Happy 30Th Anniversary Brecon Jazz!

In its 30th Anniversary year, Brecon Jazz 2014 featured the likes of Warren Vache and Mike Harries, both Brecon Jazz 1984 originals, and Faby Lafertin and the newly re-formed Loose Tubes, both who featured in the early years.

At the other end of the spectrum, the much celebrated Laura Mvula, Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter, and the rising star Zara McFarlane all made their Brecon Jazz debut.

The Festival kicked off on 7th August when the legendary Burt Bacharach explored his extraordinary canon of hits in the Market Hall.

Over the Brecon Jazz weekend, Christ College’s Y Neuadd Goffa: The Memorial Hall hosted a series of concerts and masterclasses including:

• Friday 8th August
  • 6.45 pm – Jean Toussant/JT4
• Saturday 9th August
  • 11.00 am – Masterclass – The Accidental Bassist
  • 1.15 pm – Burum
  • 2.00 pm – Masterclass – All Things Saxaphone
  • 4.00 pm – Masterclass – All Things Clarinet
  • 4.45 pm – Kairos 4Tet
  • 8.15 pm The Roger Beaujolais Quartet
• Sunday 10th August
  • 11.00 am – Masterclass – Trumpet Heroes From Off The Beaten Track
  • 12.30 pm – World Wide Wales: Wales meets Mirabassi
  • 3.00 pm – Masterclass – Exploring Jazz Drums
  • 3.45 pm – Polar Bear

We were delighted to be part of Brecon Jazz’s 30th Anniversary … here’s to 30 more!