Name: Brecon Jazz Festival 2014
Start: 2014-08-07
End: 2014-08-10
Location: various venues

Brecon Jazz Festival 2014

Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2014
various venues, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DP, Wales MAP
ticketed events prices vary

Last updated: Fri 18th Jul 2014

Set in a beautiful town within stunning Welsh countryside, Brecon Jazz takes place from Thursday 7th until Sunday 10th August 2014, offering a mix of Great Brits and legendary Jazz stars to share the joy of Jazz in 50 concerts over 3 days. This year will be the festival's 30th anniversary.

Line-up

Thursday: Burt Bacharach.

Friday: Warren Vaché Quintet featuring Alan Barne, Michael Wollny Trio, Loose Tubes, Junior Jazz, Zara McFarlane, JT4.

Saturday: Laura Mvula, Mike Harries Root Doctors, Fapy Lafertin Quartet, The Roger Beaujolais Quartet, Troyka, Burum, A Tribute to Stan Tracey, Penguin Café, The Shape of Jazz to Come, Don Weller & David Newton, Marius Neset Quartet, Do Not Go Gentle: Wales Meets Dylan Thomas, 4Tet, Paula Gardiner, Jean Toussaint, Gabriele Mirabassi, Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio, Imperial Kikirista, and Beats & Pieces Big Band.

Sunday: Trish Clowes Quintet featuring Gwilym Simcock, Jazz Festival Service at Brecon Cathedral, Christine Tobin 'A Thousand Kisses Deep', Gregory Porter, The Big Chris Barber Band, Organic, Lady Nade & The Silhouettes, The Remi Harris Gypsy Jazz Project, Jim Barber Trio Meets Bluesy Susie, John Taylor Trio, Vinicius Cantuária Quartet, Clark Tracey, Polar Bear, Kit Downes, World Wide Wales: Wales Meets Mirabassi, Chris Batchelor, Ollie Howell Quintet, Rhythms Of The City, Township Comets featuring Pinise Saul, James Clark’s Lonely Hearts Rugby Clwb.

Tickets

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Ticket prices vary depending upon event.

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.