Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, Programme for January, February and March 2026.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Black Mountain Jazz has announced its headline concerts for the first quarter of 2026. Details attached.

From;
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/elijah-jeffery-eddie-gripper

Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper
Sun 25 Jan |  The Melville Theatre
Time & Location
25 Jan 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK
About the event
Black Mountain Jazz Club is delighted to welcome back two Cardiff-based musicians well known to BMJ audiences.
Vocalist–songwriter Elijah Jeffery and award-winning pianist Eddie Gripper join forces to present their acclaimed new CD (self-entitled, ‘Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper’ ) currently on a UK wide tour, with a striking blend of original songs and a bold reimagining of Purcell’s 17th-century aria, praised for its imaginative, genre-defying approach.
Their live performance weaves together progressive pop, indie folk, and alternative jazz, taking audiences on a captivating musical journey. From the folk-inspired ‘Shifting Seasons’ to the introspective jazz ballad ‘Because of You’, the art-pop energy of ‘Close Your Eyes’ and a fresh take on ‘Dido’s Lament’, Elijah and Eddie showcase their flair for storytelling and innovative composition.
With a shared passion for pushing musical boundaries, their performance promises an intimate yet adventurous experience that resonates across genres, making this a must-see evening for lovers of inventive, genre-defying music.
Hampshire-born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Elijah Jeffery brings influences ranging from the Great American Songbook to contemporary folk, whilst English pianist Eddie Gripper - hailed for his melodic charm and already compared with the greats - adds a distinctive blend of jazz, folk and modern classical colour.
“These are songs that convince both musically and lyrically, there is real musical and emotional intelligence at work here” - Ian Mann,  TheJazzMann
“Both halves of the duo excel on this recording, both in their quality and restraint, but it is their joint passion for song writing that shines brightest.”  - Neil Duggan,  All About Jazz
Tickets
Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £9.00 to £18.00
Standard
£18.00
Friends of BMJ
£16.00
Under 18’s
£9.00

Yetii: ’ Inner World’s ’ Album Tour
Sun 22 Feb |  The Melville Theatre
Time & Location
22 Feb 2026, 20:00 – 22:30
The Melville Theatre, 5 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK
About the event
We welcome Yetii to Black Mountain Jazz for this very special one-off gig as part of their UK ‘Inner Worlds’ Album Tour.
Yetii released their debut album ‘Live at The Greenbank’ to widespread critical acclaim and have since played at jazz clubs, festivals and arts centres across the UK, as well as supporting ‘The Bad Plus’ on their recent UK Tour.
The trio play original compositions combining flowing melodies with expansive group improvisations, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes.
The band have built their following with a sold-out monthly residency in Bristol, including collaborations with Iain Ballamy, Ant Law and Arun Ghosh.
Alex Veitch – piano
Ashley John Long - double bass
Alex Goodyear - drums
“a performance that both enthralled and delighted the audience ★★★★★”- Ian Mann,  The JazzMann
“Impossible to ignore”  - Jazzwise
“a trio of fluent and wildly inventive improvisers” UK Jazz News
Video Link -  https://youtu.be/rSRrT5kb8ZM
Tickets
Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £9.75 to £19.50
Standard
£19.50
Friends of BMJ
£17.50
Under 18’s
£9.75

Brass Band Bychan
Sun 29 Mar |  The Melville Theatre
Time & Location
29 Mar 2026, 20:00 – 23:00
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK
About the event
Black Mountain Jazz Club welcomes Brass Band Bychan to Abergavenny this March for an unforgettable night of bold brass, deep groove and high-energy creativity.
Hailing from Wales’ vibrant jazz scene, Brass Band Bychan brings together four outstanding musicians all familiar to us here at BMJ:
Gareth Roberts (trombone),
Gethin Liddington (trumpet),
Alistair Stewart (sousaphone)
and Mark O’Connor (drums).
Led by award-winning composer Gareth Roberts, the band is renowned for its powerful blend of jazz, funk and street-band swagger - delivering a sound that is both rhythmically infectious and richly melodic.
Their live performances are full of personality - tight horn lines, driving sousaphone bass and irresistible drum grooves combine to create a small ensemble with a truly big presence.
Join us at Black Mountain Jazz Club for a night that promises joyous original music, fearless improvisation and the unique energy only a powerhouse brass group can deliver.
Tickets
Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £9.50 to £19.00
Standard
£19.00
Friends of BMJ’s
£17.00
Under 18’s
£9.50