BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (reeds) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night keyboard player Anders Olinder. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 11/08/2024.
Young London based trumpeter and composer. His debut album “From Dust” (Ubuntu Music, June 2024) features a quintet including Charlie Rees (tenor sax), Reuben Goldmark (piano), John Jones (double bass) and Amund Kleppan (drums).
Belfast based trio performing an innovative mix of Traditional Irish Music, free jazz and electronica. Featuring Kevin McCullagh – fiddle, electronics, Paddy McKeown – guitar, electronics, Conor McAuley – drums. Eponymous debut album released on Coracle Records in July 2024.
Yorkshire born, London based bassist and composer. His debut album “The Northern Sea” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) features Alex Hitchcock – tenor saxophone, Jonny Mansfield – vibraphone, Jay Davis – drums with guests; Immy Churchill – voice, Alex Wilson – piano.
British quartet led by saxophonist and composer Jon Lloyd playing jazz with a distinctive European aesthetic. Also featuring John Law (piano), Nick Pini (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums). Album “Earth Songs” released on Ubuntu Music in 2024.
Midlands based quintet led by trumpeter and composer Ray Butcher and featuring saxophonist Sam Rogers, pianist Tim Amann, bassist Mike Green and drummer Miles Levin.
A collaboration between the long running trio Threeway, led by electric bassist and composer Ben Crosland and featuring Steve Waterman (trumpet, flugel) and Steve Lodder (keyboards) with guitarist John Etheridge. Album “Harken!” released on Crosland’s Jazz Cat record label in July 2024.
Named for the initial letters of the member’s surnames Trio HLK features Rich Harrold (piano & synth), Ant Law (8 string guitar) and Rich Harrold (drums, percussion). Their latest album “Anthropometricks” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) includes guest appearances from percussionist evelyn Glennie, cellist Natalie Clein and vocalist Varijashree Venugopal.
Trio led by pianist and composer Phil Merriman featuring John Williamson (double bass) and Simon Roth (drums). Album “The Roots Beneath” released June 2024.
BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (tenor & soprano saxes) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night pianist, composer and arranger Tom Berge. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 07/07/2024.
Band led by guitarist Guy D’Angelo dedicated to playing the music of the late, great Jeff Beck, with a focus on Beck’s ‘fusion era’ albums “Blow by Blow” and “Wired”. Also featuring Aurelius Sciuka – keyboards, Rob Statham – bass, Ollie Usiskin – drums. Some performances include vocalist O.J. Jennings.
New quartet led by saxophonist and composer Julian Costello and featuring Natalie Rozario (cello), Stefanos Tsourelis (guirar, oud) and Sophie Alloway (drums). Their 2024 eponymous debut album features guest appearances from Iqbal Pathan (tabla, voice) and David Beebee (double bass).
Double bill presented by Shrewsbury based promoters Sy ; gigs.
Bazmatron (Barry Edwards) – electric guitar, effects, wooden flute
Group Listening;
Stephen Black – clarinet, tenor sax, wind synth, electronics, Paul Jones – keyboards, electronics, tenor sax
Band of musicians based in the Thames Valley dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Ukraine and working in conjunction with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB).
Katrina Likhtman, Fleur Stevenson, Steve Foster - vocals, Robert Otwinowski - guitar, Matt Potts - piano, Steve Kershaw - bass, Ben Robins – drums with special guest Kyrill Avilov alto saxophone.
Los Angeles based alto saxophonist, composer, improviser and educator. Latest release “Mosaic” (Ghost Note Records, 2024).
Saxophone duo featuring Martin Speake (alto) and Alyson Cawley (tenor). Album “Tendrils” (Pumpkin Records) released June 2nd 2024.
Quintet led by saxophonist and composer Brandon Allen playing original, fusion based music. Brandon Allen – tenor & soprano saxophones, keyboard, Mike Outram – guitar, Hamish Balfour – keyboards, Chris Attwell – electric bass, Laurie Lowe – drums.
Trio led by saxophonist Jac Mac (Jack McDougal) and featuring bassist Nick Kacal and drummer Ryan Thrupp joined by guest pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Trio led by pianist and composer Richard Fairhurst and featuring Dave Whitfotd (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums). Album “Inside Out” (Ubuntu Music) released June 2024.
Quartet led by pianist Dean Stockdale and featuring Tim Williams (guitar), Gavin Barras (double bass) and Gaz Hughes (drums). The album “Celebrating Oscar” (2023) features music written by and associated with the late, great Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson (1925 - 2007).
Manchester based septet playing original material influences by jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and more. Kemani Anderson – vocals, keyboard, percussion, Callum Connell – alto sax, congas, backing vocals, Aaron Wood – trumpet, flugelhorn, Nicola Guida – keyboards, Jack Duckham – guitar, Manny – electric bass, Ruben Sheridan – drums.
Double bill presented by Sy; Gigs at St. Alkmund’s Curch, Shrewsbury, 23/05/2024.
HARESS - Elizabeth Still – guitar, vocals, melodica, shruti box,percussion, Dave Hand – guitar, percussion, Chris Summerlin – guitar, Dave Smyth – drums, percussion
TARA CLERKIN TRIO Tara Clerkin – vocals, keyboards, clarinet, acoustic guitar, electronics, Patrick Benjamin- keyboards, electronics, melodica, Sunny Paradiso – drums, cello, percussion, keyboards, electronics
International, cross generational trio featuring the esteemed Norwegian bassist Arild Andersen (born 1945), the Danish drummer Daniel Sommer (born 1987) and the British guitarist Rob Luft (born 1993). Album “As Time Passes” released on April Records in April 2024.
Bristol based quintet led by pianist and composer George Cooper plus Nick Malcolm – trumpet, Jake McMurchie – tenor sax, Will Harris – acoustic & electric bass, Ian Matthews – drums.
Quintet led by the young Southampton born, Birmingham based composer Ben Carter. Debut album “Pulsar” due for release in 2024. Ben Carter – alto saxophone, Conor Bastible – piano, Tom Henery – guitar, Thomas Marsh – double bass, Henry Wakley – drums.
Jack Mac (reeds, vocals) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by Alex Goodyear (drums, percussion, vocals) at Black Montain Jazz, Abergavenny, 12/05/2024.
Collaboration between the trio led by guitarist and composer Tom Ollendorff with the saxophonist and composer Tim Garland.
Quartet led by the Vienna born, London based alto saxophonist & composer Guido Spannocchi. Also featuring Danny Keane (keys), Jason Simpson (electric bass) and Peter Adam Hill (drums).
Quartet co-led by Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenor & soprano sax, flute) and Paul Edis (piano) and featuring Asam King (double bass) and Joel Barford (drums). Album “Feels Like Home” released on Ubuntu Music, April 2024.
Ben Creighton-Griffiths – harp, Adrien Chevalier – violin, vocals, Ashley John Long – double bass with guest Tara Minton – vocals.
London based quartet led by keyboard player Sam Leak playing fusion classics by Allan Holdsworth, Weather Report, John McLaughlin and more. Also featuring
Nick Linnik – guitar, Flo Moore – electric bass, Laurie Lowe – drums.
Duo comprised of tenor saxophonist Trish Clowes and pianist Ross Stanley. Album “Journey to Where” released on Stoney Lane Records in March 2024.
Collaboration between the trio Parikel (Duncan Eagles - sax, Max Luthert - bass, Eric Ford - drums) and cellist Natalie Rozario.
Scottish born saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser now based in Barcelona. His 2023 album “Warmi” appears on the Barcelona based UnderPool label and features Albert Bover (piano) Masa Kamaguchi (double bass), Carlos Falanga (drums), Felix Rossy (trumpet) and Sara Lilu (vocals).
International jazz quartet led by American saxophonist, pianist and composer Kareem Kandi and featuring Greg Feingold (double bass), Julian Osty (guitar) and Carsten Weinmann (drums).
Quartet led by trumpeter, composer and improviser Charlotte Keeffe and featuring Moss Freed (guitar), Ashley John Long (double bass) and Ben Handysides (drums). Album “ALIVE! in the studio” released on Discus Music in September 2023.
New quartet led by saxophonist & composer Iain Ballamy and featuring Rebecca Nash (keys), Nick Pini (double bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
Young Cardiff based pianist and composer. His self released debut album “Three Ems” (March 2024) also features the talents of Nick Kacal (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums).
Twelve piece chamber jazz ensemble led by guitarist and composer Billy Marrows. Album “Penelope” released in January 2024.
Trio led by the Danish pianist and composer Soren Bebe and featuring Kasper Tagel (bass) and Knut Finsrud (drums).
Anglo-Swiss trio featuring Jim Hart -vibraphone, percussion, Florian Arbenz - drums, percussion ,Percy Pursglove - trumpet/flugelhorn.
A collaboration between the contemporary classical ensemble Manchester Collective with the Scottish jazz group the Fergus McCreadie for “The Unfurrowed Field”, a 2024 tour featuring the following musicians; Fergus McCreadie - piano, David Bowden - double bass, Stephen Henderson -drums; Rakhi Singh - violin, Donald Grant - violin, Simone van de Giessen - viola, Christian Elliot – cello
Quartet led by tenor saxophonist and composer Nye Banfield and featuring Robbie Moore – keyboard, Benjamin Crane – double bass, Ewan Moore – drums.
Miles Spilsbury – tenor saxophone, flute, electronics, percussion, Ollie Cadman – keyboards, Jake Long – drums, percussion.
Midlands based jazz, funk and soul septet featuring Jodi Matthews – vocals, Roy Linton – keyboards, Andy Thomas – guitar, John Sanderson – tenor & soprano saxes, flute, Ted Woodley – bass, André Bayliss – drums, Mahendra Patel - percussion.
Bristol based quartet playing a mix of original compositions and jazz, funk and latin covers. Emma Holbrook – drums, Sophie Stockham – tenor saxophone, Ruth Hammond – keyboard, Lisa Cherian – congas, percussion
Gaz Hughes Quartet, Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury, 09/03/2024.
Gaz Hughes – drums, Andrzej Baranek – piano, James Owston – double bass, Tim Williams – guitar.
Dorset based quintet playing original compositions plus classic items from the jazz-rock fusion repertoire. Self released debut album “Choose Your Froot” first issued in 2022. John Robertson – guitar, Pete Earle – electric bass, Ian Kindred – keyboards, Cameron MacDougall – drums, Caio Mamberti – percussion.
Trio featuring the US born, Amsterdam based saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Michael Moore and featuring the British musicians John Pope (double bass) and Johnny Hunter (drums). Album “Something Happened” released on the Newcastle based New Jazz and Improvised Recordings imprint in October 2023.
Cambridge based quartet led by pianist and composer Martin Hallmark and featuring Kevin Flanagan (tenor sax), Tiago Coimbra (electric bass) and Oscar Reynolds (drums). Album releases are “Spider Dance” (2014), “The Monkey Puzzle Tree” (2019) and “Water Speckled Midnight” ( 2024).
London based guitarist and composer. His 2023 debut album “Purple / Black Vol. One” (Whirlwind Recordings) features him alongside Kit Downes (piano, Hammond, keys), Sebastian Rochford (drums, synths) and Kevin Glasgow (bass).
Quartet led by Marvin Muoneke (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn) and featuring Samuel Joyce (piano), Federico Leonori (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums).
Trio led by guitarist and composer David Preston and featuring Conor Chaplin (bass) and Joel Barford (drums).
Duo formed in 2023 and featuring guitarist, singer and songwriter Deborah Rose and cellist Sonia Hammond.
Sextet featuring four musicians and two narrators who perform music from Stan Tracey’s Dylan Thomas inspired jazz suite “Under Milk Wood” combined with readings from Thomas’ ‘play for voices’.
Quintet led by the young Welsh born, Birmingham based bassist and composer Thomas Marsh. Self released debut album “What’s Wrong With Rain?” issued 2023.
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -saxophones, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with guitarist Chris Cobbson.
South Wales based big band led by trumpeter and musical director Mike Prestage.
Project led by pianist, bassist, composer and arranger in conjunction with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. Album “Horizon” released on the British record label Ubuntu Music in February 2024.
Improvising quartet featuring Faith Brackenbury (violin, viola), Tony Bianco (drums, percussion), John Pope (double bass) and John O’Gallagher (alto sax) that toured the UK in January and February 2024. The “Sentient Beings” album was released in 2023 and featured Brackenbury, Bianco and Pope with Paul Dunmall (tenor sax).
Duo seen by Ian at Kidderminster Jazz Club on 02/02/2024 featuring Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Mario Bakuna accompanied by percussionist Satin Singh. The performance also included guest appearances from Linda Angelis (vocals) and Rafael Lopes (alto sax).
Trio from the North of England featuring Jamie Taylor (guitar), Dave Walsh (drums) and Martin Longhawn (B3 Hammond organ). Album “Fast Corners” (Taccola Records) released late 2023.
All star British fusion sextet featuring Pete Case, Jason Rebello (keyboards), Paul Stacey (guitar), Tim Fulker (saxes), Pat Davey (electric bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -tenor sax, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with Cardiff based pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Quintet led by London based musicians Theo Erskine (tenor sax) and Mark Kavuma (trumpet), also featuring Noah Stoneman (piano), Michael Shrimpling (double bass) and Shane Forbes (drums). Debut recording “UltraSound” released on Kavuma’s label Banger Factory Records in December 2023.
Welsh duo consisting of Angharad Jenkins (voice, violins) and Huw Warren (piano). Album “Calennig” released on Jenkins’ own Sienco label in December 2023.
Quartet led by the Manchester based drummer, composer and improviser Johnny Hunter. The current line up features Graham South (trumpet), Mark Hanslip (tenor sax) and Seth Bennett (double bass).
Quintet led by the American pianist, composer and improviser Myra Melford featuring Mary Halvorson (guitar), Ingrid Laubrock (tenor & soprano saxes), Tomeka Reid (cello) and Lesle Mok (drums). Albums “The Love Of Fre And Water” (2022) and “Hear The Light Singing” (2023) both released on the Rogue Art imprint.
Improvising trio featuring Alex Bonney (trumpet, Modular synth, lap top), Paul Dunmall (saxes), Mark Sanders (drums). Debut album “The Beholder’s Share” released on Bead Records, 2023.
Duo featuring the American guitarist, composer and educator John Stowell and his Cardiff based counterpart James Chadwick.
Bristol based vocalist, guitarist and songwriter with three full length albums to her credit, “Hard To Forget” (2015), “Safe Place” (2019) and “Willing” (2021).
Band led by Birmingham based electric bassist and multi-instrumentalist ReedBass. The line up has also included Sam Rogers (tenor sax), Faisal Ahmed (keyboards), Leon Small (drums), Reuben Reynolds (guitar) and guest vocalist Danni Meyers. Debut album “Still On It” self released in December 2023.
Quartet led by drummer and composer Rod Oughton and featuring Helena Kay (tenor sax), Deschanel Gordon (piano) and Flo Moore (electric bass). Debut album “All Together, Now!” released on Ubuntu Music in 2023.
Young trio led by the Edinburgh born pianist and composer Ben Shankland and featuring Ewan Hastie (double bass) and Chun-Wei Kang (drums).
UK born percussionist, composer, improviser, instrument maker and bandleader now based in Berlin. Leader of the band Vula Viel her first solo album “There is Only Love and Fear” was released on the Chicago based International Anthem Record label in 2023.
Atlantic Road Trip is an international quintet co-led by the Scottish saxophonist Paul Towndrow, American trumpeter Chad McCullough and the Slovakian vibraphonist Miro Herak. The band line up is completed by the Irish bassist Conor Murray and the Scottish drummer Alyn Cosker. Debut album “One” released on Calligram Records in November 2023.
Quartet led by New Orleans musician Don Vappie (banjo, vocals) and featuring David Horniblow (clariner), Dave Kelbie (rhythm guitar) and Sebastien Girardot (double bass).
Album “The Blue Book of Storyville” released on Lejazzetal Tecords in 20i9.
The Beck Hunters trio (Mick Beck – tenor sax, bassoon, whistles, Anton Hunter – guitar, effects, Johnny Hunter – drums, percussion) joined by pianist Laura Cole and bassist John Pope. Live album “From Wolves To Water” recorded at the 2022 Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music.
Prolific US born London based vocalist.
Sri Lankan born, London based multi-instrumentalist and composer. Her debut album “From The Crow’s Nest” (Rainy Day Records, 2023) features her on bass guitar in a core trio with Zhenya Strigalev (saxophone) and Garry Bagdasaryan (drums) plus guest musicians Elliot Galvin and Evgeny Ponomarev (both keyboards) and Rodion Grischenko (guitar).
Duo featuring trumpeter and electronic musician Alex Bonney and drummer / percussionist Will Glaser. Album “Everything Unfolding From Emptiness” issued on the Not Applicable imprint in September 2023.
Experienced saxophonist long associated with pianist and composer Mike Westbrook, but also a composer and bandleader in his own right.
Glasgow born, London based drummer and composer with two solo albums to his credit, “Impossible Things” (2015) and “Sun Swells” (2022).
Brass and reed sextet playing a fusion of jazz and classical music and specialising in newly commissioned works from a variety of composers. Toby Street – trumpet, Adrian Miotti – tuba, Richard Watkin – trombone, Rob Buckland – saxophone, James Fountain – trumpet, Sarah Field – trumpet, saxophone. Debut album “Volume 1” released via Ulysees Arts in November 2023.
Israeli trio featuring Gadi Stern – piano, keyboards, David Michaeli – double bass, Matan Assayag – drums.
Oxford based quartet co-led by Ollie Weston (tenor & soprano sax) and Pete Oxley (guitar). Also featuring Martin Pickett (organ) and Rick Finlay (drums). Named after the 1999 Michael Brecker “Time Is Of The Essence”.
Logan Kane is a Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and producer who is best known as a bass player, both on the acoustic and electric versions of the instrument. Latest album “Floor Plans” released on Ghost Note Records in October 2023.
Drummer and electronic musician. First solo album “Bovine Mindstate” released on Not Applicable Records in October 2023.
Quintet co-led by trumpeter Stuart Henderson and saxophonist Karen Sharp celebrating the classic trumpet / saxophone partnerships of jazz. Also featuring Leon Greening (piano), Raph Mizraki (bass) and Simon Price drums.
Long running Midland based youth big band directed by John Ruddick MBE.
Bristol based funk and fusion quintet featuring Scott Hammond – drums, Ruth Hammond – tenor sax, bass clarinet, melodica, Korg synthesiser, Dale Hambridge – keyboards, Greig Robinson – electric bass, Lisa Cerrian - percussion.
Buenos Aires based ensemble led by saxophonist / clarinettist Gustavo Firmenich. Line up Gustavo Firmenich – alto sax, clarinet, Marcelo Diven - vocals Andres Veltri, Daniel Grant, Miguel Bensadon – tenor sax, Romina Bochicchio – alto sax, Lucia Deluca - clarinet, Andres Zetko – electric bass, Valentin Rodriguez – electric guitar,
Laureano Daloia – drums With guest; Xenia Porteous – violin. This line up appeared at Brecon Jazz Club on 26/09/2023 as part of La Malbec Orquesta’s European tour.
Edinburgh based duo featuring saxophonist Ian Millar and pianist Dominic Spencer who specialise in rural touring throughout the UK, playing a mix of jazz standards and Millar’s original compositions.
Quintet led by Southampton born, Birmingham based saxophonist, flautist, composer and poet Dan Lockheart and featuring his mentor, Alex Hitchcock on tenor sax. The group also includes Torn Davies )guitar), Josh Vadiveloo 9Double bass) and Jonno Gaze (drums).
Trio featuring Johnny Hunter (drums), Mark Hanslip (tenor sax) and Olie Brice (double bass). Album “Divisions” recorded in 2019 and eventually released on Discus Music in 2023.
Irish jazz trio featuring Dave Redmond (double bass), Kevin Brady (drums) and Meilana Gillard (tenor & alto saxophones). Eponymous debut album released on Gillard’s own Auragami Records imprint in September 2023.
Young British pianist and composer. His debut album “Anyone’s Quiet ; Let it Rain to You” (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2023), features him leading a trio including Will Sach (double bass) and Luca Caruso (drums).
Nottingham born bassist and composer now living and working in new York, but who returns to London on a regular basis. His most recent album “A Bouquet (for Lady Day0” was recorded in London with the British musicians Liam Noble (piano) and Heidi Vogel (vocals).
London based alto saxophonist, composer and improviser. Her latest album “Outlines” (Whirlwind Recordings, 2023) features a hand picked sextet comprising Dee Byrne – alto saxophone, Nick Malcolm – trumpet, Tom Ward – clarinets, Rebecca Nash – acoustic and electric piano, Olie Brice – double bass, Andrew Lisle – drums.
The Black Mountain Jazz ‘house band’ featuring Jack Mac (saxes), Nick Kacal (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums) with guest vocalist Sarah Meek.
"Carter displays an impressive compositional maturity and his pieces feature strong melodies and memorable themes, but with plenty of space allocated to individual soloists. "
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"“Pulsar” is successful on its terms but it’s also a recording that exhibits considerable potential for the future, not just for Carter but for all the members of this talented young quintet."
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