With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres, head-bobbing grooves, and immersive soundscapes, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh, modern sound that captivates and inspires. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious,’ Al Swinger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain - its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art. Feel the rhythms, surrender to the soundscape, lose yourself in a tapestry of deep groove and ethereal texture. Al Swainger - Bass and Electronics Jon Clark - Drums and Triggers Gary [...]

Singer, pianist, and Manhattan School of Music, New York graduate Hilary Cameron blends Latin jazz with the soulful style of Joni Mitchell. In-demand across London and the US, Hilary has performed at top venues like Ronnie Scott's and Smalls NYC. Known for her role as an accompanist, this rare performance with the BMJazz Collective at Black Mountain Jazz gives audiences a chance to see her shine as the featured guest. Don't miss this special opportunity to hear why Hilary is so highly regarded in the jazz world! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRMaF78B6Jo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ncFh2Ap1c

A date for your diaryMusic link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizKFYvY7tE After a short stint of gigs in 2023, the quartet reunites for a swift, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing. BMJ are delighted to welcome two rising stars back to Abergavenny and the club where these two fine musicians first met. As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to [...]