Thursday, May 23, 2019
Research by the UK’s Birmingham City University has revealed the positive impact of music education on young people at risk of educational exclusion. Press release attached.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Highlights In Jazz producer Jack Kleinsinger has presented trumpet great Randy Brecker with their annual award. Press release attached.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Katherine Burrell, wife of the veteran jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell has launched an appeal on behalf of her husband seeking financial help for the family during difficult economic circumstances.
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Since 2013, Jazz North’s Northern Line has supported 67 jazz acts from across the North with over 700 gigs. Now, seven more northern based ensembles have been selected to join the scheme.
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Guitarist and composer Rob Luft has been selected for the BBC New Generation Artists scheme. Press release attached.
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
The full list of winners at the 2019 Jazz FM Awards has been announced. Press release attached.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is pleased to announce that acclaimed musician and broadcaster Soweto Kinch is to join its Jazz Studies team as a Visiting Tutor. Media release attached.
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Saxophonist and bandleader Walter Smith III joins Berklee as Chair of the Woodwind Department. Press release attached.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Worthing Theatres have secured £48,500 from the Government’s Coastal Revival Fund in order to kick-start a five year renovation programme for Worthing’s iconic building, the Pavilion Theatre.
Friday, March 22, 2019
The film "Just One Of Those Things" , the story of Ella Fitzgerald’s life and career, will be in British cinemas from May 6th 2019. Press release attached.
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Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Festival and performances by Julian Martin/ Ben Thomas, Soweto Kinch. Emily Masser / Alex Clarke, Dreamscapes, Ashley John Long's Rare Earth Project, Jazz Sabbath.
Ian Mann enjoys the second day of Brecon Jazz Festival 2025 and performances by Ursula Harrison and Sylvie Noble, Sultan Stevenson, Double Double, Ben Shankland, Remi Harris, Geoff Eales, Ruby Turner.
Ian Mann enjoys the first day of the new look Brecon Jazz Festival including performances by Hejira, Chube, Metsaema, Bigger Picture, Klara Devlin Quartet, Cleveland Watkiss and Dionne Bennett.