.: Swansea Jazzland :. Live Jazz every wednesday!

Dave Betts Latin Jazz Quartet

29/05/2013

		The Dave Betts Quartet is a Funky Latin Jazz outfit from Bristol led by drummer/percussionist Dave Betts. Dave plays multiple percussion parts when performing live, so expect some infectious grooves as he plays kit, clave, bongos and timbales simultaneously! The band also features Anders Olinder o keyboards, Guitarist Clive Radford and saxophonist Kevin Figes. www.wellingtonschoolmusic.co.uk
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10

The Lyric Ensemble

26/06/2013

		The Lyric Ensemble was formed by Michael Garrick (MBE) to feature his settings of poetry including Shakespeare, Blake, Browning, and some of his own. Sadly Michael died in 2011, but his music lives on. The band now features Tony Woods on saxophone, Nikki Iles on piano, with Matt Ridley on bass, Chris Nicholls on drums and vocals from Nette Robinson. www.lyricensemble.co.uk
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10

Daryl Sherman & her band

03/07/2013

		A sparkling mainstay of Manhattan nightlife, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman is equally at home in the world of jazz and cabaret. Internationally acclaimed for a stellar 14-year run at the Waldorf-Astoria, where she played Cole Porter's Steinway! Expect e repertoire heavily weighted to Cole Porter and George Gershwin. www.darylsherman.com
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10

Greg Abate With the Dave Cottle Trio

10/07/2013

		Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. After graduating Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. If you enjoy Bebop sax, don’t miss this one! www.gregabate.com
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10

Osian Roberts Sextet Featuring Frank Basile

17/07/2013

		Tenor saxophonist Osian Roberts returns to Jazzland with an All Star Sextet. Joined by regular trumpeter, Steve Fishwick, the front line is joined by American Baritone saxophonist Frank Basile, quickly becoming one of New York’s busiest and most in-demand players. Since moving to New York in 2001, Basile has been heard with The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, The Jimmy Heath Big Band, The Dave Holland Big Band and Michael Bublé, amongst others! The rhythm section is equally impressive with Spanish pianist Albert Sanz, Matt Fishwick, (Drums) and David Wong on the bass. www.osianroberts.com www.frankbasilemusic.com
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10

Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra

31/07/2013

		The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra is now widely acclaimed as one of the U.K’s top big bands. Its reputation has been founded on a consistently high quality of performance over two decades. In addition, audiences find they are infected by the enjoyment, which band members bring to performances, and the excitement, which the band generates. A must see for all Big Band fans!
		Members - £10 Non-Members - £13

Remi Harris Gypsy Quintet

21/08/2013

		The Remi Harris Gypsy Quintet is an exciting young contemporary Gypsy Jazz collective featuring Remi Harris, one of the UK's top virtuoso guitarists. Performing an eclectic mix of Hot Club, Jazz, Swing, Bepob Blues, World Music, Original Compositions, and popular melodies, the band offer the audience a sensational evening of outstanding chemistry and musicianship. Remi is fast becoming a world-renowned player, and is joined by one of the UK's top jazz violinists, Matt Holborn from Scotland, with his instantly recognizable sound and intelligent musicality. Ben Salmon on rhythm guitar, Birmingham's finest double bass player Mike Green and vocalist Deborah Rose. www.remiharris.co.uk
		Members - £7 Non-Members - £10