8.30pm - 11pm - Doors open/Drysau ar agor 7.30pm
BIG BAND
JAZZ
WEEKEND
Steve Waterman & Alan Barnes and Alun Vaughan host a unique weekend focusing on contemporary and swing big band music.
Bringing the best in music to Swansea
Friday April 15th - Sunday April 17th 2011
Friday 28th January
James Taylor Quartet
the Diplomat Hotel Llanelli, South Wales
We are inviting intermediate to advanced players of trumpet, trombone, sax, bass, piano, guitar, drums and percussion to join us in a series of tutorials and workshops covering ensemble, improvisation and sectional playing. It’s an ideal forum for those who are teaching (or want to teach) in the jazz idiom either in the classroom or in a big band setting. The weekend is residential, though day bookings are accepted in some cases. Non-playing partners are welcome - please call for details.
Swansea £330.00
per person
(£305.00 for returners)
Fees are inclusive of all workshops and group tuition, en suite accommodation in a lovely hotel, all your meals from Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, and refreshments throughout the weekend.
January - April 2011 Ionawr - Ebrill 2011
Terms & Conditions Apply.
Visit our website at www.swjo.co.uk for full details & booking form, or call the jazz weekend office on 01446 713301.
Cinema Tuesday 15th March, Chico And Rita (15)
Customers include:
Laurence Cottle Big Band Strictly Come Dancing Tour Band Michael Bolton Brass Section Steve Waterman Jazz Orchestra Jeff Hooper Swing Easy Band Brussells Jazz Orchestra Abu Dhabi Big Band
www.bigbandstands.com or call 01446 713 301
Visit our website at
Thursday 14th April
Stacey Kent
www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk box office 01792 60 20 60
JAZZ BYW BOB DYDD MERCHER
PROFESSIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT Music stands : stand out from the crowd and make set up and transport a breeze!
Swansea Jazzland: St. James Social Club 38 St. James Crescent Uplands, SWANSEA SA1 6DR Clwb Sant Iago Cilgant Sant Iago ABERTAWE SA1 6DR
Tel: 01792 380615 or 07501 928438 e: swanseajazzland@btinternet.com
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www.swanseajazzland.co.uk
LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY
stevewaterman : alanbarnes contemporary : alunvaughan
www.swanseajazzland.co.uk - WALES’ PREMIERE JAZZ VENUE - Jan - Apr 2011 Wednesday January 5th
Wednesday February 9th
Wednesday March 16th
Wednesday April 20th
Mornington Lockett with the Dave Cottle Trio
Osian Roberts/Steve Fishwick Quintet
Mark Bassey with the Dave Cottle Trio
Alex Garnett Quartet
Mornington Lockett has established himself as one of the UK’s leading jazz saxophonists and a firm favourite of ours at at Swansea Jazzland. He came to prominence as a member of Ronnie Scotts Quintet and more recently co led the New Couriers with Martin Drew. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Wednesday January 12th
Jim Mullen Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann Jim Mullen is a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar. His distinctive “thumb” attack on the instrument gives him a unique style and sound on the instrument. Jim’s musical approach encompasses not only a thorough knowledge of jazz, but a wellspring of experience which nods towards blues, soul, funk, rock and traditional Scottish music. H brings an all star band to Swansea which includes saxophonist Stan Sulzmann. Jim Mullen - Guitar Ross Stanley - Organ Matt Skelton - Drums Stan Sulzmann - Sax Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Wednesday January 19th
Sarah Ellen Hughes with the Dave Cottle Trio
Sarah has been singing on the London jazz scene since 2006 following three years as the principal vocalist of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), most notably performing at Ronnie Scott’s and The Stables at Wavendon. Sarah has also gained International recognition, and in April 2010 won the International Jazz Singing Competition ‘Jazz Voices’ held in Lithuania. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Tuesday January 25th
Monthly sitters in Night
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!! Free Admission
Wednesday January 26th
Six Pack
Led by Swansea saxophonist James Duggan, this youthful band of musicians who are studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music will be playing jazz on the funkier side. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Wednesday February 2nd
Bridgend Big Band
The Popular Big Band from Bridgend returns to Jazzland, led by musical director Bill Davies. The band will play from a repertoire of many Big Band favourites. Admission Price: Standard £8 Members £6
Osian (saxophone) and Steve’s (trumpet) list of influences is a virtual transcription of the fabled Blue Note Records catalogue from that era. Hard swinging jazz in the 1950s/early 60s hard bop idiom. Playing a mix of originals and hand picked standards but with the emphasis always on swing and improvisation Admission Price: Standard £10 Members £7
Wednesday February 16th
Derrick Harris with the Dave Cottle Trio
Leeds based jazz guitarist Derrick has been freelance since graduating from Leeds College of music. His relaxed swing will feature many Wes Montgomery classics Admission Price: Standard £8 Members £6
Tuesday February 22nd
Wednesday March 23rd
Geoff Eales Quintet
Geoff Eales celebrates his 60th birthday with a major UK tour. His New Quintet features saxophonist Ben Wahhorn and Guitarist Chris Orr. Geoff will be a set including funk jazz. Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday March 29th
Monthly sitters in Night
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!! Free Admission
Monthly sitters in Night
Wednesday March 30th
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!! Free Admission
Wednesday February 23rd
Dylan Howe Quartet
Acclaimed and versatile drummer Dylan Howe leads a modern jazz four piece, playing his original compositions and arrangements of Coltrane, Blue Note and Bowie. The band features the best young players from the London jazz scene: Brandon Allen is a tenor sax player considered by many to be the best in the UK at the moment. Ross Stanley, keyboards, has been nominated for Best Instrumentalist in the London Jazz Awards. Admission Price: Standard £10 Members £7
Wednesday March 2nd
Constellation Big Band
Return visit for Swansea’s very own Big Band. Basie, Kenton and Rich will be in the programme along with vocals from Paula King. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Wednesday March 9th
Snake Davis Band
Jazz trombonist Mark Bassey has been described as a superb, witty player whose playing can stretch from the raucous to an exquisite sound and perfect phrasing. Mark is a highly versatile musician who covers all styles from swing to bop and the contemporary. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK’s leading Saxophonists. He is in demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as well as visiting artists from overseas. He has played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics and M-People. He played all featured Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and M-People. Admission Price: Standard £12, Jazzland Members £8
Karen Sharp with the Dave Cottle Trio
Karen studied at the Royal Northern College and is very much a fan of Dexter Gordon who influenced her playing style. A freelance musician, Karen toured for 3 years with the Humphrey Littleton Band. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Since emerging from the bands of Ray Gelato, Jools Holland, Buddy Guy, Alan Barnes, Jim Mullen, Dick Morrisey and others, this talented Tenor Sax player has stunned the London jazz world. Resident at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, Alex regularly accompanies visiting US stars as well as leading bands under his own name; he is in constant demand! Admission Price: Standard £10, Jazzland Members £7
Tuesday April 26th
Monthly sitters in Night
Come along from 8pm onwards and join in playing some jazz!! Free Admission
Wednesday April 27th
Bruce Adams with the Dave Cottle Trio
Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature. Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s longrunning musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings. Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Wednesday April 6th
JJ Wheeler Quintet
JJ Wheeler is a Has recently completed a Jazz degree from the Birmingham Conservatoire. He has performed with the likes of Jean Toussaint, Dave Holland Ensemble, Scott Stroman, Celine Dion and has played venues including Wembley Stadium, The Royal Albert Hall. The influences of his quintet have been likened to the bands of David Binney, Brian Blade and Chris Pott Admission Price: Standard £8, Jazzland Members £6
Wednesday April 13th
Richard Cottle and Friends
Back by popular demand! Richard will be playing keyboards, sax, clarinet and maybe even drums! The “Friends” are drawn from musicians Richard has worked and performed with in a professional career in music stretching back over 30 years. Richard has recorded and performed with many top names in the business including David Bowie, Tina Turner, and Mike Oldfield, to name a few. Admission Price: Standard £10, Members £7
www.swanseajazzland.co.uk
LIVE JAZZ EVERY WEDNESDAY JAZZ BYW BOB DYDD MERCHER
www.swanseajazzland.co.uk - Y LLE GORAU YNG NGHYMRU AM JAZZ - Ionawr - Ebrill 2011