Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Cardiff. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. Programme - Clocks - Shiver - Speed of Sound - Trouble - Fix You Paradise - Something Just Like This - Yellow - My Universe - The Scientist - A Sky Full of Stars Performers - 31st January: Cambria String Quartet - 20th February: String Quartet - To be announced!

The Alexia Gardner Quintet is a newly formed combo of top-flight North East players, underpinning Grammy-nominated British-Jamaican vocalist Alexia Gardner. Alexia returned to the UK in 2023 after years of performing and recording in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States. Nominated for a Grammy in two categoriesBest Newcomer and Best Vocal Jazz Albumin 2011, she was also the recipient of the Swiss Jazz Award that same year. Now back in her homeland, she brings with her five acclaimed jazz vocal albums and years of finely honed stagecraft, ready to deliver a classy live performance of jazz standards and popular repertoire for our club here in Sunderland. The music press is already abuzz with glowing reviews, describing Alexia as ...the one youve got to hear. The Quintet has hit the ground running, according to their review in Bebop Spoken Here , and we are delighted to have them relaunch the Old Black Cat Jazz Club at our new venue: Sunderland Minster. Old Black Cat Jazz Club events happen on the third Friday of each month and offer jazz fansand the jazz-curiousan opportunity to enjoy fantastic live performances in intimate, beautiful surroundings, with exquisite acoustics and a like-minded crowd. While regular attendees may be used to traveling to the East End for our events, were bringing the programme to Sunderland Minster for 2025. Featuring: - Alexia Gardner on vocals, - Harry Keeble on Tenor Saxophone, - Alan Law on piano, - Jude Murphy on bass, and - Abbie Finn on drums

Zoe Gilby Quartet delivers a powerful repertoire of original compositions, an adventurous selection of contemporary reinterpretations from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and a sensitive treatment of jazz standards to create a compelling collection of songs with a strong narrative. Supported by her husband Andy Champion, guitarist Mark Williams, and drummer John Bradford, they offer a commanding mix of musical sophistication and dramatic edge. Zoe is a creative, compelling songwriter and performer who has received critical acclaim for her innovative and adventurous approach. She was the winner of the Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 2019. A successful and charismatic personality, she continues to grow in popularity among audiences, press, and promoters. Featuring: Vocals Zoe Gilby Guitar Mark Williams Double Bass Andy Champion Drums John Bradford Old Black Cat Jazz Club events happen on the third Friday of each month and offer jazz fans and the jazz-curious an opportunity to enjoy fantastic live performances in intimate, beautiful surroundings, with exquisite acoustics and a like-minded crowd. While regular attendees may be used to traveling to the East End for our events, were bringing the programme to Sunderland Minster for 2025.