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08:31 GMT, Saturday, 9 August 2008 09:31 UK

In pictures: Brecon Jazz Festival

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The Adamant band from Cardiff got the Friday night festivities off to a swinging start (Pictures: Andy Roberts)

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Busker Nik Turner entertained the early arrivals

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First Minister Rhodri Morgan declared the festival officially open

The Adamant band strikes up again following the formalities

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The Adamant band started up again following the formalities

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Trombonist Gareth Roberts and his quintet appeared on the Bishop's Garden stage dedicated to Welsh jazz musicians

The 25th Anniversary Brecon All-Stars - featuring Martin Taylor (guitar), Dave Green (bass), Joe Temperley (baritone sax) and Scott Hamilton (tenor sax)

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The 25th Anniversary Brecon All-Stars - featuring Martin Taylor (guitar), Dave Green (bass), Joe Temperley (baritone sax) and Scott Hamilton (tenor sax)

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Jonny Bruce from Cardiff and Martha Skilton from Gilwern are rising stars of the Welsh jazz scene

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Sixteen-year-old blues sensation Virgil McMahon from Aberystwyth was a hit on the fringe programme

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Legendary jazz vocalist Mark Murphy (accompanied by pianist Pete Churchill) was delighted to play his first ever concert in Wales

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