Swansea Jazzland Programme - September to December 2018

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WE'RE MOVING.

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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SWANSEA JAZZLAND@

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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Swansea Jazzland September - December 2018 September Rhagfyr

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, 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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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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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

Full details and tickets - please visit:

SwanseaJazzland.co.uk Swansea Jazzland @ THE GARAGE : Whitez : 47 Uplands Cresent Uplands Swansea SA2 0NP

Wales' Premier Jazz Club : Live Jazz every week

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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:

SwanseaJazzland.co.uk Swansea Jazzland @ THE GARAGE : Whitez : 47 Uplands Cresent Uplands Swansea SA2 0NP

Wales' Premier Jazz Club : Live Jazz every week

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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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STUDENT DISCOUNT.

Drag your student mates in and save 50% on entrance fees! Swansea Jazzland are offering students 50% OFF the entrance fee in our Wednesday night Jazz Sessions. Come along and listen to World -class International Jazz every week. For less.

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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!

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JEAN TOUSSAINT ALL-STAR 6TET

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SAT 1/12 SAD

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

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All performances start at 7.30pm

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