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9:00pm GLEN MANBY QUARTET
 Alto saxophonist Glen has studied in New York under the guidance of George Garzone and Chico Freeman. His style is influenced by American alto star Jessie Freeman. Glen’s quartet covers a vast area of musical influences and features Dave Jones piano, Bill Fletcher bass and Greg Evans drums. ADMISSION: £6.00 / £5.00 |
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11:00pm DISCO
ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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9:00pm D'TABA & Guests
Purveyors of fine organic latin jazz, D'Taba pays tribute to the rich musical cultures of southern latitudes. Relax to sensitive interpretations of songs that will evoke images of seductive, sun drenched far away lands. ADMISSION: £3.00 |
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9:00pm JAZZ ATTICWeekly Jam Session
This weekly session has been home to many of South Wales’s finest musicians and enthusiastic amateurs for over sixteen years. Jazz Attic offers the chance for all budding musicians to ‘sit in’ with the talented house trio. All instruments and singers are welcome. Anyone who arrives early enough is given the chance to play. ADMISSION IS STILL ONLY £2.00 |
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8:30pm THE DICK WILLIAMS SIX Trad Jazz
The Preservation Jazz Society ADMISSION: £4.00 / £.3.50 (PJS + Concessions) Special Student Rate £2.00 (on production of S.U. card) for All events |
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9:00pm JAMES CHADWICK TRIO
James approaches his music in a distinctive fashion, blending evolving melodic lines with inventive harmonics. He is a guitarist who uses angular Monkish lines and a sound reminiscent of Bill Frisell. He makes standard tunes sound fresh through space and unexpected textures. His 2nd album "Wacahume" displays his own inimitable style and is available through 33 records. The trio features Mark Whitlam on drums and Ben Thomas on Trumpet ADMISSION: £4.00/ £3.00 concessions. |
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9:00pm RICHARD JONES TRIOA Cardiff Jazz Society presentation
Award winning guitarist Richard Jones leads a dynamic and energetic trio, featuring Aidan Thorne double bass and drummer Mark O’Connor. Expect a mixture of standards and modern classics, as well as Richard’s original compositions. www.cardiffjazz.org ADMISSION: £5.00 / £4.00 |
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11:00pm DISCO
ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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9:00pm D'TABA & Guests
Purveyors of fine organic latin jazz, D'Taba pays tribute to the rich musical cultures of southern latitudes. Relax to sensitive interpretations of songs that will evoke images of seductive, sun drenched far away lands. ADMISSION: £3.00 |
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9:00pm JAZZ ATTICWeekly Jam Session
 Photo by Dereck G Lewis ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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8:30pm NEW ORLEANS HULA with JOHN SCANTLEBURY Trad Jazz
The Preservation Jazz Society ADMISSION: £4.00 / £.3.50 (PJS + Concessions) Special Student Rate £2.00 (on production of S.U. card) for All events |
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9:00pm GARETH HALL & FRIENDS
Leading from the piano, Gareth returns to entertain us with some spirited renditions of the American Songbook plus Latin American classics. As a treat he has promised to bring some exciting and talented musical guests. ADMISSION: FREE |
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9:00pm KEVIN FIGES QUARTET
Alto saxophonist Kevin Figes had his debut CD 'Circular Motion' released by Edition records to critical acclaim in 2008. Jazzwise magazine stated "One of the most interesting emerging talents on the UK scene". Negotiating his original charts tonight are Jim Blomfield piano Will Harris bass and Daisy Palmer drums. www.kevinfiges.co.uk ADMISSION: £6.00 / £5.00 |
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10:00pm TED CROOK & THE BLUES HIGHWAY Blues Dragon  Photo by Carl DeAbreu www.bluesdragon.org.uk ADMISSION: £4.00 |
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11:00pm DISCO
ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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9:00pm D'TABA & Guests
ADMISSION: £3.00 |
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9:00pm JAZZ ATTICWeekly Jam Session
 Photo by Dereck G Lewis ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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8:30pm RON KING’S MERIDIAN JAZZ BAND Trad Jazz
The Preservation Jazz Society ADMISSION: £4.00 / £.3.50 (PJS + Concessions) Special Student Rate £2.00 (on production of S.U. card) for All events |
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9:00pmSTUART POWER/FRASER SMITH QUARTET
This exciting quartet is made up of students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The group’s primary motivation and inspiration is by the subtle and melodic approach to improvisation achieved by Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, and Paul Motian. Featuring: Fraser Smith sax, Stuart Power guitar, Chris Hyson double bass and Gethin Jones drums. ADMISSION: £4.00 / £3.00 |
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9:00pm JASON YARDE TRIO WAH! A Cardiff Jazz Society presentation
 Rescheduled from last month. Composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist Jason Yarde writes music that has been described as powerful, spiritual, evocative, hair-raising and formidable. He recently won the inaugural Award for Contemporary Jazz Composition at the seventh annual British Composer Awards. Trio Wah! also features Larry Bartley (double bass) and drummer Mike Pickering. www.cardiffjazz.org ADMISSION: £8.00/ £6.00 Restaurant / music package available at £17.95 |
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11:00pm DISCO
ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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9:00pm D'TABA & Guests
Purveyors of fine organic latin jazz, D'Taba pays tribute to the rich musical cultures of southern latitudes. Relax to sensitive interpretations of songs that will evoke images of seductive, sun drenched far away lands. ADMISSION: £3.00 |
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9:00pm JAZZ ATTICWeekly Jam Session
 Photo by Dereck G Lewis ADMISSION: £2.00 |
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8:30pm IAN PHILLIPS & FRIENDS Trad Jazz
The Preservation Jazz Society ADMISSION: £4.00 / £.3.50 (PJS + Concessions) Special Student Rate £2.00 (on production of S.U. card) for All events |
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9:00pm JAZZ FROM RWCMD
The jazz course at the RWCMD goes from strength to strength thanks to the practiced skills of the tutors and the enthusiasm and potential of the students many of whom will perform tonight. ADMISSION: £4.00 / £3.00 |
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9:00pm COLTRANE DEDICATION
Based in Monmouth the quartet offers their interpretations of Coltrane tunes such as Mr. PC, My Favourite Things and Bye Bye Blackbird amongst others. They also rework standards and latin pieces. The group features Lyndon Owen and Caractacus Downes on saxes, Steve Tarner double bass and a special guest on drums. See www.coltrandedication.co.uk for more info. ADMISSION: £6.00 / £5.00 |
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11:00pm DISCO
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