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….
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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.
Return of Junior Jazz to the Festival
The organisers of Brecon Jazz Festival 2019 have announced the return of ‘JUNIOR JAZZ’ to the Festival, with a concert to be held on Friday 8 August in the town centre. JUNIOR JAZZ is a showcase for younger performers in an end of course concert, led and directed by Royal Welsh College of Music and…
Steve Waterman to direct Friday night’s Big Band
FESTIVAL BIG BAND – Friday evening at the Castle Hotel Ballroom (Fri 9 August 2019) We are delighted to announce that one of our top British trumpet players, STEVE WATERMAN has accepted the Festival organisers’ invitation to direct the Friday Big Band at Brecon Jazz this year. With an established reputation and as a dedicated…
Save the date – 8th to 11 August 2019
Brecon Jazz Festival 2019 will take place from Thursday 8th August to Sunday 11 August.
Brecon Jazz Festival 2018 Music Reviews
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Chris de Saram (10 June 1946–21 August 2018) . A life lived for jazz .
It is with great sadness that Wakefield Jazz announce that Chris de Saram, Wakefield Jazz promoter, has died aged 72. Friends recall him deep in conversation in the clubhouse whilst studying the Brecon Jazz programme and the concerts he’d enjoyed. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz and a deep enthusiasm which he shared with…
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.