Guildhall Stage – Brecon Jazz Festival 2026
Historic vibes, live energy. Join us at one of Brecon’s most iconic venues for unforgettable performances in a truly atmospheric setting.
Ursula Harrison – Play By Numbers
Funded by the Hinrichsen Foundation, Brecon Jazz Festival has commissioned local double bassist Ursula Harrison to compose an original set for a first performance at the Guildhall on Friday evening. Harrison said ‘I’m hoping to work on bird migration and starling murmuration, but this will take some time to finalise, depending on what data I’m able to find and use!’ Sounds interesting…!
Phoenician Blinds
This contemporary jazz quintet has been active since since 2015. They have performed and toured around the UK and Europe, with over 750,000 streams on Spotify for one single from Rush Hour which is featured on the Jazz Funk editorial playlist. They will be releasing a brand new album this coming year.
Olivia Cuttill Quintet
Since releasing her debut album, The Whole Damn Plan 2024, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. Olivia’s second album, ‘…And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’ was chosen as Jazz FM’s album of the week, was played live on BBC 3 and featured in Jazz Wise magazine and more.
Jon Crespo
“Beyond Armstrong” is a unique tribute to trumpet players inspired by Louis Armstrong. Arguably, modern jazz trumpet playing owes its roots and influences to the great Louis Armstrong. In some way, every trumpet player owes approach, understanding and their sound to him. This tribute will explore and pay homage to some of those players including Miles Davis, Tom Harrell, Woody Shaw and more.
Trunk of Funk
This dynamic jazz-funk fusion 5-piece band has an evolving set, playing material by e.g. Dave Sanborn, Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, and Jaco Pastorius, amongst others.
Between them, the band have played with a wide range of bands and artists, including Portishead, Goldfrapp, Kasabian, Bob Berg, James Taylor Quartet, Sarah Jane Morris, Slowly Rolling Camera, and numerous TV music placements and credits.