Copper Jack – Live Music Events
Future Events
Future Live Music Events can be found below.
For further details and booking, select an event, or click the Book Now button.

Ellie Jones and Gary Phillips Duo
Vintage Jazz and Swing from Swansea-based Vocalist/Guitarist Ellie Jones. Accompanied by guitar maestro Gary Phillips. Gary led the Amigos Gypsy Jazz band in Swansea for many years.
Date: Saturday 12th July 2025

Dave Cottle & Sarah Meek
Jazz, Swing, Latin & popular songs with vocalist Sarah Meek and Dave on the piano, trumpet and vocals too.
Two of Wales most accomplished musicians with a varied set of music from Ella Fitzgerald, Nora Jones, Aretha Franklin. Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and many more!
Date: Sunday 27th July 2025

Ellie Jones and Gary Phillips Duo
Swansea Jazz Festival
Vintage Jazz and Swing from Swansea-based Vocalist/Guitarist Ellie Jones. Accompanied by guitar maestro Gary Phillips. Gary led the Amigos Gypsy Jazz band in Swansea for many years.
Date: Friday 5th September 2025

The Cottle Brothers & Sarah Meek
Swansea Jazz Festival

Afternoon in Paris ~ Light
Swansea Jazz Festival
Hot Club Swing, Latin and more . . .
Fronted by an unusual combination of clarinet, bass clarinet and vocals in several European languages, the unique, eclectic and widely appealing sound is delivered with a heartfelt and irresistible joie de vivre that will transport you through the smokey jazz clubs of 1930s Paris and Hamburg to the grand cafes of Europe and South America.
Date: Sunday 7th September 2025

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Past Events
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Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2pm
Ellie Jones & Gary Phillips
An afternoon of swinging Christmas classics in the style of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and more!
Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm (boarding at 1:45 pm)
Tickets £16.
Numbers limited to 35, so early booking is advised!
Copper Jack is covered, heated and has a licenced bar serving hot and cold drinks & snacks
CANCELLED DUE TO STRONG WINDS
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Saturday 31st August 2024
Li Harding & Gary Phillips
For the first time on Copper Jack we welcome Li Harding from Tiger Bay.
Expect 50’s classics from Dinah Washington & Etta James, Rip roaring blues from Big Mama Thornton, Jump jive from Ruth Brown with a splash of Amy Winehouse.
Accompanying her, Gary Phillips, a renowned Swansea guitarist of some 40 years, known for his work with the Blues Bunch and Amigos amongst others.
Li and Gary have forged a unique musical bond over the last 20 years thrilling audiences wherever they go.

Saturday 17th August 2024
Afternoon in Paris ~ Light
Enjoy an afternoon of music on the river with Afternoon in Paris Lightwith special guest Mike Hatchard.
Jeremy Young and Susanna Warren pare down the music of this well-loved band to present an intimate and informal set of swing jazz, Latin and originals.
Saturday 27th July 2024
Crab Island
Continuing our season of music, in a unique venue in Swansea, with a fun session of upbeat popular songs from a really talented duo
Phil Myles and Al Pritchard
A fun trip guaranteed!

Swansea International Jazz Festival
2024
Friday 14th June
Ellie Jones and Gary Phillips
Ellie on vocals and guitar with Swansea’s own star jazz guitarist Gary.
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Saturday 15th June
Afternoon in Paris Duo
Susanna Warren on vocals & Jeremy Young on guitar.
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Sunday 16th June
Sarah Meek & Dave Cottle
Sarah has firmly established herself as one of the most respected Jazz and Session singers in Wales. With Dave on piano, trumpet and vocals too.

Saturday 18th May 2024
Joe Collins
Continuing our season of music, in a unique venue in Swansea, we are delighted to introduce this exciting new talent, Joe is a singer and guitarist playing upbeat ‘sing-alongs’ ranging from the 50’s to current hits

Saturday 20th April 2024
Li Harding & Gary Phillips
For the first time on Copper Jack we welcome Li Harding from Tiger Bay.
Expect 50’s classics from Dinah Washington & Etta James, Rip roaring blues from Big Mama Thornton, Jump jive from Ruth Brown with a splash of Amy Winehouse.
Accompanying her, Gary Phillips, a renowned Swansea guitarist of some 40 years, known for his work with the Blues Bunch and Amigos amongst others.
Li and Gary have forged a unique musical bond over the last 20 years thrilling audiences wherever they go.

Saturday 23rd March 2024
Dave Cottle & Sarah Meek
Dave Cottle (piano/vocals & trumpet) & Sarah Meek (vocals) with a selection of songs from their ‘Louis & Ella Music Show‘ which showcases the great jazz and songs of Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, plus a selection of other popular jazz songs.

Ellie & Gary
Ellie Jones & Gary Phillips
Playing songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Prima, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and more!
Date: Saturday 7th October 2023

The Castaways
Ahoy there and welcome aboard!
Enjoy your trip on the river with music from Charlie, Steve & Christine, who look forward to entertaining you with a range of acoustic classics.
Date: Saturday 26th August 2023

Jamie Grey
We are delighted to welcome Swansea’s very own Jamie Grey.
You may recognise Jamie from the Band Junction 47.
He’ll be playing a mixture of acoustic covers ranging from the 60x to the present day.
Recommend you don’t miss him!
Date: Saturday 12th August 2023
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TangleJack
Join us for an afternoon of fun, ferrying down the river and folk music!
TangleJack is an acoustic duo which brings the guitar complexities of Pentangle and the harmony vocals of Simon and Garfunkel into the 21st Century.
Inspired by the ’60s and ’70s Folk Rock scene, Duncan and John-Paul have created a body of work that is both popular and rootsy: genuine acoustic music with great contrast, wit and beauty.
Swansea International Jazz Festival
Jazz Cruise with Louis & Ella Duo
Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek with all the Classic Swing Era duets and songs from Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald.
Date: Saturday 17th June 2023

Arcadian
We are delighted to welcome back a duo who’ll entertain you with a blend of rock and pop, from the swinging 60’s to the current day. Featuring music from the Beatles, Turtles and Eagles to George Ezra and more.

Crab Island
Continuing our season of music, in a unique venue in Swansea, with a fun session of upbeat popular songs from a really talented duo
Phil Myles and Al Pritchard
A fun trip guaranteed!

Sunday 16th October 2022 @ 2pm:
By popular demand we were delighted to welcome Mick Luck back on-board Copper Jack. He performed on Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone. Music included pop, swing, Latin, bossa & jazz.
