HSBC Brecon Jazz 2008

Brecon - 25 years of Cool August 7-10 2008  Tickets now on sale through www.breconjazz.co.uk Box Office 0870 990 1299 This year HSBC Brecon Jazz celebrates with its traditional mix of jazz legends and new talent. To reach its 25th anniversary with an international reputation for artistic excellence is a great testimony to all those who have been involved since 1984. Awarded the \'Best Major Event\' accolade in the 2007 National Tourism Awards, the Festival has become a distinctive jazz event in a stunning location with talented musicians and visitors coming to Brecon to experience its special ambience. Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters for helping to make this celebration a special one. Jim Smith Festival Director     A terrific line up of 30 concerts (Tickets from £12.50) Joan Armatrading, EST, Mark Murphy, Roy Hargrove, Lee Konitz, Cerys Matthews, Clare Teal, Neil Cowley, John Etheridge, Louis Hayes, Harry Allen, Gwilym Simcock, Maceo Parker, Jools Holland, Dennis Rollins, Martin Taylor, Anita Wardell, Don Weller Big Band, Tommy Smith, Wayne Krantz Roberta Gambarini and many more....     Great value Weekend Stroller - 60 gigs for just £48 Jesse Davies, Liane Carroll, Arnie Somogyi, Steve Waterman, Tom Cawley, Empirical, Portico, Jim Mullen, Art Themen, Henry Lowther, Root Doctors, The Amigos, Huw Warren, The Barcodes, Earl Green, Ronnie Johnson, Robin Jones, Flatjacket, Protect the Beat, Robin Bibi, The Blessing, Buena Risca Social Club, Capital City Jazz Orchestra plus more to be announced. New for 2008 Family Jazz Sunday Camping goes Tangerine Brecon Jazz\'s Official Camping will be in its usual site this year but managed by specialist operator Tangerine Fields. Look up www.tangerinefields.co.uk and choose from a range of camping to experience a fantastic long weekend of non-stop live jazz in the stunning location of the Brecon Beacons National Park.   P.S. Bath International Music Festival 21 May - 7 June 2008 Exclusive \'two-for-one\' bank holiday ticket offer 24/25/26 May on 3 special concerts. Jason Moran presents In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall 1959 Double Bill: Richard Galliano Tangaria Quartet-Gilad Atzmon & Orient House Ensemble     McCoy Tyner Trio featuring Joe Lovano Call Bath Festivals Box Office Tel 01225 463362 quoting \'Brecon\' www.bathmusicfest.org.uk Terms and conditions apply