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Saturday Nights at Café Jazz

Resident House Band from 7.00pm until 10pm followed by our Resident DJ until 2.00am. Every Saturday!

Admission: £2.00

HOT CLUB SWING - Hot Strings Café

Café Jazz Sunday 14th October 2018

Easy Street

Monday 16th October

Easy Street are: Alexa Dene (vocals and flute) Eurig Morgan (trumpet) Steve Van Koningsveld and John Clayton (guitars) Derek Howells (bass) Keith Niblett (drums).
With their unique line up and sound Easy Street present cool jazz, and laid back bossa-nova with the emphasis on the ‘great American songbook’. They have played with stars such as Claude Deppa, Tina May and Eddie ‘Guitar’ Burns and at venues from the Queen Elizabeth Hall to Brecon Jazz Festival. Chill out guaranteed.

8.30pm start

MIKE HARRIES - The Early Years

Tuesday 2nd October

Tribute to Mike - All ex MHJB and Adamant members welcome for a sit in

The Preservation Jazz Society present good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s in a friendly café bar atmosphere. Every Tuesday (8.30 -11 pm) See www.pjscardiff.co.uk for more info. ADM: £4.50 (£4.00 members/ £2 students) except *** listings.

THE JOHN DAVIES QUARTET

Tuesday 9th October

John Davies, Vic Partridge, Roy Carsdale

The Preservation Jazz Society present good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s in a friendly café bar atmosphere. Every Tuesday (8.30 -11 pm) See www.pjscardiff.co.uk for more info. ADM: £4.50 (£4.00 members/ £2 students) except *** listings.

ALL THAT JAZZ

Tuesday 16th October

John Foley's Merry Men

The Preservation Jazz Society present good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s in a friendly café bar atmosphere. Every Tuesday (8.30 -11 pm) See www.pjscardiff.co.uk for more info. ADM: £4.50 (£4.00 members/ £2 students) except *** listings.

THE CAMELIA JAZZ BAND

Tuesday 23rd October

The Preservation Jazz Society present good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s in a friendly café bar atmosphere. Every Tuesday (8.30 -11 pm) See www.pjscardiff.co.uk for more info. ADM: £4.50 (£4.00 members/ £2 students) except *** listings.

PHIL WALL’S JAZZ QUARTET

Tuesday 30th October

Phil Wall, Pete Locke, Vic Partridge and Steve Davis

The Preservation Jazz Society present good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s in a friendly café bar atmosphere. Every Tuesday (8.30 -11 pm) See www.pjscardiff.co.uk for more info. ADM: £4.50 (£4.00 members/ £2 students) except *** listings.

LORRAINE BAKER'S EDEN - A TRIBUTE TO ED BLACKWELL

Thursday 18th October

Rising star Lorraine Baker bursts onto the UK Jazz Scene to launch her debut album “Eden.” Her individual style has gained attention from top international musicians, describing her playing as “magical” and “deeply rooted in the tradition of the great drummers of jazz. “The show focuses on tunes famously played by late drummer Ed Blackwell, re-arranged and using newly composed elements to give the music an edgy modern twist, perfectly showcasing the all star band and Lorraine’s unique sound as an improviser. Expect a fusion of afro, dance and rock grooves with driving swing and elements of free improvisation.

Lorraine Baker - drums
Paul Michael - electric boss
John Turville - piano
Alex Merritt- tenor saxophone
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“Lorraine has a magical quality in her playing which is perhaps the rarest of all things musical.”Jeff Williams - Drummer/composer/educator
I had a wonderful time playing with Lorraine Baker while recently in London. She swings hard and plays in a style deeply rooted in the tradition of the great drummers of jazz.” Gary Smulyan - award winning NY based baritone saxophonist
“I have no doubt that Lorraine Baker will make a valuable contribution to the musical landscape of the jazz scene and I am excited to follow her career. ”Christine Tobin - internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist
Lorraine Baker’s dynamic range and musical concept is mature and advanced for someone so young.” Christine Tobin - internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist
ADM £6 / £5 concessions

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY JAZZ SOCIETY BAND

Sunday 21st October

Cardiff University Jazz Society has taken their Big Band, fresh from an appearance at the semi-finals of Band Cymru 2018, to international success with their recent summer tour to Prague and now they’re ready to embark upon their latest venture: a small band. Showcasing some of the finest players from the Big Band, their debut performance will see them perform a range of great tunes fitting for any enthusiastic supporter and listener. All proceeds will go towards the society’s upcoming 2019 summer tour. Tell your friends – it’s going to be a cracker!

DIRTY SOUND MAGNET

Sunday 7th October

Mystic Rock power trio that will blow your mind away with its unique multi-faceted compositions and virtuosité.
From catchy rock’n’roll high-energy rock songs to shamanic psychedelia, a Dirty Sound Magnet show represents an amazing experience for any music lover. At any time, an outburst of raw electrifying energy can transform into emotionally overwhelming and mysterious landscapes made of complex colourful layers. The eye sees three musicians while the ear hears an orchestra. And every night the music is different…
In April 2017, the song Homo Economicus won the award in the category best Swiss rock song 2017 and got radio airplay in several countries. Ever since, the band has embarked on a never ending tour around Europe filling up venues and festivals. The album Western Lies was released on May 12 earning prize from both critics and audiences.
The album denounces our capitalist society sarcastically and metaphorically. The atmosphere is dark, disturbing and full of mysticism. Hints of film music, inspired and powerful rock songs, electronic loops, unique guitar solos and dreamy melodies will take the audience on an unexpected spiritual journey.
Western Lies is a DIY project. During one year, the musicians isolated themselves from the outside world in their self-built studio to create their very own sound. On every level, the experimentations led to a unique album. The song writing, the sound and the atmosphere that shines on Western Lies are beyond classification. Let’s call this genre Mystic Rock or Creative Rock.

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Café JAZZ is available for hire on Monday evenings FREE of charge for musicians. We will allow you to use our equipment (subject to availability) and we will staff the bar. You can make a cover charge on the door All styles of music considered.

Please ring us on 029 20232161 if you are interested.

Café JAZZ is also available for hire for Birthday, Retirement, Anniversary Parties etc.

Jon Crespo Quartet

Café Jazz Saturdays 29 September & 6, 13, 20, 27 October 2018

Jon leads a funky hard-edged quartet playing standards, funk and Latin tunes

Free admission

7-10pm

Todd Sharpville with special guest Wayne Baker Brooks and support act Bella Collins

Café Jazz Wednesday 26th September 2018

Tickets only
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Meal Deal
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Aardvark Park

Café Jazz Thursday 27th September

Come and enjoy the new sounds of a new band. The Aardvarks will take you through everything from an ice cream song to folk music, Lord of the Rings to vegetarianism, spoken word and free jazz. So from soul to folk, if you're a folk with a soul, come and have fun at the Aardvark Park.

Olive Grinter - vocals
Josh Heaton - sax
Kumar Chopra - guitar
Alex Burch - percussion

Admission £6/£5 concessions

Dansette

Café Jazz Friday 19th October

Dansette is a 7-piece band that specialises in playing sweet soul music straight out of the 60s. In support of a distinct vocal sound the band features a tight, tight, tight rhythm unit augmented by a killer three-piece horn section to deliver a collection of soul classics from the likes of Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd and Wilson Pickett et al. Come feel the heat, tap your feet and you'll have to dance when you get the chance.

Admission £4/£3 concessions

J Alexander & The Blues Devils

Café Jazz Friday 28th September

J Alexander And The Blues Devils. South Wales Blues band. This classic 4-piece band formed as J. Alexander and the Blues Devils in 2008 but Dave, Paul & Ian have been playing together for 30 years in one of the most successful British Blues bands of all time - Snatch It Back. A serious, no frills, no bullshit Blues band...here for your pure pleasure!

Admission £4/£3 concessions

Bella and Gareth Blues Duo

Wednesdays 3/15/31 October 2018

Midweek Blues and Soul with The Bella Blues Duo who will be playing a selection of original and covered material.

From 8pm onwards
Free Admission

The Bay Rum Hounds

Wednesdays 10/24 October 2018

The Bay Rum Hounds feature harmonica and guitar. Playing country blues, hokum, early Chicago style electric, gospel and swing.

From 8pm onwards
Free Admission

The Bella Collins band

Friday 26th October 2018

The band plays a mix of Blues, jazz & soul, also playing a number of self penned originals.

Admission £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)

Jimmy Mac's Blues band

Friday 12th October 2018

High energy Funky Blues/Rock & Classic Soul

Admission £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)

The Fugitives

Friday 5th October 2018

It might get loud, it might get sweaty but it'll definitely be rocking !!!
From Bayonne to Bristol, the Basque country to Barry Island they are still just as lairy, and just as hairy. For the 16th year in succession, they have been voted the 4th best R&B outfit within a radius of 8.7 miles of Whitchurch village. By the most modest of estimations, they have now played almost 1000 gigs. That’s 1000 Princess Margaret jokes and 1000 times Jason has tripped over the microphone stand. Good things never change. The Fugitives. Still the same, still brilliant.

Admission £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)