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Latest news from the Brecon Jazz Club team, supplied by Lynne Gornall -  Hi there - lots of jazz news to report ! For fans of Remi Harris - Cafe Jazz Cardiff - next Sunday (10 July) - our monthly Hot Club Swing event: Remi Harris & Caley Groves (guitars), Ashley-john Long (bass). Starts 6.30-9pm £5. Next Jazz Club - Theatr Jazz Bar Brecon, Tuesday 19 July Philip Clouts (piano) Welsh Quartet, with Tamasin Reardon (alto sax), 8pm, £7. Supper at T&T, 6.30 £10. More details below. And Brecon Jazz 2016 is live! tickets available online now /email here if you have any queries www.breconjazz.com We've been working in co-operation with other local partners, principally Theatr/FOBJ and Cathedral/Wayne Warlow and also with partner venues Guildhall, Castle Hotel & the Muse. Not all of the events, concerts or programmes are up yet, but it pretty much represents what the jazz club is doing. We gratefully acknowledge Arts Council Wales / National Lottery / Welsh Government & P...

Latest news from Lynne Gornall and the team at Brecon Jazz Club -  Our April jazz event is a week Tuesday (don't turn up this week!), see details below. Also, we are booking for the Tipple & Tiffin bistro supper, menu as below. TUESDAY 19 APRIL, 8pm, Brecon Dave Jones (piano) Trio - Ashley-john Long (double bass), Kevin Lawlor (drums) and special guest Remi Harris (guitar) Brecon Jazz Club, 'Brecon Jazz' First Floor Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 7EW “This new trio 'Brilliant Corners', named after one of the many great tunes by Thelonious Monk, was recently formed for a series of gigs in Wales and Ireland. Pianist/Composer Dave Jones, after many years of 'quoting' musically from Thelonious Monk, thought it was high time he played some of them in their entirety! He is joined by virtuoso bassist and composer Ashley-john Long, and (on a first visit to Brecon jazz club), leading Irish drummer/composer Kevin Lawlor, in a celebration of Monk’s music. Th...

Latest news from the team at Brecon Jazz Club -  Tuesday 12 January - American Swing with Donnie Joe Sweeney (Quintet) Infectious Rhythms, Swinging Jazz, Witty Tunes, and Poignant Songs … for the best in Swing and 'big band' arrangements from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, & 60s for a small band! 6.30 pre-gig supper -£8 for two courses at the Tipple & Tiffin - please reply this email to book and name your choices per person please! 8pm music starts (first floor 'Brecon Jazz' Bar) £7 on the door incl raffle - see you there FOOD CHOICES CHICKEN - Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Herby Taboulleh BEEF (gluten free) - The cottage pie is made from beef mince, has a creamy potato topping VEGGIE - Chestnut,Spinach & Blue Cheese wrapped in pastry served with a creamy leek sauceIf you are vegan or have other request, please ask plus either of - POSSETT - Lemon Posset CRUMBLE - Mixed Fruit Crumble MUSICAL MENU! Heulwen Thomas - Jazz violin Gareth Hall - Piano As...

Latest news from the team at Brecon Jazz Club -  Things are warming up and we've got a great gig for you in May (Tues 19 May), see below. But first, a big 'thank you' for tremendous support at last month's event. We had a review, and it not only praised the artists and the club but gave recognition to our great audience too, and name-checked a few in attendance! See www.jazzman.com http://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/atsuko-shimada-quintet-brecon-jazz-club-the-theatre-bar-theatr-brycheiniog-/ MAY JAZZ Tuesday 19 May, starts 8pm, tickets £7 on the door (inc. raffle) Brecon Jazz Club: Emily Saunders with Dave Cottle Trio Emily Saunders (voice) Dave Cottle (piano) Alun Vaughan (bass guitar) Paul Smith (drums) Venue: Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canalside, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Box 01874 611622 NB SUPPER: BIJOU CAFE, £8 per head, from 6.30pm. Please book by reply email & advise choice- thanks. People who booked places previously, well done, your...

Latest news from the Brecon Jazz Club team -  Spring is coming and we've had some great jazz already this year! April's Jazz Club is a real 'special' and this month, the supper will be at the theatr bistro, the Tipple n Tiffin. More information below: Brecon Jazz Club @ Theatr Brycheiniog, Canalside, Brecon LD3 7EW. Box 01874 611622 Tuesday 14 April, Atsuko Shimada Quintet, starts 8pm, £7 on the door incl. raffle Mainstream jazz standards, ballads, swing, uptempo and reflective numbers from a fantastic Quintet ensemble. Lineup: Atsuko Shimada (keyboard) Tom Ollendorff (guitar) Greg Sterland (alto/tenor sax) Erika Lyons (double bass) Phill O'Sullivan (drums) Atsuko Shimada is a graduate of the famous Berklee School of Jazz, Boston and influenced by Duke Ellington, Art Blakey, Joanne Brackeen, Lee Morgan and Juan Galiardo amongst others. She has played concerts in Spain, Japan and the United States, and is now resident in Andalucia, where she teaches music and p...

Latest news from Brecon Jazz Club - Please make a diary marker for the jazz club evening in February - Tues 24 February - GARDENIA SWING with HEINZ HUNT Special guest Heinz Hunt on saxes, Ruth Bowen on double bass and vocals with guitarist Alan Johnson and Richard Bowen on drums. Starts 8pm, £6 on the door @ Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 7EW Box office contact (daytime) 01874 611622 Pre gig supper - continuing our gastronomic tour of Brecon, in Feb, we will be hosted for our buffet at the Clarence Inn, £8 per person from 6.15pm on. Menu: veggie sausages or cold meats or salmon, with salads, half jacket, glass juice & a slice of cake - sounds good! See you there, thanks for your support to this volunteer team of organisers & promoters for Brecon Jazz Club! Lynne Gornall lynne@phonecoop.coop

Latest news from the team at Brecon Jazz Club - New Year Jazz Club: Tues 13 January 2015, Brecon Jazz Bar, 8pm start Celebration Jazz Quintet : Paul Munnery (trombone), Deborah Glenister (tenor sax), Jim Barber (piano/keyboard) trio with Steve Tarner on double bass and Ian Poole on drums. Tickets £6 on the door, raffle £1 a strip. Supper at the Bijou bistro available from 6.30 (reply to book please/further details in next mailing). Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 7EW. Box office (daytime) 01874 611622 Thank you for cards, support, good company - hope you are all recovering from the break! Join us on 13th for some mainstream, enjoyable jazz from the 'in your dreams' lineup... Seasonal greetings from all the team, Roger, David, Barrie, Rosie & Lynne Brecon Jazz Club www.breconjazzclub.org Fb JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the Brecon Jazz Club team -  Hi all - just to confirm dining arrangements for Tuesday 20 May for jazz club special. - 6.20 pm at Lansdowne for supper buffet (places limited as band also included!) - 6.00 pm onwards, Tipple n Tiffin open for the evening concert So there is a choice! Obviously, bookings are necessary in either case above. Concert info for Tues 20 May below - hope to see you there. Please try to get your tickets in advance as we have little time to take money on the door this month! Tickets £10, start time 7.30pm, very exciting evening ahead (book online or at the Theatr box office on 01874 611622). We have an amazing spring 'double bill' in the main auditorium of the Theatr Brycheiniog (May), in a curtain-raiser and taster for the 30th Anniversary of the Brecon Jazz International Festival . . . outstanding musicians from across Wales, UK and Southern Spain. You can book now. Tuesday 20 May 7.30 pm DOUBLE BILL at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 ...

Latest news from the Jazz Club team in Brecon - Jazz into Spring.... Tuesday (15/4) David Logiri, great jazz pianist from Italy, plays Brecon Jazz Club with Andrew Fawcett (tenor sax), Ben Thomas (trumpet), Ashley John Long (double bass) and Greg Evans (drums). Contemporary jazz standards and some own compositions. Starts 8pm in the Brecon Jazz Bar, £6 on the door. See you there. Tuesday, 20 May, is a double bill special for our Jazz Club, please mark diaries and calendars now: Espana-Cymru Jazz Quartet and Cardiff University Big Band, with vocals - £10. Supported by Arts Council Wales and Brecon Jazz Festival. Tickets on sale NOW from Theatr Brycheiniog box office or online. Lynne and co!

Latest news from the Jazz in the Bar team at Brecon -  Hello everyone - here's something in February to really look forward to! BRECON JAZZ CLUB : BRECON JAZZ BAR, THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, CANALSIDE, BRECON, POWYS LD3 7EW Tues 18 February 2014 Mike Chappell Quartet: modern standards, piano-led, with guest Bob Moeller trumpet/flugel, plus Erika Lyons on bass and Burt Jones on drums. Starts 8pm, £6 on the door. Not too late to book for supper buffet (£5 pp) at the Lansdowne Hotel. This is from quarter to 7 until 7.45pm on the night. Individual diners welcome: we have a communal table and good company. All best wishes Lynne, Roger & Co Preview: Tues 18 March Debs Hancock jazz vocals with the Dave Cottle (piano) Trio.

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 Lyon...

Latest news from the Jazz in the Bar team at Brecon - Welcome to 2014 and jazz delights in our lovely Brecon Jazz Bar at Theatr Brycheiniog! Two weeks into the new year, and our monthly jazz club gig is:- Tuesday 14 January : Will Barnes Trio Will Barnes:guitar, Ian Cooper:double bass, Phill Redfox O'Sullivan:Drums Swinging sounds, standards, some Latin, Brecon hot club.... Will is a wonderful jazz talent, here with a great, new year lineup. Jazz Buffet: yes! At the Lansdowne Hotel prior to the performance. Food from 6.45 pm for one hour, then hot foot over to Theatr. £5 pp Please email me to book, or ring hotel if on the day. You are always welcome and we know sometimes not able to plan ahead - so just come! If you didn't see or get a copy of Gena Davies' Book, The Brecon Jazz Story in Photographs or receive one as a Christmas present, it is still available and very interesting too. Email David Moore: davidmoore@phonecoop.coop or you can order at the HOURS Bookshop....

Latest news from Brecon Jazz Club -  The next jazz club date is Tues 17 December 2013, info below. BRECON JAZZ CLUB : in the BRECON JAZZ BAR, THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, CANALSIDE, BRECON, POWYS LD3 7EW Tues 17 December 2013, starts 8pm, £6 on the door Li Harding (vocals), the Gary ('Amigos') Phillips Trio and Paul Munnery (trombone) star in a 'Spirit of Melly' special Jazz and Blues celebration. with kind support from the George Melly Sculpture appeal. Join us for pre-concert buffet supper, Lansdowne Hotel, £5 per person (rsvp to reserve place) Friendly atmosphere, raffle, all welcome CONTACTS/LINKS THEATR 01874 611622 info@jazzinthebar.com www.breconjazzclub.org facebook: JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon -  Just a quick diary marker for the next jazz club event, which will be on Tuesday, June 18, and will feature vocalist Elaina Hoss and her quintet, with Dominic Norcross on Baritone Sax. It's a great line-up and classic/mainstream jazz programme, so expect a great evening and good company! Line-up: Elaina Hoss (vocals), Dominic Norcross (Saxes), Clive Raymond (piano) Steve Tarner (double bass), Nic Consolo (drums). Please note: Llandeilo Jazz Festival is on 5-7 July 2013; we'll have more details of the line-ups at the June gig. Brecon Jazz CLub CANALSIDE, BRECON LD3 7EW Box office: 01874 611622 www.breconjazzclub.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon - Our May Jazz in the Bar gig is next Tuesday, 21 May, featuring the Will Barnes Trio as 'Inspector Gadgo', playing a range of Latin, Bebop and Gypsy numbers. We are looking forward to seeing you there and a lovely evening of wonderful live jazz at the canalside Theatr bar - 8pm start £6 on the door. Thank you for bringing your friends, neighbours and visiting families, as you do! All very welcome. Lynne and Co Brecon Jazz CLub CANALSIDE, BRECON LD3 7EW Box office: 01874 611622 www.breconjazzclub.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon - Diary marker for next jazz date @ Theatr Brycheiniog (Tues 21 May) BRECON JAZZ CLUB TUES 21 MAY 8pm FIRST FLOOR BAR, THEATR BRYCHEINIOG £6 on the door INSPECTOR GADJO (WILL BARNES TRIO) - a programe of gypsy, be-bop and Latin material - booked by popular request! Lineup is: Will Barnes - Guitar Aiden Thorne - Double Bass Phil Redfox - Drums CANALSIDE, BRECON LD3 7EW Box office: 01874 611622 w ww.breconjazzclub.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon - JAZZ CLUB : JAZZ IN THE BAR @ THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013 8pm start, £6 on the door Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing featuring Heinz Hunt Top Jazz vocals, guitar, bass, drums, with special guest Heinz Hunt on sax & flute. Line-up:- Ruth Bowen, double bass/vocals Andrew Jones, guitar Richard Bowen, drums Featuring Heinz Hunt, sax and flute Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing will play a wide variety of jazz and swing numbers mainly from the thirties, forties and fifties - tunes made popular by artists such Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and more recently Diana Krall, Stacey Kent and Clare Teal. But be prepared for a few musical surprises! This evening they will be joined with the wonderfully mellow sax and flute of Heinz Hunt. Check out the following websites for more information: www.ruthbowenjazz.com and  www.heinzhuntmusicbox.net . Venue : Upper bar, Canalside, Brecon LD3 7EW te1 01...

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team - April's jazz club features Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing and her wonderful jazz vocals and trio, this time with special guest on sax, Heinz Hunt. Don't forget to book up 'the incredible jazz clubs programme' at Guildhall at Brecon Jazz Festival 2013, Sunday 11 August, and lots and lots of other gigs, too. There is a link on our Jazz Club website below. JAZZ CLUB : JAZZ IN THE BAR @ THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013 8pm start, £6 on the door Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing featuring Heinz Hunt Top Jazz vocals, guitar, bass, drums, with special guest Heinz Hunt on sax & flute. Lineup:- Ruth Bowen, double bass/vocals Andrew Jones, guitar Richard Bowen, drums Featuring Heinz Hunt, sax and flute Ruth Bowen's Gardenia Swing will play a wide variety of jazz and swing numbers mainly from the thirties, forties and fifties - tunes made popular by artists such Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellin...

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon - 'JAZZ IN THE BAR', BRECON JAZZ CLUB @THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, CANALSIDE, BRECON LD3 7EW Tel 01874 611622 TUESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2013 starts 8pm, £6 on the door DAVE COTTLE & SARAH ELLEN HUGHES with Alun Vaughan on double bass. Jazz piano and rhythm section, flute and classy lead vocals. Sarah Ellen Hughes was lead vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) from 2005-2008. She has earned many accolades including as winner of the 2010 International Jazz Singing Competition, “Jazz Voices,” held in Lithuania. A semi-finalist in the 2011 Montreux Jazz singing competition, where Qunicy Jones told her, "great singing girl... keep doing what you're doing!". Sarah Ellen joins the impressive Swansea outfit, from their residency at Swansea Jazzland. Dave Cottle (piano) and Alun Vaughan (bass) of the Dave Cottle trio will join Sarah Ellen for an impressive lineup. They have accompanied mos...

Latest news from the Jazz in the Bar team at Brecon - 'AFTERNOON IN PARIS' JAZZ GROUP, GYPSY SWING AND LATIN Tuesday 15 January 2013 : Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW 8pm event £6 on the door, all welcome, info below. Tel box office 01874 611622 6pm onwards, £10 pre gig supper at the Lansdowne Hotel restaurant (5 mins from theatre car park) Tues 15 Jan (Jazz) Lovely food, main meal/options see below. MUST book - Carol at the hotel direct : mention Jazz and choice, to : lansdownehotel@btinternet.com 01874 623321 Baked chicken breast in a bacon, thyme and white wine sauce Salmon and watercress fishcakes Potato pancakes with spinach, mushrooms and parmesan (V) All served with new potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables Basket of bread on table Optional : coffee and cake £3.50 Coffee and walnut sponge or Crunchy top lemon cake Afternoon in Paris line-up - Guitar - Jeremy Young Rhythm guitar - Andy King Clarinet/bass clarinet/vocals - Susanna Warren D...