NEWS February 2026

Greetings Jazz lovers,

Welcome to the continuing NJ spring programme of delights.

Following on our January extravaganza with Brass Band Bychan who entertained us royally in January. see our press notices.

We start with this months live event at the Plas Hotel on 19^th February with the very welcome return to the Dave Jones Trunk of Funk. Despite borrowing the band name from Craig Charles’ , super Welsh piano star Dave Jones has gathered a fine bunch of musicians to entertain us with tunes to get hips swinging and toes tapping. They creatively explore some of the great fusion tunes and add some of Dave’s own, Expect to hear some Weather Report and Herbie Hancock and Jaco Pistorias with Paul Carr guitar, Ben Waghorn sax, Jon Goode Bass and Elliot Bennet drums.

If you have yet to renew your membership, please do so at this gig. It is important for us to show we have support from our community to keep the shows coming.

In March we will feature the guitar of Dan Messore with support from Paula Gardiner on acoustic bass and Liz Exell on drums. 3 wonderful Welsh musicians at the top of their game.

So please join us for an unforgettable live night at Narberth Jazz, on Thursday 19^th March, where three outstanding Welsh artists will come together to deliver an exceptional musical experience.

On the bill are acclaimed guitarist Dan Messore, renowned for his eclectic style and evocative harmonies, along with the dynamic jazz drummer Liz Exell, celebrated for her innovative work with Nerija and her contributions to the UK jazz scene. Completing the line-up is Paula Gardiner, Wales’s esteemed jazz bassist and composer whose illustrious career has spanned theatre, radio and film.

Expect a vibrant fusion of genres, from Messore’s folk-infused jazz to Exell’s rhythmically adventurous compositions, all anchored by Gardiner’s soulful, expressive bass lines. Whether you’re a dedicated jazz aficionado or simply seeking an inspiring night out, this event promises something truly special. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Don’t miss the chance to experience this live jazz event with a straight-ahead guitar jazz trio rooted in melody, swing, and deep interaction, with a subtle but unmistakable bebop fire, at its finest, right here in Narberth

The Transatlantic Hot Club will feature on April 16^th, Founded by Adrien Chevalier (violin – New York) and Ben Creighton Griffiths (harp – Cardiff) in 2013 on the sunny French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the Transatlantic Hot Club specialises in the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli but on the harp and violin – a combination in this style of music not easily found anywhere else in the world. Ashley John Long joins them on Bass Touring across Europe, USA, and the French Caribbean – the Transatlantic Hot Club presents their core repertoire alongside swing jazz, latin jazz, French chanson, and traditional European folk music. This will be an unmissable night of music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Sdd9FbYnU

Other events that may interest you :-

Span Arts has changed the singing group night to Thursday, 5th & 19th February. Also a day of Welsh language activities at the Scout hut on Wednesday 18^th. Feb. www.span-arts.org.uk

Aberjazz have  The Jack Pearce Quartet at Peppers on 12^th March www.aberjazz.com

Remember they were to have played for us in November last year, but snow cancelled the event. HOWEVER they will be back to play for us in October.

Swansea jazz club have plenty going on with dinner and jazz packages, visit https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/

That’s all for now

The Narberth jazz team

PS – Don’t forget your Membership please

Membership Renewal 2026Narberth Jazz