AGM 10am on Saturday, 11 August, at the Clubhouse – Bishop Bevan Hall. CATERING Our original caterer, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to look after us in the clubhouse. However, local ladies who fund-raise for Cancer Research Wales, have stepped into the void on Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 August between midday…
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Dixieland Jazz at Theatr Brycheiniog – Thurs 9 August
7.30pm, Thurs 9 August : ‘Rhys Taylor’s Dixie Band’ Quintet, featuring Rhys Taylor on Clarinet and Sax at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, in association with Brecon Jazz Club. Tickets £10, or £20 with curry supper and drink from 5.30pm at theatre’s Waterfront Cafe by the canal. Food must be booked in advance. Telephone 01874 611622 or visit…
Message from Wellington Hotel
Can members who have booked accommodation in the Wellington Hotel (particularly if they rebooked last year) please telephone them on 01874 625225 to reconfirm their booking, with number of nights.
SOUNDS OF CUBA SOLD OUT
“Sounds of Cuba” is now sold out. Everyone with FoBJ Weekend tickets has a seat there. Last few tickets left for: Big Band Castle Hotel, Friday night Tom Smith Septet, Saturday South African Jazz Septet, Saturday To book, visit http://www.breconjazz.org
Full programme of concerts for Brecon Jazz 2018 now available
An exciting programme of concerts and workshops, with timings and locations, is now available at www.breconjazz.org. Early booking is recommended. In particular Ian Shaw and Big Band on Friday night and Saturday’s “Sounds of Cuba” and South African Jazz Sextet. Ticket information at www.breconjazz.org
More programme and ticket information from Brecon Jazz Festival organisers:
“A limited number of Weekend Ticket Passes @ £135 each are now available and cover the whole weekend – from afternoon on Friday to Sunday evening inclusive. If you want the whole package, click the booking link on the Festival website, www.breconjazz.org The Jazz Weekend begins on Friday afternoon – FRIDAY – 10th August Friday…
Special Discounted Weekend Ticket for The Friends – book by Sunday 6 May
Reminder: As per recent Newsletter to members, Sunday 6th May is the last day to book weekend tickets covering up to 12 concerts for Brecon Jazz 2018 at a special discounted members’ rate before tickets go on general release. To book, go to the link www.breconjazz.org/tickets – press 10th August link to take you to…
South African Jazz Tribute to Hugh Masekela at Brecon Jazz 2018
The organisers of Brecon Jazz 2018 have sent us the following exciting news: “Brecon Jazz 2018 organisers proudly announce their Saturday evening headline concert at this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival – on Saturday 11 August, a special performance of South African Jazz, including a unique tribute to the trumpeter and composer, jazz musician, Hugh Masekela. The Festival Organisers have invited…
Hugh Masekela – Brecon Jazz 2010 – has died at 78
Considered the Father of Jazz in South Africa, charismatic trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer, Hugh Masekela has died at 78 in the early hours of 23rd January 2018. He was one of the “greats” to grace the Market Hall Stage at Brecon Jazz on 11 August 2010
Brecon Jazz paintings donated to Y Gaer Art Gallery and Museum in Brecon
Brecon Jazz Club member and supporter of Brecon Jazz Festival, Jonathan Morgan, has donated two oil paintings on canvas by Diana Golledge to Y Gaer for public display in Brecon. One is of American saxophonist Benny Carter and the other is of a French jazz trio featuring Stephane Grapelli on violin, Marc Fosset on guitar…