Category: TENBY JAZZ

Jazz Passengers was put together by Dick Hamer as a vehicle for him to write some arrangements for a medium size ensemble, designed to have a wide ranging appeal – to all those those who love good melodies, as well as great solos, played by a fine group of  players. This type of group is rare these days – well crafted arrangements, quality vocals and great soloists, all wrapped up in a professionally presented seven piece.

They are: Dick Hamer (saxes, flute); Gethin Liddington (trumpet, flugelhorn); Phil Jarvis (trombone); Richard West (piano); Ashley John Long (bass); Paul Sheppard (drums); and featuring Jenny Jones on vocals.

Their aim is, “satisfaction and fun for the musicians, great entertainment for the audience”.

Welsh double bassist Ewan Haines-Davies brings his quintet to Tenby for a set of energetic hard bop and swingin’ standards.

The group features:-
Ewan Haines-Davies – Double Bass
Sam Robertson – Tenor Saxophone
Joe Bentley – Trumpet
Cat Vonhaustenberg – Keys
Tom Williams – Drums

Prepare to be blown away by this youthful, ‘high octane’ band.

Although a first for us, nearly all this quartet have played for us as members of different bands, the exception being Keith himself! Without any doubt, they all have serious pedigree:-

Keith Marshall – Piano

Chris Ryan – Alto/Tenor/Soprano Saxes & Clarinet

John Rodge – Bass/Bass Guitar

Dave James – Drums

 Sarah Benbow – Vocals.

The band will play a selection of classics & favourites from the American Songbook, all of course in the inimitable style of some of the most professional, seasoned jazz veterans of West Wales.

The Keith Little Swing Trio makes a much postponed return to TenbyJazz, this time with guest vocalist Jane Williams.

There’ll be Swing from the 40s, a touch of Dixieland and some great melodies. Inspired by the Swing Music of Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and the like, the varied repertoire of this lively Band also includes Jump ‘n’ Jive numbers after the  style of Louis Prima.

Jane’s exuberant vocals add a new dimension to the band’s, always polished, performance.

Led by Keith on piano, the band features Gethin Liddington on trumpet, Donnie Joe Sweeney on bass and vocals.

Swinging mainstream vibes with a hint of West Coast low-key coolness brought to you by the Cool Jazz Quartet.

The band is led by Greg Sterland – tenor and baritone sax, with Jonny Westhorp – guitar, Mike Kennedy – bass and Alex Goodyear – drums.

Greg and Alex are stalwarts of the burgeoning contemporary Bristol Jazz scene, bringing together modern jazz and bebop (Greg) and traditional and mainstream (Mike).  The guys are joined by Jonny, who adds a strikingly refreshing, individual guitar style to the overall mix.

The band’s repertoire is the American songbook of jazz standards sprinkled with compositions by standout European musicians such as Lars Gullin and Bobby Jespar.

A very special band to start our new jazz year.

Led by two legendary saxophonists of the Welsh jazz scene, this exciting band performs a wide ranging selection of material drawn from the 1950s up to the present day. They are joined by Jim Barber (keys), Alan Vaughan (bass) and Ian Poole (drums).

They emphasize swing in all its forms, from relaxed up to break neck speed, all played with effortless style. Ballads flow and Latin tunes groove with unison horn lines.

You can expect Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon and more …… 

Fronted by an unusual combination of clarinet, bass clarinet and vocals in several European languages, the unique, eclectic and widely appealing sound of Afternoon in Paris is delivered with a heartfelt, irresistible joie de vivre that will transport you through the jazz clubs of 1930s Paris to the grand cafés of Europe and South America.

The band this time was Susanna Warren (clarinets and vocals), Jeremy Young (lead guitar), Nick Kacal (double bass) and Paul Smith (drums).

A trans-Europe & beyond delight came our way, bedecked with Xmas tunes, as well. Here’s a photo of Susanna, in Christmas mode. Until our return in February, we wish you a Jazzful new year.

Dom has promised a sublime mix of “American songbook & Blue Note Jazz classics”.

Playing with Dom (sax) are John Davies (guitar), Nino Consolo (drums) & Chris Cassar (bass). The band will also feature the sultry, swinging vocals of Elaina Hoss.

Come along to be mesmerised by this fabulous band of local, so talented, jazz+ musicians.

Tudor Thomas and his friends will be playing brass, strings and enough numbers to tire out your tapping toes. In a good way, of course. The new band features:-

Bill Ridley – trumpet;

Andy Leggett – clarinet & saxophones;

Tudor Thomas – trombone;

Vic Partridge – banjo & guitar;

Peter Berry – string bass.

Dixieland / Swing or Trad Jazz to some, Good Time Jazz to others, good ol’ jazz to all: come and enjoy!

Swinging mainstream vibes with a hint of West Coast low-key coolness brought to you by the Cool Jazz Quartet.

The band is led by Greg Sterland – tenor and baritone sax, with Jonny Westhorp – guitar, Dan Somers – piano and Mike Kennedy– upright bass.

Greg, Dan and Mike are stalwarts of the burgeoning contemporary Bristol Jazz scene, bringing together modern jazz and bebop (Greg), swing and big band (Dan) and traditional and mainstream (Mike).  The guys are joined by Jonny, who adds a strikingly refreshing, individual guitar style to the overall mix.

The band’s repertoire is the American songbook of jazz standards sprinkled with compositions by standout European musicians such as Lars Gullin and Bobby Jespar.