ARTIST PROFILE
Courtney Pine
Winner of ‘2007 Best Jazz Act’ at the Urban Music Awards saxophonist Courtney Pine has remained at the forefront of the UK Jazz scene for more than twenty years. Why Bechet? ‘Why not?’ says Courtney, ‘He was the first jazz saxophone star and I believe jazz icons like this should never be forgotten’.
With his star-studded septet, Courtney will reflect on the tremendous legacy of this inspirational virtuoso and reaffirm his belief that the legacy of jazz is an on-going ever developing art. ‘In A Class of His Own’ (The Times)
ARTIST REVIEWS
Afropeans
"The most satisfying Courtney Pine album for many years. An invaluable document."
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
