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Festival update from the organisers
Don’t miss the opening programme of jazz on Friday 9 August, beginning with the Brecon Town Concert Band at St Mary’s Church from just before 12 noon, then Jazz Trio, Ukes Jazz and Junior Jazz concert, until 5pm. There will also be a free Swing Dance class on Saturday (at St Mary’s) with free daytime…
Stochelo Rosenberg Dutch Quintette
The Brecon Jazz team are collaborating with North Wales Jazz and Theatr Brycheiniog to bring this unique show to the Festival. The famous “gypsy jazz” Rosenberg brothers will be joined by their outstanding violinist Christiaan van Hermert, bassist Arnaud van den Berg and UK guitarist Chris Quinn at Theatre Brycheiniog on Sunday afternoon, 11 August….
Scott Hamilton Quartet returns to Brecon
We are delighted to hear that the the famous American tenor sax player will be bringing his UK band to Brecon for a performance at the Guildhall on Saturday night, 10th August. The Quartet will consist of John Pearce on piano, Dave Green on bass and Steve Brown on drums. Scott says he is…
First appearance of Barbara Dennerlein Trio at Brecon Jazz
Barbara Dennerlein, who is one of the world’s top jazz Hammond organ players, will be appearing at the Guildhall on Saturday night, 10th August. This will be Munich-based Dennerlein’s first visit to Wales.
Check out FRIENDS NEWS above for clubhouse information
For information on clubhouse opening hours during the 2018 Festival, AGM, catering, stewarding, membership cards and raffle etc. please see under “Friends News”.
Helena, who sold Welsh Cakes at Brecon Jazz dies at 101 years
A centenarian who sold welsh cakes for charity at Brecon Jazz every year has died as she approached her 102nd birthday in August. Retired teacher and farmer, Helena Jones, became the oldest person to compete at the National Eidsteddfod, having learnt Welsh aged 90. She also took part in the Hay Festival aged 101. She…
FoBJ donates £2,500 to Festival
FoBJ were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for £2,500 to the Festival organisers last Friday, 13 July, so thank you for your support.
Festival Workshops Programme
Workshops programme is now available at https://breconjazz.org/tickets/ Message from the organisers who will be emailing “Weekenders” about their choices: “Please note that Friday afternoon has 3 items (2 workshops and one small performance) – these are for FOBJ members’ first choice – a choice of one of these on Friday is already included in the…
Weekender Ticket entitlement
Friends who have bought Weekender tickets will be contacted this week by the organisers to advise their meal choice and small venue options for the Friday. Weekend tickets cover everything except the charity concert (Ian Shaw) which is a fundraiser (tickets £14), the late eve Market Hall (£5 entry for jazzers) on Saturday, or the…