Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Jazzlines has announced trumpeter Yazz Ahmed, vocalist Lauren Kinsella and bassist Chris Mapp as the second year of Jazzlines Fellows at Town Hall / Symphony Hall. Press release attached.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A generous legacy from jazz photographer Russ Escritt is set to offer a year of tuition, mentoring and performance opportunities for three talented young Birmingham musicians.Press release attached.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saxophonist and composer Marius Neset has received the most important Norwegian music award ?Spellemannsprisen? for his ACT debut album ?Lion?, recorded with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.
Monday, December 08, 2014
Help Musicians UK has announced Leeds band Stretch Trio as the latest winners of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Also successful was Birmingham based pianist Mark Pringle. Press release attached.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Thank you to The Jazz Agency ([url=http://thejazzagency.co.uk]http://thejazzagency.co.uk[/url]) for sponsoring the Jazz Mann this past two weeks. Full statement attached.
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
ACT president and music producer Siggi Loch has received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from the German head of state Bundespr?sident Joachim Gauck. Press release attached.
Monday, October 27, 2014
A brand new jazz focused television series is to be filmed at London's Metropolis Studios and is to be hosted by pianist and composer Neil Cowley. Press release attached.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
We have received a press release from David McKenna of Bureau Export's London office. The agency champions French jazz in the UK and is heavily involved with the forthcoming EFG London Jazz Festival.
Friday, October 24, 2014
The international group Trio Riot, signed to Manchester's Efpi record label have been twice nominated in this year?s prestigious Danish Music Awards Jazz category. Press release attached.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Beats & Pieces Big Band saxophonist Sam Healey has won first prize in the Johnny Raducanu International Jazz Festival in Braila, Romania. Press release attached.
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The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).
A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock
Ian Mann enjoys this collaboration between Brecon Jazz Club and a collective of singers and musicians associated with the Cardiff based Tân Cerdd Community Interest Company.