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For further info. tel. 01745 812260, or visit www.northwalesjazz.org.uk 

Organized by the North Wales Jazz Society

NWJS Registered Charity No.508519.  President: Martin Taylor MBE  

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, WATT’S DYKE, LLAY, WREXHAM LL12 0RL  

Tuesday 21 FebruaryDydd Mawrth 21 Chwefror.

SUE PARISH/JOHN HALLAM QUINTET

Vocals meets sax tonight when Sue Parish, a regular at Keswick Jazz Festival, brings her three-octave range to North Wales, performing numbers from the Great American Songbook and classic bossa nova and taking her cue from Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Blossom Dearie. Saxophonist John Hallam, well known throughout the North West, has worked with Clark Terry, Benny Carter and Randy Sandke. Line-up completed by FREDDIE  GARNER (keys), DAVE TURNER (d bass) & PHIL BENNETT (drums).

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Tuesday 28 February/Dydd Mawrth 28 Chwefror.

DEAN MASSER

Leading UK based Saxophonist Dean Masser has performed alongside many of the leading names in British jazz; Ronnie Scott, Kenny Baker, Gerard Presencer, Clark Tracey, Don Weller, Mark Nightingale to name but a few. As a member of the late Jack Parnell’s quartet, Dean toured the UK and recorded a live album during a week-long engagement at Ronnie Scott’s, London. Dean has a number of television and radio appearances to his credit, and has recently recorded his first solo album. Entitled “Old School”, the album features pianist Max Turnbull, double-bassist Malcolm Creese and drummer Paul Robinson. Andy Prior and Jenny Russell are guest vocalists.
“A very exciting and enjoyable CD” – Jack Parnell.

With the guitar, piano, bass and drums of the NORTH WALES JAZZ QUARTET.

Tuesday 6 March/Dydd Mawrth 6 Mawrth

MAGIC HAT ENSEMBLE

The Magic Hat Ensemble, led by STEVE CHADWICK (trumpet/cornet), features the superlative
ANDRZEJ BARANEK (keyboards), ANTHONY ORMESHER (guitar), NICK BLACKA (double bass) and ROB TURNER (drums). The energy and spontaneity of their performances are qualities that make this band special! “Pulsating post bop. A dynamic and
hugely listenable band worth catching live”: Jazzwise

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£6.50. Conc £5.50. Special price for NWJS members £5. Students’ Union Members & Schoolchildren £3.
For further information telephone 01745 812260
Organized by the North Wales Jazz Society
NWJS Registered Charity No.508519.  President: Martin Taylor MBE.

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VICTORIA HOTEL,
Menai Bridge, Anglesey, LL59 5DR   

Wednesday 7 March/Dydd Mercher 7 Mawrth

MAGIC HAT ENSEMBLE

The Magic Hat Ensemble, led by STEVE CHADWICK (trumpet/cornet), features the superlative ANDRZEJ BARANEK (keyboards), ANTHONY ORMESHER (guitar), NICK BLACKA (double bass) and ROB TURNER (drums). The energy and spontaneity of their
performances are qualities that make this band special! “Pulsating post bop. A dynamic and hugely listenable band worth catching live”: Jazzwise

Wednesday 25 April/Dydd Mercher 25 Ebrill

ONE OF THE UK’s FINEST VIBES PLAYERS
VIC BLACKWELL

Inspired by the legendary Lionel Hampton, influenced by the great Lester Young, Errol Garner, Charlie Parker and Gerry Mulligan.

Also featuring TREFOR OWEN & ANDY HULME (guitars), with DAVE TURNER (double bass).

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£6.50. Conc £5.50.  Students’ Union Members & Schoolchildren £3.
For further information telephone 01745 812260
Organized by the North Wales Jazz Society
NWJS Registered Charity No.508519.  President: Martin Taylor MBE.

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THE FARMERS ARMS

WAEN, Nr. St. ASAPH.

(Approx. 1 mile from exit 28 of the A55, signed for Trefnant.  Postcode:  LL17 0DY). 

Wednesday 22 February/Dydd Mercher 22 Chwefror. 

TRIBUTE TO COLE PORTER

with the DAVE ROBERTS QUARTET

An extremely popular band, which presents an evening of well-known jazz standards, has become sought after throughout the North West. Featuring DAVE ROBERTS, recognised as one of the finest baritone sax players in the area and lead jazz soloist with the Merseyside Big Band for ten years.

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Wednesday 21 March/Dydd Mercher 21 Mawrth. 

THE VOCAL LED
SUZANNE MOTT QUINTET.
Interpretations of songs by composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, Stacey Kent and Claire Martin. Featuring DAVE MOTT (sax),  TOM KINCAID (keys), NICK BLACKA (d bass) and ROB TURNER (drums).

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£6.50. Conc £5.50. Students’ Union Members & Schoolchildren £3.
For further information telephone 01745 812260
Organized by the North Wales Jazz Society
NWJS Registered Charity No.508519.  President: Martin Taylor MBE.

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THE PENGWERN

LLANFFESTINIOG, LL41 4WY

BROWFIELD/BYRNE QUINTET

This new and exciting quintet, led by three gifted young players, Liam Byrne (sax), Jamie Brownfield (trumpet) and Andy Hulme (guitar), brings a fresh and youthful approach to standards and bebop favourites of the 40s and 50s Blue Note era, plus more modern material. Their playing, which is far more mature than their faces, can be heard on BBQ’s CD “Keepin’ it Cool”, (highly recommended), which won a place at the 2009 British Jazz Awards.

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Venue telephone number 07810 057444

For further information telephone 01745 812260
Organized by the North Wales Jazz Society
NWJS Registered Charity No.508519.  President: Martin Taylor MBE.