A vibrant programme of world-class jazz talent has been announced for this year’s Swansea International Jazz Festival, set to take place from 3 – 6 September 2026 across venues in the city. Presented by Swansea Council, the festival promises four days of outstanding live music, showcasing an…
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Swansea International Jazz Festival was setup in 2014 by Dave Cottle and members of Swansea Jazz Club, which celebrates its 75 th anniversary this year. So, we thought we’d take a short look at its history. Swansea Jazz Club was established in 1949 by local drummer Derek Morgan, returning to the area…
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The early jazz music of legendary composer Sir Karl Jenkins will feature at this year’s Swansea International Jazz Festival. As part of his 80th birthday year celebrations, Sir Karl, who is also Patron of the Festival, has arranged the works with bassist and composer Laurence Cottle, whose All-Star…
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