OLIVIA CUTTILL QUINTET
The Guildhall Brecon LD3 7AL, Powys, LD3 7AL
Saturday 8th August 2026
Olivia has been surrounded by music from a young age, growing up with both her father and grandfather engrossed in the music scene, as professional musicians with a passion for jazz, funk and soul. The soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Donny Hathaway became embedded from an early age, shaping Olivia’s musical endeavours from then on. At age 10 she was introduced to the trumpet, but it wasn't until 6 years later when she was introduced to jazz, that she fell in love with playing. This is when she wholeheartedly devoted herself to a life in music. Discovering the likes of jazz and blues, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Dr John, Lee Morgan and Ella Fitzgerald changed everything for her.
Graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Olivia is now playing with her quintet, and other bands such as Mangorata, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Sunkissed Child. With her album 'The Whole Damn Plan', which came out in January 2024. Olivia is known for her story telling songs, swinging solos and beautiful blues.
Leeds Conservatoire graduate, APPAG Martin Hummel Award Winner, APPG Best Newcomer Nominee, Presti Music’ a Newcomer Of The Year, Peter Whittingham 2024 Award Winner is a London based jazz trumpet player and composer. Since releasing her debut album, The Whole Damn Plan 2024, with The Olivia Cuttill Quintet, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM Innovator of the year nominee ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’ and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris. Olivia’s second album, ‘...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’ was chosen as Jazz FM’s album of the week, was played live on BBC 3 and featured in Jazz Wise magazine and more. The release was celebrated with a 10 date European tour.
Jazz Matters said "Olivia Cuttill really is the “full package”. Her’s is a name we are all going to be hearing a lot in the coming years and I’m so glad to have caught her at the start of, what I have no doubt will be, a meteoric rise. Remember the name."
Line up:
Olivia Cuttill - trumpet
Issey Chivers - vocals
Tom Harris - Piano
Josh Vadiveloo - Bass
Miles Pillinger - Drums
https://oliviacuttillmusic.wixsite.com/oliviacuttill/gallery
Graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2023, Olivia is now playing with her quintet, and other bands such as Mangorata, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band and Sunkissed Child. With her album 'The Whole Damn Plan', which came out in January 2024. Olivia is known for her story telling songs, swinging solos and beautiful blues.
Leeds Conservatoire graduate, APPAG Martin Hummel Award Winner, APPG Best Newcomer Nominee, Presti Music’ a Newcomer Of The Year, Peter Whittingham 2024 Award Winner is a London based jazz trumpet player and composer. Since releasing her debut album, The Whole Damn Plan 2024, with The Olivia Cuttill Quintet, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM Innovator of the year nominee ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’ and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris. Olivia’s second album, ‘...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’ was chosen as Jazz FM’s album of the week, was played live on BBC 3 and featured in Jazz Wise magazine and more. The release was celebrated with a 10 date European tour.
Jazz Matters said "Olivia Cuttill really is the “full package”. Her’s is a name we are all going to be hearing a lot in the coming years and I’m so glad to have caught her at the start of, what I have no doubt will be, a meteoric rise. Remember the name."
Line up:
Olivia Cuttill - trumpet
Issey Chivers - vocals
Tom Harris - Piano
Josh Vadiveloo - Bass
Miles Pillinger - Drums
https://oliviacuttillmusic.wixsite.com/oliviacuttill/gallery
