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Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2008 |
| Date | Performing | Admission |
02/05/2008
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Oliver Nezhati Sextet | Hamish Stuart Support |
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20 year old Saxophonist Oliver Nezhati is from Llandielo and has been making quite a name for himself over South Wales these past couple of years. He is currently studying for a Jazz saxophone Masters Degree course at London prestigious Trinity College. He has already performed with such jazz luminaries as Steve Waterman and Alan Barnes along with appearances at South Wales jazz clubs and the Brecon Jazz Festival. Oliver’s sextet contains some of the best young jazz musicians in the UK. They are all currently studying jazz at Trinity College London. The band also includes pianist Mitch Jones who is from Pontardulais. |
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02/05/2008
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The Hamish Stuart Band | £10 |
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Marquee 8 PM – 11.15 PM (Hamish Stuart 9.15pm – 11.15pm, 2 sets) Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970's as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the AVERAGE WHITE BAND, his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AVERAGE WHITE BANDS extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980's touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including DIANA ROSS, ARETHA FRANKLIN and GEORGE BENSON. During this period of his life Hamish also worked in the Studio with a number of high-profile soul artists, like JEFFREY OSBORNE for whom he co-wrote and produced "Soweto"; like CHAKA KHAN for whom he arranged and played on the debut hit single "I'm Every Woman" and then co-wrote the US No.1 "Whatcha Gonna Do for Me?" and its follow up "If Your Heart Isn't in It"; like ATLANTIC STARR for whom Hamish wrote and produced their debut hit and like DIANA ROSS and THE TEMPTATIONS, who recorded Hamish Stuart songs during the 1980's. However, in 1988 Hamish went through a major change of direction when he was invited to become the cornerstone of PAUL MCCARTNEY’s 1989 -to -1993 record-breaking touring and recording band, criss-crossing the World and recording five Albums with McCartney, including Paul's last UK No1 Album "Flowers in the Dirt" and the first-ever "MTV Unplugged" Album. After McCartney stopped touring at the end of 1993, Hamish re-located from Los Angeles to London where he has since pursued all manner of musical escapades encompassing solo Albums with his regular "HAMISH STUART BAND" and with his respected collaborators Jim Mullen, Pino Palladino and Ian Thomas as "JIM JAM". From time to time Hamish can be found making typically stunning guest vocal appearances at Events like QUINCY JONES' 64th Birthday party and with BONNIE RAITT and with MICHAEL MCDONALD at the Royal Albert Hall. Guitar & Vocals….Hamish Stuart Keyboards……….. Graham Harvey Bass……………….Steve Pearce Drums……………...Ian Thomas Guitar & Vocals….Adam Phillps |
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03/05/2008
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The Keith Little Band | £7.50 |
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Mumbles Conservative Club 8.30PM – 11 PM The Keith Little Band, based in Cardiff, Wales, specialises in Jazz and Swing and plays arrangements inspired by the likes of Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Sonny Rollins and others. This lively six-piece also plays Jump and Jive numbers including hot versions of Louis Prima and Louis Jordan numbers. Formed in 1998, this group of experienced professionals combines to create a superb sound that reaches beyond the traditional with a repertoire of lively, exhilarating jazz that is simply sheer enjoyment. Led by Keith on piano, the Band features Laurence Davies on trumpet, Martin Butterworth on clarinet/tenor saxophone, Pete Locke on trombone/vocals, Donnie Joe Sweeney on string bass and Mike Pincombe on drums. In 2005, the Band played in Stuttgart as part of the Cardiff/Stuttgart 50-year twinning celebrations and also appeared at the Bingen Jazz Festival near Frankfurt. Last year, they performed at the British Embassy in Rome for the Queen’s 80th birthday. The Band has also been booked several times by the Welsh Assembly to play at the European Parliament Building in Brussels and has represented Wales at the Nantes International Music Festival in France. They have performed several concerts at the Royal Festival Hall in London and were invited to play at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee in California in 2002. They have appeared every year at Brecon International Jazz Festival in Wales, at Jazz Clubs across the UK, as well as for many other jazz festivals and concerts. |
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04/05/2008
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Lewis Clement Quartet | BBC BB Support |
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Lewis is a 20 year old jazz pianist who hails from Swansea. He is currently studying Music at the Birmingham Conservatoire. Lewis will be supporting the BBC Big Band on the Sunday evening in the marquee. His Quartet includes Rhys Owen on Tenor Saxophone. Rhys is from Cardiff and is currently in his final year at Leeds College of Music. Completing the Line up is 19 year Thomas Cottle on Drums, also from Swansea (Mumbles!) and on bass James Watkins. |
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04/05/2008
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BBC Big Band | £18 |
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Marquee 8PM – 11.15 PM BBC Band 9pm – 11.15pm, 2 sets The Band is probably best known for its regular Monday night show Big Band Special, as well as on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Line Up and also reaches worldwide audiences through the World Service and online. The Band has played with stars such as George Benson, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Michel Legrand, Cleo Laine, Lalo Schifrin, Michael McDonald, Joe Lovano and Ray Charles. Regularly featuring at major UK venues and on concert tours with major artists has also taken the Band abroad, in addition to its regular studio and concert recordings. Building on the strong links on the UK and European Festival circuit, the BBC Big Band appeared at the 2007 Aberdeen, Gateshead, Cheltenham, Edinburgh and Brecon Jazz Festivals, and a concert in the Royal Albert Hall Prom season. From October 2007, the BBC Big Band has appeared at Town Hall Birmingham as an Associated Artist in a series of concerts, as well as in the re-opening event. At the recent BBC Play It Again project at Symphony Hall Birmingham, the Band met with great public acclaim, working with Black Voices and hundreds of aspiring musicians from the area. |
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04/05/2008
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Lee Gibson and Dave O’Higgins | £8 |
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Click Here For Lee Gibson Website Click Here For Dave O'Higgins Website Marquee 1PM – 3.30 PM ‘As far as I am concerned there can never be too much Lee Gibson…whether she is singing with the BBC Big Band or Holland’s vast Metropole Orchestra, or with a simple jazz trio, she lights up any song with her musicality.’ (The Observer). ‘World-class British jazz singers are a rare breed at the moment, but Lee Gibson is certainly one of them. She continues to go from strength to strength, both on record and in person. While Cassandra Wilson leads the female vocal field in America, Lee Gibson has comparable status in Britain.’ (Manchester Evening News). Lee Gibson is a ‘jazz vocal sensation’ (The Independent). A nationally and internationally acclaimed singer who has delighted critics and fans alike with her wonderful voice, innate sense of swing and dynamic stage presence. ‘She is that rarity, a swinging singer who has also reached the highest standards of musicianship.’ (Time Out). ‘Subtle…sensuous…joyful…musical’ (The Stage). A superb, charismatic performer with a reputation for excellence that pulls in the crowds, her live appearances regularly set venue attendance records. In addition to being one of the UK’s premier jazz performers, her talent continues to be recognised internationally. In 2004 festival and concert appearances in the USA in May and South Africa in July were followed by a further visit to the USA in December. Lee appeared at the Desert Big Band and Jazz Party in Palm Springs, California and at The Orleans Casino with the Ken Peplowski Big Band on New Year's Eve. Lee appeared with the multi award winning Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra at the opening night concert of the IAJE conference in Toronto in January 2003 in front of an audience of 7,000. She is regularly featured in broadcasts on BBC Radio. A 'live' performance with the BBC Concert Orchestra in January 2004 was repeated in November and there was a further broadcast with the Concert Orchestra in March 2005. As well as working with her own trio and quartet, Lee is a highly respected and accomplished big band singer. In Europe she has recorded and starred with The Netherlands Metropole Orchestra in Holland, The UMO Jazz Orchestra in Finland, The WDR Band and The Francy Boland Band in Germany and the marvellous Danish Radio Band (conducted by the late great Thad Jones) in Denmark. Dave O’Higgins Winner, British Jazz Awards “BEST TENOR SAX” 1995 and 1997 Best Band Nominee, BBC Jazz Awards 2001 and 2002 Dave is currently performing all over the world with Dave O’Higgins Quartet, Quintet and Sextet/Biggish Band. Dave has played, toured &/or recorded with US 3, Incognito, Salif Keita, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Martin Taylor, Jim Mullen, Matt Bianco, Sarah Jane Morris, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Mezzoforte, Roadside Picnic, Jason Rebello, Clark Tracey Sextet, Itchy Fingers, Interzone, Matthew Herbert, Peter Gabriel, Jamie Cullum ……and many more He is also busy in the studio scene with jingles, TV themes, movie soundtracks, etc. The Dave Cottle Trio has built an excellent reputation as the house trio at Swansea Jazzland. Dave Cottle (piano), Alun Vaughan (bass) and Paul Smith (drums) have worked with most of the top UK jazz musicians including Pete King, Alan Barnes, Dave O'Higgins, Bobby Wellins, Dick Pearce, Ben Castle, Don Weller, Mornington Lockett, Jim Mullen, Steve Waterman, Mark Nightingale and Don Rendall, to name a few, along with international jazz performers such as Herb Geller, Howard Alden and Sarah Morrow. |
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05/05/2008
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Buana Risca Social Clwb | Brian Breeze Support |
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Marquee 8PM – 11.15PM Buena Risca Social Clwb 8pm – 9.15pm 'One of the Best up-and-coming Latin Bands in the UK!' The band is the resident house band at Cafe Jazz's Monthly Latin night Mi Casa es Su Casa. Primarily started as an exploration into latin music and salsa the band are now starting to develop their own sound and exciting times are ahead! Nine of the finest young jazz musicians on the Cardiff scene have come together instruments in hand, expect 'firey grooves and burning solos', 'The hottest Latin night in Wales' Mooka Music, A top festival band, that have already played Brecon Jazz Festival, The Small Nations Festival and Jazz in the Park. |
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05/05/2008
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The Brian Breeze Rhythm and Blues Band | £10 |
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8PM – 11.15 PM Marquee
Brian Breeze 9.45pm – 11.15pm Brian Breeze received his first guitar for his 13th birthday and started playing gigs in South Wales in 1962. A seminal moment was when, at 14 years of age, his band supported Johnny Kidd and The Pirates at the Ritz Ballroom in Llanelli; this was when he first heard the great rhythm & blues guitarist Mick Green, who inspired the young Brian to start playing blues as well as rock. Since then he has played in many bands in many European countries. He achieved minor chart success with The Untamed in the mid-1960s, then replaced Jim Mullen when he joined Cream lyricist Pete Brown. He has toured with Maggie Bell, Deke Leonard, Lyndsey Muir and many others. He began to write for television in the early 1980s and has since gone on to write the music for films, documentaries and many other TV programmes, while also working as a musical director and session player over recent decades. Brian still performs live as a guitarist and vocalist, working with various different combinations of musicians, playing a mixture of jazz, blues and R & B. He will be performing at the 2008 Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival with a powerful ensemble, which will includes Mumbles born Richard Cottle on keyboards and sax. Richard is a record producer, arranger and writer. He has performed and toured the world with the likes of David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Peter Frampton, Maxi Priest and Mike Oldfield. As a session musician his credits are many and diverse including The Alan Parsons, George Michael, Russell Watson, Celine Dione and Tina Turner. He has composed and recorded for numerous Film & Television scores. |
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05/05/2008
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The Amigos | £6 |
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Marquee 1PM – 3.30 PM **Special Mumbles Festival 6 piece Line up** You'll probably never hear such a wide range of music as you would at an Amigos concert, all played with virtuosity and bucketfuls of passion. Their repertoire includes over 500 tunes and songs varying from Gypsy Jazz, Trad Gypsy and Hot Club Jazz to Hungarian, Yiddish, Russian, Musette, Latin, Spanish, Tex-Mex, Samba, Rumba, Calypso and Celtic. Founded by guitarists Gary Phillips and Andy King ten years ago, the line-up now expands to include violin, accordion, percussion and double bass. With their ability to instantly change their musical styles from all over the world, they regularly receive standing ovations at major festivals such as the Brecon Jazz Festival, Pontardawe International Folk Festival and Warwick and Leamington Festival. They have dazzled audiences with their spell-binding performances throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. |
JAZZLAND MEMBERS DISCOUNTS:
Lee Gibson Ticket only £4(when purchased at the same time as BBC Big Band Ticket.)
BBC Big Band + Lee Gibson combined ticket price £22
Brian Breeze Ticket only £6(when purchased at the same time as Hamish Stuart Ticket ) Hamish Stuart + Brian Breeze combined ticket price £16
*** Only available on tickets purchased at Swansea Jazzland ***