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Swansea International Jazz Festival presents the Power of Gower Festival Big Band.
Join us for an afternoon of swing, soul, and sizzling brass as the Power of Gower Festival Big Band takes the stage!

  • Dave Cottle - Piano/MD
  • Elliott Henshaw - Drums
  • Alun Vaughan - Bass
  • Sarah Meek - Vocals

 

  • Chris Bowden - Lead Alto Sax
  • Maddie Penfold - Alto Sax & Flute
  • Simon Bates -  Tenor Sax & Flute
  • Julian Tucker - Tenor Sax & Flute
  • Andy Isherwood - Barton Sax

 

  • Nick Mead - Lead Trumpet/Flugel
  • KevinWedrychowski Lead Trumpet/Flugel 
  • Neil Martin - Trumpet/Flugel
  • Derek Lawton - Trumpet/Flugel

 

  • Graham Woodhouse - Lead Trombone
  • Laurence Cottle - Trombone
  • Lloyd Pearce - Trombone

Dave Cottle brings together some of the finest jazz/session musicians from across South Wales and beyond to perform big band classics from the likes of Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Big Band, Gordon Goodwin, Bill Holman, Ted Heath, Count Basie and more.


They'll be joined by Sarah Meek on vocals for an afternoon of bold arrangements, classic tunes from the golden age of swing, and toe-tapping energy.

*Tickets are subject to 5% booking fee

To book VIP tickets please telephone the Box Office on 01792 475715

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