Cardiff Jazz Society’s educational initiative “The New Generation” was once again held during July, the project, free to students, is supported by a lottery grant from the Arts Council of Wales. It is designed to provide opportunities for young people of school age, to progress their musical ability by appearing in public performance with some of the best musicians on the jazz scene in Wales.

The course is held in conjunction with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Tutors Dick Hamer (saxes), Paula Gardiner (double bass), Gareth Roberts (trombone), Paul Jones (piano) and drummer Mark O’Connor, guided the students through two enjoyable days of practise, enabling the students to get a taste of the college facilities.

The initiative culminated in another successful performance at the capitals CaféJAZZ in front of a large and enthusiastic audience.