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.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
The young British pianist Tom Hewson has taken first prize at the Nottingham International Jazz Piano competition. We have received a press release from his alma mater, Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
The music charity the City Music Foundation has announced its list of artists for 2014 including the jazz musicians Pedro Segundo, Misha Mullov-Abbado and Giacomo Smith. Press release attached.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hansu-Tori, the Birmingham based quintet led by keyboard player David Austin Grey will undertake a Jazz Services supported UK tour during October and November 2014. Press release attached.
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Ian Mann enjoys performances from two of the leading lights of the contemporary London jazz scene, Mark Kavuma and the Banger Factory and Kokoroko.
Ian Mann enjoys performances from powerhouse blues vocalists Alice Armstrong and Elles Bailey plus the jazz of the Eddie Gripper Trio with local sax hero Dom Franks.
Colin May takes his own look at Sunday's events with shows from Mark Kavuma, Miriam Adefris, Orii Orchestra, Brown Penny, Flock, and the trio of Alina Bzhezhinska, Tony Kofi & Joel Prime.