Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The Musicians’ Company has announced the winners of the 2019 John Dankworth Jazz Composition and Eddie Harvey Jazz Arranger Awards. The winners are Charlie Bates, Wilbur Whitta & Billy Marrows.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Swiss trombonist, composer and improviser Samuel Blaser was awarded the 2018 European Musician of the Year award by the French Académie du Jazz. Statement attached.
Saturday, January 26, 2019
"Richard Turner: A Life in Music" is the story of the iconic and much-loved British trumpet player who tragically died at the age of 27. It will be premiered in April 2019. Press release attached.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
JazzConnects is to return to Jazzahead! in 2019. JazzConnects - the brainchild of London-based vocalist Emily Saunders - is a digital platform for connection and collaboration. Press release attached.
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.
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Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by the Rebecca Nash / Alex Merritt Duo, Elliot Galvin's 'The Ruin'' and the Emily Tran Quintet.
Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.
Ian Mann on the film "All Night Long" plus two very different musical performances by the Jon Lloyd Quartet and Raph Clarkson's Equal Spirits.