Brecon Jazz 2024: The Mingus Project From

THE MINGUS PROJECT (Octet) - Fri 9th Aug @ the Castle. 8.30-9.45pm

Lineup: Cameron Saint (Bass), Sylvie Noble (Vocals), Will Pearce (Piano), blyth Bennett (Alto Sax), Sofiia Bilovil (Tenor Sax), Toby Kearns (Trumpet), Tiggy Blackwell (Trombone), Phil Thompson (Drums) Bassist Cameron Saint leads this eight-piece band of talented RWCMD jazz musicians. Expect original music and arrangements and jazz standards created by the legendary jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus. They capture the spirit and energy of Mingus’s music, from his bluesy roots to his avant-garde experiments. Prepare to be transported into the magical world of jazz with a group dedicated to bringing the spirit of jazz legend Charles Mingus to life.