Oliver Nezhati Quintet

A fast-rising group of talented young musicians with growing reputations.

Where: Con Club
When: Saturday 1st May
Time: 5.45–8pm

Oliver is a 22-year-old sax player, originally from Llandeilo. Oliver is in his fourth year of study at Trinity College of Music, London. He currently plays with The Tomorrow’s Warriors Youth Jazz Orchestra and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and has played with Alan Barnes and Steve Waterman. In various guises he has performed on several previous occasions at the Admiral Mumbles Mostly Blues & Jazz Festival.

Oliver has had the honour of supporting artists such as Stevie Wonder and deejays Junior Jack and Kid Creme. His band features Mitch Jones from Capel Hendre, who is now playing for trombonist Dennis Rollins’ band.

Kwobina Adjebong is studying at the Royal Academy and is one of the finest young singers around today. His influences are very diverse, and you can hear elements of soul and Sinatra-like crooners in his voice. A vocalist not to be missed!!

Oli Nezhati – sax

Kwobina Adjebong – vocals

Mitch Jones – piano

Douglas Mariner – drums

Ferg Ireland – drums