2024 CLUB NIGHTS
Clark Tracey Quartet: The Under Milk Wood Suite - January 2024
Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas's "Under Milk Wood" is an album released in 1965 by the English pianist Stan Tracey and his quartet.
The music was written in response to Dylan Thomas's 1953 BBC radio play - 'Under Milk Wood'. It has often been cited as one of the best jazz recordings made in the United Kingdom.
Marvin Muoneké Quartet
February 2024
One of the South West’s up and coming jazz artists, Marvin is a singer-songwriter and performing artist with a voice that has been often referred to as rich, deep and smooth.
Transatlantic Hot Club with guest Tara Minton
April 2024
The Transatlantic Hot Club is joined by a special guest - the wonderful Tara Minton on voice. Expect to hear Swing classics, Django standards, and Latin Bossa Nova explored with a totally unique take on the style of Grappelli and Reinhardt..
BMJ Collective with special guest Alex Goodyear
May 2024
BMJ Collective is our regular house band and tutors of our youth project BMJazz Katz - Jack Mac (sax and vocals) and Nick Kacal (bass). They are joined for this performance by the very popular Alex Goodyear on drums.
Victoria Klewin Quartet
June 2024
Singer-songwriter Victoria Klewin makes a welcome return to Black Mountain Jazz following her Blossom Dearie tribute in 2019 and her part in the homage to Peggy Lee at our ‘virtual’ wall2wall Jazz Festival in 2020. She will be singing a mixture of her own material, standards and maybe some Blossom D
Jon Lloyd's European Quartet
August 2024
Saxophonist Jon Lloyd and his European Quartet bring a programme of contemporary jazz influenced by Classical and non-Western music.
BMJ Collective and special guest Chris Cobbson - February 2024
Chris Cobbson was one of the original members of Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors. He has performed with many national and international musical ensembles, including Osibissa and the Ghanain jazz ensemble Baraka.
Poetry & Jazz Improvisation
March 2024
When merging poetry into the field of jazz on a spontaneous platform, anything can happen. The programme is for open ears and free spirits. Join our poets and musicians as they seek to 'break down the barriers'.
Zoe Gilby Quartet
April 2024
Zoe Gilby, Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019, last visited Black Mountain Jazz for its 2020 wall2wall Jazz Festival, when her Trio was confined to an excellent virtual performance because of the pandemic.
The Jazz Defenders
May 2024
Led by one of the UK's most formidable jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions.
BMJ Collective with guest Tom Berge
July 2024
Tom’s style brings originality while still being firmly rooted in the Swing tradition. He has played with many of the UK's finest Jazz artists
The Joe Bradford Quintet
October 2024
Bristol-based trombonist Joe Bradford gathers together a fabulous quintet to celebrate the 100th birthday of the great JJ Johnson. Expect fast paced bebop, melodic lines and intricate arrangements.
