TOMORROW sees the start of a new season of Black Lion Jazz at The Old Black Lion in Hay-on-Wye.
The season kicks off with a special performance by the Graham Pike Quartet. Graham is a versatile performer – trumpet, blues harmonica and flugelhorn in addition to some great vocals (Sinatra and the Count style), and he will be joined by Phil Mead on piano, Olly Blanchflower on Double Bass and John Gibbon on percussion.
Resident jazz musicians, Simon Deeley on piano and Dayne Cranenburg will be playing most weeks with some special guests on the last Fridays of the month. Simon has just launched his new CD of his own compositions much inspired by his home territory of Presteigne.Twice a month Mr Jazz himself, the well-known and much-loved Hereford performer Dave Price, will be on piano, with a bassist.
July 1 will se4e Black Lion Jazz's spring/summer special with Art Themen.
It is free to attend Black Lion Jazz but tables can only be booked, by calling 01497 820841, if you are dining.
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