SimplyJazzTalk

Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar is proud to present the Kyle Eastwood Band, hosting one of their first UK performance since 2024. Kyle is a talented jazz bass player and composer of music for movies, including those directed by his father. He is the author of nine albums, the last of which, Eastwood Symphonic, is a symphonic spin-off on Clint’s cult movie themes.

8th & 9th July, 2026

Having only been open for around a year, Palladino’s Jazz Bar has been building a strong reputation as the best location to experience live jazz in Cardiff. The carefully curated series of concerts are enhanced by a top of the range sound system and backline production, with a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere that perfectly compliments the music. Venue boss (and drummer) Marc Palladino’s brother is the Grammy award winning songwriter, producer and bassist Pino Palladino, widely known for his work with a variety of artists as well as his own celebrated recordings.

The fact that the venue is run by a musician means that everything is kept to the highest standard. With many memorable performances having already taken place, Palladino’s Jazz Bar is going from strength to strength. Kyle Eastwood’s series of performances at Palladino’s will be the band’s first UK concerts in years – their booking clearly demonstrate the calibre of musicians that Palladino’s are able to recruit.

The band line-up includes trumpeter Quentin Collins – His debut album If Not Now, Then When? received a ★★★★ review from the Guardian Newspaper that stated: “The combination of virtuosity, togetherness and sheer spirit that emerges from these nine tracks is quite remarkable.” Drummer Chris Higginbottom, a core member of the Kyle Eastwood Band for over a decade. Saxophonist Brandon Allen who, as well as performing and leading a range of music projects, is a Jazz Professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The final member to mention is pianist Andrew McCormack whose debut album Telescope (2005) earned him the BBC Jazz Award for Rising Star, and he has since released a series of critically acclaimed recordings including Live in London and First Light.

The Kyle Eastwood Quintet will be playing two sets per night, with each set lasting around seventy-five minutes and tickets can be purchased from

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-kyle-eastwood-quintet-tickets-1986761393811

Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar can be found at 73 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DD. There is also a family-run business Pizzeria Villaggio (on the ground floor below the jazz bar), which has been a firm favourite on the Cardiff culinary scene for generations.