please note start times are approximate and may vary at short notice
TUESDAY 5th MAY
Matheus Prado trio - Step into the vibrant soul of Brazil with the Matheus Prado trio for an unforgettable evening of Brazilian jazz.Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Matheus Prado, the trio brings Brazil’s rich musical traditions to life through a dynamic blend of rhythm, melody, and improvisation. Featuring original compositions from Prado’s new album Brasilidade – A Jazz Portrait Of Brazil, alongside beloved classics by Milton Nascimento, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and other iconic composers, this performance is a celebration of Brazil’s musical heritage reimagined through the lens of contemporary jazz. From the infectious grooves of samba and maracatú to the refined elegance of bossa nova, the trio creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and thrillingly modern—intimate, energetic, and irresistibly Brazilian
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
Doors 8pm / Music from 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY
RWCMD JAZZ SHOWCASE
Set 1: Yann Bonada & Lucas Tyldesley
Yann-guitar, Lucas-piano This duo of two friends since their school days are reunited to perform as college peers after having spent many hours making music together. They will be playing general jazz repertoire for which they share an appreciation, as well as some original compositions thrown in for good measure!
Set 2: James Cox & Luke Sterry
Improvised music James-guitar/effects, Luke piano/synthesiser A spontaneous set of music never heard before, not even by the musicians! We hope you’ll be excited to join us for a new venture of improvisation with electronics, we hope to deliver a meaningful performance through the strength of our interaction and musical instincts alone. Let’s see where the night takes us!
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
Doors 8PM MUSIC FRON 8.30PM
TUESDAY 12th MAY
RWCMD showcase
Set 1: Lizzie Beesely & Alex Bingham
Lizzie-guitar, Alex-sax This duo have lots of experience exploring a free dynamic through their love of Thelonious Monk compositions, for example, which offer a lot of space and freedom for the interpreter. This performance is certain to be unique as they have more space than ever with just the two of them accompanying one another.
Set 2: Taya Nicole-Mae: Ella & Louis tribute
Taya-vocals, Yaryna Veresotska-trumpet, Lucas Tyldesley-piano A tribute to an iconic album will feature vocalist Taya Nicole Mae as she explores Ella Fitzgerald’s catalogue, Yaryna Veresotska on trumpet displaying her interpretation of Louis Armstrong, accompanied by the lovely voicings of Lucas Tyldesey on Piano. It will surely be a good night of music appreciating the greatss Album launch!!! - a six piece jazz collective, led by Sam Green (drums), featuring BBC young jazz musician of the year Ursula Harrison (double bass), Irish jazz musician of the year Nils Kavanagh (piano), Mykola Davydenko (guitar), Em Craig (saxophone) and Daniel Vause (alto/tenor saxophone)
ADMISSION £10 / STUDENTS £6
Doors 8pm / Music fron 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY 13th MAY
Nick Costley-White Quartet
details to follow.
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
DOORS 8PM MUSIC FROM 8.30PM
THURSDAY 14th MAY
BROKEN SPEAKERS CLWB
open mic poetry, prose, spoken word and storytelling
entry £2 includes raffle
doors 7pm
WEDNESDAY 19th MAY
Joe Northwood's jam session
Exceptional band led by Joe to start then initiate the jam.
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
DOORS 8pm MUSIC FROM 8.30pm
Wednesday 20th May
Cardiff Uni Showcase -Pocket Big Band
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
DOORS 8pm MUSIC FROM 8.30pm
TUESDAY 26th MAY
Laurie Rich band
ADMISSION £10 STUDENTS £6
DOORS 8pm MUSIC FROM 8.30pm