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
Friday, August 17, 2018
The Vortex have forwarded their latest newsletter including details of the programme for the week commencing 17th August 2018.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Guitarist, composer, bandleader, and producer Al Di Meola has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate at a ceremony held at Berklee College of Music's Valencia Campus. Press release attached.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The American drummer and composer Jeff Ballard has signed to the British label Edition Records and will release his new album "Fairground" on the label in January 2019.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Composer, arranger and bandleader Maria Schneider has been selected as one of four new recipients of the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Masters Fellowship. Press release attached.
Friday, June 29, 2018
The Vortex have forwarded their latest newsletter including details of the programme for the week commencing 29th June 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
The young vibraphonist and composer Jonny Mansfield has been announced as the recipient of the 2018 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize. Press release attached.
Friday, June 08, 2018
The winners of the 2018 Scottish Jazz Awards have been announced. The awards ceremony took place on 3rd June 2018 at Saint Luke's in Glasgow. Media release attached.
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock was one of four distinguished musicians to receive an honorary doctorate from New England Conservatory. Press release attached..
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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.