The Welsh New Wave

Black Mountain Jazz presents The Welsh New Wave,

We are excited to present the cream of the next generation Welsh Jazz talent – pianist Ross Hicks and

saxophonist Dan Newberry. Both are graduates of the RWCMD in Cardiff and are making names for

themselves in the wider jazz community.

Ross Hicks embodies technical virtuosity, emotional commitment and soulful intensity – swinging

like Oscar Peterson or grooving over the fiery Cuban songs by Buena Vista Social Club, both major

influences. His debut album Three Elms is out now on all streaming platforms.

Dan Newberry is one of the most in demand saxophonists in the area, able to bring feel, fire and

freshness to any project. Dancing from one idea to the next, he is a chameleon equally at home

playing funk or over the most demanding contemporary Jazz and yet is still instantly identifiable as

himself. Dan's debut album, recorded in the Czech Republic last year is due for release soon.

They are joined by the regular BMJ house band of Jack Mac (saxes), Nick Kacal (double bass) and

Ryan Thrupp (drums) – also known as GinnTronic - the resident pop-jazz deconstructionists at Lab 22

in Cardiff.

Join us for two sets of originals and standards that are sure to be swinging, singing and delivering!