{"id":82642,"date":"2024-05-02T15:19:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=82642"},"modified":"2024-05-16T09:14:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T08:14:44","slug":"international-jazz-day-is-cardiffs-jazz-scene-still-relevant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/global-city\/international-jazz-day-is-cardiffs-jazz-scene-still-relevant","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff&#8217;s jazz scene: improvising through challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s World Jazz Day. From pub gigs to music halls, how well is this form of music doing in the city, and is enough being done to support live music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-band.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cardiff&#8217;s jazz scene survive in intimate venues, but limited space can restrict audience size and overall revenue for musicians.<\/strong> <strong>Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/glaurent\/\">Guillaume Laurent<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a><br><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While rock and pop dominate the music scene in Cardiff, Wales, there&#8217;s a quieter corner humming with a different rhythm. Here, dedicated jazz musicians and enthusiasts keep the genre alive, fostering a community that thrives in smoky clubs and prestigious concert halls alike. Live jazz fills pubs and restaurants. International Jazz Day is a reminder of how music transcends differences, bringing people together in a shared love for improvisation and soulful expression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated venues and passionate musicians keep the rhythm alive through the live music playing at late night gigs and jazz festivals, showcasing both established and up-and-coming talents. From intimate settings to the larger stages, jazz fills the air.&nbsp; However, some musicians are facing a hard time trying to make a living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThough the jazz scene in Cardiff is going in a good direction, this is a tough time for the artists right now. It is also hard for bars and restaurants. Due to the cost of living crisis and the energy costs, such places can\u2019t afford to be open. Since it is affecting the venues like these, and also in terms of government and arts council funding, musicians find it hard to find venues to perform\u201d said Andrew Bain, Head of the jazz department, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Music-gig.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;<strong>Jazz can survive in different spaces due to its adaptability and the sense of community the artists have with eachother<\/strong>&#8220;- <strong>Andrew Bain<\/strong>. <strong>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rattletrack\/\">TGN1<\/a><\/strong> <strong>on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Musicians struggle due to the limited performance space in the city. The closure of music venues in recent years has significantly impacted the jazz community, particularly smaller, fledgling bands. Finding affordable performance spaces remains a hurdle, limiting the opportunities for musicians to hone their craft and connect with audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closure of St. David&#8217;s Hall was a blow to the Cardiff music scene. Lost performance opportunities and income streams have created financial strain, disrupting the carefully planned schedules of many musicians. \u201cThe thing about St. David\u2019s Hall is really sad. We still don\u2019t know when they are going to reopen. We used them quite a lot before. But fingers crossed, we\u2019ll soon hear the hall will be open again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial strain some of them face is undeniable. Low pay, coupled with the often unpredictable nature of gigs, makes it difficult for musicians to make ends meet. Many juggle teaching, session work, or even full-time jobs outside of music, leaving less time to hone their craft and develop as artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are musicians who struggle daily due to the horrendous council cuts going on, which is really hard on them. In Cardiff, though not many are struggling, some still are. But people are very busy, you see. They do play in a lot of gigs, it\u2019s not so much just jazz, but they play in parties and functions and background music. People need to earn money and pay rent, as we know it keeps going up and it seems to never stop,\u201d Mr. Bain says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him, if certain artists have a passion for teaching, they might do tutoring sessions a couple of days a week, which pays their rent. This way, they would also have creative freedom. Some would write and compose songs for a band&nbsp; that help them earn. &#8220;It depends on the lifestyle they want. In Cardiff, it has got to be a mixture of a lot of different things. Otherwise, they would be restricted in only performing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-music.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><strong>Despite competition from mainstream music, jazz musicians are finding <\/strong>ways to perform. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@chrisbair\">Chris Bair<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\">Unsplash<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the venue closure and financial struggle, their creative spirit is not silenced. Musicians are finding alternative stages in pubs, cafes, and community centres.&nbsp; Their skill in securing gigs is something to admire. Lunchtime free jazz gigs might attract a smaller audience compared to mainstream music events. Yet, dedicated jazz enthusiasts form a loyal and passionate community. Smaller venues catering to this niche audience still thrive, offering a platform for experimentation and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are established gigs, like the bands playing in a main venue full-time. There are also artists playing in pubs and bars in the middle of Cardiff. So there are opportunities for regular people to play. There has to be drum, bass, guitar to play backing bands and try to get involved in it, which is good. We don\u2019t have many full-time venues, so there are minimal opportunities,\u201d says Mr. Bain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardiff jazz scene isn&#8217;t just about the music, but also about the strong sense of community that binds its musicians together. Jam sessions become breeding grounds for collaboration where they share the language of improvisation. According to Mr. Bain, who is also drummer of a band, their onstage interactions can be filled with a thrilling tension. This tension isn&#8217;t personal. \u201cThat is a part of what we do. It can be a fallacy, but jazz musicians tend to get along,\u201d he said, \u201cJazz is all about the people you play with. It\u2019s all about the group and being flexible. Jazz has that power. If you know the song, you can play it with people you have never met before, anywhere. Jazz works,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Andrew-Bain-Royal-Welsh-College.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>&#8220;The highlight of jazz is that the musicians improvise the song every time they perform<\/strong>,<strong>&#8221; said Mr. Andrew Bain<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff&#8217;s jazz scene, like the music itself, is an improvisation \u2013 a constant adaptation to the changing soundscape. While challenges exist, the flexibility of the artists to perform anywhere adds as an advantage. Unlike other music genres with a more rigid structure, jazz thrives on flexibility. \u201cThe musicians go out and find their own gigs, rather than waiting for an offer.&nbsp; They go to their favourite pub or coffee shop and just ask the landlord- hey, would you like to have a jazz band to try out tonight? So they are really proactive. Artists can find alternative venues, which is good though it is a struggle,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are glimmers of hope. Jazz education programs in schools and universities like The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama are nurturing a new generation of jazz enthusiasts. In addition, some bars and restaurants are recognizing the value of live jazz, offering regular performance slots. &#8220;Our jazz course is slowly transforming the Cardiff jazz scene and there are graduates who are staying back and pursue it,&#8221; said Mr. Bain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff&#8217;s jazz scene is still alive in intimate venues and music festivals. It&#8217;s a testament to the city&#8217;s artistic spirit, where dedicated musicians keep the genre alive through their creativity and collaboration. It offers a unique listening experience and it is a place where tradition meets innovation, where passion for the music transcends the limitations of conventional venues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of Cardiff&#8217;s jazz hinges on the adaptability and the audience, where both established and emerging artists can flourish. \u201cThere has to be a bigger audience, jazz should connect communities as it has lost that connection now. We are working on that to get the young folks listening,\u201d Mr. Bain said, \u201cWe just have to adapt, which is what musicians always do. The music will survive, though it might be a bit of a challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/05\/Jazz-festivals-in-Wales-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s World Jazz Day. 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