Sunday, August 18, 2019
Trombonist/bandleader Chris Barber has announced his permanent retirement from full-time music after leading his internationally popular band since 1954. Press release attached.
Friday, August 02, 2019
Broadcaster and journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music to be played on his European Jazz Hour radio show, which is transmitted by a number of UK and international radio stations.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Laura Mvula, the acclaimed British singer & composer, will receive an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University at a ceremony on 23rd July 2019, marking her outstanding contribution to music.
Saturday, July 06, 2019
Broadcaster and journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music to be played on his UK and European Jazz radio show, which is transmitted by a number of UK and international radio stations.
Monday, July 01, 2019
Tommy Smith is to be presented with an OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on July 2nd 2019 at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. His thoughts about receiving this honour are attached.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
The Cheltenham based gypsy jazz quartet Swing From Paris have forwarded details of their live performance itinerary for the month of July 2019. Schedule attached.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Broadcaster and journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music to be played on his UK and European Jazz radio show, which is transmitted by a number of UK and international radio stations.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Tommy Smith has announced the names of the prize winners at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 2019 Jazz Awards. Details attached.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The Royal Academy of Music and Edition Records have announced that the 2019 winner of the ninth Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize is the talented saxophonist and composer, Alexander Bone. Press release att.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Broadcaster and journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music to be played on his UK and European Jazz radio show, which is transmitted by a number of UK and international radio stations.
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The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).
A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock
Ian Mann enjoys this collaboration between Brecon Jazz Club and a collective of singers and musicians associated with the Cardiff based Tân Cerdd Community Interest Company.