On 4th December - The Dave Cottle Trio
Sophisticated saxophone and drums accompanied Dave's keyboard and vocals for a gentle, mellow brunch session enjoyed by all.
On 23rd October - Creole Jazz
Swansea based 'Creole Jazz Quintet' led by popular internationally-recognised Trumpeter/vocalist Gwyn Lewis and including Tudor Thomas on trombone, Ian Jameson on reeds, Peter Berry on string base and Joe Farler on Banjo/Guitar. This expressive group of musicians presented a programme of New Orleans and Dixieland music, a good fix and a must for all perceptive jazz lovers.
On 25th September - James Chadwick
James has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz including Chris Garrick, Will Gaines, Jeff Clyne and steve waterman.
He has taught on the prestigious Jamey Aebersold Jazz Course and has performed at many top venues and festivals throughout Europe including Brecon, Ealing and Silda in Norway.
James’ own inimitable style is superbly presented in his debut album “undercurrent”, which features his own compositions performed by the likes of double bassist Andy Hamill and trombonist Adrian Fry.
On Sunday 24th July
we were enthused by Rod Chambers & The Louisiana Joymakers
Rod first visited New Orleans in 1972 and has been there 6 times since then. He has accompanied on tour in the UK such American jazz greats as Alton Purnell, Thomas Jefferson, Louis Nelson, Wallace Davenport and Wingy Manone.
Rod started playing in the early 60's with Jeff Milner in Yorkshire before moving to Manchester to join The Ged Hone Ragtime Band. Rod has very 'catholic' musical tastes and listens to classical music to relax and claims to be a frustrated R&B man at heart. Influences are as varied as Capn John Handy to Ben Webster, George Lewis to Barney Bigard. Rod plays however with a fire and enthusiasm which is strictly his own style.
More information about Rod and his fellow players is available from his website: www.louisianajoymakers.co.uk
On Sunday 19th June
we were again treated to the extraordinary talents of
The Amigos
a welcome return of this amazing 3 piece gypsy jazz & swing outfit
On Sunday
15th May
The James Campbell Quartet
entertained us with their mellifluous modern
jazz
On Sunday
17th April
we tapped our feet and danced to
The Liberty Street Band
On Sunday 20th March we mellowed out to
Keith Little Swing Trio
hugeley experienced Keith Little returned to Tenby with some classy jazz
On Sunday 20th February we welcomed back...
the Wayne Warlow Jazz Band
double bassist Wayne and his band
On Sunday 23rd January we featured
The Amigos
& their amazing 3 piece gypsy jazz & swing