ABERJAZZ 2026

Jazz at the Movies is the acclaimed show led by pianist and bandleader Chris Ingham, celebrating the timeless songs of cinema with style, swing, and irresistible charm.

Featuring the outstanding vocalist Joanna Eden, the band brings classic film music to life — from Hollywood standards and smoky jazz ballads to playful favourites and forgotten gems.

Warm, witty, and beautifully performed, it’s a feel‑good journey through the silver screen’s most iconic melodies.

Aberjazz Members receive a discount of £2.50 per show. Contact Aberjazz committee to obtain the discount code, and enter in the 'Apply Promo Code' box.

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Mae Jazz at the Movies yn sioe wych dan arweiniad y pianydd a'r arweinydd band Chris Ingham. Mae’n dathlu caneuon oesol y sinema gyda steil, swing, a swyn anorchfygol.

Yn cynnwys y lleisydd rhagorol Joanna Eden, mae'r band yn dod â cherddoriaeth ffilm glasurol yn fyw - o ganeuon mwyaf adnabyddus Hollywood, baledi jazz angerddol, ffefrynnau chwareus a melodiau anghofiedig.

Cynnes, ffraeth, ac wedi'i berfformio'n hyfryd, mae'n daith i’ch gwneud i deimlo'n dda trwy alawon mwyaf eiconig y sgrin arian.

Mae Aelodau Aberjazz yn derbyn gostyngiad o £2.50 ar gyfer pob sioe. Cysylltwch â phwyllgor Aberjazz i gael y cod disgownt, a nodwch yn y blwch 'Apply Promo Code'.

ABERJAZZ 2026

Coltrane Dedication is a Welsh jazz collective devoted to the emotional power and fearless improvisation of John Coltrane’s later music. Formed when five musicians realised they were due to play together on the 40th anniversary of Coltrane’s death, the group committed to exploring his catalogue with intensity, freedom and deep respect.

They don’t perform tributes — they channel the visceral spirit, fire and forward‑driving creativity of Coltrane’s 1960–67 period, using his compositions as a springboard for their own passionate, contemporary improvisation. Their performances are known for raw energy, meditative depth and a commitment to keeping this extraordinary music alive in the present moment.

Lyndon Owen – saxes; Will Cass – guitars; Bill Fletcher – bass; Dave Jones – piano; Ian Poole – drums.

Aberjazz Members receive a discount of £2.50 per show. Contact Aberjazz committee to obtain the discount code, and enter in the 'Apply Promo Code' box.

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Mae Coltrane Dedication yn grŵp jazz Cymreig sy'n ymroddedig i bŵer emosiynol a pherfformio byr fyfyr di-ofn cerddoriaeth ddiweddarach John Coltrane. Ffurfiwyd y band pan sylweddolodd pump cerddor eu bod yn chwarae gyda'i gilydd ar 40fed pen-blwydd marwolaeth Coltrane. Ymrwymodd y grŵp i archwilio ei gatalog gyda dwyster, rhyddid a pharch dwfn.

Nid ydynt yn perfformio teyrngedau — maent yn sianelu ysbryd, tân a chreadigrwydd blaengar cyfnod Coltrane rhwng 1960 a 1967, gan ddefnyddio ei gyfansoddiadau fel man cychwyn ar gyfer eu byrfyfyrio angerddol a chyfoes eu hunain. Mae eu perfformiadau'n adnabyddus am eu hegni crai, dyfnder myfyriol ac ymrwymiad i gadw'r gerddoriaeth ryfeddol hon yn fyw yn y foment bresennol.

Lyndon Owen – sacsoffonau; gitarau Will Cass; Bill Fletcher – bas; Dave Jones – piano; Ian Poole – drymiau.

Mae Aelodau Aberjazz yn derbyn gostyngiad o £2.50 ar gyfer pob sioe. Cysylltwch â phwyllgor Aberjazz i gael y cod disgownt, a nodwch yn y blwch 'Apply Promo Code'.

ABERJAZZ 2026

The Nigel Price Organ Trio is one of the UK’s most acclaimed straight‑ahead jazz groups, blending hard‑swinging guitar lines, soulful Hammond textures, and dynamic, intuitive interplay.

Led by award‑winning guitarist Nigel Price, the trio draws inspiration from the great organ groups of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and George Benson, while bringing a fresh, contemporary edge to the tradition.

Their performances are tight, energetic, and full of groove, showcasing exceptional musicianship and a deep commitment to the art of swing. A trio that delivers both sophistication and sheer musical joy.

Nigel Price – guitar; Ross Stanley - B3 Hammond Organ; Joel Barford - drums.

Aberjazz Members receive a discount of £2.50 per show. Contact Aberjazz committee to obtain the discount code, and enter in the 'Apply Promo Code' box.

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Mae Triawd Organ Nigel Price yn un o grwpiau jazz syth mwyaf clodwiw'r DU, gan gyfuno llinellau gitâr siglo caled, gweadau Hammond llawn enaid, a rhyngweithio deinamig, greddfol.

Dan arweiniad y gitarydd arobryn Nigel Price, mae'r triawd yn tynnu ysbrydoliaeth o grwpiau organ gwych Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, a George Benson, wrth ddod ag ymyl ffres, gyfoes i'r traddodiad.

Mae eu perfformiadau'n dynn, yn egnïol, ac yn llawn rhythm, gan arddangos cerddoriaeth eithriadol ac ymrwymiad dwfn i gelfyddyd swing. Triawd sy'n cyflwyno soffistigedigrwydd a llawenydd cerddorol pur.

Nigel Price – gitâr; Ross Stanley - Organ Hammond B3; Joel Barford - drymiau.

Mae Aelodau Aberjazz yn derbyn gostyngiad o £2.50 ar gyfer pob sioe. Cysylltwch â phwyllgor Aberjazz i gael y cod disgownt, a nodwch yn y blwch 'Apply Promo Code'.

ABERJAZZ 2026

Very Santana bring the soaring guitar lines, Latin‑rock grooves and improvisational fire made famous by Carlos Santana, delivered with exceptional musicianship and infectious energy.

Their live shows capture the spirit, rhythm and colour of Santana’s most iconic eras, blending precision with real passion.

Expect a vibrant, immersive performance that celebrates one of the most influential sounds in modern music.

Amera – vocals; Rolly – guitar; Matt – keys; James – drums; Niki  - percussion; Steve – bass.

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Mae Very Santana yn dod â llinellau gitâr uchel, groove roc Lladin a'r tân byrfyfyriol a wnaed yn enwog gan Carlos Santana, wedi'u cyflwyno gyda cherddoriaeth eithriadol ac egni heintus.

Mae eu sioeau byw yn dal ysbryd, rhythm a lliw cyfnodau mwyaf eiconig Santana, gan gyfuno cywirdeb ag angerdd heintys.

Disgwyliwch berfformiad bywiog sy'n dathlu un o'r synau mwyaf dylanwadol mewn cerddoriaeth fodern.

Amera – lleisiau; Rolly – gitâr; Matt – allweddellau; James – drymiau; Niki – offerynnau taro; Steve – bas.

Golden Keys reimagines the iconic music of James Bond through the lens of vintage jazz, ragtime, and smoky 1920s elegance.

Featuring pianist and vocalist Tony Kieraldo alongside drummer Jack Amblin and vocalist Saara Kaldma — members of Postmodern Jukebox and Down for the Count Orchestra — the show transforms classic Bond themes into dazzling retro arrangements full of swing, intrigue, romance, and old-Hollywood glamour.

To read all about the band, watch a preview of their music, why not visit their website https://postmodernjukebox.com/ 

Aberjazz Members receive a discount of £2.50 per show. Contact Aberjazz committee to obtain the discount code, and enter in the 'Apply Promo Code' box.

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Mae Golden Keys yn ail-ddychmygu cerddoriaeth eiconig James Bond drwy lens jazz hen ffasiwn, ragtime, ac urddas myglyd y 1920au.

Yn cynnwys y pianydd a'r lleisydd Tony Kieraldo ochr yn ochr â'r drymiwr Jack Amblin a'r lleisydd Saara Kaldma — aelodau o Postmodern Jukebox a Down for the Count Orchestra — mae'r sioe yn trawsnewid themâu clasurol Bond yn drefniannau retro disglair yn llawn swing, antur, rhamant, a hudolusrwydd yr hen Hollywood.

I ddarllen popeth am y band, gwylio rhagolwg o'u cerddoriaeth, pam na ewch 'w gwefan https://postmodernjukebox.com/ 

Mae Aelodau Aberjazz yn derbyn gostyngiad o £2.50 ar gyfer pob sioe. Cysylltwch â phwyllgor Aberjazz i gael y cod disgownt, a nodwch yn y blwch 'Apply Promo Code'.

‘There are times when fiction is truer than truth’.

Bill Hamblett recalls how his dad’s fantasy novel, The Crazy Kill, was inspired by true events surrounding the filming of Moby Dick, and led to a small boy rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty.

The man organising the giant lantern parade at Fishguard and Goodwick’s Ar Ymyl y Tir/On Land’s Edge Moby Dick-themed festival has a unique connection with the great white whale.

Bill Hamblett, director of Cardigan’s Small World Theatre, was a near-neighbour of leading man Gregory Peck in California during the late 1950s and his father, Charles, a Hollywood screenwriter who worked on John Huston’s classic 1956 movie.

Bill has offbeat recollections on the creation of Huston’s masterpiece, as well as his own family’s colourful background including a link to John Lennon!

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'Mae adegau pan fod ffuglen yn fwy gwir na gwirionedd’.

Mae Bill Hamblett yn cofio sut y cafodd nofel ffantasi ei dad, The Crazy Kill, ei hysbrydoli gan ddigwyddiadau gwir o amgylch ffilmio Moby Dick. Arweiniodd hyn at fachgen bach yn rhwbio ysgwyddau gyda theulu brenhinol Hollywood.

Mae gan y dyn a drefnodd yr Gorymdaith lusernau enfawr Moby Dick yng Ngŵyl Ar Ymyl y Tir/On Land’s Edge yn Abergwaun ac Wdig, gysylltiad unigryw â’r morfil gwyn mawr.

Roedd teulu Bill Hamblett, sy’n gyfarwyddwr Theatr Byd Bach Aberteifi, yn gymydogion agos i’r prif actor Gregory Peck yng Nghaliffornia yn ystod diwedd y 1950au. Gwaith tad Bill, Charles Hamblett, oedd ysgrifennu sgriptiau yn Hollywood, gan gynnwys sgript ffilm glasurol John Huston yn 1956.

Bydd Bill yn rhannu ei atgofion anarferol am greu campwaith Huston, yn ogystal â chefndir lliwgar ei deulu ei hun gan gynnwys cysylltiad â John Lennon!

A pre On Land's Edge festival history talk in collaboration with Ein Hanes.

Director: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade/2025/India/113mins/Subtitles

This quietly radical debut feature film is a beautifully constructed romantic drama : a meditation on tackling grief and falling in love. Shot in the village where Kanawade’s mother was raised, it was partly inspired by his own experience.

The film won the World Cinema Grand Prize at Sundance Film Festival.

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Cyfarwyddwr: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade/2025/India/113munud/Isdeitlau

Ffilm gyntaf gan grefftiwr sydd wedi creu stori tawel ond radical. Drama ramantus wedi'i hadeiladu'n hyfryd: myfyrdod ar fynd i'r afael â galar a syrthio mewn cariad. Wedi'i ffilmio yn y pentref lle magwyd mam Kanawade, cafodd ei hysbrydoli'n rhannol gan ei brofiad ei hun.

Enillodd y ffilm Wobr Fawr Sinema'r Byd yng Ngŵyl Ffilm Sundance.

Director:  Christian Petzold/2025/Germany/86mins/Subtitles

Laura, a troubled pianist, survives a car crash and is taken into the remote country home of Betty, sole witness to the accident.

While recuperating, Laura discovers that Betty and her estranged family are harbouring secrets and her presence stirs up their tragic past.

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Cyfarwyddwr:  Christian Petzold/2025/Germany/86munud/Isdeitlau

Mae Laura yn bianydd o dan bwysau, sy’n goroesi damwain car ac yn cael ei chymryd i gartref anghysbell Betty, yr unig dyst i'r ddamwain.

Wrth iddi wella, mae Laura yn darganfod bod Betty a'i theulu yn cuddio cyfrinachau ac mae ei phresenoldeb yn cynhyrfu eu gorffennol trasig.

Director: Tamara Kotevska/North Macedonia,USA/2025/80mins/Subtitled

Weaving together fact and mythology, this film documents the touching relationship between a struggling farmer and a wounded stork.

A meditation on tradition, nature and the cost of survival in a changing world.

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Cyfarwyddwr: Tamara Kotevska/2025/North Macedonia/80munud/Isdeitlau

Gan blethu ffaith a mytholeg ynghyd, mae'r ffilm hon yn dogfennu'r berthynas glos rhwng ffermwr sydd o dan bwysau ac aderyn clwyfedig.

Myfyrdod ar draddodiad, natur a chost goroesi mewn byd sy'n newid.