Friday, April 04, 2025
British bandleader, pianist & composer Nikki Iles will be the new Principal Conductor of the NDR Bigband from the 2025/26 season. She succeeds Geir Lysne & will lead the renowned ensemble for 2 yearse
Monday, March 31, 2025
Brecon Jazz Festival 2025, running from August 8th to 10th, will feature an ambitious line-up, a fresh new team at the helm, and a renewed commitment to celebrating the best in jazz.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
The line up has been announced for the 2025 Jazz A Juan Festival. Performers include Herbie Hancock, Jamie Cullum, Dianne Reeves, Gregory Porter, Ibrahim Maalouf, Robert Plant ,Emile Londonien.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Nice Jazz Festival will take place in the centre of the city from 24 to 27 July. Performers include Sullivan Fortner, Christian McBride, Stochelo & Mozes Rosenburg. The Cookers, John Scofield
Friday, March 28, 2025
Discus Music will release 'The Penelope Album Live' by award-winning London guitarist & composer Billy Marrows on 28th March. The release will be accompanied by an 8 date Grande Familia spring tour.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Now entering its 33rd year, the global celebration of music, EFG London Jazz Festival, is announcing the first names for its 2025 edition, which takes place from 14-23 November. Press release attached
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Corn Exchange Jazz Club in Ross has announced its programme for April, May & June 2025. Performers include The Doug Sides Legacy Band, Alex Steele, Catherine Sykes, Nick Dewhurst.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Cheltenham Jazz Club has announced its programme for April, May & June 2025. Performers include Steve Fishwick, Leon Greening, Andrew Cleyndert, Brandon Allen, Alex Garnett.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
With genres spanning from fast-bop swing to afro-centric neo-jazz, the six Beyond the Main Stage events will take place in the 200-capacity Elgar Room venue. Press release attached.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
azz FM have announced their spring/summer schedule of special programmes, series and documentaries along with summer festival outside broadcasts. Press release attached.
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Ian Mann enjoys performances from two of the leading lights of the contemporary London jazz scene, Mark Kavuma and the Banger Factory and Kokoroko.
Ian Mann enjoys performances from powerhouse blues vocalists Alice Armstrong and Elles Bailey plus the jazz of the Eddie Gripper Trio with local sax hero Dom Franks.
Colin May takes his own look at Sunday's events with shows from Mark Kavuma, Miriam Adefris, Orii Orchestra, Brown Penny, Flock, and the trio of Alina Bzhezhinska, Tony Kofi & Joel Prime.