Jazz in Wales

News about gigs, festivals, famous names, new artists and more compiled by DJ Andy Roberts in Cardiff, Wales. Send your updates to andy @ jazzinwales.co.uk

Friday, November 26, 2010

Pimp your horn and keep it warm






A designer from Cardiff has hit the right note with her protective sleeve for trumpets which keeps the instrument warm in cold weather.

Ali Kedge devised the Warmahorn as an accessory for young musicians to decorate and protect their trumpet.

She also found that the sleeve made of wetsuit fabric helps improve the tone of cheaper instruments in all weather.

Orders for the product have come from individuals and stores across the UK and Holland with two major pop acts also showing an interest.

Ali, who works as a costume designer, came up with the idea after seeing trumpeter Jonny Bruce struggle at a cold outdoor gig with her jazz singer daughter Ruby Samba.

At Ruby's suggestion she made a little coat out of fun fur for Jonny's trumpet which soon became a hit with other musicians.

Read the full story on the
BBC website.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Jazz Connection playlist 25 November 2010

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Thursday 25 November 2010 on Radio Cardiff 98.7 FM:

Deodato ft Al Jarreau – Double Face
Smerins Anti-Social Club – Doctor Who
Asaf Sirkis Trio – Letting Go
Lee Jones – Cookin' on Gas
3 Square – Krakovian Duck
John Etheridge and Sweet Chorus - Manha de Carnival
Heavy Quartet – Walking Home at Midnight
Nikki Yanofsky – God Bless The Child
Jazz Jamaica All Stars – Liquidator

Hear the latest show right now at www.jazz-connection.co.uk

The Jazz Connection goes out every Thursday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Jazz Connection playlist 18 November 2010

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Thursday 18 November 2010 on Radio Cardiff 98.7 FM:

Herb Alpert – Rise
Tina May – In Your Own Sweet Way
Courtney Pine – New Orleans
Milk Biscuits – untitled
Will Butterworth – Stella by Starlight
Nicolas Simion – Transylvanian Wood
World Service Project – Relentless
Jay Phelps – Out of the Blue
5 Go Swing – C'e Sole
Shez Raja ft Andy Sheppard - Carnival of Colours

The Jazz Connection goes out every Thursday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

Monday, November 15, 2010

Welsh jazz promoters praised by Hodgkins

One of the UK's leading jazz administrators praises a "territorial army" of volunteers who ensure the music survives despite spending cuts.

Chris Hodgkins, director of Jazz Services UK, shared his thoughts as he returned to Wales for a short tour.

The Essex-born trumpeter grew up in Cardiff and helped launch the Welsh Jazz Society before moving to London.

He says politicians need to treat volunteers with respect if they expect them to make up for cuts in grants.

Read the full story on the BBC News website and hear my interview with Chris on the radio player at www.jazz-connection.co.uk

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Jazz Connection playlist 11 November 2010

Chris Hodgkins, director of Jazz Services UK, was my special guest on the Jazz Connection on Radio Cardiff 98.7 FM on Thursday 11 November 2010. Here's the playlist:

Eddie Roberts & Freckles - I Can't Stand You
Colosseum – Tomorrow's Blues
Dave Jones Trio ft Lee Goodall – Creative Petrol
Mali Latino – Bamako 2000
Bourne/Davis/Kane – De Selby's Earth
Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble
– In the Back Seat of a Yellow Cab

Vic Parker & Chris Hodgkins
– Undecided (Live at the Quebec 1976)

Chris Hodgkins interview
Chris Hodgkins Quartet – King's Birth Night
Hidden Orchestra – Footsteps
John Paul Gard's Pedalmania – untitled new track

The Jazz Connection goes out every Thursday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7 FM or watch and listen live online at www.radiocardiff.org

You can hear the latest show and a fuller version of the interview with Chris Hodgkins on my radio player at www.jazz-connection.co.uk

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Jazz Connection playlist 4 November 2010

Here's what I played on the Jazz Connection on Thursday 4 November 2010 on Radio Cardiff 98.7:

Nigel Price Organ Trio – Mozambique
Tal Babitsky – Hysteria
Killer Shrimp – Sticks and Stones
Tamco – River Deep Mountain High
Miles Davis – Don't Lose Your Mind
Trish Clowes – Search
Acoustic Ladyland – Red Sky
Top Shelf Jazz – Puttin' on the Ritz
Chris Hodgkins Quartet – The Machine

If you missed the show you can hear the latest edition anytime at www.jazz-connection.co.uk

The Jazz Connection goes out every Thursday night at 8pm on Radio Cardiff - tune in on 98.7FM or watch and listen live online at
www.radiocardiff.org