Friday, October 25, 2019
Cheltenham Festivals has announced that former Roundhouse Head of Music Dave Gaydon has been appointed as Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s new Head of Programming. Press release attached.
Thursday, September 26, 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, September 26, 2019
The BBC recently unveiled a number of new jazz programmes at the launch of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Press release attached.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Vocalist Annette Gregory is starting a new jazz club in Kidderminster. Events will take place monthly in Kidderminster Town Hall commencing on October 3rd 2019 with a performance by Wendy Kirkland.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Alison Rayner Quintet (ARQ) will release their new album "Short Stories" on October 25th 2019. They will be touring in extensively in the UK from September 2019 to May 2020. Press release attached
Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Ivors Academy has announced the first round of recipients collecting a Gold Badge, which takes place at The Savoy in London on 11 October. Award winners include jazz pianist Nikki Iles.
Thursday, September 05, 2019
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival are joining with Europe’s leading jazz teaching institutions & festivals as part of a new artist development programme.
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.
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Guest contributor Colin May enjoys the 65th edition of Jazz À Juan and performances by Dhafer Youssef, Samara Joy, Marcus Miller, Erik Truffaz / Antonio Lizana, Thomas Dutronic and others.
Ian Mann enjoys the global sounds of the trio Za Górami (Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado) and the Senegalese / Irish duo of Dudu Kouate and Shunya.
Ian Mann enjoys this latest collaboration between Brecon Jazz Club and a collective of singers and musicians associated with the Cardiff based Tân Cerdd Community Interest Company.