Friday, November 09, 2018
Saxophonist and composer Dave Liebmanhas donated his personal archive of papers and sound recordings spanning 60 years to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA. Press release attached.
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
The famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA has named Kim Perlak as chair of its Guitar Department, She becomes the first woman to hold the post. Press release attached.
Tuesday, November 06, 2018
The results of the 2018 British Jazz Awards have been announced. Press release, including details of all the winners, attached.
Friday, October 26, 2018
The organisers of the Love Supreme Jazz Festival are launching Supreme Standards, a new sub-brand which will incorporate a monthly live residency in London and a new online music platform.
Friday, October 19, 2018
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to benefit the American jazz vocalist Denise Perrier who recently underwent open heart surgery and has consequently suffered a severe financial setback.
Friday, October 05, 2018
Trumpeter James Davison has been named as the Jazz Young Musician of 2018 at an awards ceremony supported by the Musician's Company. Press release attached.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
"To Be Here Now", a digital & vinyl compilation album featuring music from Leeds based jazz artists curated by saxophonist Ben Powling & venue owner Jack Simpson will be released on October 1st.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
EFG Private Bank, has extended its partnership with the Festival for another five years to 2023. Meanwhile the full programme for the 2018 Festival has been announced. Press release attached.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
New York based drummer & composer Devin Gray released the second album by his Dirigo Rataplan quartet on 21st September. The group will be touring in the US, UK & Europe during October & December.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
11 recipients have been announced for the 2018 BASCA Gold Badge Awards. The list includes jazz musicians Claire Martin & Scott Stroman. The awards will be presented at the Savoy Hotel, London on 19/10
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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.