Bobby Wellins for Cafe Jazz

British tenor sax maestro Bobby Wellins is the main attraction of the July/August summer programme at Cafe Jazz in Cardiff.

He'll be appearing with the John Critchinson Trio as part of a double bill with the Italian Connection (Andrew Fawcett/David Logiri) on Thursday 9 August. Critch will be warming up with his own gig at Cafe Jazz the previous night.

Other highlights include Mornington Lockett on August 16, Berlin-based funk rockers Solid Airbag on July 19, Paraguayan harp/guitar from the Ramos-Scheider Duo on July 25, and The Amigos on August 30.

On July 26, Cardiff Jazz Society unveil the fruits of A New Generation, an educational project giving young students the chance to learn and perform with experienced musicians including Dick Hamer and Paula Gardiner.

Bellydance fans should look out for A Night in Tunisia on Thursday 23 August, when I'll be hosting an evening of Middle Eastern music with live dancers, musicians and top Arabic tunes on CD.

Cafe Jazz is Cardiff's premier venue for jazz, blues and more, with live music five nights a week on the ground floor of the Sandringham Hotel on St Mary Street.

Here's a reminder of the weekly line-up:

Mondays - Jazz Attic Jam Session
Tuesdays - Preservation Jazz Society - traditional/swing
Wednesdays - Various local acts and visiting stars
Thursdays - Various local acts and visiting stars
Fridays - Blues Dragon - late night blues

For full details see www.cafejazzcardiff.com