Fishguard/Abergwaun Gets Set to Swing

Fishguard/Abergwaun will resonate to five days of wall-to-wall music at the end of August, when the 22nd Aberjazz Jazz and Blues Festival hits town.

The organisers say they are “thrilled to bring you another incredible line-up of jazz and blues music, celebrating homegrown Welsh talent and phenomenal musicians from across the jazz and blues spectrum. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz enthusiast, a blues devotee or you’re simply here to soak up the vibes, we hope you’ll find plenty to to make you smile.”

You certainly will.

There are 35 main acts over the five days, plus 25 fringe acts and 15 workshops (ranging from ukuleles to African drums, and from jive dancing to costume making).

Highlights that we would recommend are:

James Oliver Band           ©Nigel Summerley

A wonderful blend of deadpan humour and great guitar work from the James Oliver Band at Ffwrn on the Sunday at 1pm.

World-class virtuoso jazz guitar from the Jay Azzolina Quartet at Peppers on the Saturday at 4pm.

Jay Azzolina           ©Nigel Summerley

A latin and jazz mix with great vocals from Trwbadwr at Ffwrn on the Saturday at 730pm.

Spirited and emotional playing from the Dan Messore Trio at TS Skirmisher on the Monday at 4pm.

The always excellent Bella Collins, Jane Williams and Gareth Evans at Ffwrn on the Saturday at 1pm.

Pembrokeshire.Online will be at Aberjazz throughout and posting daily reviews of the music.

More information and full details of all the acts: https://aberjazz.com/en/html/bios-events.html