January
25th January The Esperanza Project - a collective of musicians from RWCMD and Cardiff University School of Music that aim to celebrate the music of jazz virtuoso Esperanza Spalding performing the music of Spalding's self titled album 'Esperanza' from 2008, which they have transcribed and arranged for their sextet Leizel Abrahams - Vocals, Dan Edgecombe - Guitar, Laurie Rich - Piano, Benedict Stephens - Bass, Tom Williams - Drums, Dan Vause - Tenor Saxophone
31st January - no gig
February
1st February - The Mingus Project Plays: Mingus Ah Um - play through one of Mingus' most iconic albums: Mingus Ah Um. Released in 1959, this album has become a staple of the Mingus discography and a fan favourite among many! Having been ranked in the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone in 2020 at 380 and been rated 5* by nearly all reviews on initial release, Cameron Saint (Bass), Nils Kavanagh (Piano), Tom Williams (Drums), Antigone Blackwell (Trombone), Dan Vause (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet), Emma Craig (Alto Saxophone), James Garland (Trumpet)
7th February - Nils Kavana band
8th February - The Aidan Pope Trio - Aidan Pope (Guitar), James Owston (db) and Matthew Holmes (d). this young visiting trio hugely recommended check them out and come and listen to them LIVE. https://aidanpope.com/music
14th February - RWCMD Student Showcase - Set 1 Izzy's Quintet: Izzy Oyaide-Nicholls(Drums), Sofiia Bilovil (Saxophone), Zozi Sookanadenchetty (Vocals), Cameron Saint (Bass), Jacob Owen (Piano): A collection of tunes by the great Esperanza Spalding featuring Zozi Sookandenchetty on vocals
Set 2 494 Junglebird: Tom Ward (Drums), James Lee (Bass), Will Pearce (Piano): 494 Junglebird take on the famous Flute and Tankard, playing a variety of tunes you won't want to miss
21st February - Duski - Duski strips back to the trio to explore new music and moods written in a forever changing world. Expect new music, features from 'Make a Wish' and excerpts from 'Pillow Talk Sessions vol.1' A great chance to see this Trio Live. Aidan Thorne - basses Greg Sterland - sax/electronics Mark O Connor - Drums/percussion https://duskimusic.co.uk
22nd February - tbc
28th February - Huw Warren playing a selection of his own tunes with his students
1st March RWCMD Student Showcase -Yãtrã: Blyth Bennett (Saxophone),Benedict Stephens (Bass), Gruff Owen (Drums), Newman Tai (Keys): Inspired by Tania Maria's tunes we named our quartet Yãtrã, meaning journey. We are bringing a selection of swing, latin and funk pieces which we had great fun playing together. We hope to share this special moment of our maiden journey with all of you