Princess Gwenllian Centre in collaboration with
Cydweli Twining Association are very happy to announce a fantastic evening of music with the Ben Creighton Griffiths Quartet!
Come and relive the era of swing with the band led by Ben Creighton Griffiths on harp, featuring Don Sweeney and Mike Frost on guitars, and Benedict Stephens on bass. Expect to hear Swing classics, Hot club de Paris tunes Django standards, and Bossa Nova during this exciting performance from four excellent musicians based in South Wales
Ben Creighton Griffiths Quartet are:
Band Members:
Ben Creighton Griffiths - Harp
Don Sweeney - Guitar
Mike Frost - Guitar
Benedict Stephens - Bass
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Ben Creighton Griffiths
Benjamin Creighton Griffiths is an Internationally touring jazz and classical harpist based in Wales. He made his International debut at the 2004 1er Concours International de Harpe in Nantes, France where, aged 7, he came second in the Under 18 division. In 2006 he won the Under 13 Division of the Wales International Harp Festival before going on to win the 2008 Junior Lily Laskine competition in Paris, winning a concert harp in the process.
Originally classically trained with Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, and Ann Griffiths, he now specialises in jazz both as a soloist and with his bands – the Transatlantic Hot Club and Chube. His career has taken him across the world including to America, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, China, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, and across Europe and has seen him collaborate with excellent musicians in both the classical and jazz world including Dennis Rollins MBE (jazz trombone), Tatiana Eva-Marie (vocals), Adrien Chevalier (jazz violin), and Catrin Finch (harp).
As well as a performer he is a composer, most recently developing a concert schedule for his own Concerto for Jazz Harp & Symphony Orchestra. This has included performances with the The Chandos Symphony Orchestra (who commissioned the work), The Cardiff Philharmonic, Stratford on Avon Symphony Orchestra, Swindon Symphony Orchestra, and Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra. It received its first international performance in Tasmania with the Student Music Collective of Tasmania University.
Upcoming appearances at the time of writing include a series of jazz trio/quartet gigs across Wales, another UK and Corsican tour with the Transatlantic Hot Club, and a first visit to Poland for the Polish Harp Societies European Congress.
Don Sweeney
Don Sweeney, originally from California, is a band leader and musician based in South Wales. Performing on guitar, bass, and as a vocalist he leads and works in many well established ensembles across jazz, blues, and rock genres including Donnie Joe’s American Swing, Deadedz - a tribute to American rock band Grateful Dead - and performing in various jazz ensembles for the clubs and festivals of the Welsh and South West jazz scene.
Mike Frost
With over four decades of performing experience, mainly in the Cardiff Blues and jazz scene. Mike is an accomplished guitarist specializing in jazz and blues. Influenced by legends such as B.B. King, Joe Pass, and Django Reinhart. His music reflects a deep respect for tradition while showcasing a lifetime of dedication to the art of guitar.
Benedict Stephens
Benedict Stephens is an award winning bass player based in Cardiff, Wales. He began developing his style of bass playing from an early age playing in rock bands with his friends at school, and later realised a strong relationship with his electric bass allowing him to pursue his passion of performing jazz music.
Growing up in Manchester, his interest in music started with rock music, and he later progressed his interest in jazz and funk music during his studies at Cardiff University with local legends Huw Warren (pianist) and Jason Charles Rogers (bass player). During this time he would become heavily influenced by the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Christian McBride and Herbie Hancock.
Since graduating, Benedict has been performing regularly around the UK with his jazz band Yatra Quartet, funk group Calathea, rock band Up and Under, and function pop band The Laylads
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