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SUMMARY:BMJ Collective with guest John Crawford
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective welcome pianist John Crawford back to Black Mountain Jazz Club for an exciting\nevening of contemporary jazz. John has previously performed at the Club alongside the extraordinary\ncellist Shirley Smart\, and we’re thrilled to have him return as a featured guest.\nJohn Crawford blends jazz sophistication with the fire of Latin rhythm. With English and Spanish\nroots\, he was raised on blues and immersed in salsa\, flamenco\, and Afro-Cuban traditions – a fusion\nthat defines his sound. \nHe has performed at world-renowned festivals like Montreal\, North Sea and San Sebastián\,. He is no\nstranger to iconic venues – including Ronnie Scott’s\, the Royal Albert Hall\, and the 606 Club.\nAn Independent Music Award nominee\, John’s albums Ulia River of Time\, Times and Tides and his\nlatest Room for Dancing have earned critical praise for their vibrant energy and heartfelt lyricism.\nA passionate educator and rhythm fanatic\, John’s books on Latin piano (published by Schott and\nOUP) have become go-to resources worldwide. Whether on stage or in the studio\, his music is always\nalive with groove\, emotion\, and an infectious love of dance. \nRenowned for their dynamic interplay and adventurous improvisation\, the BMJ Collective blend\nstrong grooves with expressive modern arrangements. Together with John Crawford\, the group\npromises a vibrant\, engaging performance\, delivered in the club’s intimate\, up-close setting at The\nMelville Centre in Abergavenny. \nWebsite\nwww.johncrawfordpiano.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-collective-with-guest-john-crawford/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Yetii: ‘Inner Worlds’ Album Tour
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Yetii to Black Mountain Jazz for this very special one-off gig as part of their UK ‘Inner\nWorlds’ Album Tour.\nYetii released their debut album ‘Live at The Greenbank’ to widespread critical acclaim and have\nsince played at jazz clubs\, festivals and arts centres across the UK\, as well as supporting ‘The Bad\nPlus’ on their recent UK Tour.\nThe trio play original compositions combining flowing melodies with expansive group\nimprovisations\, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes.\nThe band have built their following with a sold-out monthly residency in Bristol\, including\ncollaborations with Iain Ballamy\, Ant Law and Arun Ghosh. \nAlex Veitch – piano\nAshley John Long – double bass\nAlex Goodyear – drums \n“a performance that both enthralled and delighted the audience ★★★★★”- Ian Mann\, TheJazzMann \n“Impossible to ignore”  – Jazzwise \n“a trio of fluent and wildly inventive improvisers” UK Jazz News \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/yetii-inner-worlds-album-tour/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Swing from Paris
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Parisian-flavoured music\n\n★ ★ ★ ★ “intelligent\, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN\n“excellent band…diverse numbers\, smart arrangements” JAZZ JOURNAL\n\nSwing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin\, guitars and double bass\, inspired by the music of the 1930s\, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw\, Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.\nKnown for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances\, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois-sur-Seine\, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/swing-from-paris-3/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:BMJ Collective with guest Gareth Williams
DESCRIPTION:The BMJazz Collective is delighted to welcome special guest Gareth Williams to Black MountainJazz Club for an evening of dynamic\, contemporary jazz. \nWinner of the British Jazz Awards\, Gareth Williams is one of the UK’s most compelling pianists\,renowned for his expressive intensity and creative flair. His career has seen him collaborate withleading international artists including Joe Lovano\, Jerry Bergonzi and Claire Martin. \nDrawing on influences from jazz\, classical music and Welsh folk traditions\, Gareth brings a deeplyemotional and genre-fluid approach to his playing. \nTogether with the BMJazz Collective’s vibrant\, collaborative sound\, this promises an evening ofinspired improvisation and outstanding musicianship. \nDon’t miss this chance to hear world-class jazz in the intimate surroundings of Black Mountain JazzClub
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-collective-with-guest-gareth-williams/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T193000
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SUMMARY:Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball - Poems of a Space
DESCRIPTION:Poems of a Space\, is the second album from the guitarist\nJason Ball and bassist Aidan Thorne. All of the compositions\non this album were written\, arranged\, recorded and mixed\nby the duo.\nThe concept of the album was to invoke nostalgia\, rekindle a\nmemory of a time and/or place. The pieces are engulfed in a\nfog of guitar ambience and measured 6 string bass\ntextures.\nAs with their previous release\, Archwilio’r Traddodiad |\nExploring the Tradition\, there is an emphasis on experiences\nwithin the Welsh landscape. The song Banc Y Celyn\, refers to\nthe hill overlooking Aidans home in Powys. And the track\nClouds\, was written after a hike up the Sugar Loaf near\nAbergavenny.\nDeeply rooted in jazz\, the style carefully glides between\nwritten and improvised elements. Some of the compositions\nwere realised and refined from recordings of loose jam\nsessions. One may hear nods to influences from 70’s ECM\nrecords such as Terje Rypdall or Bill Frisell. \n  \n“……. A fantastic deep dive into lesser-\nknown Welsh folk tunes”\nArchwilio’r Traddodiad | Exploring the\nTradition\nJude Rodgers\, The Guardian \n“An unforgettable musical experience”\n**** Ian Mann\, Jazzmann Blog \n“……… a beguiling instrumental set that\ntransmogrifies folk songs into delicate\,\nexploratory improvisations. Throughout\,\ncombining a resonating bowed bass with\nguitar work redolent of John McLaughlin on\nMiles Davis’ In a Silent Way. Praise\,\nindeed!”\nTim Cumming\, Songlines
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/aidan-thorne-and-jason-ball-poems-of-a-space/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,Jazz,music
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SUMMARY:BMJ Collective with guest Nicolas Meier
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective’s guest this month is Nicolas Meier – widely recognized as one of the World’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. \n \nBorn in Switzerland and based in the UK\, Nicolas Meier’s music expresses his love of Turkish\, Eastern and Middle Eastern music\, as well as the genres of flaming\, tango and much more – all entwined with jazz. \n \nHis extensive talent\, versatility and musical fluency has been widely acclaimed – so much so that it attracted the attention of rock guitar legend Jeff Beck\, who made him a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group\, leading to two World tours. \n \nSince founding his own record label in 2009\, he has produced 12 albums – either as a soloist\, in a duo format or with a group. \n \nPlease note that this is one of our early 7pm start programmes. \n \nWebsite: www.meiergroup.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-collective-with-guest-nicolas-meier/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T200000
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SUMMARY:Fiona Ross Trio
DESCRIPTION:Multi-award winning jazz artist\, journalist and founder of the award winning Women in Jazz Media organisation Fiona Ross never stops. \n \nAs vocalist\, pianist\, composer and producer\, Fiona has become known for creating her own contemporary jazz sound – incorporating fast paced Latin Jazz\, vintage Jazz club\, a little neo-soul along with heart wrenching ballads.  \n \nLive performances have seen her perform at prestigious venues – including 606 Club and Pizza Express – as well as at festivals such as the EFG London Jazz Festival. \n \nFiona has achieved many accolades for her work\, including Best Jazz Song from the World Song-writing Awards. Her song ‘Mistress’ is included in the British Library archives for prosperity. \n \nAs well as working as a Jazz artist\, Fiona spends her time behind the scenes in Jazz working as the founder of the award winning not for profit organisation\, Women in Jazz Media. She is also Senior Writer for Jazz in Europe.  \n \nWebsite www.fionaross.co.uk \n\n   
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/fiona-ross-trio/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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