LANE THEATRE, NEWQUAY
Newquay's Only Live TheatreThe Ben Creighton Griffiths Quartet – Sunday 16th May 2027
Sunday 16th May 2027
7.30 pm
The Ben Creighton Griffiths Quartet
Come and experience the era of swing with The Ben Creighton Griffiths quartet. Led by Ben Creighton Griffiths on harp, this performance will feature Joseph Van Parys on guitar, Benedict Stephens on bass, and Sam Green on drums. Expect to hear Swing classics, Django standards, and Bossa Nova during this exciting performance from four excellent musicians based in South Wales.
Ben Creighton Griffiths
Benjamin Creighton Griffiths is an Internationally touring jazz and classical harpist based in Wales. 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.
Upcoming appearances at the time of writing include further Corsican and UK tours with the Transatlantic Hot Club, a series of performances across the UK with his Trio/Quartet, and a return to Australia and the Far East.
Joseph Van Parys
Joseph Van Parys is a guitarist from North Yorkshire with a passion for swinging jazz. He’s played in and around South Wales/England, becoming a well known jazz guitarist on the scene after completing his studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. His particular focus is on the swing era of jazz, and his creative soloing and sensitive accompaniment alike has been praised by audiences across the South of the UK.
Benedict Stephens
Benedict Stephens is an award winning bass player based in Cardiff, Wales. Recently graduating from Cardiff University 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.
Tickets £18