Brecon Jazz Festival 2013

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August 2013
Brecon, Powys, Mid-Wales, LD3 9DP, Wales MAP
ticketed events prices vary

Last updated: Mon 8th Apr 2013

Set in a beautiful town within stunning Welsh countryside, Brecon Jazz takes place from Friday 9th until Sunday 11th August 2013, offering a mix of Great Brits and legendary Jazz stars from across the African continent to share the joy of Jazz in 50 concerts over 3 days.

Line-up

Friday: Courtney Pine Presents House Of Legends, Nils Petter, Molvaer Trio Jason Rebello Group, Gilad Atzmon And The Orient House Ensemble, Junior Jazz Showcase, Zoe Rahman Quintet, Jazz Club With Jazzman Gerald.

Saturday: Ian Shaw And Trio, Tim Kliphuis Trio & David Newton, Laurence Cottle Trio Featuring Mornington Lockett And Ian Thomas, Martin Taylor and Alan Barnes Wales meets Naples with Huw Warren and Maria Pia De Vito, Julian Siegel Quartet, Roller Trio, Rwcmd Presents Django Bates' Belovèd, Phronesis, Anthony Strong, Mavis Staples, Jazz Club With Snowboy.
Masterclasses: Laurence Cottle, Jason Rebell, Jim Black.

Sunday: Jools Holland And His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, Mr. Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band, The Impossible Gentlemen, Shades Of Shearing Davide Logiri meets Torfaen Jazz, Arturo Serra Quartet Meets Celia Mur, 'Balança' Led By Cathy Jones, Laura Jurd Quartet John Surman Trio, Quercus, Jazz4jed Bursary Concert, Wales meets Brooklyn with Huw Warren And Jim Black Blue Spirits Trio, Jazz Festival Service At Brecon Cathedral.
Masterclasses: Julian Siegel, Maria Pia De Vito & Huw Warren.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. To buy tickets, click here.

Expect around 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.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.