News
14/07/2009
Brecon Jazz 2009 is looking good for this year
A great warm up for the big one in 2010. There will be over 50 concerts in five venues across the town.
21/05/2009
Stars out for Brecon Jazz 2009
South African piano legend Abdullah Ibrahim, Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango and the Tunisian oud master Anouar Brahem will headline the 2009 Brecon Jazz Festival from August 7 to 9.
16/02/2009
Talks about jazz in Brecon this summer.
We understand talks are taking place about putting some jazz on this summer in Brecon over the second weekend in August. Details will be posted here as soon as we have a confirmed statement. We understand an announcement is due very soon. Keep watching this space for more news about jazz in Brecon this summer. It's not over yet.
17/12/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz has ceased trading
Thank you to everyone who supported the Breacon Jazz festival for 25 successful years. Unfortunately we are no longer able to operate, however this site will remain online so that you can still enjoy the old festival programs and pictures.
21/09/2008
Miss Matthews and the Mississippi
S4C documentary on Cerys Matthews and the River Mississippi Sept 29 @ 9pm
03/09/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz works with local groups to build sustainability
More local groups than ever supported HSBC Brecon Jazz in its 25th anniversary.
12/08/2008
S4C celebrating 25 years of Brecon Jazz
S4C will broadcast a special documentary on Saturday 16 August 2008
11/08/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz make a Lifetime Achievement Award
The Gate Gallery & Glassworks is honoured to become a sponsor of Brecon Jazz's first Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented in celebration of Brecon Jazz’s 25th Anniversary
31/07/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz on the radio
Want to hear who's worth checking out at this year's HSBC Brecon Jazz?
07/07/2008
25th Anniversary Stroller Programme
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, this year's HSBC Brecon Jazz Stroller Programme offers an exciting mix of old and new.
16/06/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz is saddened at the death of the jazz pianist and composer Esbjorn Svensson.
The Swedish jazz legend passed away yesterday in Stockholm. He was 44 years old. HSBC Brecon Jazz Festival Director, Jim Smith, said, "The Brecon Jazz team and I are extremely saddened by Esbjorn Svensson's untimely death. I'm sure I speak for many people in saying that it was truly a privilege to watch this man perform. He was a legend in the true sense of the word. My thoughts are with his family at this time."
12/06/2008
Living the dream in the jazz epicentre of the world
In a special programme this week, S4C follows a saxophonist from Cardiff as he attempts to fulfil his dream of recording a jazz CD in New York with one of the best jazz musicians in the world.
22/05/2008
Louis Hayes and the Cannonball Legacy Band
The leader of the group, Louis Hayes, an exceptionally gifted and inspirational old school, hard bop drummer was a member of Cannonball Adderley’s original Quintet. He has surrounded himself with some of the most innovative exciting young jazzmen on the planet.
14/05/2008
HSBC Brecon Jazz 7-10 August 2008
Festival announces 25th Anniversary line-up.
Celebrating its silver anniversary as one of Europe’s most unique musical festivals, the 2008 HSBC Brecon Jazz programme boasts an exciting and eclectic mix of the very best of international jazz, both old and new. The Festival is proud to greet several newcomers this year, as well as welcoming back some familiar faces.
