ARTIST PROFILE
Martha Skilton Quintet
Variation on the regular quartet led by young Abergavenny based saxophonist Martha Skilton also featuring Jason Ball (guitar), Alun Vaughan (electric bass) and Phil Redfox O’Sullivan (drums). Expands to a quintet with the addition of guest trumpeter Jonny Bruce from the Dave Stapleton Quintet.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Martha Skilton Quintet, Black Mountain Jazz, Kings Arms, Abergavenny, 25/07/2010
"A hugely enjoyable evening with some fine and sometimes fiery playing from these talented local musicians. "
3-5 out of 5
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
