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.
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.
Page 60 of 93 pages
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.