April
28th Sam Green’s Rivers and Lakes Album launch!!! - a six piece jazz collective, led by Sam Green (drums), featuring BBC young jazz musician of the year Ursula Harrison (double bass), Irish jazz musician of the year Nils Kavanagh (piano), Mykola Davydenko (guitar), Em Craig (saxophone) and Daniel Vause (alto/tenor saxophone) https://www.samgreenmusic.uk/shop/p/2026-rivers-and-lakes-cd?srsltid=AfmBOoqOGZhZntxOA5q0YRPFIBxt9KL0BVBmwActGzLyCrgrn6iP49lR
29th Cardiff University showcase - Pocket Big Band a mini big band featuring a lot of Cardiff/ ex-Cardiff students
May
5th Matheus Prado trio - Step into the vibrant soul of Brazil with the Matheus Prado trio for an unforgettable evening of Brazilian jazz.Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Matheus Prado, the trio brings Brazil’s rich musical traditions to life through a dynamic blend of rhythm, melody, and improvisation. Featuring original compositions from Prado’s new album Brasilidade – A Jazz Portrait Of Brazil, alongside beloved classics by Milton Nascimento, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and other iconic composers, this performance is a celebration of Brazil’s musical heritage reimagined through the lens of contemporary jazz. From the infectious grooves of samba and maracatú to the refined elegance of bossa nova, the trio creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and thrillingly modern—intimate, energetic, and irresistibly Brazilian
6th RWCMD showcase - details to be confirmed.
12th RWCMD showcase - details to be confirmed.
13th Nick Costley-White Quartet - details to follow.
19th Joe Nothwood's jam session -
26th Laurie Rich band - details to follow