DAN James and his fusion quartet Be Bop Da Jig are back in Malvern and Welland with their blend of folk, modern jazz and blues.

The Be Bop Da Jig set includes songs and instrumentals featuring original compositions by Dan James from their latest CD album Dan James presents… Be Bop Da Jig.

Mandocello and seven string guitarist/singer Dan James is joined on tour by Martha Skelton on saxes, Steve Tarner on double bass, and Gareth Hall on piano and keyboards.

Dan James, based in Blaenavon, has been a full time professional folk musician for 10 years. Steve Tarner, based near Blackwood, is a stunning modern jazz player as is the Bill Evans-influenced pianist Gareth Hall from Cardiff and jazz saxophonist Martha Skelton based in Gilwern. Martha has just completed a jazz degree from the Welsh College Cardiff having been taught by some of the greatest names in South Wales jazz.

They will perform together this Sunday, June 7 at the Marlbank Beer and Music Festival, Welland, from 5pm, and then on Friday, June 12, at the Lamb, in West Malvern Road, from 9pm.

Their CD is available for sale from some local outlets, at the gigs and via the myspace.com/danjamesmandocello.