Thursday, May 28, 2020
Alto saxophonist & educator Alexa Tarantino & pianist & composer Steven Feifke have pooled their talent resources and set out to perform every Sunday as a cohabitating duo in a “quarantine concert.”
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Romanian Cultural Institute in London has been joining forces with the acclaimed musician Lucian Ban for an immersive exploration of the jazz world in the time of pandemic.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 24/05/20, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The All-Party Parliamentary Appreciation Group (APPJAG), the influential jazz enthusiasts' lobby group of MPs & Peers, is urging Arts Council England to restore the National Lottery Projects Grant.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Jazz West Midlands promoter's network has announced a series of digital concerts including performances featuring Tina May/Alan Barnes/ Arnie Somogyi, the Joy Ellis Duo and Orjan Hulten's Orion.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Enterprising folk musicians Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer have instigated a number of initiatives to help ensure their artistic and financial survival during lockdown. Newsletter attached.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Live music producers Serious have announced the participants of the fifteenth edition of their prestigious talent development scheme "Take Five". Press release, including details of individuals, att.
Friday, May 22, 2020
The first round of Jazz Coalition Commission Fund recipients has been announced with a total of fifty one commissions to artists. Press release, including full list of recipients, attached.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The success of the Music Venue Trust's recently launched "Save Our Venues" campaign has seen 140 venues removed from the 'Critical' list. Press release attached.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on May 17, which is transmitted by a number of UK and international radio stations.
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Guest contributor Taliya Hafiz talks to Tatar jazz vocalist Rimma Shaikhelova about the Tatar Jazz Project, which translates jazz standards into the Tatar language.
Some of the events on the free Community Sunday Afternoon programme, plus a brilliant sold out concert performance by pianist / vocalist Ian Shaw that explored the music of Joni Mitchell & David Bowie
Ian Mann enjoys musical performances by the Misha Mullov-Abbado Sextet and the Debs Hancock / Newman Tai Duo plus the striking visual imagery of the "Her Frame, Her Sound" photographic exhibition.