Pontypool Jazz: recently formed to promote jazz, and create a greater awareness of live jazz in Pontypool and surrounding areas. The promoters, at this time, intend to have a different band, Saturday nights, once a month.
The Music: Modern, bebop, fusion, spontaneous and more. Featuring young rising musicians and the more established stars, from small groups to larger bands, local and further afield. Bands on stage around 8-30pm.
The Venue: “The Comrades Club” Market St.Pontypool.
With disabled access. Space for few cars to park outside club doors for musicians to unload. Carry gear through 2 doorways onto stage – no stairs. Seats 100 comfortable, good size bar, snacks available. Stage large enough for big bands. Space for dancing, those who wish to.
Admission: According to cost of band appearing at the time, say from £4-00. Pay at the door.
Parking: opposite Barclays Bank and walk up road, also opposite Police St. walk down road.
Keeping music live, and Pontypool on the world music map.
Live jazz once a month, on a Saturday.
Phone for details inc. band bookings 01495 762504 or 01873 854746 .
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brenda.obrien1/ppjazz/
May 12th @ 8:30
Dino Plasmati Open Quartet
http:www.eastmanguitars.com/portfiolio/dino-plasmati/
Jazz is peculiar and constant dialogue between musicians and their audience. The public is not simply listening to the music, but they are actually feeling it, connecting with it activating all the senses.
Therefore jazz needs to wander, needs to reach always-new people to get new inspiration and vital force. The DINO PLASMATI OPEN QUARTET embodies all these features. It is a jazz group with a broad musical horizon, which do not hesitate in meeting interesting musical influences. It originates from a desire of the guitarist of the group Dino Plasmati.
The DINO PLASMATI OPEN QUARTET can offer a true example of jazz quality music as well as an intense and unique musical experience.
As another special treat for Pontypool jazz we are joined by this touring group from Italy. Led by phenomenal guitarist Dino Plasmati, featuring fellow Italians, saxophonist Carlo Fraccalvieri and drummer Marcello Nisi and jioned by local double bassist Steve Tanner. With a diverse range of influences too long to list, Dino’s writing has a very unique styling that helps him stand out from his peers.
Along his career, Dino played and collaborated with numerous Italian and Foreign musicians.
Further Details: Gary Stone 01495 762504 / Clive Cochrane 01873 854746.
Email: jazz-gar-2216@tiscali.co.uk
May 26th
Note the extended times as requested, and due to members wishing play on open mic sessions. If you play an instrument or sing come along and join in. If you don't play or sing, come along and enjoy jazz being played live.
7:30-9 pm Big band and jazz choir workshop,
9:00 open mic
10:15-11Bluesy Susie and the Jazz Junkies.
Doors open 7:00, admission £5
