Welcome: Croeso: To the Narberth Jazz community music organisation, run by volunteers and presenting a variety of different music mainly Jazz and Jazz related.
Please check the “Events / Tickets & Membership Renewal” page for the varied future schedule. Click on the names for full information and to get your tickets or if you prefer, please ring 07551 793388
Our next event and the first for 2025 will be the very welcome return of Dom Norcross.
16th January at the Plas Hotel.
However before then please note that the Queens Hall are presenting the Silglo Section ‘Big Band’ on Friday 20th December.
Tickets £19 but Narberth Jazz Members £17
PLEASE SEE: Queens Hall – The Siglo Section ft. Luke Andrews
Our final ‘gig’ for 2024 was the Vic Partridge’s Hot Five. At the Plas Hotel on Thursday 21st November.
Arguably the happiest of all music is Dixieland jazz, this was proven on the night by a group of remarkable musicians who gave us the sound of several horns all improvising together on fairly simple chord changes with definite roles for each instrument but a large amount of freedom, cannot help but sound consistently joyful.
17th October we had the incomparable saxophonist Alan Barnes accompanied by the John Gibbon Trio.
On the 19th September saw a return visit by Dale Storr.
Dale is one of the UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano.
Narberth Jazz presented their 4th Annual Garden Party at Lampeter House on 28th July 2024
Unlike last year, it was a beautiful day, with sun and blue skies.
We were entertained by three bands.
- The Swingin Nettles
- The Keith Marshall Quartet with Angharad Saunders
- The Keith Marshall Little Big Band
Altogether a wonderful afternoon / evening was had by all, beautiful weather, picnics and Pimm’s adding to the musical enjoyment . Narberth Jazz would like to thank Julian Williams for his hospitality and allowing us to user Lampeter House once again.
Clark Tracey Quintet Play the Plas Hotel Narberth in June
As the concluding part of their UK tour the quintet played their final event for Narberth Jazz at the Plas on the 20th June and the only event that they played in Wales. The concert was delivered in two cracking sets with enthusiastic applause from the audience, The first set started with two diversely characterful pieces from Clarke father Stan Tracey, the first being ‘Rainbow At The Five Mile Road’ and the second you ‘Euphony’. Followed by ‘My One and Only Love’, where RJ Gilbert belied his youth and produced consistent effortless fluency and breath control throughout each of his performances. Thelonious’s ‘Blue Monk’ followed – not an easy work to play but pianist Dave Newton relished playing to this musical excentric and mavericks chart delivered a stunning performance. The next tune was ‘A Bitta Bittadose’ , a great crowd pleaser, which gave each musician a chance to rise to the occasion. The reeds of Simon Allen (tenor) and RJ Gilbert (alto) leading the horn choruses and encouraging each-other’s performances, clearly creatively enjoying each other’s playing and company. The inventiveness of Dave Newton’s piano complemented the fine work on double bass of Al Swainger topped off with Clark Tracey demonstrating why he is constantly rated as the UK’s best drummer with his invented use of his kit!
Second set started with another Stan Tracey piece ‘A Funky Day in Cardiff Bay’. Followed by ‘This I Dig of You’ and the Sonny Rollin’s drum lead Latin shuffle, ‘St Thomas’, with Simon Allen using the soprano sax. All participants thoroughly stretched their music prowess’s to the delight of the audience. The short but sweet encore was Rollins ‘Oled’ A fitting piece to round off a glorious evening of the highest quality music. Our event was supported by the Arts Council of Wales ‘Night Out’ scheme.
On the 16th of May 2024 we had our own Dominic Norcross with the James Chadwick Trio to entertain us.
Plus our President’s Birthday ‘bash’
11th April saw the exciting pianist Eddy Gripper playing for us at the Plas Hotel.
Described as “a critically acclaimed debut that’s already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) and “a remarkably mature-sounding trio album” (London Jazz News), the 23 year old pianist, Eddie Gripper, brings his band to Narberth Jazz for the launch of ‘Home’, as part of the UK/IE Album Tour.
Narberth Jazz proudly presented the Dave Jones Quintet at the Plas Hotel in Narberth on Thursday March 21st for his 60th Birthday Tour.
Renowned for their captivating performances and fresh from The Pizza Express Jazz Club – London, this quintet promises to deliver an exceptional night of musical brilliance. Dave Jones and his talented ensemble will showcase their artistry, blending classic tunes with swinging rhythms and smooth improvisations and of course contemporary flair.
15th February we had Cameron Saint with an octet mesmerising us with ‘The Mingus Project’.
A major tour triumph in Narberth
Our first Gig of the New Year saw the Hot Club Gallois bringing their artistry to a near capacity audience at the Plas Hotel
Our Party at the Plas Hotel went down a storm.
16th November we had a welcome return of Keith Little and his SWING FOUR.
On Thursday 19th October last, Around About Dusk entertained us well with some superb playing.
On the 21st September we celebrated John Gibbon’s 50th anniversary as a professional drummer.
A wonderful evening was appreciated by the appreciative audience at the Plas.
Narberth Jazz presented a suitable cake together with other items of food and drink to him during the interval.
