Jazz in Wales

Brecon Jazz line-up unveiled

2009-07-01T11:41:00.004+01:00

Stan Tracey, John Etheridge, Erik Truffaz, Dennis Rollins and Digby Fairweather are among the names added to the bill for the 2009 Brecon Jazz Festival.

There'll be around 50 concerts offering a wide range of styles and stars from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August.

The line-up - including headliners Abdullah Ibrahim, Manu Dibango and Courtney Pine - should dispel concerns that there wouldn't be a festival worthy of the name taking place in Brecon this year.

The festival will also feature some of the most popular bands on the Welsh jazz scene including the Amigos, Wonderbrass, and a new project by the Welsh Jazz Composers Orchestra.

Concerts will be staged in the Market Hall, Captain's Walk, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon Cathedral and the Castle Hotel, along with fireworks on Friday and a carnival parade on Saturday.

Ticket prices range from £5 to £15, with many events free of charge.

See www.breconjazz.org for full details.

Jazz Connection playlist 29 June 2009

2009-06-29T10:57:00.007+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Radio Cardiff on Monday 29 June. The show included a couple of tracks in tribute to Michael Jackson - many jazz musicians in the US and the UK grew up listening to his music and were influenced by it.

Jazz Jamaica – I Want You Back
Oleg Kireyev – Night Train
Get The Blessing – Music Style Product
The Impellers – Be Ready
James Chadwick – Seventh Wave
Rebirth Brass Band – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
Joachim Kuhn – Transmitting
Neil Cowley Trio – Revolution 9
Branco Stoysin Trio – Where's The Pen
Kyle Eastwood – Bold Changes
Mike Markey and Nick Jones – Back to California
Maceo Parker - ABC

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

By the way, it was a great night for Mike Markey and Nick Jones - they also had a track played on Paul Jones' blues show on BBC Radio 2 this evening - check it out about 11 minutes into the recording on the BBC iPlayer

Jazz Connection playlist 22 July 2009

2009-06-22T11:00:00.003+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Radio Cardiff on Monday 22 June. It was the 25th anniversary of the death of Welsh jazz pianist Dill Jones.

Root Doctors – Goin' To Louisiana
Geoff Eales – Iolo's Dance
Bluesy Susie – Nature Boy
John-Paul Gard's Pedal Mania – Pee Wee's Blues
Heavy Quartet – Bore Sul (Sunday Morning)
Dill Jones – Jay Walk
Wyn Lodwick Interview re Dill Jones
Dill Jones & Wyn Lodwick – Rose Room
Julian Arguelles/Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Evans Freedom Pass
Fraser Allibone Quartet – Have You Met Miss Jones
The Amigos – Icek

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Get in touch if you want me to mention your gig or play your CD on the show - email andy @ jazzinwales.co.uk

Jazz in Haverfordwest

2009-06-21T09:33:00.003+01:00

Message from Declan Connolly of Span Arts in Pembrokeshire:

"Just a note to say that despite the recent demise of Django's club in Haverfordwest, Span Arts continues to present live jazz in the town at The Pembroke House hotel Barn Street on the second Wednesday of every month.

"Summer sessions continue with Jean Paul Gard's Organic featuring Dom Norcross on saxes Wednesday 8th July.

"Young trumpeter Ben Cummings with the John Gibbon Trio play on Wednesday 12th August.

"Further news of jazz in Pembrokeshire can be found on Jazzy Pembrokeshire Facebook page."

Jazz Connection playlist 18 June 2009

2009-06-18T10:42:00.005+01:00

Here's what I played on the monthly edition of the Jazz Connection on Thursday 18 June on south Wales valleys station GTFM. It featured tributes to the great Welsh jazz pianist Dill Jones who died 25 years ago this week:

Oleg Kireyev – Night Train
Dill Jones – Anything Goes
Bluesy Susie – Nature Boy
The Swiss – Jazz Pills
John-Paul Gard's Pedal Mania – Pee Wee's Blues
Heavy Quartet – Bore Sul (Sunday Morning)
The Impellers – Be Ready
Julian Arguelles/Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Phaedrus
Roberto Fonseca – Lo Que Me Hace Vivir
Dill Jones – Jay Walk
Root Doctors – Goin' To Louisiana
Geoff Eales – Iolo's Dance
Fraser Allibone Quartet – Have You Met Miss Jones
Troyka – 140
Acoustic Ladyland – Cuts & Lies
Dill Jones – Meet Me at Condon's
Interview with Wyn Lodwick re Dill Jones
Dill Jones & Wyn Lodwick – Rose Room
Neil Cowley Trio – Revolution 9
Branco Stoysin Trio – Where's The Pen
Charles Mingus – Better Get It In Your Soul

Don't forget the weekly edition of the Jazz Connection every Monday at 8pm on Radio Cardiff 98.7 and www.radiocardiff.org

Jazz Connection playlist 15 June 2009

2009-06-15T12:14:00.005+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 15 June on Radio Cardiff 98.7:

Hugo Strasser – Black Night
Laura Collins – Battersea Park
Freddie Hubbard – A Night in Tunisia (Live in Bristol)
Ray Camacho & the Teardrops – Si Si Puede
The Swiss – Remember When
Trudy Kerr/Michael Garrick - Lush Life
Troyka – Call
Acoustic Ladyland – Red Sky
Ian Shaw – Comes Love
Wyn Lodwick and Friends – Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Roberto Fonseca – Lo Que Me Hace Vivir
WhiskyCats – In This Chair
Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Remember When

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in at 8pm on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

The monthly version of the show for south Wales valleys station GTFM goes out this Thursday night from 7 till 9pm - tune in on 107.9 FM or listen online at www.gtfm.co.uk

New name and home for Women in Jazz

2009-06-15T11:49:00.002+01:00

The Swansea-based Women in Jazz organisation is moving into new premises at Swansea Metropolitan University, with a new name - Jazz Heritage Wales.

The collection of recordings, photographs, books, stage gowns, artefacts and memorabilia will now be housed in the main library on the Townhill campus, under the care of the University Records and Archives Office.

The new office space will provide full access to its resources for students, researchers, media and the general public.

Founder and jazz historian, Jen Wilson said: "Swansea Metropolitan University have all the right systems in place to ensure Jazz Heritage Wales can flourish: Faculty of Applied Design and Engineering, Faculty of Art and Design and Faculty of Humanities.

"The multi-media jazz collection is unique to Wales and the UK. It offers a huge resource for music, music technology, photography, socio-historical research, politics, and cultural heritage.

"Talks and lectures will continue for community groups and international conferences. The performance side will be retained under the Women in Jazz banner at festivals and functions; the popular Swing Band Workshops will continue to run, as will its school tours of the in-house production of Before Freedom and performances.

"I would like to thank our Trustees, volunteers and musicians who have worked hard helping keep the organisation on track, and for the support and encouragement we have received from Swansea Metropolitan University".

Patron Dame Cleo Laine said: "I am very pleased to support this exciting venture and hope I will be able to fit in a visit to Swansea again to see the new home."

The exhibition Crossing Oceans: Wales Slavery and its Music will be on display for Dame Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth & Friends at their Wavendon Music in the Garden series on Sunday 19th July 2009. Dame Cleo is featured on one of the exhibition panels.

As Women in Jazz celebrates its 23rd year, it has secured successful funding projects have been secured with the Arts Council of Wales, Heritage Lottery Funding, Welsh Assembly Government, Awards for all Wales, Communities First, Swansea Council for Voluntary Service, and Wales Council for Voluntary Action.

Under the new name Jazz Heritage Wales the organisation looks forward to nurturing new sponsors and funders in the future. The Board of Trustees also welcomes new members.

See www.jazzheritagewales.smu.ac.uk for more details.

Huw Warren on Radio 3

2009-06-08T14:55:00.002+01:00

Huw Warren can be heard on BBC Radio 3 tonight - Monday 8 June - in a live recording of his quintet.

The group will be performing music from Huw's forthcoming CD inspired by the Brazilian musician and composer Hermeto Pascoal.

The quintet features Huw Warren (piano), Iain Ballamy (saxophone), Maria Pia De Vito (vocals), Dudley Philips (double bass) and Martin France (drums).

The concert recorded on May 7 will be broadcast as part of Jazz on 3 tonight at 11.15pm, and available to hear anytime until June 15 via www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00kstc1

The new album Hermeto+ featuring Peter Herbert and Martin France will be released on Basho Records in autumn 2009 accompanied by a tour.

See www.huwarren.com for more about his music and forthcoming concerts.

Jazz Connection playlist 8 June 2009

2009-06-08T11:47:00.003+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 8 June on Radio Cardiff:

Mingus Big Band – Moanin'
Sirius B – Watermelon Man
Zed-U – Phone Tap
Mark Moraghan – Blast From The Past
Nicky Campbell Interview
Mark Moraghan/Steven Sproat – Through It All
Led Bib – Call Centre Labyrinth
Miles Davis – Solea
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara - Kele Kele (No Passport No Visa)

Nicky Campbell was talking about his love of big band jazz - he wrote those tunes for Mark Moraghan and will be performing them at the Raglan Music Festival on Friday 12 June - read more about it on the BBC South East Wales website.

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Welsh Jazz Awards celebrate local talent

2009-06-08T11:36:00.003+01:00

Jazz musicians and promoters have been celebrated at the all new Welsh Jazz Awards presented as part of the Cardiff Jazz Festival.

Little Fish were named the Best Jazz Band, with the Dave Cottle Trio runners-up and the Jones O'Connor Group third.

Lee Goodall - a member of Little Fish - was named Best Solo Musician, with Osian Roberts runner-up and Huw Warren third.

Dempseys in Cardiff was voted the Best Jazz Venue, Swansea Jazzland second, and third place tied between Cafe Jazz in Cardiff and the Queen's Head in Monmouth.

Alistair and Brenda thanked the audience for supporting their work at Dempseys, with Alistair adding that credit was due to the bands who were willing to play for "very little money" (or words to that effect...)

The awards were voted for by jazz fans visiting the website at www.cardiffjazzfestival.com and were presented at the Globe in Cardiff last night.

Little Fish can be seen at the Globe tonight, Monday 8 June, as part of a triple bill including the Dave Stapleton Quintet and Burum.

Jazz Connection playlist 1 June 2009

2009-06-01T10:29:00.009+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 1 June on Radio Cardiff. It was a special edition looking forward to the Cardiff Jazz Festival with special guest Steve Coombe:

Osian Roberts/Steve Fishwick Quintet – The Hit
Karen Lane – Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
John Law's Art of Sound – Can a Cannibal Nibble?
John-Paul Gard – Beef Dumplin' Stew
James Chadwick and Julian Martin – Enrico's Last Dance
Dave Stapleton Quintet – Images
Ray Thompson/Jim Barber – Slowboat To China
Led Bib – Yes, Again
Top Shelf Jazz - Istanbul
Cookin' On 3 Burners – Cars

Click here to listen to edited highlights of my chats with Steve Coombe.

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff.

Tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Thanks to everyone who's been sending CDs and gig info for use on the show.

Jazz Connection playlist 25 May 2009

2009-05-27T20:43:00.002+01:00

Here's what I played on a funky Bank Holiday special edition of the Jazz Connection on Monday 25 May on Radio Cardiff:

King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (Live)
Ella Fitzgerald - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Dizzy Gillespie - Mas Que Nada
Tom Jones - Hard To Handle
Beginning of the End - Funky Nassau
The Amigos - Caravan
Brian Auger - A Day In The Life
Herb Alpert - Sunny
Patti Drew - Fever
Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland - Un Grao De Areia
Shirley Bassey - Light My Fire
Ray Barretto - Pastime Paradise

On Monday 1 June I'll be looking ahead to the Cardiff Jazz Festival with my special guest, festival organiser Steve Coombe.

Tune in at 8pm on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Cardiff Jazz Festival - June 2 to 10

2009-05-21T10:01:00.004+01:00

The annual Cardiff Jazz Festival takes place in the city from June 2 to 10 with a string of headline acts and local bands.

Tues 2 June - John Law Trio @ Dempseys

Weds 3 June - Osian Roberts/Steve Fishwick Quintet @ Dempseys

Sun 7 June - Welsh Jazz Awards, plus Eric Dolphy Project, Jones O’Connor Group, ReBop @ The Globe

Mon 8 June - Dave Stapleton Quintet, Burum, Little Fish @ The Globe

Tues 9 June - Dempseys Big Band Plus Special Guest @ Dempseys

Weds 10 June - Led Bib @ Dempseys

There's also a chance to vote for your favourite performers and venues in the Welsh Jazz Awards - for details see www.cardiffjazzfestival.com

Steve Coombe will be my special guest on the Jazz Connection, 8pm on Monday 1 June, on Radio Cardiff 98.7 when we'll be discussing the festival and playing tracks from some of the featured artists.

Stars out for Brecon Jazz 2009

2009-05-18T19:37:00.007+01:00

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.

Festival favourite Courtney Pine will also return to perform his new album inspired by Sidney Bechet, Tradition in Transition.

There will be 25 concerts over the weekend, which will also feature free family events - Fireworks on Friday, a Jazz Carnival parade on Saturday, and the Jazz Service on Sunday.

The Festival will be held in three central venues – Theatr Brycheiniog's 800-seater concert hall, its cafe, and Brecon Cathedral.

Festival director Peter Florence said: "Brecon'll be different this year, and very different next year. It's a huge adventure, and we're deeply grateful to everyone who's been so supportive and encouraging."

The full festival programme will be launched in mid-June - details will be posted on the new Brecon Jazz website at www.breconjazz.org

Brecon Jazz is produced by Hay Festival, and funded by The Arts Council of Wales.

The ACW had initially planned to relaunch the festival in 2010 after the previous organising company ceased trading.

But it revised its plans following widespread public concern that there should be no "gap year".

Read more on the BBC News website.

Jazz Connection playlist 18 May 2009

2009-05-18T10:58:00.004+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 18 May on Radio Cardiff 98.7:

Hugh Masekela – Saduva
Martin Speake – Diverse
Dave Stapleton Quintet – Snitch
Lee Jones – Cookin' on Gas
Evan Christopher – I Know That You Know
Liberty Street Jazz Band – Comes Love
Jones O'Connor Group – No-Wave
Branford Marsalis Quartet – Rhythm-a-Ning
Maceo Parker – Let's Get It On

I also revealed some exclusive news about the line-up for this year's Brecon Jazz Festival - see the next story on the blog for more info.

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen online at www.radiocardiff.org

Jazz Connection playlist 14 May 2009

2009-05-14T11:51:00.005+01:00

Here's what I played on my monthly show for south Wales valleys station GTFM on Thursday 14 May:

Sirius B – Something New
John Law's Art of Sound – Congregation
Liberty Street Jazz Band – Bugle Call Rag
Jones O'Connor Group – Worker Bee
Andy Sheppard – Bing
Sax Appeal – PTB
Wyn Lodwick/Dill Jones - In a Sentimental Mood
Led Bib – Yes, Again
Madeleine Peyroux – Love and Treachery
Maceo Parker – ABC
Keith Little Band – Jumpin' At The Woodside
Diana Krall – Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
Dave Stapleton Quintet – Dedication Song
Lee Jones – Halfway House
Martin Speake – I'm In The Mood For Love
Marcia Pendlebury/Art Themen – S'Wonderful
Branford Marsalis Quartet – The Last Goodbye
Hugh Masekela – Thimlela
Evan Christopher – Farewell Blues

My next show on GTFM is on Thursday 18 June from 7 till 9pm.

Don't forget the Jazz Connection also goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff.

Jazz Connection playlist 11 May 2009

2009-05-11T10:40:00.005+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 11 May on Radio Cardiff:

Mike Harries Root Doctors – DIY
The Perceptions ft Fred Wesley – Running the Risk
Joe Lovano – Powerhouse
Cassandra Wilson – Fragile
Jigsaw – Slackers Hideaway
Sax Appeal – New York Walk
Chet Baker – My Funny Valentine
Asaf Sirkis Trio – Alone
Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara – Fulani Coochie Man
Marcia Pendlebury/Art Themen – S'Wonderful
Seb Pipe’s Life Experience – Yo Tico (Tico Tico No Fuba/Yonetsu)

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night 8 till 9pm on Radio Cardiff - listen on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

But this week you can also hear my monthly edition of the show on south Wales valleys station GTFM - tune in on 107.9 FM or www.gtfm.co.uk this Thursday 14 May from 7 till 9pm.

Jazz FM tops 400,000

2009-05-07T11:40:00.006+01:00

The relaunched Jazz FM has attracted 408,000 listeners in the first six months after its return to the airwaves.

Although Jazz FM can be heard nationwide via digital TV and the internet, it's only available on DAB digital radio in five regions of the UK, including south Wales.

The short-lived digital station theJazz, which closed in March 2008, attracted 407,000 listeners but had much wider coverage on DAB across the UK.

Jazz FM offers a broad range of jazz across the board from smooth to standards, classic soul, blues, bebop, swing, trad, big band, Latin, nu-jazz, fusion and electronica with presenters including Peter Young, Mike Chadwick and Steve Quirk

You can hear the station via www.jazzfm.com, Sky Digital channel 0202, Freesat channel 730 and on DAB in selected areas including London and the South East, Cardiff and south Wales, Birmingham and the West Midlands, Manchester and the North West, and Glasgow.

Jazz Connection playlist 4 May 2009

2009-05-04T10:37:00.003+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 4 May on Radio Cardiff 98.7:

Richard Groove Holmes – Listen Here
Colosseum ft Chris Farlowe – Tomorrow’s Blues
Till Bronner ft Vanessa da Mata – O Que Sera
Youngblood Brass Band – Is That a Riot?
Dan James – Blues for June
Le Trio Joubran – Sama-Sounounou
5 Go Swing – Putting on the Ritz
The Qualitons – One Man Song
Nathan Haines ft Marlena Shaw – Right Now
Paul Gonsalves Quartet – Boom Jackie Boom Chick
Trudy Kerr/Michael Garrick – Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Jimmy Smith – Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby
Keith Little Band – St Thomas

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Keep sending me your gig info and CDs for use in the show.

Jazz workshop in Langstone

2009-04-30T13:41:00.001+01:00

Bev Gough is running a jazz workshop for musicians over 50 years of age at Langstone Village Hall near Newport this Saturday 2 May from 2 till 4pm.

The event is being held in association with Gwanwyn - a project between the Arts Council of Wales and Age Concern Cymru, which encourages the older generation to celebrate their creativity.

Later on at the same venue there's an evening performance by the Kitty Bevan Quintet, featuring Jim Barber on keys, Greg Evans on drums, Graham Tuck on bass, Mike Frost on guitar and Bev on saxophone and vocals.

The workshop band will be invited to join in for a part of the event. Musicians must have their own instruments, and have a basic understanding of reading music.

Contact Bev Gough on 07806 625717 or email saxforfun @ googlemail.com for further details.

Butetown celebrates jazz heritage

2009-04-29T13:33:00.002+01:00

Jazz musicians will be joining forces to recreate the spirit of Tiger Bay's heyday in Cardiff this Sunday 3 May.

Rare recordings by jazz guitarist Vic Parker will be unveiled at Butetown Bay Jazz in the Wales Millennium Centre.

The sessions at the long-gone Quebec pub were secretly recorded by a Dutch sea captain in January 1976 and will be handed to local historians.

The event also includes a host of local performers, workshops and exhibitions as part of a full day of celebrations.

Featured artists include singer Li Harding, the Byron Jones Big Band, and a specially formed jazz choir made up of Butetown children.

Read the full story on the BBC South East Wales website including my interviews with Humie Webbe and Chris Hodgkins, plus an archive clip of Vic Parker.

A Night in the Balkans - April 29

2009-04-29T10:46:00.000+01:00

Fans of Eastern European music should check out my next event - A Night in the Balkans - at Cafe Jazz, Cardiff, tonight - Wednesday 29 April.

Headliners will be Troyka, a trio from Bristol promising a fast fusion of Balkan beats and gypsy swing on harmonica, clarinet, guitar and percussion.

There'll also be gypsy dancing by Siluria, Jeff Japers on ukulele, and my own selection of upbeat Balkan, klezmer and gypsy tunes.

The fun starts at 9pm and admission is £4.

See www.myspace.com/bristoltroyka for a taste of what to expect.

Jazz Connection playlist 27 April 2009

2009-04-27T10:53:00.004+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 27 April on Radio Cardiff:

James Taylor Quartet – Blacksmith
Li Harding/Root Doctors – You Can Have My Husband
Interview with Humie Webbe about Butetown Bay Jazz
Paula Gardiner Trio – No Coincidence
Ted Sirota’s Rebel Souls – Killa Dilla
The Numbers Racket – Route 66
Victor Parker and Chris Hodgkins - Undecided
(recorded live at the Quebec, Cardiff, January 1976)
Coltrane Dedication Band – Mr PC
Lara James/Jeremy Young - Glass
NJYO – More Mumbles
Chris Hodgkins Trio - Full Count

The Jazz Connection goes out every Monday night on Radio Cardiff from 8 till 9pm.

Tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at 8pm via www.radiocardiff.org

Butetown Bay Jazz - May 3

2009-04-21T10:43:00.005+01:00

Many of the leading jazz musicians from south Wales will be joining forces to celebrate the jazz heritage of Cardiff's docklands in Butetown Bay Jazz on Sunday 3 May.

The all-day event at the Wales Millennium Centre aims to recreate the vibrant spirit of the original Tiger Bay.

It'll include performances by Li Harding, Patti Flynn, Humie Webbe, the Byron Jones Big Band, Paula Gardiner, Lyndon Jones and many more.

The younger generation will be represented by the Butetown Primary Schools Jazz Choir, jazz harpist Benjamin J Creighton Griffiths and the Juke Box hip hop dance crew.

A photo exhibition will be presented by the Butetown History and Arts Centre and there'll be a preview of some rare recordings by guitarist Victor Parker at the old Quebec pub.

There'll also be jazz guitar workshops with Ciyo Brown and a series of talks about the Bay's local jazz artists.

Butetown Bay Jazz runs from 11am to 10pm and admission is free of charge - for full details call the Wales Millennium Centre on 08700 40 2000.

Humie Webbe will be my guest on next week's edition of the Jazz Connection on Radio Cardiff, Monday 27 April at 8pm, when we'll be looking ahead to the event.

Don't forget Humie's own Jazz Train show on Radio Cardiff every Sunday at 10am - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Jazz Connection playlist 20 April 2009

2009-04-20T11:01:00.003+01:00

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Monday 20 April on Radio Cardiff:

Norman Connors ft Freddie Hubbard – Samba For Maria
Diana Krall – Walk On By
Dave Jones Trio – The Leopard
Heavy Quartet – Petite Fleur
Andy Sheppard – La Tristesse Du Roi
St Germain – Rose Rouge
Liam Noble Trio – Take Five
Dave Brubeck – Take Five
Red Eyed Fly – The Stutter

Tune in every Monday night at 8pm on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Don't forget my Middle Eastern and bellydance show A Night in Tunisia every Wednesday night at 11pm.

Thanks to everyone who's been sending me CDs and gig info for use on the air - all greatly appreciated.