selwyn Organ Trio with Esmond Selwyn (Guitar) and Robin Jones (Drums) Tickets £10 Tuesday September 29th 7pm
Saxophone Master Class with Snake Davis followed by Monthly Jazz Jam Session. All instruments welcome for the Master Class. The usual Monthly Jazz Jam Session follows later. FREE ADMISSION Wednesday September 30th
Snake Davis Band - The Classic Sax Solos Tour Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK’s leading Saxophonists. He has played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics & M-People. Snake Davis and his 5 piece band reveal some of their background and history of the great sax solos as well as playing them in context. Sultry sax, searing sax, screaming sax, sexy sax, this show has it all. Tickets £14
Mornington Lockett with the Dave Cottle Trio One of our favourite saxophone players makes a welcome return! Saxophonist, composer and teacher Mornington Lockett studied at Dartington College of Arts, gaining a first class honours degree, before moving to London to attend the Guildhall School of Music And Drama as a post-graduate. As a member of the Ronnie Scott Quintet, Mornington toured widely, in the U.K. and internationally. He has recorded more than 50 albums with a wide variety of artists, including Ronnie Scott, Jim Mullen, Stan Tracey, Don Grusin, Martin Drew, Claire Martin, Sarah Jane Morris and Ian Shaw. Tickets £10 Wednesday October 21st The Busquitos A big hit at Swansea International Jazz Festival! The Busquitos play a very catchy mix of brilliantly played music, sung with an impressive Louis Armstrong like hoarse voice, and dazzling, funny entertainment that will put a smile on everyone’s face! And if the time is right, they will mingle, play a serenade organise a limbo- or line-dance or get the audience to sing along to one of their catchy jazzy tunes. Tickets £10
Wednesday Novemeber 11th
The Swansea Hit Squad - Charity Event Swansea Brothers Ian and Steve Simmons feature on Guitar and sax respectively as the Swansea Hit Squad reunites for a charitable cause. Tickets £10 Wednesday November 18th Tina remains a regular performer at the top jazz and arts festivals as well as in broadcasts with the BBC Big Band. She has toured extensively across Europe and the Far East. In addition, she has received numerous awards including a silver medal by The Worshipful Company of Musicians. In 1998 Tina was presented with the vocal jazz award at the Jazz Awards having topped the critics choice for several years prior to that. Tickets £10 Tuesday November 24th
Jazz Jam Session Come along and join in playing some jazz or just listen! Dave Cottle Trio and Backline/PA is all available to use FREE ADMISSION Wednesday November 25th
Gareth Williams Trio - Bill Evans/Scott LaFaro Songbook Gareth Williams - Piano : Dave Green - Bass : Steve Brown - Drums
Jazz Jam Session Come along and join in playing some jazz or just listen! Dave Cottle Trio and Backline/PA is all available to use FREE ADMISSION. Wednesday October 28th
One of the most intensely creative, dynamic and exciting performers on the UK scene, Gareth Williams has been receiving increasing critical and public acclaim since becoming a professional musician in the early 90s. Described as “jewel of a player... spinning out luminous introductions and codas” by Jazziz Magazine (USA), he has dazzled audiences not only by his virtuoso approach to the piano, but also by his multi-instrumentalist talents on guitar and vocals. A highlight concert at 2015 SIJF, Gareth and the Trio make a welcome return. Tickets £10
Dick Hamer/Tom Harris Quintet
Friday November 27th
Tuesday October 27th
Two of Wales’ Finest Saxophonists join forces for a Two Tenors lead Quintet. Danny Moss Jr joins on double bass. Tickets £10
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Brian Breeze/Taff Williams Band Featuring two of Wales’ finest Blues/Rock guitarists “Breezy & Taff”. A Jazzland Friday night special with - Martin Webber, drums. Alun Vaughn, bass. Dave Cottle, keyboards. Tickets £10
Wednesday December 2nd
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
The Alan Barnes Octet - A Jazz Christmas Carol Alan Barnes - saxophone & bass clarinet : Bruce Adams - trumpet : Mark Nightingale - trombone : Robert Fowler - saxophones/clarinet : Karen Sharp - saxophones/clarinet : David Newton - piano : Simon Thorpe - bass : Clark Tracey - drums. This new suite of pieces, written by Alan, takes the audience through the characters and scenes of ‘A Christmas Carol”. Readings from the original Dickens tell the story, and after each scene eight virtuoso musicians bring the characters and scenes to life, switching audiences from hilarity to pathos with a skill that would have done credit to Dickens himself! Tickets £14
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Wednesday December 9th
The Laurence Cottle All Star Big Band - ‘A Tribute to Jaco’ The first time this music was heard was in the 2011 London Jazz Festival, and marked the 60th anniversary of Jaco’s birth. This gig marks a quarter century since his death. The band regularly packs out Ronnie Scotts Club in London and with an All star 17 piece stellar line up of musicians including Nigel Hitchcock. Sammy Mayne, Alex Garnett, Mark Nightingale, Pat White, Andy Greenwood you know why! Laurence has been living with this music and transcribing it during most of his professional life. His first awareness of Pastorius was via the American bassist’s eponymous 1976 album on CBS. “I’d started in music playing jazz trombone, switched to bass, and had mostly listened to rock bass players. Hearing that first album completely changed the way I approached the instrument.” Laurence met Jaco for the first time in Boston after his last gig with Weather Report. He hung out a little bit with him then, and later in New York. Book early, tickets are limited! Tickets £22
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Jazzland Christmas Party : Simon Allen with the Dave Cottle Trio 8pm
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Round off the year in style with a saxophonist that is a firm favourite of ours at Jazzland! Simon Allen began his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, performing alongside the likes of Jazz Stars Art Themen, Gerard Presencer, Jamie Cullum and Peter King. After being a winner in the Daily Telegraph ‘Young Jazz’ competition, and a finalist in the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’, Simon gained a place at the Royal Academy of Music, and was selected to join UK drummer Clark Tracey’s acclaimed Quintet, winning further awards and touring the UK over 7 years. Recently Simon has been busy touring the world with Jamie Cullum Big Band, Gloria Gaynor and the Strictly Come Dancing show. Buffet is included Tickets £14 Follow us on Facebook to get updates and future events at Swansea Jazzland.
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Saturday 24 October 7.30pm
Dusty & Shirley Gwyneth Herbet & David McAlmont
Saturday 28 November 7.30pm
Clare Teal
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Wednesday January 6th
Wednesday February 10th
Wednesday March 16th
Ofer Landsberg Quartet
Guardalavaca De Cuba!
Marlene Verplanck & Dave Cottle Trio
Israeli guitarist Ofer arrived in New York aged seventeen and was performing regularly with Jazz Greats. The quartet is Sam Vine, Piano, Tom Vine, Bass and Dylan Goldring drums.This will be a great swinging night to kick off 2016! £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
Fantastic 10 piece South Wales band playing Cuban & Latin arrangements! The band blew everyones socks away on their debut performance at Swansea Jazzland in 2015. Come along and blow away the winter blues with Salsa, Samba and Bossa et al! £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
Wednesday January 13th
Wednesday February 17th
Marlene became one of the USA’s busiest studio singers, backing up vocalists ranging from Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme and Kiss. Appearances at Carnegie Hall, Michael’s Pub and the Rainbow Room brought rave notices, and national TV shows, including “Entertainment Tonight.” £10 (Mbr/Stu £7) Wednesday March 23rd
Jim Mullen Organ Trio
* Vincent Herring/Eric Alexander Quintet *
Swing from Paris
The Jim Mullen Organ Trio brings together three of the leading jazz exponents in the UK. Led by legendary Jazz Guitarist Jim Mullen, with Mike Gorman on organ and Matt Skelton on drums. Performing a richly dynamic set of originals and Mullenised standards, expect a hard swinging evening of melodic, blues drenched modern Jazz. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
An All star International band, direct from Ronnie Scotts London. Vincent Herring, Alto Saxophone, Eric Alexander, Tenor Saxophone, Anthony Wonsey, Piano, Milan Nikolic, Bass, Joris Dudli, Drums. Vincent is a saxophone virtuoso with a uniquely intense and vigorous musical voice. He is considered one of the premier saxophonists of his generation. He toured Europe and the United States with Lionel Hampton’s big band in the early 1980’s and developed his musicianship working with Nat Adderley. Eric made his home in New York City, he performs regularly in clubs around the city and appears frequently at Smoke on the Upper West Side. £14 (Mbr/Stu £10.50)
Swing from Paris is a four-piece jazz ensemble, comprising violin, two guitars and double bass. Specialising in the French Swing of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
A sparkling mainstay of Manhattan nightlife, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman is equally at home in the world of jazz and cabaret. Internationally acclaimed for a stellar 14-year run at the WaldorfAstoria, she played Cole Porter’s Steinway and has headlined the annual Cole Porter Festival in his hometown - Peru, Indiana. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
Tuesday February 23rd
Tuesday January 26th
Juan Galiardo Quartet
Jazz Jam Session - FREE ENTRY
Spanish jazz pianist Juan Galiardo makes a return visit to Wales with his quartet. Born in Seville, Juan graduated from Cadiz University and then the Berklee College of Music in Boston (2004). Accompanying Juan are all leading graduates of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama specialist Jazz Performance degree programme.Tom Ollendorff (guitar) is an acclaimed young jazz musician who has performed regularly all over Wales and the South West. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily for their musicality, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings. BOOK EARLY! TICKETS ARE LIMITED! £20 (Mbr/Stu £15)
Wednesday January 20th
Daryl Sherman & Band
Come along from 8pm and join in playing jazz music, hosted by the Dave Cottle trio. Wednesday January 27th
Simon Spillett & Dave Cottle Trio Simon is one of the most exciting Jazz saxophonist in the UK today with his rip roaring Tubby Hayes style. Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton as “formidable,” Simon has won several awards for his music, including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards 2011. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7) Wednesday February 3rd
Christian Garrick Quartet ‘Spirit O’Stephane Christian Garrick is a world class British jazz violinist who has performed with Wynton Marsalis and Nigel Kennedy. The fabled French fiddler Stephane Grappelli is remembered and celebrated by Britain’s leading exponent of jazz violin in a performance marking his incredible legacy of 79 years of music-making. This is a wonderful swinging show in the instrumental tradition of the Hot Club Of France and Django Reinhardt featuring favourites such as Sweet Georgia Brown, Strike Up the Band and Ain’t Misbehavin’ together with beautiful ballads Flamingo, Nuages and The Folks Who Live on the Hill. with Andy Crowdy - bass, Jez Cook - guitar and Tom Hooper - guitar £12 (Mbr/Stu £9)
Jazz Jam Session - FREE ENTRY Come along from 8pm and join in playing jazz music, hosted by the Dave Cottle trio. Wednesday February 24th
Wednesday March 2nd
Andy Derrick with Dave Cottle Trio Andy Derrick is a multi-award winning trombonist who has worked alongside such great UK musicians as Dennis Rollins, Alan Barnes and Mark Nightingale. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7) Wednesday March 9th
Phil Robson Organ Trio Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, nominated in three categories in 2015, including Instrumentalist of the Year has joined forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo to form this all-star band. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
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FRIDAY MARCH 25th
SHAKATAK
Tuesday March 29th
Jazz Jam Session - FREE ENTRY : 8pm Wednesday March 30th
Bridgend Big Band Musical Director Bill Davies will lead the band through a varied programme of Big Band Classics! £10 (Mbr/Stu £7) Wednesday April 6th
Dale Storr ‘The Sounds of New Orleans’ ‘A Tour-de-force of Rockin’ New Orleans Piano’ - Blues Matters Magazine Dale Storr’s musical journey has taken him from his rural Lincolnshire upbringing to his own musical mecca, New Orleans. Dale will be launching his new album in Wales at the Swansea Jazzland gig* £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
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Wednesday April 13th
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
Joe Francis with Dave Cottle Trio Drawing on the Great American Songbook, Connecticut born Joe Francis has a distinctive intonation and impeccable delivery. His rich and flexible baritone voice led him to tour extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing throughout the US, Europe and Japan, sometimes playing in front of audiences of up to 40,000. In the late 1980’s Joe decided to leave the Glenn Miller Orchestra and concentrate on developing a solo career, immediately earning praise from such celebrities as Jack Jones, Larry Hagman (JR), and Miss Rosemary Clooney. “Joe is one of the guys” Frank Sinatra
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Dave Jones Quartet ‘Brilliant Corners’ with Remi Harris Brilliant Corners is a new quartet led by pianist Dave Jones featuring Remi Harris on guitar. The band plays new arrangements of Thelonious Monk material, with some other standards in there as well. £10 (Mbr/Stu £7)
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Tuesday April 26th
Jazz Drums workshop with Clark Tracey & Jazz Jam Session : FREE ENTRY! 7pm
The Clark Tracey Quintet Clark Tracey has worn many musical hats over his thirty-five year career. Having long been regarded as the UK’s most accomplished straight-ahead jazz drummer, alongside that considerable achievement he’s also a composer, arranger, educator and talent-spotter par excellence. All of these skills come together in another of his passions: band leading. Clark’s been fronting his own units since the early 1980s, in effect operating a finishing school for three generations of British jazz talent. Clark Tracey - Drums, Henry Armburg Jennings - Trumpet, Chris Maddock - Saxes. Harry Bolt - Piano. Daniel Casimir - Bass £12 (Mbr/Stu £9) Designed & Produced by: RocketCreative.co.uk
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Jean Toussaint’s
Sophisticated Ladies
Roots & Herbs
Lee Gibson and Tina May
The Blakey Project
FRIDAY 20 May 7.30pm
Juan Martin Flamenco
The 3rd Swansea International Jazz Festival will be taking place over the weekend 17 - 19 June at a host of venues in the beautiful Swansea Maritime Quarter. As in previous years there will be a combination of Ticketed concerts plus many free concerts and workshops. Checkout the Swansea International Jazz Festival website which will be live in February 2016 with details of artists appearing. www.sijf.co.uk Follow us on Facebook to get updates and future events at Swansea Jazzland.
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Clark Tracey presents a jazz workshop for drums followed by our regular jazz jam session from around 8.30pm Wednesday April 27th
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Wednesday May 4th
Wednesday June 8th
Wednesday July 13th
Matt Ridley Quartet
Brandon Allen & Dave Cottle Trio
Budapest Ragtime Band
As a leader, British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley is a specifically investigative musician whose artistry is derived from a desire to create a strong, meaningful and structural purpose out of each initial glint of inspiration. His new album Mettā finds him progressing his shared creativity again with his quartet of pianist John Turville, drummer George Hart, and soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde. £10 (Members/Students £7)
Exciting Australian born Saxophone player Brandon Allen started playing the piano at the age of 10. After graduating from Corpus Christi College he was accepted into the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music, studying for a bachelor degree, majoring in jazz performance. So far, he has performed with Eric Clapton, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, US3, Antonio Forcione, & BBC Big Band, amongst others. £10 (Members/Students £7)
Budapest Ragtime Band was established in 1980 by trained jazz and classical musicians who created a band-new outstanding musical style by adding starling sounds and an original instrumentation for the traditional piano interpretation. They broadened their repertoire with jazz and dixieland evergreens, musical parodies and humorous adaptations of world famous tunes and operas. £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday July 20th
Wednesday May 11th
Wednesday June 15th
Remi Harris Trio
An Evening in Paris
Donna Lewis & her Band
Now a firm favourite in her adopted UK, talented vocalist Gabrielle Ducomble brings a special blend of Gallic charm and sophistication to the British jazz scene. Singing in English and her native French, Gabrielle performs Parisian-style jazz and tango, putting a contemporary spin on songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla. Her band, including some of Europe’s finest musicians in an authentic line-up of guitar, violin and accordion, provides the perfect anchor for her superlative vocals. £10 (Members/Students £7)
The platinum selling, #1 chart-topping singer/songwriter Donna Lewis’ fifth studio recording, Brand New Day, is an intimate, jazz-infused covers/original album. Featuring a band made up of some of the UK’s most prolific jazz/session musicians: Alex Garnett (saxophones), Steve Hamilton (piano), Michael Janisch (double bass) and Andrew Bain (drums) Best known for her 1996 hit, ‘I Love You Always Forever’, the conservatory-trained daughter of a jazz pianist has heretofore forged her place in the pop world through styles like atmospheric art pop, singer/songwriter folk, traditional jazz, and classical. £12 (Members/Students £9)
Remi Harris is regarded by many as one of the UK’s Top Up and Coming Young Jazz Guitarists and has toured the UK, Australia, France, Norway and Italy as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3. His unique style blends elements from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Hip Hop and World Music. £10 (Members/Students £7)
Wednesday May 18th
Wednesday June 22nd
Bryan Corbett & Dave Cottle Trio
Tom Harris / Dick Hamer Quintet
Bryan is not only a great performer of the jazz standards repertoire but an artist who pushes the boundaries writing and performing original works with his various line-ups, As well performing under his own name, Bryan has been performing with world renowned stars such as Ben E King, Us3, The Brand New Heavies, Tony Christie, Alesha Dixon, Ella Eyre, Sam Bailey, Gary US Bonds, Funk De Nite (Poland) and the list goes into a who’s who in the jazz and commercial world. £10 (Members/Students £7)
Two of Wales’ finest Jazz Tenor saxophonist Tom Harris & Dick Hamer join forces for a battle of the saxes! £10 (Members/Students £7)
Wednesday May 25th
Judith Nijland & her Band Dutch Jazz singer Judith Nijland sings her amazing jazz tribute to the songs of ABBA. She studied jazz singing at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. After completing her study at the conservatory, Judith started writing her own compositions in which the emphasis lies in the combination of various styles of music with her own distinct style. Her style varies from swinging jazz standards to jazzy pop songs and beautiful bossa novas. £10 (Members/Students £7) Tuesday May 31st
Jazz Jam Session - FREE ENTRY
Wednesday June 29th
Constellation Big Band Constellation Big Band has been around for over 40 years now, started off by Joe Berni back in the 1970’s. It continues it’s regular Sunday morning rehearsals at the St James Club and we can look forward to a great evening of Big Band swing. £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday July 6th
New Orleans Swamp Donkeys The New Orleans Swamp Donkeys are an extremely versatile group of young musicians who play traditional jazz, blues, vaudeville, original music, modern jazz adaptations, and many other jazz and New Orleans-derived styles. They started in the authentic, New Orleans, grassroots music scene, playing local festivals and second lines, and transitioned into world-class music programs, festivals, and events, playing in concerts all over the globe. Their sound is enormously accessible with their frontman, the Louis Armstrong-sounding, soulful and sweet James Williams. £10 (Members/Students £7)
Come along from 8pm and join in playing jazz music, hosted by the Dave Cottle trio. Wednesday June 1st
Duski Cardiff based Quintet led by bassist Aiden Thorne. With original numbers and Jazz standards. The genre of the original has been described as “Blurring the lines between jazz and more experimental rock” so hold on to your seats! £10 (Members/Students £7)
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Tuesday July 26th
Greg Abate Saxophone workshop & Jazz Jam Session Greg Abate leads a jazz saxophone workshop at 7pm followed by jazz jam session. FREE ENTRY Wednesday July 27th
Greg Abate & Dave Cottle Trio Greg Abate, hard bop jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday August 3rd
Amy Walton Quartet From Cape Town, South Africa, Amy studied Bmus Jazz performance at Cape Town University. With a maturity and tone in her voice that belies here age, she performs the Great American Song book with effortless style. Along with Jazz standards the set will include Latin numbers and African songs plus original compositions with Amy playing piano. £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday August 10th
Clarinet Maestros - Ken Peplowski & Julian Stringle Ken Peplowski met Sonny Stitt while on the road with the Dorsey band, and studied with him. In 1980, Ken moved to New York City, and was soon playing in all kinds of settings, from Dixieland to avant-garde jazz. In 1984, Benny Goodman came out of retirement and put together a new band, hiring Ken on tenor saxophone. Julian was a child prodigy reed player, debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. He has played on concert, club, festival and broadcast dates with his own bands and with:- Peanuts Hucko, Wild Bill Davison, George Chisholm, Kenny Ball, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth. £12 (Members/Students £9)
Wednesday August 17th
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
Alan Wormald & Dave Cottle Trio Over the years Alan has worked with people such as Freddy Starr, Cannon & Ball and Shakatak in the studio and also with live performances. Still touring with Shakatak and has been a member of Shakatak since 1995. His musical influences range from The Beatles, Cream, Allan Holdsworth, Jimi Hendrix and anything that just sounds cool. Expect a few different genres of music on the gig such as; Blues, Prog Rock, Ballads and Jazz! £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday August 24th
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Guardalavaca De Cuba Fantastic Latin and Cuban Sounds from this great 9 piece South Wales Based Latin Band who we had to bring them back again after previous sell out shows at Swansea Jazzland. With arrangements by Dick Hamer come and enjoy the great Latin sounds and rhythms of Salsa, Samba and Boss Nova etc... £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday August 30th
FRIDAY 20 MAY 7.30PM
Jazz Jam Session
Juan Martín
Come along from 8pm and join in playing jazz music, hosted by the Dave Cottle trio. FREE ENTRY
SATURDAY 14 MAY 7.30PM
Cedar Hill Bluegrass from the Ozark Mountains
Flamenco Dance Trio With Luisa Chicano & Amparo Heredia ‘La Repompilla’
Berry Ray Memorial Charity Night The irreplaceable Berry Ray is remembered as the Dave Cottle Trio hosts a special charity memorial night. Guests to be confirmed. £10 (Members/Students £7) Wednesday September 7th
Ryan Quigley Quintet In recent years Ryan has become one of the most well known and in demand trumpet players on the UK music scene. From playing lead trumpet in a big band to sitting in an orchestra to becoming one of the best jazz musicians in the country, touring and recording with the likes of Vince Mendoza & The Metropole Orchestra. Currently lead trumpet with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra he has won the prestigious Promoter’s Choice Award as well as a Parliamentary Jazz Award and a Scottish Jazz Award. Ryan Quigley - trumpet, Paul Booth - tenor sax, Steve Hamilton - piano, Michael Janisch - bass, Clarence Penn (USA) - drums. £10 (Members/Students £7)
FRIDAY 3 JUNE 7.30PM
FRIDAY 1 JULY 7.30PM
Vento em Madeira
Tcha Limberger’s Kalotaszeg Trio
with special guest Monica Salmaso
Musique des villages de la Transylvanie
SUNDAY 17 JULY 7.30PM
The Bratislava Hot Serenaders
Swansea International jazz Festival 17-19 JUNE 2016 The 3rd Swansea International Jazz Festival will be taking place over the weekend 17 - 19 June at a host of venues in the beautiful Swansea Maritime Quarter. As in previous years there will be a combination of Ticketed concerts plus many free concerts and workshops. Checkout the Swansea International Jazz Festival website with details of artists appearing. www.jazzwales.com Follow us on Facebook to get updates and future events at Swansea Jazzland.
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Wednesday September 7th
Wednesday October 12th
Friday 25th November
Ryan Quigley Quintet - £10.00
Sarah Barnwell Quartet - £10.00
The Swansea Hit Squad Charity Event - £0.00
Ryan Quigley is one of the premier trumpeters in the UK known for his talents as both a world class lead player and virtuosic improvisor. He’s been featured with the upper echelon of big bands (Quincey Jones, Robbie Williams), symphonies & orchestras (BBC, Scottish Royal, Metropole), and pop and jazz stars (The Bad Plus, Kurt Elling, Aretha Franklin) around the world. Ryan Quigley - trumpet, Paul Booth - tenor sax, Geoffrey Keezer - piano Michael Janisch - bass, Clarence Penn (USA) - drums Wednesday September 14th
Brilliant Gypsy Jazz and Swing from this master of the violin featuring with Dominic Ashworth - guitar. Wednesday October 19th
The Simmons Brothers Ian and Steve lead out the Swansea Hit Squad for a special Charity Event. Admission is by donation at the door.
Nigel Price Quartet - £10.00
Wednesday November 30th
Nigel Price - who led his organ trio to pick up the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Award for “best jazz ensemble” is one of the most highly regarded and in demand guitarists on the UK jazz scene today. The trio is augmented with Alex Garnett on sax. Tuesday October 25th
Moscow Drug Club - £10.00
Russell van den Berg with Dave Cottle Trio - £10.00 Russell van den Berg is an award winning, in demand, British Saxophonist. With recent accolades by the likes of Randy Brecker and Mike Stern for his new album “A Virtual Joyride”, he’s also as comfortable surrounded by the likes of Kenny Wheeler, to being a featured soloist in UK contemporary big bands or large ensemble. Tuesday September 20th Jazz Jam Session 8pm - 11pm. FREE Admission Wednesday September 21st
Laurence Cottle Quintet - £12.00 A Stellar line up with Laurence Cottle - bass, Nigel Hitchcock - sax. Freddie Gavita - Trumpet, Ian Thomas - Drums and Graham Harvey - Piano. Cottle’s first performance was hardly an auspicious beginning to a successful musical career. “I was about two years old,” he remembers, “when I appeared out of a suitcase as my father’s ventriloquist dummy!” Tuesday September 27th
360° - THE GLEE CLUB CARDIFF Inc. 3 original members AWB, Hamish Stuart, Steve Ferrone & Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan - £26.67 8pm - 10.30pm - 360° is a very special band featuring original Average White Band members Hamish Stuart, Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan and Steve Ferrone delivering their fantastic music through the iconic album ‘Soul Searching’. Tickets available to Jazzland members @£20 from the club or book online using your discount code MBR. See main advert overleaf.
Workshop with Steve Waterman, followed by Jazz Jam session 7pm - 11pm. Jazz workshop with one of the UK’s leading jazz trumpeter, Steve Waterman. Wednesday October 26th
Alan Barnes/Steve Waterman with Dave Cottle Trio - £10.00 Two of the UK’s most in demand and popular frontline Jazz players. Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers. Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. He began his career while studying at Trinity College Of Music, and since then has worked regularly on the British and European jazz scene. Wednesday November 2nd
Mornington Lockett with Dave Cottle Trio
Adam Glasser Quartet - £10.00
Paul Sawtell Quartet with Danny Moss Jr. - £10.00
Award-winning Jazz harmonica and keyboard player Adam Glasser grew up in South Africa and is currently London-based. Adam has played with artists such as Martha Reeves, Hugh Masekela and Dominic Miller. Wednesday November 9th
Vibraphone led Jazz quartet playing the great swinging standards of Gershwin, Porter and Kern, featuring Danny Moss Jr on double Bass. Wednesday December 21st
Oliver Nezhati Quartet - £10.00
The 3 brothers were brought up in a musical family and trained by their father Peter. As youngsters they appeared all over the country in variety shows, TV and summer seasons at Holiday camps, London Palladium, with their comedy/magic/musical act.
Oli from Carmarthenshire studied Jazz at London’s Prestigious Trinity College of Music where he worked closely with tonight’s virtuoso pianist and fellow Carmarthenshire native Mitch Jones. Wednesday November 16th
Wednesday September 28th
Li Harding with Gary Phillips Trio - £10.00
John Paul Gard Organ Trio with John Dalton - £10.00
One of Wales’ finest jazz singers, Li Harding’s powerful, gospel-tinged vocal style wins over crowds wherever she performs.
Fabulous Hammond Organ of John Paul Gard with USA guitarist John Dalton. Wednesday October 5th
Wednesday November 23rd
The AppleJacks - £10.00
Jim Rattigans’ PAVILLION - £13.50
Joe Webb is a Welsh pianist who has been based in London for the past two years. Over this time Joe has had the pleasure of working with some of the capitals finest musicians and venues.
Pavillon is a 12 Piece ensemble led by French Horn Player Jim Rattigan. The group exclusively plays Rattigan’s compositions and features some of the most exciting and in- demand instrumentalists in the UK. Jim Rattigan - French horn/composer arranger Martin Speake - Alto Sax, Andy Panayi - Tenor Sax, Mick Foster - Baritone Sax, Percy Pursglove - Trumpet, Robbie Robson - Trumpet, Steve Fishwick - Trumpet, Jeremy Price - Trombone, Sarah Williams - Bass Trombone, Hans Koller - Piano, Dave Whitford - Bass, Gene Calderazzo - Drums.
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A curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits & Bertolt Brecht, Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club…..this way please & mind the stairs! Wednesday December 7th As a member of the Ronnie Scott Quintet, Mornington toured widely, in the U.K. and internationally. He has recorded more than 50 albums with a wide variety of artists, including Ronnie Scott, Jim Mullen, Stan Tracey, Don Grusin, Martin Drew, Claire Martin, Sarah Jane Morris and Ian Shaw. Recent commercial studio work includes a session with Oasis. Wednesday December 14th
Jazzland Christmas Party with the Cottle Brothers - £13.50
By their early 20’s the old act was over as they went their separate ways, With Richard establishing himself as one the of the UK’s leading session players touring with the likes of David Bowie. Laurence spent 4 years in the USA firstly at Berkley and than the LA Bass and Drum Institute. He returned to the UK and quickly established himself on both the session and jazz scene. Every once in a while the brothers reunite for special occasions and this is one of them! Book early!
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FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 7.30PM
The Mañana Collective
360 is Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan (sax) Steve Ferrone (drums) and Hamish Stuart (guitar, bass & vocals): exactly one half of the original Average White Band.
Tuesday September 27th 2016 Doors open: 7pm Showtime 8pm-10:30pm
The Glee Club Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay Cardiff CF10 5BZ
Tickets: £26.67 Jazzland members £20 ENJOY OUR BAR & FOOD MENU FROM 7pm!
360 will be performing songs from their new album (also entitled ‘360’) plus a selection of AWB classics during a series of live concerts. Molly, Steve and Hamish will be joined on stage by a host of the UK’s finest musicians (many of whom also played on the studio album) including: Steve Pearce (bass) Adam Phillips (guitar), Ross Stanley (keyboards), Andy Caine (guitar and vocals), Tom Walsh (trumpet), and newcomer Patrick Hayes (trombone).
Including 3 original members of The Average White Band, Hamish Stuart, Steve Ferrone & Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan - £26.67 8pm - 10.30pm - 360° is a very special band featuring original Average White Band members Hamish Stuart, Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan and Steve Ferrone delivering their fantastic music through the iconic album ‘Soul Searching’. Tickets available to Jazzland members @£20 from the club or book online using your discount code MBR.
Rakhi Singh and Bartosz Glowacki
SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM
We Banjo 3
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
Lonely Hearts Rugby Clwb
SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
The Dime Notes
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360º
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM
360 is Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan (sax) Steve Ferrone (drums) and Hamish Stuart (guitar, bass & vocals): exactly one half of the original Average White Band.
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Wednesday January 4th
Wednesday February 8th
Gary Phillips/Dave Cottle Trio
Joe Northwood Quartet “Tuk Tuk”
Blow away the New Year cobwebs with 3 of Swansea’s finest musicians in organ trio format. Tickets - £8 (Member £6/Student £4)
Based in Cardiff, Joe is at the forefront of a new wave of Jazz talent emerging from Wales. Having performed in numerous venues and festivals in the UK and abroad, Joe has gathered a great deal of experience to establish an ever growing career. Tickets - £8 (Member £6/Student £4
Wednesday January 11th
Jim Hart Quintet Jim Hart is one of the most in demand musicians on the European jazz scene. As a soloist and sideman on both drums and vibraphone. Jim was nominated for Musician of the Year in the 2011 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. He also won the Young Jazz Musician of the Year Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians. Jim Hart - vibraphone, Michael Janisch - double bass, Dave Smith - drums Hannes Riepler - guitar, Antonin Tri Hoang - alto saxophone Tickets - £12 (Member £9/Student £6) Wednesday January 18th
Daryl Sherman Rhode Island born Daryl Sherman has been a part of the New York City jazz scene since the mid-70s & she is one of the rare singing pianists equally talented in both roles. Sherman is a unique stylist with charm, quick wit , chemistry with her audiences and ability to make herself at home in any musical setting. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Wednesday January 25th
Simon Spillett with Dave Cottle Trio Simon Spillett - Musician, tutor, composer and Jazz writer has been described as “a fiery saxophonist in the mould of the late Tubby Hayes”, and it’s Hayes who his work is most often said to recall, observers noting that Simon shares a fondness for fast tempos and sheer desire to create exciting no holds barred jazz. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Wednesday February 1st
The Tony O’Malley Band Great jazz/funk/Blues and Soul from one UK’s leasing Soul Pioneers Tony O’Malley. His distinctive vocals and funky piano playing have always been key to the sound of UK Soul Pioneers, Kokomo. These skills come to the fore with his own band, in which he’s accompanied by some of Britain’s brightest young talent: Richie Aikman on guitar, Sonny Winslow on bass and Ally McDougal on the drums. Tickets - £12 (Member £9/Student £6)
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Wednesday February 15th
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Bobby Shew with Dave Cottle Trio Wednesday March 15th
Oxley/Meier Guitar Project Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fayre, ranging from Turkish panache, soundscapes of latin America, to English pastoralism. Hear this played on nylon string, steel string, electric, 12 string, fretless, slide, guitar-synth, glissentar guitars and more! Oxley-Meier Guitar Project aim to entertain by playing with a spontaneity and an intuitive interplay between them that keeps them fresh and fired up from gig to gig. Tickets - £12 (Member £9/Student £6) Wednesday February 22nd
Gareth Lochrane & Dave Cottle Trio The UK’s leading Jazz Flute player, Gareth started playing at the age of 10 and early influences included Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans and Stan Getz on the jazz side whilst also being transfixed by the great blues-rock guitarists of the 60s and 70s as a child - Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy continue to be major influences. Gareth recently formed his own big band, combining his cinematic influences of greats such as Jerry Fielding, Lalo Schifrin and Bernard Herrmann with the soul jazz and unrestrained improvisatory nature of Grooveyard and the intricate through-composed nature of his septet writing. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5)
One the USA’s finest ever trumpet players legend Bobby Shew, born In Albuquerque, New Mexico, began playing the guitar at the age of eight and switched to the trumpet at ten. He spent time with the groups of Art Pepper, Bud Shank, Horace Silver Quintet, and Frank Strazzeri-Sam Most, as well as numerous big bands such as Bill Holman, Louie Bellson, Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin, Oliver Nelson, Bill Berry, Nat Pierce-Frank Capp Juggernaut, Ed Shaughnessy, Terry Gibbs, Benny Goodman, Maynard Ferguson, Neal Hefti, Don Menza, and Bob Florence. He continues to tour internationally and to produce and record excellent music. Tickets - £12 (Member £9/Student £6)
Wednesday March 1st Wednesday March 22nd
Bridgend Big Band The Popular Big Band from the east return to Jazzland, led by musical director Bill Davies. The band will play from a repertoire of many Big Band favourites. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Wednesday March 8th
Steve Williams Trio Formerly Gypsy Jazz, Steve Williams Trio are a Swansea-based group, playing a mixture of Latin, Swing, Ballads, the occasional ‘Hot Club’ number and many favourites from the Great American Songbook. Tickets - £8 (Member £6/Student £4
Snake Davis Band The Classic Sax Solos tour see’s Snake Davis step into a 5 piece band - Snake Davis on saxes & vocals, Gareth Moulton on guitar & vocals, Paul Birchall on keys, Bryan Hargreaves on drums & Simon Goulding on bass. So many people love the sound of a great saxophone solo and for good reason. Snake performs a myriad of classics, including Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Still Crazy after all these Years, Respect, Yakety Yak, and his own solos from Million Love Songs, Moving on Up, Search for the Hero, and Lisa Stansfields “Change”. What’s more, he also tells you a bit more about them, fascinating facts and insights into the music we already love. Tickets - £13.50 (Member £10/Student £7)
MEMBERSHIP 2017 Join Swansea Jazzland! Swansea Jazzland Membership is now open for the calendar year January - December 2017. Members receive 25% discounted off the ticket price to ALL Swansea Jazzland events. Join online @ SwanseaJazzland.co.uk - or at the club any Wednesday!
LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wednesday March 29th
WALES’ PREMIER JAZZCLUB : LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
Jonathan Gee Trio Pianist Jonathan Gee brings his trio featuring Marcus Vergette on bass and Andy Trim on drums to Swansea Jazzland. Known in the UK for his work with Tim Whitehead, Tony Kofi, Pharoah Sanders, and David Murray, Jonathan is involved in projects throughout Europe and recently packed out Jazz at Lincoln Centre in New York, and Rochester International Jazz Fest with his US band. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5)
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Wednesday April 5th
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Simon Allen Quintet An All star band with Simon Allen - Sax Laurence Cottle - bass, Mike Bradely Drums - Tom Cawley - Piano and Martin Shaw - Trumpet
Simon Allen began his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, performing alongside the likes of Jazz Stars Art Themen, Gerard Presencer, Jamie Cullum and Peter King. A winner in the Daily Telegraph ‘Young Jazz’ competition, and a finalist in the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’. Tickets - £13.50 (Member £10/Student £7)
Wednesday March 15th
Wednesday April 12th
Wild Card
Wednesday April 19th
Derek Nash with Dave Cottle Trio
SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY
Swinging at the Cotton Club
At the forefront of the British Jazz movement, Derek Nash is “one of the most versatile saxophonists in the UK today” (The Guardian). Derek has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, has led Sax Appeal for over thirty years, fronts the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat, and is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Wednesday April 26th
Hot Club Gallois Hot Club Gallois are a Welsh group inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Their music evokes the style and elegance of 1930’s Paris and draws on the passion and romance of the gypsy Jazz tradition. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Wednesday May 3rd
Huw Warren Trio Brazil Huw Warren – Piano, Dudley Phillips – Bass, Zoot Warren – Drums Trio Brasil is award winning Welsh pianist, Huw Warren’s celebration of his lifelong love affair with the incredible authentic music of Brazil. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5) Graphic design: Rocket Creative Design Limited - RocketCreative.co.uk
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY
The Clare Teal Big Band Will perform at The Great Hall, Fabian Way
SATURDAY 4 MARCH
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
Soweto Kinch
Tim Garland Quartet
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French guitarist Clement Regert’s Wild Card is a melting pot of musical ideas, fusing urban rhythms and grooves with a Latin attitude. The music is dynamic, exuberant and flamboyant. appealing to jazz fans and more mainstream-music lover’s alike. Tickets - £10 (Member £7.50/Student £5)
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THURSDAY 18 MAY 7.30PM
Calan 2017 ‘SOLOMON’ ALBUM TOUR With special guest Gwilym Bowen Rhys
THURSDAY 1 JUNE 7.30PM
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry (USA) DYNAMIC AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC AND DANCE
FRIDAY 16 JUNE 7.30PM
SATURDAY 24 JUNE 7.30PM
Blow the Fuse Records presents
All-Electric Productions presents
Alison Rayner Quintet
Shake That Thing!
‘A MAGIC LIFE’ ALBUM TOUR
THE GREAT BRITISH SWING-DANCE SHOW
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Swansea Jazzland May - September 2017 May Mai
2 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 1930 - 2300
Huw Warren presents Jazz Masterclass
Followed by Jazz Jam Session. All ages and abilities welcome. Come along and participate or just listen. Free Admission Mynediad Am Ddim
3 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Huw Warren Trio with Iain Ballamy
Huw Warren – Piano Dudley Phillips – Bass Zoot Warren – Drums Iain Ballamy - Saxophones Trio Brasil is award winning Welsh pianist Huw Warren’s celebration of his lifelong love affair with the music of Brazil. Re-interpreting familiar and less familiar Brazilian classics by Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Jobin, Joyce, Guinga, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more… The incredible diversity of Samba, Baião, Forró, Frevo, Maracatu, Choro and lyrical song are all celebrated with an infectious groove heavy approach. Dazzling virtuosity meets deeply lyrical poignancy in music that can make you laugh, cry and want to dance.
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17 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Lee Gibson with The Dave Cottle Trio
World-class British jazz singers are a rare breed at the moment, but Lee Gibson is certainly one of them. She continues to go from strength to strength, both on record and in person. While Cassandra Wilson leads the female vocal field in America, Lee Gibson has comparable status in Britain.’ (Manchester Evening News) Lee Gibson is a ‘jazz vocal sensation’ (The Independent). A nationally and internationally acclaimed singer who has delighted critics and fans alike with her wonderful voice, innate sense of swing and dynamic stage presence. ‘She is that rarity, a swinging singer who has also reached the highest standards of musicianship.’ (Time Out). Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
18 Thursday Dydd Iau - 2000 - 2300 Pop-up Jazzland @ HYST
Dave Cottle - Piano Alun Vaughan - Bass Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! HYST, 218 HIGH STREET, SWANSEA. SA1 1PE Tel/Ffôn 01792 654366
Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
Free Admission Mynediad Am Ddim
10 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
Dan Messore - Indigo Kid
The Groucho Club
Wynn Phillips - Guitar Martin Webber - Drums Frank Hughes - Bass Chris Ryan - Sax Andrew Harries - Keys Jazz with rock and funk mixed in, making a dynamic blend of melody, rhythm and improvisation. Chick Corea, Weather Report, George Duke, amongst the many... Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
12 Friday Dydd Gwener - 2030 - 2300
Monsters On A Leash - The music of Tower Of Power
Jaelee Small - Vocals Andy Greenwood - trumpet Kevin Wedrychowski - trumpet Toby Stewart - tenor sax Piers Green - tenor sax Claire Mcinerney - baritone Laurence Cottle - bass Mike Bradley - drums Graeme Taylor - keys Damien Cooper - guitar Performed by a stunning lineup comprising the finest and funkiest of London’s West-End players - prepare for a ‘funky good time!’ Fuelled on Motown and Funk, and seasoned on the road, the core members of The Monsters were born and raised in North America and today after relocating to London they can be found playing their Tower of Power and Motown sets in London’s West End, dazzling partying audiences with their thrilling horn riffs and eye-wateringly complex and exciting funky big band arrangements. With performance credits from the Spice Girls to hit West End Shows, the hard hitting rhythm section, power horns and fabulous energy filled vocals are rresistible! Tickets Tocynnau £16 : Members Aelodau £12 : Students Myfyrwyr £8
Wales Premiers Jazz Club : Live Jazz Every Wednesday
24 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 A hefty crew carve fresh musical ground through the wistful signature of Messore’s compositions. Harnessing the beautiful power of Tim Giles (drums) and Calum Gourlay (bass) in the rhythm section, the fiercely talented lyricism of Gareth Lockrane (flutes) and Messore’s seemingly inexhaustible technique and spontaneous imagination. Contemporary jazz influenced by a broad palette, beautiful compositions and melodic improvisations. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
25 Thursday Dydd Iau - 2000 - 2300
Pop-up Jazzland @ BREWSTONES
Dave Cottle - Piano Alun Vaughan - Bass Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! BREWSTONES 33 UPLANDS CRESCENT SWANSEA. SA2 0NP Tel/Ffôn 01792 480480 Free Admission Mynediad Am Ddim
31 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Dave Newton - “Big Screen Trio“
David Newton has been named Best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards no less than 13 times and is the accompanist of choice for singers Claire Martin and Stacey Kent, among many others. He brings his Big Screen Trio (Tom Farmer, bass, and Matt Skelton, drums) for a night of music from the movies including the songs of Lerner and Lowe and Rogers and Hammerstein and classics such as the theme from Chariots Of Fire and Old Man River. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Swansea Jazzland May - September 2017 June Mehefin
Thursday 15 June Dydd Iau 15 Mehefin 20:00 - Dylan Thomas Theatre
7 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
MIDLAND YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Dom Pipkin - New Orleans Piano
Dom plays solo piano and sings, referencing a load of old New Orleans favourites, such as Professor Longhair, Huey “Piano” Smith, Lee Dorsey, James Booker, and leads his own group - The Iko’s . (We say “Ikoes” , as in the song “Iko Iko”) . This contains the chunky talents of Allesandro “Bubu” Canini on drums, Alex Keen on basses, and Tony Rico on reeds. If you like Jon Cleary, Smiley Lewis, Lloyd Price, Fats Domino etc, then you should dig the band. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
Pop-up Jazzland @ PUMPHOUSE Dave Cottle - Piano Alun Vaughan - Bass Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! Pumphouse, Pump House Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TT Tel/Ffôn 01792 651080 Free Admission Mynediad Am Ddim
14 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
MEHIFIN JAZZ FESTIVAL OF WALES™
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SWANSEA FOR ALL TICKETED CONCERTS, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & UK-BASED JAZZ ARTISTS & BANDS QUARTER COVERING A DIVERSE AND VERSATILE PROGRAMME. BYDD ANGEN TOCYNNAU AM Y CYNGHERDDAU SY’N CYNNWYS ARTISTIAID JAZZ RHYNGWLADOL YNG NGHANOLFAN DYLAN THOMAS.
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Sam Mayne & Simon Allen saxes, Mark Armstrong trumpet, Mark Nightingale trombone, Steve Melling piano, Andrew Cleyndert bass| & Clark Tracey drums Stan Tracey CBE (1926-2013) was an outstanding figure in the jazz world. His distinguished career spanned six decades of flourishing creativity. He was a highly influential and stimulating musical voice, not only to his peers, but to each successive generation of musicians with whom he worked. This year would be Stan’s 90th Birthday and to mark the occasion his son Clark has assembled the Stan Tracey Legacy Octet.
SONGS ON FILM has enjoyed 3 sell-out smash hit years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the Joe Stilgoe Trio and is currently on the road on its debut tour. The show pays tribute to much-loved movies as self-confessed film buff Joe raids his own collection and adds his own original and stylish orchestrations to some of the most memorable moments in cinematic history. From Hollywood’s golden age, to the classic films of the 80’s, to the work of Tarantino, Tati, Paramount and Pixar, Joe and his remarkable band perform songs written for and inspired by some of the greatest films of the last century.
Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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19:00 - 20:50 Dylan Thomas Theatre
JOE STILGOE Songs on Film
Dick travelled all over the world as a member of The Ronnie Scott Quintet, with whom he worked for over 14 years. The band included John Critchinson (piano), Ron Mathewson (double bass), Martin Drew (drums) and Ronnie Scott (tenor sax). In 1990 the quintet became a sextet with the addition of Mornington Lockett on tenor sax.
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21:15 Dylan Thomas Centre
Dick Pearce with The Dave Cottle Trio
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The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra is now widely acclaimed as one of the U.K’s top big bands. Its reputation has been founded on a consistently high quality of performance over two decades. In addition, audiences find they are infected by the enjoyment which band members bring to performances, and the excitement which the band generates.
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Saturday 17 June Dydd Sadwrn 17 Mehefin 12:00 - 13:20 Dylan Thomas Theatre
OIKOS TRIO - Namely Jazz
Graham Harvey - Piano Laurence Cottle - Bass Ian Thomas - Drums Have you met Miss Jones? Emily? Laura? Kim, Cheryl, how about Joshua? Uncle Bob or Juicy Lucy? There are dozens of jazz standards that many interesting characters have given their name to, how many can you think of? Scintillating arrangements of eponymous tunes played by three stalwarts of the international Jazz scene.
13:40 - 15:00 Dylan Thomas Centre
TONY O'MALLEY BAND
Tony O’Malley’s distinctive vocals and funky piano playing have always been key to the sound of UK Soul Pioneers, Kokomo. These skills come to the fore with his own band, in which he’s accompanied by some of Britain’s brightest young talent: Richie Aikman on guitar, Sonny Winslow on bass and Ally McDougal on the drums.
15 - 18 MEHEFIN 2017 ARDAL ARFORDIR ABERTAWE
Swansea International Jazz Festival 15:20 - 16:40 Dylan Thomas Theatre
FRASER & THE ALIBIS with Joe Webb
Originally hailing from various corners of Wales, the band now live, work and play in London. Channelling the hippest in Blues, Bop and Boogaloo, Fraser and the Alibis play fiery, fresh jazz, deeply entrenched in the roots of the music. After meeting at a top UK conservatoire some ten years ago they have played and toured together continuously, covering a lot of ground.
19:00 - 20:50 Dylan Thomas Theatre
SKELTON SKINNER Best of British Septet
Composed of key soloists and lead players from the BBC Big Band and John Wilson Orchestra, the Skelton/Skinner Septet are a dynamic highlight of the London Jazz Scene. The band has prepared a unique set of music that will include transcriptions of legendary small band recordings from the Best of British Jazz. They are driven by the subtle propulsion of Grammy nominated rhythm team of Matt Skelton (drums) & Jeremy Brown (bass) and tonight will feature a truly all-star line-up including Colin Skinner on saxophone, Mike Lovatt on trumpet, Rob Barron on piano, Gordon Campbell on trombone & UK saxophone legend Alan Barnes.
Saturday 17 June Dydd Sadwrn 17 Mehefin 21:15 Dylan Thomas Centre
RUBY TURNER and her band
Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in Montego Bay. Her Grandfather sang the lead in one of the Island's Gospel Groups. Moving to England when she was 9, Ruby has lived here ever since. "Soul, Gospel, and R&B : Ruby Turner is truly the genuine article. Blessed with a voice that can breathe life and meaning into any song, whether it be a passionate ballad or a fast groove" - The Guardian Her career to date has always had many unexpected twists and turns with major tours, theatre and TV appearances, and touring with Jools Holland, the future continues to look positive. On 4 June 2012 Ruby performed 'You Are So Beautiful' with Jools Holland at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace in London. In autumn 2012 Ruby was a guest judge on BBC 'The Choir: Sing While You Work with choirmaster Gareth Malone' and in 2013 Ruby was a guest judge on BBC 'Songs of praise gospel choirs competition. Her major break came in the mid 1980's, when she was asked to join 'Culture Club' at the height of their stardom. Ruby very quickly learned how to deal with the routine of gruelling tour schedules, living out of a suit case and performing to vast sell-out audiences. An offer of a solo record deal closely followed and she soon signed to Jive Records, part of the Zomba Group. Four albums and a "Best of" Compilation Album were all released to critical acclaim over the next few years making Ruby a household name.
15 - 18 JUNE 2017 SWANSEA MARITIME QUARTER
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Sunday 18 June Dydd Sul 18 Mehefin 12:00 - 13:20 Dylan Thomas Theatre
POWER OF GOWER Festival Big Band
The ‘Power of Gower’ Festival Big Band brings exciting Big Band scores to the Festival. Featuring a combination of Wales’ finest F E S T I VA L O F homegrown musicians mixed in with a selection of visiting musicians W ALES playing at the Festival. Expect a rip roaring start to Sunday at jazzwales.com the Festival with arrangements from the likes of Thad Jones & Gordon Goodwin. The Power of Gower first established itself at Swansea Jazzland in 2011 with a stellar mix of musicians and this outing at Swansea International Jazz Festival will prove no less exciting. The line up is: Trumpets - Tom Walsh, Bruce Adams, Neil Martin, Derek Lawton Trombones - Gordon Campbell, Laurence Cottle, Gwyn Daniel, Lloyd Pearce Saxes - Alan Barnes, Colin Skinner, Dick Hamer, Tom Harris, Chris Ryan Piano - Dave Cottle, Bass - Alun Vaughan, Drums - Paul Smith
Saturday 17 June Dydd Sadwrn 17 Mehefin 13:40 - 15:00 Dylan Thomas Centre
REMI HARRIS TRIO
Remi Harris is an exciting young guitarist from the UK who's unique style draws inspiration from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Heavy Metal, Electronic and World Music. He has toured worldwide as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
15:20 - 16:40 Dylan Thomas Theatre
LIANE CARROLL TRIO
London born and Hastings raised, award-winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll is one of the UK's greatest musical treasures. A soulful, emotive singer, she is capable of reducing listeners to tears with her heart-breaking ability to inhabit a lyric or of making an audience jump for joy with her breath-taking vocal virtuosity.
18:30 - 20:20 Dylan Thomas Theatre
CHRIS INGHAM The jazz of Dudley Moore
CHRIS INGHAM piano PAUL HIGGS trumpet GEOFF GASCOYNE bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums Dudley Moore, beloved comic actor, we all know about. Perhaps fewer know about Dudley Moore, pianist — the virtuoso exploiting the stylistic possibilities gifted to him by Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson in late night sessions at Peter Cook’s Club in 1960s Soho, dazzling appearances on BBC TV’s Not Only But Also and the sparkling Decca trio recordings. And perhaps fewer still, Dudley Moore, composer — purveyor of quirky, imaginative jazz originals and the witty music for Bedazzled and 30 Is A Dangerous Age, Cynthia, nuanced movie scores far superior to the movies themselves. For all the acclaim he received as a comic actor, and the affection with which he is remembered as a hilarious and lovable personality, it may be that the most interesting thing about Dudley Moore's reputation is how undervalued he is as a jazzman and composer. It's easy to see why. In the 60s, jazz got edgier and angrier, the Dudley Moore Trio popping up on primetime TV with their slick, upbeat take on the Oscar/Erroll tradition hardly represented the hip forefront of what jazz was 'about'. And if a musician had any kind of showbiz profile - and goodness did Dudley have one of those - lack of jazz credibility was probably an inevitable side-effect.
15 - 18 MEHEFIN 2017 ARDAL ARFORDIR ABERTAWE
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20:45 Dylan Thomas Centre
ALL FIRED UP! The music of Earth Wind & Fire The musicians from BBC’s Strictly Band, play the music of Earth Wind & Fire
21 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Tom Harris/Dick Hamer Quintet
Two of Wales’ finest Jazz saxophonist join forces for a special night. Tom Harris - Sax Dick Hames - Sax Richard West - keys Ashley John Long - Bass Paul Smith - Drums. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
28 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Ultrafaux
From Baltimore, USA, UltraFaux performs original music which is influenced by jazz Manouche, be-bop, Balkan gypsy music, swing, funk, blues, and French musette. The band is an acoustic powerhouse of two guitars and upright bass that has thrilled a wide variety of audiences from jazz festivals to concert halls & nightclubs since their first CD release in 2014. Sami Arefin and Michael Joseph Harris trade dazzling leads and harmonize together on rich gypsy-inspired melodies. Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau Jazzland £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
July Gorffennaf ALL FIRED UP! were put together by Tommy Blaize and Derek Green, two of the UK's finest singers. Karlos Edwards - Percussion/Vocals, Andrew Small - Drum, Trevor Barry - Bass, Tim Cansfield - Guitar, Tony Remy - Guitar, David Arch - Keyboards, Jody Linscott - Percussion, Peter J Murray - Keyboards, Tom Walsh - Trumpet, Chris Storr - Trumpet, Paul Booth - Sax, Barnaby Dickinson - trombone. “After many years of performing the music of 'Earth, Wind and Fire' in other tribute bands, it is time we did it for ourselves” say singers Tommy Blaize and Derek Green. We've loved this music from the first time we heard it, it means so much to us and we wanted to do it for all the right reasons. We've been talking about it for years and finally, just over a year ago we decided to start putting it together. It was important to get a diverse mix of players. We called friends that we've worked with and everyone, without hesitation said “I'm in, let me know where and when”.
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5 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Capital City Jazz Orchestra
Formed in 2007. This 16 piece big band started open rehearsals every month at the Four Bars at Dempseys’ venue in Cardiff, this soon attracted a regular following. CCJO continue to go from strength to strength, regularly working with great jazz artists, appearing at Brecon & Swansea International Jazz Festivals and performing at the Welsh Proms at St David’s Hall. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
12 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
Gareth Roberts Quartet - The Ellington Set
Cardiff based Trombonist Gareth Roberts and his Quartet play a set of the great Ellington standards, In a mellow tone, In a sentimental mood, Take the A train, Creole love call, Cotton tail, Things ain't what they used to be, sophisticated lady, It don't mean a thing, Just squeeze me, Perdido, Caravan Don't get around much anymore, will all be on the menu! Gareth Roberts - Trombone Dave Jones - Piano Ashley John Long - Double Bass Mark O'Connor - drums Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
19 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Fernanda Cunha sings 'JOBIM at 90'
Brazilian singer Fernanda Cunha features contemporary and traditional compositions that have won her fans on three continents. Fernanda rose out of the rich Brazilian jazz scene to become a rising luminary in international jazz. She began her career in 1997 and has since toured Brazil, Europe, and North America performing at prestigious international jazz festivals. Repertoire includes Water of March, Chovendo na Roseira, Two kites and Triste among others. Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau Jazzland £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
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26 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
23 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One which was a favorite in the New England area and from there had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to ’87. Following this experience Greg ventured out as post hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, UK, and Moscow and Georgia Russia.
Mark Fletcher - Drums | Laurence Cottle - Bass | Ross Stanely - Organ | Mornington Lockett - Sax In 2010 renowned drummer Mark Fletcher put together a band compromised of some of the most innovative players in British music. That band became Fletch’s Brew. Across evolving line-ups and with many of Fletch’s longtime collaborators joining the band, the central ethos of Fletch’s Brew remains commitment to spontaneity. Whether playing original compositions or new arrangements from across the jazz cannon, the band’s style floats seamlessly between the idioms of fusion, funk, bop, reggae and rock. In 2014, Fletch’s Brew released their debut album ’39 & 47’. number of different projects. Musically, 39 and 47 offers a great deal of variety to listeners. Fletch’s Brew play regularly at Ronnie Scott’s and on 39 and 47 they invite you to take the journey which led them there.
Greg Abate with The Dave Cottle Trio
Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
August Awst
2 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
Oli Nez Quintet featuring Dennis Rollins
Growing up in rural Wales, musician and entertainer Oli Nez first started learning the saxophone in the hopes that it might help with his severe childhood asthma. He was quickly drawn to jazz after hearing some of the world’s top musicians performing at Swansea Jazzland. Oli has since performed in venues from all sizes, from Ronnie Scott’s to the Royal Festival Hall. In fact, he’s even played on every world continent after recently headlining on a luxury cruise liner in Antarctica! Oli's band features award-winning British trombonist Dennis Rollins Wellknown on the British and international jazz scene and is celebrated for his versatility and unique approach to the underrated trombone. His mighty sound can be heard to full effect in his award winning band, Badbone & Co’s repertoire of groove-based, funky dance music with jazz overtones. Tickets Tocynnau £13.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
9 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 FB Pocket Orchestra
The very popular FB Pocket Orchestra takes its listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime & popular dances of the 1920/30s and earlier. The members originally began playing together in various FB Music & Media Projects and officially began playing as The FB Pocket Orchestra in 2012. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
16 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300
Fletch's Brew
Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Member Aelodau Jazzland £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
30 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Guardalavaca De Cuba
Back by popular demand 8 piece Latin Jazz ensemble playing Cuban, Latin amd Salsa. Arrangements by Dick Hamer! Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
September Medi
6 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 2030 - 2300 Budapest Ragtime Band
This virtuosic classic jazz band absolutey blew us away on thier first visit to Swansea last year!. They play traditional jazz, ragtime, jazzy classical music, swing melodies, and Dixieland, with the kind of slick panache that can only be achieved through great musicianship and band commitment. And they’re as passionate about having fun as they are about making great music. Their humorous adaptations and parodies, especially of classical hits, are a delight; alongside their joyous readings of early jazz classics. Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau Jazzland £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
Dave Cottle Trio 'Classic Piano Solos' The Jazzland House Trio Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - bass and Paul Smith - Drums, play a set featuring some of the great piano solos! Maybe some classic trumpet solos will also be thrown in! Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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6 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Budapest Ragtime Band
This virtuosic classic jazz band absolutey blew us away on thier first visit to Swansea last year!. They play traditional jazz, ragtime, jazzy classical music, swing melodies, and Dixieland, with the kind of slick panache that can only be achieved through great musicianship and band commitment. And they’re as passionate about having fun as they are about making great music. Their humorous adaptations and parodies, especially of classical hits, are a delight; alongside their joyous readings of early jazz classics. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
7 Thursday Dydd Iau - 20:00 - 23:00
'POP-UP' Jazzland @ Brewstones Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities welcome, or just come along and enjoy! BREWSTONES 33 Uplands Crescent, SWANSEA SA2 ONP Tel/Ffon 01792 480480. Free Admission - AM DDIM
13 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Karen Sharp with Dave Cottle Trio
Top UK female Jazz saxophonist was Influenced at an early age by being introduced to Dexter Gordon, Karen graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music and on moving to London in 1999 became busy on the London Scene quickly making her mark with established musicians on the scene as well as visiting American musicians. A three year stint with the Humphrey Lyttleton Band gave exposure to her talents to a wider audience all over the UK and Europe building an appreciative fan base. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
14 Thursday Dydd Iau - 20:30 - 23:00 'POP-UP' Jazzland
Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! PUMPHOUSE, Pump House Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TT Tel/Ffon 01792 651080. Free Admission - AM DDIM
20 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Constellation Big Band
Constellation Big Band was formed as a rehearsal band during the early to mid 1970’s. The band recreates the days of big bands with music from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton… and many more. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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26 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 19:00 Jazzland Members AGM All members are welcome to the annual AGM at the St James Club - 7pm
26 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - 23:00
'POP-UP' Jazzland @ St. James Club
Dave Cottle - Piano Alun Vaughan - Bass Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! Free Admission Am Ddim
27 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Geoff Eales Quartet
Geoff Eales- Piano Ben Waghorn - Sax Paul Smiths - Drums Ashley John Long - Double Bass. The Welsh pianist / composer / improviser Geoff Eales has enjoyed an incredibly varied career in music. Geoff has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, festivals and clubs including London's Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall and Ronnie Scott's, The Blue Note Clubs of Japan, New York's Birdland, The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, Louisville's Jazz Factory and festivals in Belgrade, Zagreb, Edinburgh, Cork and Swansea. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
30 Saturday Dydd Sadwrn - 12:00 - 14:30
'Pop up' Jazzland @ The Hyst - Part of the Swansea International Festival Fringe Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities welcome, come along and enjoy! HYST, 218 HIGH STREET, SWANSEA. SA1 1PE Free Admission Am Ddim
October Mehefin
1 Sunday Dydd Sul - 18:30 - 22:30 JAZZ SUPPER Jim Mullen with The Dave Cottle Trio
Legendary UK guitarist JIM MULLEN Mamma Mia's Restaurant, Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LW Tickets Includes a 2 Course Supper selection. Jim Mullen relocated to London in 1969, joined Pete Brown's Piblokto!, and then signed on with Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, cementing his credentials in the nascent jazz-rock culture. Stints with Vinegar Joe and Kokomo followed, and in the early 1970s he also collaborated with Duncan and Ball in their blue-eyed funk unit the Average White Band. Via the AWB, Mullen met Dick Morrissey, a veteran of the much-respected jazz-rock vehicle If. In 1977, they teamed as a duo for Up, embracing everything from bop to pop to funk and found favor with listeners on both sides of the jazz-rock dyad via acclaimed efforts such as 1979's Cape Wrath. In all, Morrissey and Mullen co-headlined six albums, which increasingly veered towards the mainstream, but never earned the American commercial foothold that would have vaulted their career to the next level. Tickets available from St James Club every Wednesday. Tickets/Tocynnau £20 or online at www.swanseajazzland.co.uk **JAZZLAND MEMBERS have a £2.50 discount off the full ticket Price. Please use Discount Code JIM (Do not use the MBR Code for this booking and DO NOT BOOK other Events in the same booking please).
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2017 4 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 The 'Clarinet Maestros'
Clarinet duels have frequently been fought by the top players throughout the history of jazz, perhaps not so much a fight, but more in a challenge to mimic, to blend together and maybe out-do each other in terms of ideas, technique, phrasing and stamina. This concert puts together the best in the UK and the best in the USA. Ken Peplowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958. He started playing clarinet and tenor saxophone at school from a very young age, and was soon playing in local stage bands, having been influenced strongly by listening to the great names of the jazz world, in particular Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Jimmy Noone, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims and Sonny Stitt. Julian Stringle was a child prodigy reed player. He was educated at the Latymer School and the London College of Music where he studied Clarinet with Wilf Keeley and Composition with William Lloyd Webber. Julian made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
11 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Alan Barnes Octet 'A Fish Tale'
Alan Barnes – baritone sax Dean Masser – tenor sax Gilad Atzmon – alto sax Neil Yates – trumpet, Mark Nightingale – trombone Dave Green – bass Pat McCarthy – guitar John Perry – percussion Josie Moon – poetic narration. The perennial reedsman returns with an all-star octet - and charismatic poet Josie Moon - to celebrate the rich history of the Grimsby fishing trade, exploring its myths and misadventures.In the tradition of Alan’s other collaborations with writers, expect wonderful tunes, expertly arranged, superb soloists, humour and emotion. A Fish Tale, which draws on the rich and interesting history of the fishing trade in Grimsby. Barnes teamed up with guitarist Pat McCarthy and poet Josie Moon. Tickets Tocynnau £13.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
Jazzland Abertawe Medi - Rhagfyr 2017 12 Thursday Dydd Iau - 19:15 - 22:45
'POP-UP' Jazzland @ Dylan Thomas Centre
Damon Brown and Kim Minchin with Dave Cottle Trio. 19:15 Jazz Mastercalss with Damon Brown (Trumpet) Kim Michan (Drums) 20:45pm (Approx) - Jazz Jam Session with Damon, Kim and Dave Cottle - piano, Alun Vaughan - bass, Paul Smith - drums. All ages and abilities welcome to sit in and play some jazz, or come along and enjoy. Damon Brown is one of the UK’s leading jazz trumpet players and composers. Kim Minchan is South Koreas most in demand Jazz drummer and tours regularly as a member of the Jesse Davis Quartet in Europe and the far-east. The Dylan Thomas Centre Somerset Place Swansea SA1 1QP Free Admission - AM DDIM.
18 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
Damon Brown/Kim Minchin International Quintet
Damon Brown - Trumpet Christian Brewer - Alto Sax Leon Greening - Piano Kim Minchan - Drums Adam King - Bass. Damon Brown is one of the UK’s leading jazz trumpet players and composers. The Quintet reunites Damon with South Korean drummer Kim Minchan. The pair recorded in Seoul last year on Damon's last CD release 'Han River Tales' . Minchan is South Koreas most in demand Jazz drummer and tours regularly as a member of the Jesse Davis Quartet in Europe and the far-east. The quintet is completed by old friends of Damon's and some of the finest musicians on the uk jazz scene. Leon Greening, perhaps Londons most popular pianist , Adam King on double bass and Christian Brewer on alto saxophone. Hard hitting jazz in blue note tradition with many contempory twists and turns. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
25 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble
Gilad Atzmon – tenor & soprano sax, clarinet, bass clarinet Frank Harrison – piano Yaron Stavi – acoustic bass Enzo Zirilli – drums. Marking fifty years without John Coltrane, Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble attempt to reflect upon the beauty of the man’s music. John Coltrane was the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it is his patented sheets of sound, his rapid-fire improvisations, the advanced harmonic progressions, the sonic impact of the best jazz quartet ever or his lush interpretations of the most beautiful ballads, no aspiring music lover can afford to neglect the music of Trane. But Coltrane is far greater than the sum of his outstanding musical achievements. He was a voice of a generation, an artistic revolutionary spirit, a man who transformed anger into love and plight into a humanist message. Coltrane is for us jazz at its best: an authentic creative wave of constant transformation and innovation. Trane is for us, first and foremost, a spirit. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2017 27 Friday Dydd Gwener - 20:30 - 23:00 FRIDAY SPECIAL : Li Harding with Gary Phillips Trio
Generally regarded as Wales’s leading jazz and blues singer, Li Harding grew up in “the most cosmopolitan square mile in Europe,” the Cardiff docklands area known worldwide as Tiger Bay. Now totally redeveloped as a home to the Welsh Government, National Assembly, Millennium Centre and innumerable dining and leisure outlets, the Bay of Li’s childhood was a hotbed of jazz, blues, folk and world music which heavily influenced her future career. Swansea guitarist Gary Phillips’s long career includes touring Europe with some of the best American and British artists. His collaboration with Li results in Rhythm and Blues at its best. Li Harding / Gary Philips Trio is fast becoming one of the most sought after bands on the festival circuits in the UK and Europe. They played to a packed out RiverHouse at the Swansea International Jazz Festival 2017. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
31 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 19:15 - 23:00
Laurence Cottle Masterclass & POP-UP' Jazzland @ St James Club Jazz Masterclass with Laurence Cottle - World Class virtuoso bass guitar player. 20:45 (Approx) Jazz Jam Session -with Dave Cottle - piano, Laurence Cottle - bass, Paul Smith - drums. All ages and abilities welcome to sit in and play some jazz, or come along and enjoy. Free Admission Am Ddim
November Tachwedd
1 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Laurence Cottle Quintet
Laurence Cottle is a bass guitar master, a highly respected big band leader, an in-demand producer and a prolific composer. He is enormously admired among electric bassists as an instrumentalist who has successfully navigated a career path through rock music and jazz. 2017 has been a busy year for Laurence, touring with Ian Gillan, recording with Van Morrison and performing with the “Buddy Rich Big Band” with Dave Weckl on drums Previous projects have included producing albums for Claire Martin, Jim Mullen and Mark Nightingale, and recording with Django Bates, Tim Garland and Gerard Presencer. Bass - Laurence Cottle Drums - Ian Thomas Piano - Graham Harvey Sax - Paul Booth Sax - Walt Weiskopf (USA) Tickets Tocynnau £13.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
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Jazzland Abertawe Medi - Rhagfyr 2017 8 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
Gary Potter with The Dave Cottle Trio
Making a welcome return to Swansea Jazzland is the truly incredible Gary Potter. The UK's finest gypsy jazz guitarist, GARY POTTER is a world class talent and award winner who enjoys enormouspopularity both as a jazz and country guitarist not only here but also in Europe, the USA and Australia. His incredible technique and versatility are influenced by the great Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery. Gary, whose recordings have featured extensively on BBC Radio 2’s Michael Parkinson Show. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
9 Thursday Dydd Iau - 20:00 - 23:00 'POP-UP' Jazzland @ Hyst
Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! HYST, 218 HIGH STREET, SWANSEA. SA1 1PE Tel/Ffon 01792 654366. Free Admission Am Ddim
15 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Dave O'Higgins Quartet
“A stunning player in the neo-bop vein, with an apparently effortless flow of coherent ideas, beautiful time and a highly developed harmonic sense.” JAZZ GUIDE Dave O’Higgins - tenor and soprano sax Rob Barron - piano Geoff Gascoyne - bass Sebastiaan de Krom - drums Dave O’Higgins, born 1964 in Birmingham, England to Irish / Mexican father and English mother. Saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is one of the most prolific and creative jazz musicians the UK has ever produced, with 18 albums released as leader since 1993. Much of the material has been original compositions and arrangements, with lineups from small group to big band, acoustic and electric. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
17 Friday Dydd Gwener - 20:30 - 23:00
FRIDAY SPECIAL : Adam Winslet Band The Adam Winslet Band is an 7 piece band, comprising vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, sax, trumpet. Adam is a powerful frontman, with a great voice and winning charisma. He is passionate about music and has years of experience in wowing audiences at major venues, like The NIA Birmingham, The Reading Hexagon, and Newbury Corn Exchange. The band features a host of the top UK session players including Richard Cottle on the keyboards. The Adam Winslet Band play a mixture of funk, rock and soul, including: Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Otis Redding, Jools Holland, Tom Jones, Elvis…And many more Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2017 22 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Dave Jones Quartet
‘Welsh pianist Dave Jones presents his New CD release - KeyNotes’ has a partly new line-up for a very different album to Jones’s previous Quartet studio releases. This time it’s a more open-sounding set – less arranged and without the extra forces of the strings, brass, and additional players (who will return on a future album), with more space for concentrated improvisation by the Quartet. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
28 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - 23:00
'POP-UP' Jazzland @ St James Club
Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan/Danny Moss Jnr. - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums The trio invites you to join them in playing Jazz - All ages and abilities Welcome, or just come along and enjoy! Free Admission Am Ddim
29 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Gethin Liddington Quintet
Trumpet - Gethn Liddinton Sax - Jeremy Huggett Piano - Dave Cottle Bass - Danny Moss Jr Drums - Tom Cottle Gethin has performed widely, with collaborations that include Keith Tippetts’ Tapestry, the Paul Dunmall octet and big band, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Back to Basie, Blue Harlem and Katherine Jenkins – to name just a few. He will be joined by Bristol based saxophonist Jeremy Huggett and Danny Moss Jr. on double bass. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £7.50 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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6 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Liane Carroll
Born in London and raised in Hastings; from the beginning of her musical career at the age of fifteen, she has dedicated her life to creating a deep and abiding connection with audiences all over the world through her exceptional talent, versatility and ability to truly interpret a song. Along the way she has collaborated with such diverse artists as Paul McCartney, Gerry Rafferty, Long John Baldry, Ian Shaw, Claire Martin OBE and drum and bass outfit London Elektricity with whom she headlined in 2016 at Finsbury Parks Hospital in the Park festival. She appeared with them again at Glastonbury Festival 2017. As a recording artist Liane has gained much critical acclaim. Her four most recent albums (Slow Down, Up and Down, Ballads, Seaside) all earned a four star review in The Guardian newspaper. Her latest release Seaside (Linn Records), homage to her life by the coast, is her third with Grammy nominated producer James McMillan of QuietMoney Studios and holds a coveted British Jazz Award for Best New CD (2015). Tickets Tocynnau £12 : Members Aelodau £9 : Students Myfyrwyr £6
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Mark Armstrong with Dave Cottle Trio
Mark’s playing career has included a wide variety of styles and genres. He was a member of Clark Tracey’s Quintet for seven years, and played regularly with Clark’s father Stan Tracey, recording with Stan on his final quintet album. Mark’s has worked as NYJO’s Artistic and Music Director since 2011. Since this appointment the orchestra has recorded its first studio album for many years, The Change, and appeared at the 2012 BBC Proms concerts. Mark is a past winner of the BBC Big Band Competition arranging prize, and many of his big band compositions can be heard on recent NYJO albums. A recent commission, the Solstice Suite for big band was performed at the 2009 North Sea Jazz Festival. He writes a wide range of arrangements and compositions from choral music to symphony orchestra.
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Christmas Party with THE COTTLE BROTHERS The 3 brothers reunite for a special Christmas gig! Jazzland's final gig of 2017 will be the 68th event arranged by Jazzland in 2017. When added to the 57 events Jazzland arranged at the Swansea International Jazz Festival, the Christmas Party with the Cottle brothers will bring the curtain down on a total of 125 Jazz events in the City during 2017! A wide variety of jazz will be on show and a good time party is guaranteed! There will be light nibbles to tuck into throughout the evening! Tickets Tocynnau £13.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
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Dave Cottle Trio. Swansea Jazzland's house band.
A vastly experienced trio of professional musicians who have a wealth of experience accompanying 100’s of Jazz artists from all over the world and can play many different styles. Renowned as one the best jazz trio’s in the UK all can sight read music to an extremely high standard and each are renowned Jazz improvisors.
Dave Cottle
Paul Smith
Alun Vaughan
The trio have accompanied and worked with many Jazz performers including Greg Abate, Bruce Adams, Howard Alden, Simon Allen, Eric Alexander, Alan Barnes, Mark Bassey, Chris Biscoe, Paul Bollenback, Brian Breeze Rhythm and Blues Band, Modesto Briseno, Gordon Campbell, Eric Clarke, Dave Cliff, Quentin Collins, Bryan Corbett, Kevin Deardon, Phil De Greg, Barnaby Dickinson, Julie Edwards, Digby Fairweather, Graeme Flowers, Matt Ford, Alex Garnett, Lee Gibson, Adam Glasser, Lee Goodall, John Hallom, John Ham, Dick Hamer, Li Harding, Tommy Harris, Jeff Hooper, Jim Hart, Vincent Herring, Jeff Hooper, Pete Horsfall, Sarah Ellen Hughes, Julian Jackson, Zena James, Robin Jones, Paul Jordan's, Peter King, Tim Kliphuis, Jonathan Lewis, Gethin Liddington, Gareth Lochrane, Mornington Lockett, Gareth Lochrane, Hywel Maggs, Tina May, Chris McNulty, Esther Miller, Sarah Morrow, Danny Moss, Jim Mullen, Orla Murphy, Derek Nash, Oliver Nezhati, Mark Nightingale, Dave O'Higgins, Mike Outram, Andy Panayi, Dick Pearce, Gary Phillips, Wynn Phillips, Gary Potter, Power of Gower Big Band, Gerard Presencer, Berry Ray, Don Rendell, Phil Robson, Matt Sage, Karen Sharp, Martin Shaw ,Bobby Shew, Martha Skilton, Martin Speake, Simon Spillett, Tomaso Starrace, Mike Starr, Thomas Streutgers, Art Themen, Dave Tipton, Russell Van den Berg, Marlene Verplanck, Steve Waterman, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Jiggs Whigham, Tom White, Annie Whitehead, Simon Yillescroft, Martin Williams, Stevie Williams and many more...
Come and meet them every week at Swansea Jazzland, and also come and play some jazz with them at the 'pop-up' jazzland workshops and jam sessions listed opposite. You'll always have a warm welcome.
Full information at swanseajazzland.co.uk
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‘POP UP JAZZLAND’ is a Free to attend jazz educational workshops and jam sessions, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to join the Swansea Jazzland house trio of Dave Cottle - Piano, Alun Vaughan - Bass, Paul Smith - Drums, to join them in playing jazz. Or if you're a jazz fan, just come along to any of the workshops below and enjoy. September 7 BREWSTONES 33 Uplands Crescent, 8pm - 11pm SWANSEA SA2 ONP September 14 8pm - 11pm
PUMPHOUSE, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1TT
September 26 - St James Club, St James Crescent, Swansea SA1 6DR 8pm - 11pm September 30 12pm - 2.30pm
HYST - 218 High Street, Swansea SA1 1PE
November 9 8pm - 11pm
HYST - 218 High Street, Swansea SA1 1PE
November 28 8pm - 11pm
St James Club, St James Crescent, Swansea SA1 6DR
Masterclasses & Pop Up Jazzland 7.15pm - 11pm Free Admission (8.45pm - Jazz Jam Session) October 12 - Masterclass with Damon Brown/Kim Minchan DYLAN THOMAS CENTRE, 6 Somerset Place Swansea SA1 1QP. Damon Brown (Trumpet) Kim Michan (Drums) October 31 - Masterclass with Laurence Cottle (Bass) St James Club 7.15pm - 11pm Free Admission (8.45pm - Jazz Jam Session)
Full information at swanseajazzland.co.uk
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Jim Mullen 20 with The Dave Cottle Trio
£ per person
6:30pm Sunday 1st October
Join Legendary UK guitarist JIM MULLEN with the Dave Cottle Trio for a special 2-course 'jazz supper' selection at Swansea's leading Italian restaurant,
Mamma Mia's Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LW.
Tickets include the performance, and a 2-course supper, and are available from Swansea Jazzland, St James Club every Wednesday or online at www.swanseajazzland.co.uk Tickets £20 per person (includes supper). JAZZLAND MEMBERS have a £2.50 discount off the full ticket Price. Please use Discount Code JIM
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The St James Club is a very intimate place for Jazz and to listen to the very best of musicians in a friendly, warm environment. The amply stocked bar offers a selection of wines and beers at very modest prices. St James Crescent has unrestricted parking which allows easy access to the venue for both musicians and audience! 2018 Swansea Jazzland Membership is now open @£35 (£25 for current members that renew in January). Membership offers a 20% discount to all Swansea Jazzland events. You can purchase membership and tickets to all events online at our website or at the club on Wednesdays. Please note that tickets to most events at the St James Club purchased online are in the form of an E-ticket (No Physical ticket is sent out).
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3 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Glen Manby Quartet
Glen Manby - Saxes John-Paul Gard - Piano Ashley John Long - Double Bass Greg Evans - Drums. Based in Cardiff, Glen's main interests musically lie in modern acoustic straight ahead jazz, and his major influences have been Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Andrew Speight, and Mario Rivera. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
10 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Pete Long & Dave Cottle Trio
Pete Long is the musical director of the acclaimed Ronnie Scott's Big Band & Echo’s of Ellington Orchestra. Pete worked with John Simons Rhumba Showband on the QE2, and at this time Pete acquired the knack of bandleading, assembling adhoc ensembles on the ship for various passenger and crew functions. Serious playing work followed on the return to Blighty, as the award winning Sax Quartet "Itchy Fingers" had a job going on Alto Sax. Pete passed the audition, and toured Brazil, Venezuela, North Africa, Russia and Europe during his three year stay there, working with, amongst others, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Chick Corea and Supersax. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
17 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Will Barnes Trio
Will Barnes is a UK jazz guitarist who has performed with Gary Potter, Frank Vignola, Alan Barnes and John Etheridge as well as mentoring from Martin Taylor. With influences of Bebop, Jazz Manouche, Latin, Blues and Fingerstyle, Will’s live performances capture his love for a broad range of musical styles and techniques. His passion for music is both infectious and captivating. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
24 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Tina May & Dave Cottle Trio
Celebrating the songs of Ella and the great jazz singers! Tina May celebrates the Diva of them all – Ella Fitzgerald 100 years after her Birth! It’s going to be a real swinging, jazz party affair as Tina May sings and swings and re-visits Ella’s sensationally varied repertoire plus songs from some of the other great jazz singers too! Now considered one of the finest jazz vocalist ever produced by Britain " (Chris Allen), Tina was born in Gloucestershire, where she was influenced greatly by her parents jazz record collection, containing such illustrious composers and artistes as Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Swansea Jazzland January - April 2018 FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 26 JAN @ The Dylan Thomas Theatre 26 Friday Dydd Gwener - 20:15
THE TONY O'MALLEY BAND
Take some soulful vocals and funky piano playing from Tony O’Malley, founder of UK Soul Pioneers Kokomo. Mix with guitar, bass and drums from some of Britain’s brightest young talent, and the occasional special guest. Add a blend of classic songs, undiscovered gems and original material. Plug in, and you get The Tony O’Malley Band. Truly Food for the Soul. Tony O’Malley’s distinctive vocals and funky piano playing have always been key to the sound of UK Soul Pioneers, Kokomo. This gig is being held at The Dylan Thomas Theatre. Reserved Seating Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5 Tickets ordered online will be posted to buyers.
31 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
The Groucho Club
Jazz with rock and funk mixed in, making a dynamic blend of melody, rhythm and improvisation from this South Wales based band. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
February Chwefror
7 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Vincent Herring 'Soul Chemistry'
Vincent Herring - Alto Sax David Kikoski - Piano Essiet Essiet - Bass Joris Dudli - Drums For many years the teams of Herring/ Kikoski and Essiet/ Dudli have had a “special chemistry” while playing together. Their new cooperation will produce hard swinging and always extremely soulful jazz music of today. Vincent is a saxophone virtuoso with a uniquely intense and vigorous musical voice. He first toured Europe and the United States with Lionel Hampton’s big band in the early 1980’s an began working with Nat Adderley for nine years. Along the way he worked and/or recorded with Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Hayes, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver Quintet, Jack DeJohnette’s Special Edition, The Mingus Big Band, Kenny Barron, Nancy Wilson, Dr. Billy Taylor. Vincent has appeared as guest soloist with many artists and ensembles including Wynton Marsalis and John Faddis with the Carnegie Hall Big Band. While amassing these impressive credentials, Vincent continued to develop his own voice and style. Tickets Tocynnau £15 : Members Aelodau £12 : Students Myfyrwyr £7.50
14 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 The Amigos Gypsy Orchestra
The perfect way to spend Valentines night! With the 30 piece gypsy orchestra lead by Gary Phillips playing traditional european gypsy music, Parisian swing, Argentinian tango, flamenco rhumba ,latin and cuban music. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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21 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Chris Dean & The Dave Cottle Trio
From 1987 to 1992 Chris played lead trombone in the great Ted Heath orchestra under the direction of Don Lusher. Establishing a reputation as a bandleader in his own right touring with his Great British Big Band As a session musician Chris has recorded with Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Nelson Riddle, George Shearing, Bob Farnon, Angela Morley, Henry Mancini, Michel Legrand, Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, Liza Minelli, Mel Torme and Shirley Bassey. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 23 FEB @ The Dylan Thomas Theatre
SHAKATAK 20:15
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily for their musicality, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings. Throughout their 31 year career Shakatak have released over 50 CDs plus 3 DVDs and most of the band’s extensive back catalogue is now available world-wide on iTunes. The band consists of the four original members: Bill Sharpe (keyboards), Jill Saward (lead vocals, percussion & flute), Roger Odell (drums) & George Anderson (bass guitar). The band is augmented with Jacqui Hicks [backing vocals & Sax) and Alan Wormald (guitar) producing a musically dynamic and entertaining show from the 6 piece line-up. Reserved Seating Tickets Tocynnau £22.50 : Members Aelodau £18 : Students Myfyrwyr £11.25 Tickets ordered online will be posted to buyers.
27 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 Jazz Jam Session
The Swansea Jazzland House Trio Dave Cottle - Piano, Paul Smith - Drums and Alun Vaughan - Bass invite you to come along and join in playing some jazz! All ages and Abilities Welcome - FREE ENTRY. or just pop in and have a listen! FREE ENTRY
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Swansea Jazzland January - April 2018 28 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Sue Richardson 'Immortal' The Music of Clifford Brown
International trumpeter & vocalist Sue Richardson recreates the music of CLIFFORD BROWN from his Jazz Immortal album to his classic compositions and work as a sideman for some of the great jazz singers of the time. The best of 1950’s jazz. Following the huge success of Sue Richardson’s recent Chet Baker show ‘Too Cool’, trumpeter/singer Sue has turned the spotlight onto another of her musical heroes, the legendary Clifford Brown. Sue’s in-depth research has resulted in an engaging narrative following his meteoric rise to stardom and his sudden end at a tragically early age. With Karen Sharp on saxes. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
March Mawrth
7 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Joe Webb Quartet
Joe grew up in Neath and began studying jazz piano when he was 12 years old. Since graduating following 4 years study at the Royal Welsh College, Joe has established himself in London and is highly regarded as a leading force on the UK jazz scene. Joe can currently be seen touring with the Joe webb trio, Elephants, Kansas Smitys house band, the Pete Horsefall quartet, Adrian Cox, Alaskalaska and Fraser & the Alibis. As well as performing, he is in constant demand as a recording artist on piano and Organ. Joe Webb - Piano, Gethin Jones - Drums, Simon Read - Bass, Geoff Simkins - Sax. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
14 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Jim Mullen Organ Trio
Multi award winner, Jim is widely regarded as one of the finest Jazz guitarists in Europe. Originally from Glasgow he made his name playing with a number of seminal bands through the 70’s and 80’s including Brian Auger’s “Oblivion Express”, The Average White Band and his own highly acclaimed jazz/funk band “Morrissey-Mullen”. A highly prized sideman as well as leader Jim also includes work with the likes of Mose Allison, Jimmy Witherspoon, Georgie Fame and Gene Harris on a stellar CV. The band he leads this evening features the classic Organ trio format, and features leading British pianist/organist Mike Gorman and drummer Triton Maillot performing a dynamic set of originals and carefully crafted jazz standards in a Groove-influenced hard-bop style that Jim describes as a mixture of “tradition and transition". Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £6.25
21 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
Marlene Verplanck with The Dave Cottle Trio
USA jazz vocalist on tour of UK and Holland. Throughout her career, Marlene VerPlanck has stuck to her guns, paying loving care to the great standards and new songs from our finest composers, while ignoring mediocre pop tunes. Songwriter Hugh Martin ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," etc.) expressed it well: "We know our songs are safe in the hands of Marlene VerPlanck, and she will sing them better than anyone else." Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Jazzland Abertawe Ionawr - Ebrill 2018 27 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 Jazz Jam Session
The Swansea Jazzland House Trio Dave Cottle - Piano, Paul Smith - Drums and Alun Vaughan - Bass invite you to come along and join in playing some jazz! All ages and Abilities Welcome - FREE ENTRY. or just pop in and have a listen! FREE ENTRY
28 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Matt Wates Sextet
All Star Jazz line up! In style, the sextet certainly resembles many of the great small bands of the 50s and 60s, such as those of Horace Silver and Art Blakey. The combination of two saxes, trumpet and rhythm section is a fairly classic one in jazz and has appeared many times in the last fifty odd years. It creates a lot of possibilities for an arranger/composer. The band take inspiration from the past, whilst trying to replicate it, merely adding in a small way to the music for which we have the deepest respect and love. Matt Wates - Alto Saxophone Martin Shaw - Trumpet Steve Main - Tenor Saxophone Leon Greening - Piano Matt Home - Drums Malcolm Creese - Bass Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £6.25
FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 30 MAR @ The St. James Club
MARCUS MALONE BAND 20:30
Great Rhythm & Blues from Detroit born Marcus Malone featuring Blues Guitarist Innes Sibun who has toured with Robert Plant. Growing up in Detroit meant that Marcus Malone was always open to musical diversity. He hung out with the MC5, opened for Bob Seager and counted Iggy Pop as a friend. But it waa his passion for rocking blues that led him to relocate to Europe. Marcus has performed at the Royal Albert Hall opening for BB King; Burnley, Tenby, Upton and The Great British Rhythm & Blues festivals in the UK; and various UK Arts Centres and Blues Clubs including Darlington and the Brewery Arts. In 2014 he played the International Stage at The Great British R&B festival (International Stage) and 2015 The Great British Rock and Blues Festival.
Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5 E-Ticket - no physical ticket will be posted out.
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2017 April Ebrill
4 Wednesday Dydd Mercher 20:30 - 23:00
Duski
Greg Sterland - Sax Paul Jones - Piano Aidan Thorne - Bass Mark O Connor - Drums Duski is the coming together of Wales’ finest improvising musicians. Their original material has been described as ‘Progressive jazz at its best’ (Aberjazz) and ‘A refreshing taste of ambient grooved out jazz’. This tour sees Duski tackle the great American standards with their own approach. The band band features Greg Sterland, Dan Messore, Aidan Thorne, Paul Jones and Mark O Connor. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
11 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 The Remi Harris Trio
The Remi Harris Trio take Gypsy Swing characteristics and infuse them with influences from Jazz, Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Funk, World Music and more. They play an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of music from Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, Peter Green and more. The show features Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric guitars accompanied by a hot club rhythm section of acoustic guitar and double bass. Remi and his trio have toured worldwide as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
18 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 The Black Sheikhs
An esteemed musical fraternity, they proffer the hottest modern hits with precision & humour, ushering in 20s style with gentrified contemporary pop. Towering above the dance hall assembly, celebrity socialite Lord Acton and his roaring band, Black Sheikhs, exemplify the eccentricity and sparkle of 1920s British style and rhythm Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5 MEMBERSHIP Aelodaeth 2018
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FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL 20 APR @ The Dylan Thomas Theatre
HAMISH STUART BAND
FEATURING MALCOLM 'MOLLY' DUNCAN 20:15 The original lead singer/guitarist with The Average White Band through all the classic 70s albums, Hamish Stuart has worked with the likes of Diana Ross, George Benson, Chaka Khan and for six years, Paul McCartney. Apart from touring with Ringo Starr he now leads his own “super-group”. Tenor saxophonist Malcolm 'Molly' Duncan was a founding member of the Average White Band from 1971 to 1983. He has played with Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Tom Petty, Eurythmics, Eric Clapton, Chris Rea, Buddy Guy, The RTL Allstars and Incognito & many more. So expect Average White Band hits and loads of great funk and soul classics. Reserved Seating Tickets Tocynnau £22.50 : Members Aelodau £18 : Students Myfyrwyr £11.25 Tickets ordered online will be posted to buyers.
24 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 19:30
Jazz Workshop with Simon Spillett & Dave Cottle Trio
For the first part of the evening Simon will run a Jazz MasterClass open to all ages and abilities. Following the Master Class a Jam/Wokshop session all invited to participate or come along and enjoy! All ages and Abilities Welcome - FREE ENTRY
25 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Simon Spillett & The Dave Cottle Trio
Exciting saxophonist in the Tubby Hayes mode! Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton as "formidable," Simon Spillett has won several awards for his music, including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal magazine's Critic's Choice CD of the Year (2009) Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007) and most recently the Services to British Jazz Award in the 2016 British Jazz Awards. Other celebrated jazz leaders and bands with whom he has worked have included Sir John Dankworth, Stan Tracey, Peter King and The Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra. He has recorded three albums, In 2016, Simon was appointed to the board of patrons of The Jazz Centre UK, alongside Sir Michael Parkinson, Dame Cleo Laine, Jools Holland and Van Morrison. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Pop Up Jazzland & Workshops
Join us on the last last of the month from February at the St James Club for the Jazz Jam session. These are FREE events and the Dave Cottle Trio invite you to join in playing some jazz! All ages and abilities are welcome - join in or just ‘Pop in’ and have a listen For the April 24th session we will be joined by Simon Spillett who will be presenting a Master Class at 7.30pm for approximately an hour and then will join us for the Jam Session.
Jazz Jam Sessions coming up… Tuesday February 27th - 8pm Tuesday March 27th - 8pm Tuesday April 24th with Simon Spillett - 7.30pm
Pop Up Jazzland
From May onwards the ‘POP UP JAZZLAND’ events will be taking place at venues around the City. Pop up Jazzland will be hosted by the Dave Cottle Trio. Full details will be available from our website when all the 'Pop Up' Jazzland dates are confirmed!
Meet the
Dave Cottle Trio. Swansea Jazzland's house band.
A vastly experienced trio of professional musicians who have a wealth of experience accompanying 100’s of Jazz artists from all over the world and can play many different styles. Renowned as one the best jazz trio’s in the UK all can sight read music to an extremely high standard and each are renowned Jazz improvisors.
Dave Cottle
Paul Smith
Alun Vaughan
The trio have accompanied and worked with many Jazz performers including Greg Abate, Bruce Adams, Howard Alden, Simon Allen, Eric Alexander, Alan Barnes, Mark Bassey, Chris Biscoe, Paul Bollenback, Brian Breeze Rhythm and Blues Band, Modesto Briseno, Gordon Campbell, Eric Clarke, Dave Cliff, Quentin Collins, Bryan Corbett, Kevin Deardon, Phil De Greg, Barnaby Dickinson, Julie Edwards, Digby Fairweather, Graeme Flowers, Matt Ford, Alex Garnett, Lee Gibson, Adam Glasser, Lee Goodall, John Hallom, John Ham, Dick Hamer, Li Harding, Tommy Harris, Jeff Hooper, Jim Hart, Vincent Herring, Jeff Hooper, Pete Horsfall, Sarah Ellen Hughes, Julian Jackson, Zena James, Robin Jones, Paul Jordan's, Peter King, Tim Kliphuis, Jonathan Lewis, Gethin Liddington, Gareth Lochrane, Mornington Lockett, Gareth Lochrane, Hywel Maggs, Tina May, Chris McNulty, Esther Miller, Sarah Morrow, Danny Moss, Jim Mullen, Orla Murphy, Derek Nash, Oliver Nezhati, Mark Nightingale, Dave O'Higgins, Mike Outram, Andy Panayi, Dick Pearce, Gary Phillips, Wynn Phillips, Gary Potter, Power of Gower Big Band, Gerard Presencer, Berry Ray, Don Rendell, Phil Robson, Matt Sage, Karen Sharp, Martin Shaw ,Bobby Shew, Martha Skilton, Martin Speake, Simon Spillett, Tomaso Starrace, Mike Starr, Thomas Streutgers, Art Themen, Dave Tipton, Russell Van den Berg, Marlene Verplanck, Steve Waterman, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Jiggs Whigham, Tom White, Annie Whitehead, Simon Yillescroft, Martin Williams, Stevie Williams and many more...
Come and meet them every week at Swansea Jazzland, and also come and play some jazz with them at the 'pop-up' jazzland workshops and jam sessions listed opposite. You'll always have a warm welcome.
Full information at swanseajazzland.co.uk
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2 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Daryl Sherman and her band Rhode Island born Daryl Sherman has been a part of the New York City jazz scene since the mid-70s and she is one of the rare singing pianists equally talented in both roles. Sherman is a unique stylist with charm, quick wit , chemistry with her audiences and ability to make herself at home in any musical setting. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
9 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Alex Merritt / Steve Fishwick Quintet Alex Merritt- Sax | Steve Fishwick- Trumpet | John Turville- Piano | Mick Coady- Bass James Maddren- Drums The band traditionally has played arrangements of jazz standards and the music of Kenny Dorham/ Joe Henderson, John Coltrane and Lennie Tristano/ Warne Marsh over its 5 year tenure but on upcoming shows will feature more and more of Alex, Steve and also John’s music written for the band. Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £6.25
15 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - FREE ENTRY Pop-up Jazzland The HYST High Street Swansea Dave Cottle - piano | Alun Vaughan - bass | Paul Smith - drums The trio invites you to sit in and play some jazz. All ages and abilities welcome! Come along and join in playing music or just listen and enjoy! FREE ENTRY
16 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Jean Guyomarc'h Quartet Jean Guyomarc’h Guitar | Gary Phillips Guitar | Alun Vaughan Bass | Paul Smith Drums The French guitarist Jean Guyomarc’h has been a regular visitor to Wales over the clast few years, becoming something of an audience favourite in the process. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
23 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Steve Waterman with Dave Cottle Trio Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players, composers and arrangers both at home and on the international scene. He began his career while studying at Trinity College Of Music, and since then has worked regularly on the British and European jazz scene. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
31 Thursday Dydd Iau - 20:00 - FREE Pop-up Jazzland Pump House Maritime Quarter SA1 1TT Dave Cottle - piano | Alun Vaughan - bass | Paul Smith - drums The trio invites you to sit in and play some jazz. All ages and abilities welcome! Come along and join in playing music or just listen and enjoy! FREE ENTRY
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6 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Ultrafaux & Friends Baltimore-based Ultrafaux, led by guitarist/composer Michael Joseph Harris, performs original music influenced by legendary Manouche guitarist Django Reinhardt, Balkan folk, gypsy swing, be-bop, Trad Jazz, funk, and French musette. The band is an acoustic powerhouse of upright bass and two guitars trading dazzling leads over rich gypsy-inspired harmonies. Ultrafaux has performed all over the world at top festivals including Festival Django Reinhardt in France, Django By The Sea, Django-A-Gogo, Midwest Gypsy Swingfest, The Kennedy Center, and Napa Valley Jazz Society to name a few. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
13 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Pre-Festival Jam Session with Dave Cottle Trio Dave Cottle - piano, Alun Vaughan - bass, Paul Smith - drums The trio invites you to sit in and play some jazz. All ages and abilities welcome! A vastly experienced & accomplished trio of professional musicians who have a wealth of experience accompanying 100’s of Jazz artists from all over the world and can play many different styles of Jazz. Renowned as one the best jazz trio’s in the UK all can sight read music to an extremely high standard and are renowned Jazz improvisors. Come along and join in playing music or just listen and enjoy & get in the Festival spirit! FREE ENTRY
SWANSEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - 14TH TO 17TH JUNE TICKETS & INFORMATION VISIT JAZZWALES.com 20 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 The Steve Williams Trio The Swansea-based group playing a mixture of Latin, Swing, Ballads, both contemporary and classic, the occasional ‘Hot Club’ number and many favourites from the Great American Songbook. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
27 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Ben Crossland Quintet plays the Ray Davies Songbook Dave O’Higgins: saxophones | John Etheridge: guitar | Steve Lodder: piano/keyboards | Ben Crosland: bass | Buster Birch: drums Ray Davies’s long run of hit singles with the Kinks has established him as one of the pre-eminent British melodists since the swinging sixties, and though his groovy lacy-cuffed take on rock may seem an unusual choice, his songwriting is rooted in the diverse blend of the blues, music hall, popular song and musical theatre traditions that typified the era, and makes a surprisingly strong candidate for jazz re-interpretation. Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £6.25
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Thursday 14 JUNE / MEHEFIN Dydd Iau 20:00
THE LAURENCE COTTLE BIG BAND
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£25
22:30
Late Jazz Jam Session - Open jam session
No. 6 Bar
FREE
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PETE LONG BIG BAND
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£25
21:00
DEREK NASH & NOEL McCALLA
Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre
£20
16:00
Rumble Strutters
The Queens Hotel
FREE
16:00
Juan Galiardo Trio
The Swigg
FREE
16:30
Bruce Adams with Dave Cottle Trio
The Pump House
FREE
17:30
Chums
The River House
FREE
18:30
Amy Walton Trio
Morgans Hotel
FREE
18:30
Tom Duggan with Tom Langshaw Trio
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
22:30
Late Jazz Jam Session
No. 6 Bar
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TINA MAY | LEE GIBSON | BRUCE ADAMS
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£10
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DANIEL MARQUES TRIO
Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre
£10
18:40
JIM ROTONDI QUARTET
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£18
21:00
LOUIS PRIMA JR. & The Witnesses
Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre
£25
10:00
School Big Band Workshop - w Pete Long
National Waterfront Museum
FREE
11:00
Geoff Eales with Ashleigh John Long
St. Mary’s Church
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Liberty Street Jazz Band
The Village Hotel
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Megan Thomas
Gigi Gao’s
FREE
Sunday 17 JUNE / MEHEFIN Dydd Sul
13:00
The Bridgend Big Band
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
13:00
THE TOOTS PROJECT
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£10
13:30
Albino Frogs
The Pump House
FREE
15:00
JUDITH NIJLAND QUARTET
Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre
£10
13:30
Taff Williams & Stringfellows
The River House
FREE
18:40
JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
The Dylan Thomas Theatre
£18
13:30
South Wales Schools Big Band Concert
National Waterfront Museum
FREE
21:00
PEE WEE ELLIS FUNK ASSEMBLY
Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre
£20
14:00
Lisa Kwei Band
Diablos
FREE
11:00
Guitar & Bass Workshop with Libor Šmoldas National Waterfront Museum
FREE
14:30
Kathy Davies Quartet
Swansea Museum
FREE
12:30
Steve Williams Trio
FREE
14:30
Afternoon in Paris
The Swigg
FREE
13:00
Constellation Big Band
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
15:00
RWCMD Big Band - with Iain Ballamy
National Waterfront Museum
FREE
13:30
Taff Williams & Stringfellows
The Pump House
FREE
Gigi Gao’s
15:30
John Dignhan Trio
The Queen’s Hotel
FREE
14:30
Jim Politis & Hot Club Gallois
The River House
FREE
15:30
Groucho Club
Swansea Yacht Club
FREE
14:30
Joe Northwood’s Tuk Tuk Trio
Swansea Museum
FREE
16:00
Tom Duggan with Tom Langshaw Trio
The Copper Jack River Boat
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John Paul Gard Organ Trio
Diablos
FREE
16:30
The Cottle Brothers
The Pump House
FREE
15:30
Lewis & Dav
The Queen’s Hotel
FREE
16:30
Lewis & Dav
The River House
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16:00
Liberty Street Band
The Copper Jack River Boat
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Plastic Sam’s Stargazer
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
16:30
Li Harding with Gary Phillips Trio
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
18:45
The Jazz Outlaws
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
16:30
Gareth Williams Trio
Swansea Yacht Club
FREE
19:00
Moongazer
The River House
FREE
16:30
The Groove Project
The Pump House
FREE
19:30
Swansea Lindy Hop Scene Presentation
Dylan Thomas Centre
FREE
17:30
Jazz Africana
The River House
FREE
22:30
Late Jazz Jam Session - Open jam session
No.6 Bar
FREE
18:45
Amigos Gypsy Orchestra
Dylan Thomas Centre Square
FREE
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4 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Matt Ford with Dave Cottle Trio Matt Ford is widely regarded as the finest big band singer in the UK, performing for 5 years with the multi-award winning Syd Lawrence Orchestra. In 2006 Matthew was voted 'Best UK Male Big Band Vocalist' and nominated alongside Jamie Cullum in the inaugural Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards (Best UK Male Vocalist category). As a soloist Matthew makes regular appearances with the RTE and BBC Concert Orchestras, and has also worked with the Northern Sinfonia, City of Birmingham Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Halle and Philharmonia Orchestras. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
11 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Capital City Jazz Orchestra Capital City Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2007 and recently reached the final of S4C's Band Cymru competition. The band continue to go from strength to strength, regularly working with great jazz artists, appearing at Brecon & Swansea International Jazz Festivals and performing at the Welsh Proms at St David’s Hall. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
18 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Peter Fraise/Terry Seabrook Group U.S. saxophonist Peter Fraize and U.K. keyboardist Terry Seabrook first teamed up in the summer of 2016. They brought their high-energy and soulful update of the classic Hammond organ group sound to venues in the South culminating performance at the Love Supreme Festival. The 2018 tour is as a quartet including drummer Milo Fell and trumpeter Jack Kendon. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
24 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - FREE ENTRY Greg Abate Jazz Workshop & Jam Session Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/ Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. Come along to the workshop and join in the jam Session.
25 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Greg Abate with Dave Cottle Trio In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One which was a favorite in the New England area and from there had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to ’87. Following this experience Greg ventured out as post hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, UK, and Moscow and Georgia Russia. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
Swansea Jazzland @ St James Club, St James Crescent , Swansea SA1 6DR
Wales' Premier Jazz Club : Live Jazz every week
Jazzland Abertawe Efallai - Medi 2018 August Awst
1 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Tommy Harris Quintet South Wales most popular Tenor saxophonist brings his quintet for a great night of swing and Jazz! Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
8 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Moscow Drug Club Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
15 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Gary Phillips with Dave Cottle Trio Swansea's own popular guitarist, renowned for many Jazz & Gypsy styles Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
22 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 La Vi En Rose Gypsy Band La Vi en Rose is an Exeter based group of musicians with wide-ranging individual backgrounds in classical music, traditional jazz, rock, blues, country, ragtime and roots, pulled together by the shared pleasure of gypsy jazz and hot swing. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
28 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Guardalavaca De Cuba Dick Hamer has arranged the music for this exciting Cuban/Latin 8 piece ensemble. Featuring Laurence Cottle - Trombone & Dave Cottle Trumpet Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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5 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Afternoon In Paris 6 piece ensemble playing a mix of Hot Club, Gypsy Swing Jazz, Latin and a little bit more. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
18 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 19:30 - FREE ENTRY Alan Barnes Jazz Workshop & Jam Session Multi Award Winning British Jazz saxophonist Alan Barnes will be leading the Jazz workshop at 7.30pp, followed by a Jazz Jam Session and an opportunity to sit in and play with Alan. Come along and participate or just sit back, relax and enjoy this world class musician in an intimate atmosphere. FREE ENTRY
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18.05.2018 Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Wales/Senegal
14.05.2018 Huw Warren: Do Not Go Gentle Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama AmserJazzTime On Tour
10.07.2018 Bratislava Hot Serenaders With the Serenaders Sisters 6.10.2018 Jean Toussaint All-Star 6tet
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But not too far! Swansea Jazzland has a new home! We have been hosting weekly jazz at the St. James Club in Swansea since 1971, but due to changes, we have pushed our piano just a few minutes down the road to our new venue at 'The Garage' in Whitez, Uplands, Swansea.
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THE GARAGE. Weekly Live Jazz in Swansea Let the music move you! Come on over and catch the best in International and local jazz at our new venue from Wednesday 22 August. Full bar service, you can even enjoy a Jazz Cocktail before the show at the upstairs 'The Terrace'.
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05 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Afternoon In Paris Between them the 6-piece Afternoon in Paris clock up years of professional experience at a high level in many different fields: rock and folk to pop and classical. Playing a mix of Hot Club, Gypsy Swing Jazz, Latin and a little bit more. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
12 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Simon Allen with the Dave Cottle Trio One of our favourite saxophonists makes a welcome return to Jazzland! Simon Allen began his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, performing alongside the likes of Jazz Stars Art Themen, Gerard Presencer, Jamie Cullum and Peter King. After being a winner in the Daily Telegraph ‘Young Jazz’ competition, and a finalist in the ‘Young Jazz Musician of the Year’, Simon gained a place at the Royal Academy of Music, and was selected to join UK drummer Clark Tracey's acclaimed Quintet, winning further awards and touring the UK over 7 years. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
18 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - FREE ENTRY Alan Barnes Jazz Workshop & Jam Session Multi Award Winning British Jazz saxophonist Alan Barnes will be leading the Jazz workshop at 7.30pp, followed by a Jazz Jam Session and an opportunity to sit in and play with Alan. Come along and participate are just sit back and enjoy this world class musician in an intimate atmosphere. FREE ENTRY
19 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 'Sonny Side Up' Mornington Locket Trio The trio music of Sonny Rollins, with Mornington Lockett - tenor sax, Arnie Somogyi - bass, Sebastiaan de Krom - drums. Saxophonist, composer, arranger and teacher Mornington Lockett studied at Dartington College of Arts, gaining a first class honours degree, before moving to London to attend the Guildhall School of Music And Drama as a post-graduate. As a member of the Ronnie Scott Quintet, Mornington toured widely, in the UK and internationally. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
26 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Clark Tracey Quintet James Copus Trumpet : Sean Payne Alto : Elliott Sansom Piano : James Owston Bass Clark Tracey Drums Award winning drummer Clark Tracey, celebrating his 40th year in jazz, presents his latest line up of outstanding young musicians. Formed in January, they have just released their first CD 'No Doubt' which showcases the talents of these formidable stars in the making. Described as being 'an important catalyst' in the development of British jazz artists, Clark has produced his youngest ever group, ensuring the future of this music is in very safe hands." Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
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03 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Nick Costley-White Quartet “One of the brightest stars on the British jazz scene, elegant and impressive” The Jazz Mann. The Nick Costley-White Quartet combine their love and deep understanding for the jazz tradition with a fresh and contemporary approach. The quartet’s debut album, ‘Detour Ahead’, portrays a narrative exploring the group’s musical journey, beginning with performances which draw from the American Songbook tradition and travel through to a more modern aesthetic, inspired by the surroundings of London’s exciting Jazz scene. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
07 Sunday Dydd Sul - 20:00 - Jazz Supper Jeff Hooper with Dave Cottle Trio @ Langland's Brasserie The Seafront Brynfield Road, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4SQ
Enjoy a delicious 2 course Supper at Langland's Brasserie with International vocalist Jeff Hooper. Jeff is one of the most talented and best-liked singers on the European music-scene. He is an internationally known cabaret artist. Jeff developed his talent as a singer with the famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
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OCT Includes a delicious 2-course Supper
Early in his career Jeff worked with Matt Monro (who taught him how to tie a bow tie!), Morecambe and Wise, and Stephane Grapelli. He sang with Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones at the opening of the National Assembly of Wales. He is a great favourite on the BBC RADIO 2 show and Friday Night is Music Night. Jeff is a friend of the great lyricist Hal David of Bacharach and David fame, and has performed new songs by him at Hal David’s request. Tickets Tocynnau £22.50pp : Members Aelodau £18pp
Please BOOK on our website or call Dave Cottle on 07802 912789
10 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Lewis and Dav Trio Many commented how much they enjoyed them at Swansea International Jazz Festival! - They return in Trio format. Lewis & Dav are part of the new wave of instrumental acoustic jazz that is taking the world by storm. With influences from Django Reinhardt to Snarky Puppy and Led Zeppelin to Dirty Loops, their sound combines tight, funky and experimental jazz chops with ludicrously catchy hooks. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2018 October Hydref
17 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Gabrielle DuComble 'Across the Bridge' London-based, French singer and composer, known for her performances of Parisian style jazz and tango. From passion to serenity! Gabrielle is presenting her new self-penned album 'Across the Bridge', original songs of French chanson, modern jazz, Brazilian choros and tango, taking the listener on a mesmerising journey of discovery and delight. With Gabrielle's suave tones, natural charm and sophistication, plus an authentic band including violin and guitar, expect an evening that celebrates the classic French chanson with contemporary style, artistry and joie de vivre. Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
24 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Mark Bassey with The Dave Cottle Trio Jazz trombonist Mark Bassey has been described as "a superb, witty player" (Dave Gelly). His playing can stretch from the "raucous" (John Fordham) to an "exquisite sound and perfect phrasing" (Brian Blain). Regarded as a highly versatile musician, Mark covers many styles from swing to bop as well as the more contemporary fields. Musical associations have included Julian Arguelles, Alan Barnes, Liane Carroll, Charlotte Glasson, Nikki Iles, Billy Jenkins & the BBC Big Band, LemkeNenza-Hillmann Trio, Daphna Sadeh, Terry Seabrook, Stan Sulzmann, Clark Tracey, Mike Westbrook and Kenny Wheeler. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
30 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 19:00 Jazzland Members AGM Jazz Jam Session with The Dave Cottle Trio - 20:00 Come along and join in with Dave Cottle Trio and play some Jazz! Open to all ages and abilities or pop in for a pint and enjoy the Jazz. FREE ENTRY.
31 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Nigel Price Organ Trio Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business, Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album 'Keep Me Singing'. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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07 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Neil Angilley Latin Trio Neil Angilley has long been one the UK’s best - kept secrets in the Jazz world. The Trio have worked regularly in the London Jazz scene, across the U.K. and on the continent. In 2010 the trio were invited to perform at ‘The International Jazz Festival’ in Trieste, Italy. They regularly perform in London and across the continent. With what is already a well lived musical career, Neil has worked with many of the brightest in the industry. In 2007 his trio - the Neil Angilley Trio recorded their first album, ‘Havana Club’ Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
FRIDAY SPECIAL!! 09 Friday Dydd Gwener - 20:30 - 23:00 Li Harding with The Gary Phillips Band Li hails from Tiger Bay and is well known for her dynamic and unique interpretations of songs in many genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, gospel and Latin styles by artists such as Etta James, Billy Holiday and Amy Winehouse. Vocals : Li Harding Guitar : Gary Phillips Bass : Alun Vaughan Keyborads : Dave Cottle Drums : Paul Smith. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
14 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Alan Barnes / Phil De Greg Quartet Alan Barnes is joined by USA pianist Phil DeGreg.Barnes is steeped in the language of bop, but is such a consummate stylist that his playing tends to buck any argument that his musical approach is conservative or out of step with the times. Whether on alto, baritone or tenor, Barnes’ melodic sense bypasses the usual scale-running clichés that pepper the playing of lesser bop disciples. Phil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
21 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Fraser & The Alibis London based four piece Fraser & the Alibis play the hippest in Bop, Blues and Boogaloo. Fraser Smith - Tenor Sax : Joe Webb - Organ : Harry Sankey - Guitar Gethin Jones - Drums Inspired by the big tenor sax sounds of Dexter Gordon and the screaming Organ of Jimmy Smith, the band play original tunes, deeply entrenched in the roots of the music. With a nod to 'Sam Butera and the Winesses', Fraser & the Alibis channel the intensity and feel good effect of the swing and jive music of the dance hall era, combined with the intricacies and virtuosities of later jazz movements. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2018 27 Tuesday Dydd Mawrth - 20:00 - FREE ENTRY Final Jazz Jam Session of 2018 with Dave Cottle Trio Come along and join in with Dave Cottle Trio and play some Jazz! Open to all ages and abilities or pop in for a pint and enjout the Jazz. FREE ENTRY
28 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Roger Beaujolais / Danny Moss Jr. Quartet Vibes virtuoso Roger Beaujolais in a Quartet featuring Danny Moss Jr on double bass. Roger Beaujolais played the vibraphone for the first time at the age of 24 and was 28 when he made his first public performance. He is completely self-taught. Roger is the first musician in the UK to solely make a living from playing vibraphone. He has released 18 albums under many different names which have been released by various labels including Warner Brothers, Acid Jazz and Hollywood Records (Disney). Roger has performed in over 25 countries on 4 continents and has played most of the major jazz festivals in Europe. Internationally renowned double bassist Danny Moss Jnr is an unashamed disciple of the great Ray Brown! Time, tone, swing, and variation of lines depending on the soloist are the hallmark of his playing. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
December Rhagfyr
05 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Snake Davis Trio Snake teams up with long time cohort and best buddy trumpet player Johnny Thirkell and their mutual friend guitarist Mark Creswell for an evening of gorgeous mellow music infused with jazz soul and pop. Snake Davis is one of the most in-demand rock jazz and soul sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfields “Change”, M-Peoples “Search For A Hero” and “Moving On Up” and Take Thats “A Million Love Songs”. He has played and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown to Tina Turner to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winehouse. Tickets Tocynnau £10 : Members Aelodau £8 : Students Myfyrwyr £5
Full details and tickets - please visit:
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Wales' Premier Jazz Club : Live Jazz every week
Jazzland Abertawe Medi - Rhagfyr 2018 12 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Claire Martin & Alex Garnett with The Dave Cottle Trio Linn recording artist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Claire Martin has spent the last 30 years honing the craft of jazz singing. To worldwide critical acclaim she has established herself as a tour de force on the UK jazz scene gaining many awards, including winning the British Jazz Awards seven times along the way. Claire wil be joined by Alex Garnett, one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound. A versatile musician and first call sideman, he has enjoyed success as both a jazz artist, composer and arranger, and an in demand session, studio and commercial saxophonist, having racked up countless recording credits along the way. Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound. A versatile musician and first call sideman, he has enjoyed success as both a jazz artist, composer and arranger, and an in demand session, studio and commercial saxophonist, having racked up countless recording credits along the way.
Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
19 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00
Jazzland Christmas Party with The Cottle Brothers
Don't ! miss it
The 3 Brothers from "The Mumbles" get together for a
Christmas Bash! 3 Multi-talented instrumentalists wil play a variety of styles from Dixieland Jazz Jazz, Bepop, swing and funk all presented in good humour for the final night of Swansea Jazzland 2018. Tickets Tocynnau £12.50 : Members Aelodau £10 : Students Myfyrwyr £7
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JEFF HOOPER
with The Dave Cottle Trio SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER @ Langland's Brasserie
JAZZ SUPPER : 8pm
Enjoy a delicious 2 course Supper at Langland's Brasserie with International vocalist Jeff Hooper. Jeff is one of the most talented and best-liked singers on the European music-scene. He is an internationally known cabaret artist. Jeff developed his talent as a singer with the famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Early in his career Jeff worked with Matt Monro (who taught him how to tie a bow tie!), Morecambe and Wise, and Stephane Grapelli. He sang with Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones at the opening of the National Assembly of Wales. He is a great favourite on the BBC RADIO 2 show and Friday Night is Music Night. Jeff is a friend of the great lyricist Hal David of Bacharach and David fame, and has performed new songs by him at Hal David’s request.
Langland's Brasserie The Seafront Brynfield Road Langland Swansea SA3 4SQ Tickets Tocynnau £22.50pp : Members Aelodau £18pp
Please BOOK on our website or call Dave Cottle on 07802 912789
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Bringing quality live music to Swansea for over 30 years!
SAT 06/10 SAD
SUN 28/10 SUL
FRI 2/11 WEN
JEAN TOUSSAINT ALL-STAR 6TET
RALPH MCTELL
THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS
FRI 9/11 WEN
SAT 17/11 SAD
SAT 1/12 SAD
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
7 STEPS THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS
CLARE TEAL FESTIVE FIESTA AT THE GREAT HALL
All performances start at 7.30pm
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Swansea Jazzland 2019 : January : February : March : April : 2019
Events Programme
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The Garage
The Very Best of Local, U.K and International Musicians
Music Venue 47 Uplands Crescent Uplands, Swansea. SA2 0NP
8.30pm - 11pm (DOORS 7pm)
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EVERY WEDNESDAY (& FRIDAY SPECIALS!)
DATE
EVENT : 8.30pm - 11pm (doors 7pm)
FULL/MBR/STU
Jan 9
Simon Spillett with Dave Cottle Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
Jan 16
Two Toms Quartet
£10/£8/£5
Jan 23
John - Paul Gard Organ Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
Jan 30
Gareth Williams Trio
£13/£10/£7
Feb 6
Julian Tucker with Dave Cottle Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
Feb 13
Amigos Gypsy Orchestra
£10/£8/£5
FRIDAY FEB 15
Chums
£10/£8/£5
Feb 20
Adrian Cox ‘Profoundly Blue’
£12.50/£10/£7
Feb 27
Lance Ellington with Dave Cottle Trio £13/£10/£7
Mar 6
Seamus Blake Quartet
£15/£12/£8
Mar13
Al Swainger Quartet
£12.50/£10/£7
FRIDAY Mar 15
Ray ‘TAFF’ Williams ‘Stringfellows’
£10/£8/£5
Mar 20
Pete Oxley/Nicholas Meier Quartet
£12.50/£10/£7
Mar 27
Ian Bateman with Dave Cottle Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
Apr 3
Groucho Club
£10/£8/£5
Apr 10
Alex Goodyear Septet
£12.50/£10/£7
FRIDAY April 12
Jo Harman Band
£12.50/£10/£7
Apr 17
Etienne Manchon Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
Apr 24
Simon/Tom Gardner with DC Trio
£12.50/£10/£7
MEMBERSHIP 2019
MEMBER PATRON 2019
20% minimum discount to
Includes : Annual Membership, Admission to ALL ABOVE 19 EVENTS & RESERVED SEATING
ALL Events in 2019
Membership 2019 + Member Patron MEMBERSHIP 2019 20% minimum discount to all Jazzland Events @ Garage. Available Wednesdays at the Club & Website : £26
SUPPORT JAZZLAND - MEMBER PATRON 2019 Includes : 2019 Annual Membership : Admission to ALL (19) EVENTS (January - April at the Garage) & RESERVED SEATING. Purchase another Members Patron Package from May onwards OR use your annual membership to continue getting 20% min. discount to events from May - December 2019
Available Wednesdays at the Club & online from Website : £195
Sunday Jazz Suppers 7pm @ LangLand’s Brassiere Enjoy a SUPERB 2 course meal at LANGLAND’S in the company of the Dave Cottle Trio with special star guests FEBRUARY 3 Ella & Louis Tribute
SARAH MEEK MARCH 24 Vocalist/Trumpeter
GEORGINA JACKSON APRIL 28 Sinatra/Buble & More
MARK PORTER
TICKETS (Includes 2 Course Dinner) £25 (Members £20) Available from our website (SPECIAL EVENTS PAGE) Langland’s Brassiere, Brynfield Road, Langland. SA3 4SQ
January : Wednesdays 8.30pm - 11pm (doors 7pm) 9
SIMON SPILLETT with Dave Cottle Trio
One of the world's leading experts on British hard bop phenomenon Tubby Hayes. Simon has graced the very finest of British and European jazz venues including Ronnie Scotts many times. An award winning saxophonist and a firm Jazzland favourite.
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TWO TOMS QUARTET
Quartet of young local jazz musicians will play a selection of hard-hitting Hard-Bop and melodic standards from the golden era of Jazz. Tom Duggan (Sax), Ewan-Haines Davies (Bass), Tom Langshaw (piano) and Rhys Roberts (Drums).
23
JOHN-PAUL GARD ORGAN TRIO
Bristol based Organ trio playing a mix of Standards, Originals, Swing, Funk and Grooves led by John- Paul on the Organ, Toby Perrett (Drums) & Matt Hopkins (Guitar).
30
GARETH WILLIAMS : IAN THOMAS : LAURENCE COTTLE
Three of the UK’s most accomplished Jazz & session players, who have worked and recorded with a huge list of who’s who in the British & World music industry, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Black Sabbath, Van Morrison, Gary Moore, to name a few.
An exceptional trio - not to be missed! Please visit our website for FULL details of all events & to purchase
TICKETS & MEMBERSHIP www.swanseajazzland.co.uk
February : Wednesdays & Friday Special! 8.30pm - 11pm JULIAN TUCKER with Dave Cottle Trio
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An accomplished saxophonist who has played all over the world for artists including the Supremes, the Temptations, Nick Hayward and many more.
13
AMIGOS GYPSY ORCHESTRA
15
FRIDAY SPECIAL - CHUMS
30 piece gypsy orchestra lead by Gary Phillips playing traditional european gypsy music, Parisian swing, Argentinian tango, flamenco rhumba, latin and cuban music. Get in the mood for Valentines night.
Superb 10 piece Band recreating the music of Chicago, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder & more.
20
ADRIAN COX QUARTET
Profoundly Blue : A highly acclaimed concert celebrating the traditional hot jazz music of Louisiana-born clarinettist Edmond Hall. The show features UK Clarinet star Adrian Cox, with Joe Webb (piano), Simon Read (bass) and Gethin Jones (Drums).
27
LANCE ELLINGTON
with Dave Cottle Trio Lance is the son of band leader Ray Ellington and one of the UK’s most prominent male vocalists. His regular appearances on the BBC’s globally successful Strictly Come Dancing have endeared him to millions of UK dance and music fans with his charismatic style and sultry tones. Currently on a major UK tour with Anton Du Beke. TO PURCHASE TICKETS & MEMBERSHIP VISIT
www.swanseajazzland.co.uk
March : Wednesdays & Friday Special! 8.30pm - 11pm 6
SEAMUS BLAKE QUARTET
AN ALL STAR WORLD CLASS QUARTET! New York based Seamus is recognised as a fine exponent of contemporary jazz. His music is known for its sophistication, bold improvisations and “sheer swagger". John Scofield called him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” With Tony Tixier, (Piano), Florent Nisse (Bass) , & Gautier Garrigue (Drums).
13
15
AL SWAINGER QUARTET Four piece jazz ensemble led by bassist Al Swainger featuring the music of Chick Corea.
FRIDAY SPECIAL - Ray ‘Taff’ Williams
Stringfellows - One of Wales’ most renowned guitarists leading his band through some good time R&B, Blues and Soul. With vocalist Dawn Sandells.
20
OXLEY/MEIER QUARTET Expect a dazzling display of
contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache to soundscapes of Latin America to English pastoralism from these two guitar greats. Always a much look forward to gig at Swansea Jazzland!
27
IAN BATEMAN with Dave Cottle Trio
Ian Bateman is one of the most in-demand jazz trombonists in Europe. A member of Acker Bilks Paramount Jazz Band for over eleven years and is the featured soloist in the Back To Basie Orchestra. For More Information & to Purchase Tickets/Membership
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April : Wednesdays & Friday Special! 8.30pm - 11pm 3
GROUCHO CLUB - Jazz/Rock and funk mixed in a dynamic blend of melody, rhythm and improvisation. playing the music of Weather Report, George Duke, Pat Metheny and more.
10
12
ALEX GOODYEAR SEPTET - Highly talented Hard Bop Septet of young jazz musicians from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
FRIDAY SPECIAL - JO HARMAN BAND AWARD WINNING RADIO 2 PLAY-LISTED ARTIST : Widely regarded as
one of Europe's finest ever soul/blues fuelled voices. JO HARMAN is an international touring and recording artist who remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility. An artist who makes sincere and heartfelt music, The Mirror proclaimed her 'UK's finest female soul blues voice' who, according to Classic Rock Magazine, writes 'lip-biting beautiful songs’.
17
ETIENNE MANCHON TRIO
Young French jazz pianist introduces his modern jazz trio - Paying tribute to some of his main influences : Claude Debussy - along with others 20th century classical composers - and Maloya rhythm, coming from Reunion Island.
24
SIMON & TOM GARDNER/ DENNY ILETT with Dave Cottle Trio
Father and son trumpeters Tom & Simon are big fans of Conte Candoli's playing. The Band pays tribute to the many collaborations of 'The Brothers Candoli’ Simon is one the UK’s in demand lead trumpet players. With Denny Ilett on Guitar. Pay on the door on the night or book your advance tickets from our website
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Bringing quality live music to Swansea for over 30 years!
THU 7/02 IAU
WED 20/03 MER
THU 21/03 IAU
SPECIAL CONSENSUS
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT
BUTTERFLY’S WING
RIVERS AND ROADS
AT THE GREAT HALL
FEAT. JACQUI DANKWORTH
SAT 6/04 SAD
THU 9/05 IAU
SAT 18/05 SAD
SU PERFORMING ARTS STUDENT SHOWCASE
JOHN REISCHMAN AND THE JAYBIRDS
JOHN ETHERIDGE’S SWEET CHORUS
AT THE GREAT HALL
20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Times of the performances are available on our website
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May
01 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Ben Thomas / Davide Logiri Quartet As part of their long awaited UK tour, Milan based pianist Davide Logiri returns to the UK alongside trumpeter Ben Thomas. The evening will comprise of reworkings of standard material plus original tunes by the members of the band which features Davide Logiri (piano), Ben Thomas (trumpet), Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums). Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
8 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Andy Hauge Quintet Over the past 25 years Andy has become well known in Bristol both as a performer and as organiser of weekly jazz venue The Be-Bop Club. Besides his jazz activities he has played in many other settings, including the albums by Portishead and for theatre, TV and film productions. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
15 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Andy Panayi with Dave Cottle Trio Andy Panayi is an exceptionally gifted jazz musician, skilled in performance, composition and arranging. ndy plays all the flutes and all the saxophones and currently leads his own groups, both jazz and classical. He also writes commissioned works and compositions & arrangements for his own ensembles. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
22 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Remembering Blossom Dearie with Zoe Francis & The Jim Mullen Trio Zoe Francis : vocals | Jim Mullen guitar | Barry Green piano | Mick Hutton bass Zoe Francis and her great trio led by multi award-winning guitar legend Jim Mullen take a fresh look at the repertoire of iconic American singer-pianist Blossom Dearie, whose unique vocal style and accompaniment personalised every song she sang. Adult Full £13 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £8
FRIDAY SPECIAL! 24 Friday - 20:45 - 23:00 Albino Frogs Albino Frogs play Jazzy, Funky, Latiny, Rocky, original tunes. Youcan hear the likes of smooth jazz rock greats such as Steely Dan, Average White Band, Tom Scott, etc. running through their arrangements. Adult Full £10 : Jazzland Member 2019 £8
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May - August 2019
May
29 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Matheus Prado Septet Seven musicians from five nationalities connecting modern and traditional music, this is the Matheus Prado Septet. Matheus Prado was born in Brazil and his family moved to Europe, he learnt other instruments, but one of them touched him in a different way, the Bass. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
June
5 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Louis & Ella Tribute - Sarah Meek with Dave Cottle Trio All the Great duets sung by Louis and Ella including Potato/Pothato : Cheek to Cheek : I want Dance & many, many more! Jazz Singer Sarah Meek hails from Cheshire and is now based in Cardiff after studiyng at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
12 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Sheryl Bailey Organ Trio New York based Jazz guitarist - With John Paul Gard on Organ. Paul Cavaciuti, Drums. Expect plenty from Jimmy Smith/Don Patterson book! For more than a decade sheryl bailey has honed her reputation as a smoking post-bop axe-slinger in the crucible of New York City clubs such as Smalls and the 55 Bar. As serious as she is about jazz, though, it was more popular music that drew her to the instrument initially. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
19 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Libor Smoldas / Nigel Price Quintet A big hit at the 2018 Swansea International Jazz Festival Libor joins forces with UK guitarist Nigel Price! Czeck born Libor has lived in Prague since his childhood. He has been an avid musician since his early youth, starting with the recorder and trumpet, and picking up the guitar at the age of twelve. After initial forays into rock and blues he began to take an interest in jazz, mainly due to his fascination with the recordings of Charlie Parker. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
26 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Paul Sawtell / Danny Moss Jr. Quartet Shrewsbury based Paul Sawtell, who has had a love affair with the vibes going back to the 1980s and is also well-known as a jazz pianist, has worked with a wide range of celebrated performers, from Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones to the BBC Radio Big Band, Kenny Ball, Syd Lawrence and a host of internationally renowned jazz soloists, including Herb Geller and Peter King. Bassist Danny Moss Jnr is over from his Perth home in Australia and combines for a great night of Swinging standards. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
GOWER
JAZZ FESTIVAL SAT 8 JUNE Saturday 8 June 12:00 Steve Williams Trio 13:45 Tom Langshaw Trio 15:30 Afternoon In Paris 17:15 Groucho Club 18:45 Alan Barnes Workshop 20:00 ALAN BARNES with Dave Cottle Trio 21:45 Li Harding & Gary Phillips Band
Sunday 9 June 12:15 Constellation Big Band 13:45 Sarah Meek Quartet 15:15 Guardalavaca de Cuba
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03 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Fernanda Cunha / Afonso Pais Quintet Celebrating Antonio Carlos Jobim From Rio de Janerio one of Brazils' finest Jazz singers with Afonso Pais (Lisbon) Guitar. Fernanda has toured in Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Denmark, France, Malaysia and Argentina . This is her first UK appearance and Swansea is delighted to Welcome her! Fernanda Cunha is well established singer on today’s Brazilian jazz scene. She started to sing in 1997 in Rio de janeiro, Brazil. Her debut album “O tempo e o lugar” was recorded in USA in 2002. On her CD “Dois Coracoes “(2004), she’s indistinguished company, performing with esteemed Brazilian composers Johnny Alf and Sueli Costa. On her third album “Zingaro “(2007) she performs songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Adult Full £13 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £8
10 Wednesday Dydd Mercher - 20:30 - 23:00 Tom Harris / Dick Hamer Quintet - The Two Tenors Two of Wales' finest Jazz Tenor Sax players join forces for a night of great jazz. Adult Full £10 : Jazzland Member 2019 £8 : Students £5
FRIDAY SPECIAL! 12 Friday - 20:45 Derek Nash / Noel McCalla Band The Music of Stevie Wonder "Some Kinda Wonderful" A Huge Hit at 2018 Swansea International Jazz Festival celebrating the life-time genius of Stevie Wonder, with mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, the awardwinning saxophonist Derek Nash and a band of world-class musicians. Following sell-out shows in London’s top jazz venues, they play a wide-ranging catalogue of classic hits. The House That Soul Built rated this show as one the Top 10 Soul Gigs of 2018. Enjoy hit after hit from albums such as 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered', 'Innervisions', 'Songs in the Key of Life' and 'Hotter than July', as well as danceable classics 'Superstition', 'For Once in my Life' and 'Isn't She Lovely'. Noel McCalla’s long association with the brilliant Morrisey Mullen Band earned him acclaim as “one of Britain’s best soul singers” (Blues and Soul Magazine) and Noel's searing, soulful vocals were featured with the iconic Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Derek Nash has played in Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004 and is also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. He has won several British Jazz Awards throughout his career. He has also performed live, on record and on television with the likes of Gregory Porter, Chaka Khan, David Sanborn and Eric Clapton. Adult Full £20 : Jazzland Member 2019 £15 : Students £10
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17 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Greg Abate with Dave Cottle Trio Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer continues as an International Jazz/ Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
24 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Simon Deeley Band 'Blue Haze' Simon Deeley - jazz pianist, composer, presents his latest project is the 'Blue Haze Quartet’ | One of the main reasons that Simon formed the quartet was that he wanted to have a group that would perform mainly his own compositions. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
31 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Brandon Allen Quartet Brandon Allen (tenor saxophone) Ross Stanley (piano/keyboards and Hammond organ) Arnie Somogyi (acoustic and electric bass) Matt Home (drums) Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Brandon relocated to London in 2000. Since arriving in the UK, he has worked with many varied artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist. Brandon is also busy as a session musician, composer and arranger for commercial music and films. His distinctive sound has been featured on film soundtracks including "Alfie"(2004) and "The Look of Love" (2013) Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
August
07 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Bruce Adams with Dave Cottle Trio Trumpeter Bruce Adams plays the Great Jazz Standards Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
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14 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Oli Nezhati Band Growing up in Llandeilo, musician and all round entertainer Oli Nez first started learning the saxophone in the hopes that it might help with his severe childhood asthma. He was quickly drawn to jazz after hearing some of the world’s top musicians performing at Brecon Jazz Festival. After seeing Michael Brecker and Courtney Pine raise the roof off Brecon’s normally sleepy market hall, Oli knew with a sudden certainty that the saxophone would become his life! Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
21 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 The Steve Williams Band featuring Alice Saloman Formerly Gypsy Jazz, they are a Swansea-based group playing a mixture of Latin, Swing, Ballads, the occasional ‘Hot Club’ number and many favourites from the Great American Songbook. Let by renowned Swansea guitarist Steve Williams and vocals from Alice Salomon. Adult Full £10 : Jazzland Member 2019 £8 : Students £5
28 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:30 Guardalavaca de Cuba Saxophonist Dick Hamer has written the arrangements for this great Latin/Cuban/South American ensemble. A great fun gig, with a top line up of musicians. Sax/Flute - Dick Hamer Trombone - Laurence Cottle Trumpet - Dave Cottle Piano - Dick Roberts Bass - Alun Vaughan Drums - Paul Smith Percussion - Noel Watson Vocals - Sarah Meek Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
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ALAN BARNES OCTET NICHOLAS MEIER WORLD GROUP | HAMISH STUART BAND | CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET - MUSIC OF STAN GETZ | TRISTAN | DANIEL MARTIN... and many more plus full fringe events. Visit our website and Facebook page for updates.
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SWANSEA JAZZLAND LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEEK September
04 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Afternoon In Paris Fronted by an unusual combination of clarinet, bass clarinet and vocals in several European languages, the unique, eclectic and widely appealing sound of Afternoon in Paris is delivered with a heartfelt and irresistible joie de vivre that will transport you through the smokey jazz clubs of 1930s Paris and Hamburg to the grand cafés of Europe and South America. Jeremy Young - guitar Andy King - rhythm guitar Susanna Warren - clarinet/bass clarinet/lead vocals, Andy ‘Wal’ Coughlan - double bass/electric bass/vocals Joined by Piano & Drums! Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
11 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Atsuko Shimada with the Greg Sterland Trio Atsuko Shimada - piano Greg Sterland - tenor sax Aeddan Williams double bass Jon Reynolds - drums Born in Sapporo Shimada studied at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston before settling in Europe with her Spanish husband, fellow pianist and Berklee alumnus Juan Galiardo. Now living in Southern Spain she plays regularly at the Gibraltar Jazz Society’s regular Thursday night gigs at the colony’s Eliott’s Hotel and is also a respected music teacher. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
25 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Dave Jones Quartet Dave Jones - Piano Ben Waghorn - Sax Andy Hague - Drums Ashley John Long Double Bass Pianist/composer Dave Jones has toured in India, France, Ireland, and the UK, and has released numerous critically acclaimed jazz quartet and trio albums. He also composes music specifically for TV and film, having tracks used in e.g. ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ (USA), and ‘Location, Location, Location’. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
October
09 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Dan Newberry Quintet Exciting Sax player currently studying at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. A new quintet featuring Jazz standards/Bop and contemporary. Dan Newberry - Sax Gethin Liddington- trumpet Ashley John - Long- bass Alex Goodyear- drums Guy Shotton- piano Adult Full £13 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £8
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September - December 2019 October
16 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Karen Sharp Quartet Karen Sharp - Sax Nikki Iles - Piano Steve Brown, - Drums Dave Green - Bass Born in Suffolk in 1971, Karen developed a love of music from an early age. She took up the piano and clarinet whilst at primary school and it was not long before she began writing music and working as an accompanist for local music groups. After graduating in composition at the Royal Northern College of Music, Karen discovered a love of jazz and was inspired to play the tenor sax by two giants of improvisation - Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins. On relocating to London in 2000, Karen’s career took off when she was asked to join Humphrey Lyttelton’s band with whom she toured the UK and Europe for four years. During this period Karen also worked hard to establish her own band, recording the first of five albums under her own name and touring at festivals and jazz clubs. She has also toured and recorded extensively as a ‘side man’ with some wonderful musicians that include Tina May, Nikki Iles, Esther Miller, Jeremy Pelt, Alan Barnes, John Dankworth and Jacquie Dankworth. Adult Full £15 : Jazzland Member 2019 £12 : Students £8
23 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Sarah Morrow with the Dave Cottle Trio A female trombonist, playing in The Ray Charles Orchestra? Not until Sarah Morrow. Charles had been playing a concert with the Dayton Philharmonic when he first heard Morrow play. His reaction? “Who is that trombone player? I want to hire her.” One week later, he hired Sarah Morrow, and she toured with the legendary Ray Charles globally for two years. Since then? She’s performed extensively with a veritable who’s who of artists, has composed and produced multiple recordings, written for musical icons and has produced/arranged music for major Hollywood film. Most recently this “SuperStar of the Trombone” collaborated with Dr. John, the Nitetripper as musical arranger and producer of his recent CD, Ske Dat De Dat…The Spirit of Satch! Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
30 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Bunker Bunker are a leaderless band made up of musicians who are inspired, not only by jazz from past decades, but also current and future sounds. Bunker shares its name with the famous Brooklyn recording studio, which has been the birthplace of a new scene which sees elements of jazz fused with electronic music. Inspired by the vast lineage of jazz, Bunker will be performing music which covers its whole timeline. it back and relax while pay homage to some of the musical greats, such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Roy Hargrove and Steely Dan. Bryn Davies – saxophone Dave Cottle - piano/keys Matt Thomas – bass Chris James – guitar Chris Stuart – percussion Simon Stuart – drums Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
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06 Wednesday 20:30 - 23:00
Dave O‘Higgins Rob Luft Quartet Play Monk & Trane Dave O’Higgins - tenor saxophone Rob Luft - guitar Scott Flanigan - organ Rod Youngs - drums This will be part of a substantial 40-plus date autumn tour promoting their new CD O’Higgins and Luft play Monk and Trane (Ubuntu Music 2019) For established giant of the UK jazz scene, O’Higgins, this will be his 21st CD as leader. For young “firebrand” Rob Luft, this will be his 2nd. They will be leading a quartet with Irish organist, Scott Flanigan and American drummer, Rod Youngs. The repertoire will be made up of Thelonious Monk compositions (expect some rarely heard ones!) and tunes played by John Coltrane with especial reference to his choice of standards and various collaborations in the 1950s. Both Monk and Trane were “modernists”, but also steeped in swing and the rich tradition of the beboppers. Dave and Rob intend to respect this lineage whilst putting their own mark on it. Expect some swing, fun, grooves and moods from this exciting new collaboration. Adult Full £15 : Jazzland Member 2019 £12 : Students £8
13 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Capital City Jazz Orchestra Capital City Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2007, following a conversation between Ceri Rees and Four Bars at Dempseys’ Alistair McMurchie about putting a big band together to play once a month at the jazz club. Ceri formed a 16 piece band and started doing open rehearsals at the venue, which soon attracted a regular following. The band continue to go from strength to strength, regularly working with great jazz artists, appearing at Brecon & Swansea International Jazz Festivals and performing at the Welsh Proms at St David’s Hall Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
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September - December 2019 20 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Elaine Delmar & her band Elaine Delmar - Vocals Barry Green - Piano Simon Thorpe - Bass Bobby Worth - Drums “Truly defines the word class …” Humphrey Lyttelton, BBC Radio 2 Born in Hertfordshire, UK, Elaine was raised in a strong musical environment, her father being the renowned trumpeter Leslie ‘Jiver’ Hutchinson, a leading influence in the jazz and dance band movement in Britain from the 1930s onwards. After initially studying classical piano, Elaine found a natural progression in singing and became a vocalist in her father’s own band at sixteen. It was soon apparent that her vocal talent and natural affinity with the stage would lead her to triumph in many areas of the entertainment world. Adult Full £15 : Jazzland Member 2019 £12 : Students £8
27 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Steve Waterman with the Dave Cottle Trio Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. He began his career while studying at Trinity College Of Music, and since then has worked regularly on the British, European and International jazz scene. He is professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London and visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College Of Music and The Welsh College Of Music And Drama. Steve runs his own Annual Contemporary Big Band Jazz Weekend with Alan Barnes, and also teaches on many summer jazz courses and has conducted numerous Trumpet master classes and workshops ranging in size from small groups to big bands throughout the UK and in Spain, Finland, Latvia, South Africa and Cuba. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
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SWANSEA JAZZLAND LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEEK December
04 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Hopkins / Hammond Trio Matt Hopkins - guitar Scott Hammond - drums Ruth Hammond - Organ The classic jazz formation known as the ‘Organ Trio’ may be a new concept to you. If so, you will probably be delighted to know that it is not three organs but rather one organ (usually a Hammond organ), guitar and drums - three instruments that blend together to create a unique sound that can be very subtle or very powerful and everything in between. Formed on a rare sunny day in Bristol, UK in 2016, this organ trio knew they were on to a winner after the first tune they played together. There is an undeniable chemistry between the three of them that is evident in everything they play. This could be well known jazz standards, tunes by the likes of John Scofield and Pat Metheny or the trio’s own compositions. Adult Full £12.50 : Jazzland Member 2019 £10 : Students £7
11 Wednesday - 20:30 - 23:00 Clarke Tracey Quintet Two Jazz suites composed by Legendary Ronnie Scott’s house Pianist Stan Tracey, inspired by the Dylan Thomas’s poems ‘Under Milk Wood’ & ‘A Childs Christmas in Wales’. ‘Celebrating 50 years of Swansea becoming a City, 1969 - 2019’ Stan Tracey performed the Under Milkwood Jazz Suite to an appreciative Swansea audience back in 1969, the year Swansea became a City. Stan is pictured at the Brangwyn Hall Swansea with saxophonist Bobby Wellins. We recreate that concert from 50 years ago in Swansea, PLUS ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales, with Stan’s son Clark Tracey and his all star London based Quintet, along with Stan’s Grandson Ben narrating! Performed at the Garage Music venue, just a stones throw from Dylan’s Birthplace! The quartet features original members Simon Allen on tenor, Andrew Cleyndert on bass, Clark Tracey on drums, narration by Ben Tracey and the piano chair is taken by Bruce Boardman, a Tracey and Monk specialist who fits the bill perfectly. Adult Full £15 : Jazzland Member 2019 £12 : Students £8
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September - December 2019
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The 3 Multi Talented Swansea born musicians get together to round of the year at Swansea Jazzland. Expect a mixture of the Traditional Jazz that the boys grew up on with thier Dad, Peter Cottle, with David on Trumpet, Richard playing clarinte and Laurence trombone. But it can all change quickly with Dave or Richard on Keyboards, Laurence on the bass, Richard n the Sax. A mix of Jazz from New Orleans/ Dixieland to Bebop, Latin, Swing and delivered with great humour!
Adult Full £15 : Jazzland Member 2019 £12 : Students £8
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September - December inclusive October - December inclusive November - December inclusive
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Available online from the Website and at the Club Every Wednesday!
LIVEJAZZ Presenting the very Best of Local and International
Jazz Artists & Bands
1ST FRIDAY & 3RD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH FRIDAY February 7th 8.45pm : £10
JEFF HOOPER BAND Swing, Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll Revue A live show packed with timeless hits from the greats from Jeff’s band with brass section.
WEDNESDAY February 19th 8.30pm : £10
SIMON SPILLETT Award-winning UK Jazz saxophonist FRIDAY March 6th 8.45pm : £10
LI HARDING & GARY PHILLIPS BAND Sassy Jazz/Blues and Soul from Wales’ renowned Jazz & Blues vocalist Li Harding.
WEDNESDAY March 18th 8.30pm : £10
GARY POTTER UK’s finest gypsy jazz guitarist “He’s brilliant” - George Harrison FRIDAY April 3rd 8.45pm : £15
TOMMY BLAIZE TRIO
The Garage Music Venue 47 Uplands Crescent Swansea SA2 0NP
Sponsored by Dr. Adrian Lloyd
Tommy Blaize is quite simply one of the world’s finest vocal talents. As lead singer of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing Band, Tommy’s powerful yet sensitive performances have helped create some of the most memorable TV moments of recent times.
WEDNESDAY April 15th 8.30pm : £10
GEORGINA JACKSON “I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the Savoy stage with Georgina Jackson on a couple of occasions, on behalf of Children in Need. Her marvellous voice and musicianship, with Ronnie Scott’s band, has been a delight.” Sir Terry Wogan
Tickets & full info visit : www.swanseajazz.co.uk Also available from Derrick’s Music 221 Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3BQ T: 01792 654 226 www.derricksmusic.co.uk
LIVEJAZZ Presenting the very Best of Local and International
Jazz Artists & Bands
1ST FRIDAY & 3RD WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH FRIDAY May 1st 8.45pm : £10
SARAH MEEK & DAVE COTTLE BAND Louis and Ella Tribute Show Sarah brings a new youthful energy to jazz with her powerful and versatile delivery. All the great Louis and Ella songs!
WEDNESDAY May 20th 8.30pm : £10
TINA MAY52nd Street Heroes
Since forming her first quartet in the early 1990s, Tina May’s astonishing vocal ability and hypnotic stage presence has won her worldwide acclaim.
FRIDAY June 5th 8.45pm : £25
SHAKATAK
“This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing... Shakatak aren’t just a band, they were the soundtrack to our lives” RONNIE SCOTT’S House Magazine (UK)
WEDNESDAY June 17th 8.30pm : £10
SLIDE BY SLIDE Gordon Campbell & Chris Dean Two of the country’s finest trombonists GORDON CAMPBELL and CHRIS DEAN get together to bring you a jazz concert packed with virtuosity, invention and humour.
FRIDAY July 3rd 8.45pm : £12
CLAIRE MARTIN The Garage Music Venue 47 Uplands Crescent Swansea SA2 0NP
Sponsored by Dr. Adrian Lloyd
Linn recording artist Claire Martin has to worldwide critical acclaim established herself as a tour de force on the UK jazz scene gaining many awards, including winning the British Jazz Awards eight times during her career which spans over three decades.
WEDNESDAY July 15th 8.30pm : £10
GREG ABATE
Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe.
Tickets & full info visit : www.swanseajazz.co.uk Also available from Derrick’s Music 221 Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3BQ T: 01792 654 226 www.derricksmusic.co.uk
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