Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon -

What a fantastic start to the jazz year in town earlier this month, with such a great turnout and and trio of musicians!
We were well over 50 people, and nearly half the group eating and chatting together at Lansdowne just before the gig.
So let's celebrate into February - though please note the date - Tues 18 Feb - as this is an early notice. Details are below, and as usual, if you are joining the supper crowd, it's helpful to book ahead (reply this email).
We have one large table (takes 12 or so) as well as individual ones, so everyone is seated in company. If anyone is able to offer a lift from Merthyr Cynog or Libanus, please get in touch.

BRECON JAZZ CLUB - MIKE CHAPPELL QUARTET
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Some of the founder members of the contemporary jazz scene in our region, playing a mix of favourite standards with some fine solo work:
Mike Chappell - piano
Bob Moeller - trumpet and flugelhorn
Erika Lyons - double bass
Burt Jones - drums
VENUE: Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canalside, Brecon LD3 7EW
Boxoffice tel 01874 611622. Starts at 8pm, fee on the door £6 incl raffle.
SUPPER: prior to the gig, from 6.45pm, at the adjacent Lansdowne Hotel. £5 per person for one visit.

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