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We can offer a variety of sponsorship packages, if you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please contact Verity Hiscocks, Arts Development Manager on 01633 628968 or email pontypooljazz@torfaen.gov.uk | Sponsors confirmed to date include: Torfaen County Borough Council Pontypool Regeneration Partnership Pontypool Community Council Croesyceiliog & Llanyravon Community Council
Pontypool is located on the borders of the Brecon Beacons within easy reach of the Wales’ capital city Cardiff. Torfaen is an ideal place to visit for jazz enthusiasts, people interested in music and those wishing to ‘dip their toe’ in the world of jazz. If this is your first visit to Wales sample some of the interesting things to see and do in the three largest towns, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon. For information about ‘places to stay’ and places to visit’ or for information about travelling to the area, please visit www.visittorfaen.co.uk |
Drawing their inspiration from the beauty and passion of Gypsy Jazz, the band has quickly left their mark on the local jazz scene. Thrilling audiences with an irresistible mix of beautiful melodies combined with compelling dynamic and rhythmic variety’. Back to Programme |
Formed in 2008 by some of the finest musicians in South Wales, the band are regular performers at Brecon Jazz, Margam Festival, and St David’s Hall to name but a few. Back to Programme |
Jeff Hooper is one of the most talented and best-liked singers on the European music-scene. Jeff developed his talent as a singer with the famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Early in his career he worked with Matt Monro (who taught him how to tie a bow tie!), Morecambe and Wise, and Stephane Grapelli. He sang with Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones at the opening of the National Assembly of Wales. He is a great favourite on the BBC RADIO 2 show and Friday Night is Music Night. Jeff is a friend of the great lyricist Hal David of Bacharach and David fame, and has performed new songs by him at David’s request. Back to Programme |
Dominic Norcross is UK based sax player (playing alto, tenor and bari) who’s played with and been on tour with greats from the jazz world from Digby Fairweather, Tommy Smith, James Morrison, Bobby Shew among others. But recently Dominic returned to his true love jazz, fronting his own jazz quartet again after being encouraged to do so by Digby. Dominic hadn’t fronted his own band since his university days when he worked with stunning guitarist Mike Walker, when asked why he’d waited so long before fronting his own band again he replied "the time just never seemed right. Back to Programme |