Black Mountain Jazz Club is delighted to welcome back two Cardiff-based musicians well known to BMJ audiences. Vocalist–songwriter Elijah Jeffery and award-winning pianist Eddie Gripper join forces to present their acclaimed new CD (self-entitled, ‘Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper’ ) currently on a UK wide tour, with a striking blend of original songs and a bold reimagining of Purcell’s 17th-century aria, praised for its imaginative, genre-defying approach. Their live performance weaves together progressive pop, indie folk, and alternative jazz, taking audiences on a captivating musical journey. From the folk-inspired ‘Shifting Seasons’ to the introspective jazz ballad ‘Because of You’, the art-pop [...]

BMJ Collective welcome pianist John Crawford back to Black Mountain Jazz Club for an exciting evening of contemporary jazz. John has previously performed at the Club alongside the extraordinary cellist Shirley Smart, and we’re thrilled to have him return as a featured guest. John Crawford blends jazz sophistication with the fire of Latin rhythm. With English and Spanish roots, he was raised on blues and immersed in salsa, flamenco, and Afro-Cuban traditions - a fusion that defines his sound. He has performed at world-renowned festivals like Montreal, North Sea and San Sebastián,. He is no stranger to iconic venues - including Ronnie Scott’s, the Royal Albert [...]

We welcome Yetii to Black Mountain Jazz for this very special one-off gig as part of their UK ‘Inner Worlds’ Album Tour. Yetii released their debut album ‘Live at The Greenbank’ to widespread critical acclaim and have since played at jazz clubs, festivals and arts centres across the UK, as well as supporting ‘The Bad Plus’ on their recent UK Tour. The trio play original compositions combining flowing melodies with expansive group improvisations, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes. The band have built their following with a sold-out monthly residency in Bristol, including collaborations with Iain Ballamy, Ant Law and Arun Ghosh. [...]