JAZZ at Fourcroft – The Dukes and The Duchess – 26th February

The Dukes and the Duchess aim to create an original sound, using the seminal melodies of the legendary composer Duke Ellington. The nine-piece line-up is one that Ellington used for his “little big band sound”.

Most of the arrangements are penned by saxophonist and chief arranger Rob Marks who, like Ellington, writes for the individual musicians in the band. Under the leadership of Jim Luxton, some of the most experienced jazz musicians in Wales appear in this line-up,  beautifully assisted with the vocals of Sarah Benbow.

 

JAZZ at Fourcroft – The Dave Cottle / Gary Phillips Trio – 29th January

What can one say about this trio from Swansea heaven?

Dave is the keyboard wizard behind Swansea Jazzland and the Dave Cottle Trio, playing for two decades plus.

Gary is the guitar genius behind not only the Gary Phillips Trio but also The Amigos, gypsy jazz champions of West Wales.

Paul Smith has, quite simply, been playing drums for ever.

A jazz pedigree unsurpassed is coming this way so catch this concert!

12 noon til 3pm

 

tickets £16, including Fourcroft’s famous brunch

advance booking only

01 834 842 886

jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk

JAZZ at Fourcroft – CAFE JAZZ – 26th June

Cafe Jazz play their jazz Dixieland style, with Ron King (trumpet & harmonica), Peter Berry (string bass), Peter Locke (trombone), Jeff Matthews (clarinet) and Tudor Thomas (banjo & guitar).

Solid jazz music, from some of the finest jazz musicians from mid, south and west Wales and Bristol. ‘Feel good’ Sunday music for the toe tappers. Maybe a Father’s Day present too ….

JAZZ at Fourcroft – CLARE HINGOTT & THE GRAHAM WATKINS JAZZ TRIO – 22nd May

Heading GW3 Jazz is Graham Watkins with 40 years experience as a Jazz pianist & arranger, Jack Williams on bass guitar and George Wilson on drums. This concert features the young and talented Clare Hingott on vocals.

With a repertoire of well over 300 Jazz and Swing standards from the likes of Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and many more besides, this concert will have something to suit all tastes.

JAZZ at Fourcroft – HOT CLUB GALLOIS – 24th April

Hot Club Gallois are a Welsh group inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Their music evokes the style and elegance of 1930’s Paris and draws on the passion and romance of the gypsy Jazz tradition.

Their repertoire includes classic Jazz standards, profound ballads, swaying bossas and traditional gypsy waltzes and boleros.

JAZZ at Fourcroft – THE NEW ORLEANS HOT POTATOES – 24th January

You might have heard of them as The John Scantlebury Quartet  or Scantlebury Munnery or even another name.

Whatever the band’s name, the players are John Scantlebury, Paul Munnery, Sarah Thatcher and Mike Kennedy and they bring a wealth of jazz experience to recreate some of the best sounds of New Orleans Jazz

A lively start to the new year with ‘feel good’ Sunday music for the toe tappers.

tickets £15, including Fourcroft’s famous brunch
advance booking only

01 834 842 886
jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk

JAZZ at Fourcroft – The Dukes & The Duchess – 29th November

Celebrating the “little big band sound” of Duke Ellington, this nine-piece line-up comprises some of the most experienced jazz musicians in Wales.

Most of the arrangements are penned by saxophonist and chief arranger Rob Marks who, like Ellington, writes for the individual musicians in the band.  Jim Luxton leads the band which features the incredible voice of Sarah Benbow.

tickets £15, including Fourcroft’s famous brunch
advance booking only

01 834 842 886
jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk

JAZZ at Fourcroft – Dave Cottle Trio

 Sunday 19th July – midday til 3pm

The Dave Cottle Trio return to Fourcroft’s Jazz Brunch with their enthusiastic take on standards and classics from their wide repertoire.

Dave (keyboards),  Alun Vaughan (bass) and Paul Smith (drums) have been the house trio at Swansea Jazzland for 15 years. During that time they have worked with most of the UK’s leading jazz artists. The trio has built a reputation as one of the most accomplished jazz trios outside of London.

Jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk

JAZZ at FOURCROFT

Sunday 21st June – midday til 3pm

Cafe Jazz play their jazz Dixieland style, featuring a tight line up of Ron King (trumpet & harmonica), Jeff Matthews (clarinet), Tudor Thomas (trombone), John Gill (banjo & guitar) and Peter Berry (string bass).

Solid jazz music, from some of the finest jazz musicians from mid, south and west Wales and Bristol.

‘Feel good’ Sunday music for the toe tappers.

Maybe a Father’s Day present too ….

Jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk

 

JAZZ @ FOURCROFT

Saturday 6th June (7 til 10.30pm)

The Ben Thomas Quartet

The quartet features Ben Thomas (trumpet and flugel horn), Julian Martin (piano), Ashley John Long (double bass) and Greg Evans (drums).

They will perform a set comprising well known and modern standards plus a few originals and interesting arrangements written by members of the band.

This is the first foray into Jazz Dinners by Fourcroft. You might want to come along ……..

Tickets £25 in advance only

jazz@Fourcroft-Hotel.co.uk