The Brecon jazz story in photographs
By: by Gena Davies ; edited by David Moore
Contributors: Moore, David, 1958- editor
Publisher: Crooked Window
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Brecon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780956360229
Subjects: Jazz festivals; Pictorial works
Description: "The Brecon jazz story in photographs by Gena Davies reveals, through a local photographer's eyes, the changing character of one of Europe's most high-profile international jazz festivals since its beginning in 1984. Its publication coincides with the thirtieth festival. The historic Welsh market town of Brecon with Cathedral, elegant Georgian streets and Brecon Beacons National Park location provide the festival's unique setting. Some of the most famous names in jazz - including Stephane Grappelli, Lionel Hampton, Gerry Mulligan, and George Shearing - and many of the finest jazz musicans from around the world have enjoyed playing at Brecon. Its much-loved carnival atmosphere has featured parade bands, street music and a distinctive fringe festival." --
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Preface ; Gena Davies : a journey into jazz photography / David Moore; title: Brecon jazz : a personal view / Gena Davies; title: Brecon jazz photographs by Gena Davies, 1984-2012 / captions by David Moore and commentary by Gena Davies.