News from the jazz fans in Brecon

News from the Jazz In The Bar team at Brecon -
The REMI HARRIS TRIO makes a welcome return to JAZZ IN THE BAR on Tuesday, 19 June, from 8pm - £6 on the door, includes raffle ticket strip! - at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.
The JAZZ GUITAR WORKHOP is taking place on the same evening, prior to the main performance, with Remi Harris & Ben Salmon.
If you haven't booked or made contact, there is still time. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and play alongside these outstanding musicians.
Fee is £10 and start time is 6.15.
We also invite JITB regulars to come along and watch the workshop, if you don't play (no fee).
NB IF PARTICIPATING AS A MUSICIAN IN THE WORKSHOP, YOU MUST BOOK AND LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE - thanks.
Please telephone Tipple n Tiffin if you wish to be sure of getting a meal - 01874 611866 - open 6-9pm
Brecon Jazz Festival 2012 : don't forget to have a browse on the website - www.breconjazz.com
Our Jazz Club event is online and available for bookings - Sunday 12 August, from 5.30 -7pm CARDIFF UNIVERSITY BIG BAND which will include some really impressive 'inset' pieces from Bobby Kaner and others, and a few great 'songbook' classics on vocals.
Tickets £8 + booking fee. This is followed at 8pm by Black Mountain Jazz Club presentation - Sarah Gillespie Trio with guest Kit Downes on piano.

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