Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The American composer/arranger Maria Schneider has won two 2016 Grammy Awards for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals, the latter for her work with David Bowie
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
I was saddened to hear of the recent death of the Birmingham based poet, musician and activist Paul Murphy. His band, The Destroyers, have issued the attached statement.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
A new label which will feature vinyl only releases by some of the leading jazz musicians in the United States was launched on January 25th 2016. Press release attached.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Manchester based rising stars GoGo Penguin will be touring the UK during February 2016. They also have a number of prestigious international club and festival appearances scheduled. Press release att.
Friday, December 04, 2015
The Cardiff based Orchard Media and Events Group has announced its decision to withdraw its involvement with the annual Brecon Jazz Festival. Press release and Arts Council statement att.
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Saxophonist Archie Shepp is pleased to announce his selection as a 2016 NEA Jazz Master. press release attached.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Drummer Kenny Clare is to be honoured with the installation of a Blue Plaque on his east London home in Richmond Road, Leytonstone. Press release attached.
Monday, October 19, 2015
The National Jazz Archive, based in Loughton, Essex, has been awarded £83,300 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Intergenerational Jazz Reminiscence Project, which will begin in January 2016.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Bass icon Jeff Berlin has launched a Pledge Music Campaign to fund a new tribute album to legendary Jack Bruce titled ?Jeff Berlin Plays Jack Bruce: Songs For A Wailer?! Details attached.
Monday, July 13, 2015
The musical instrument amnesty that took place at Ronnie Scott's on July 11th 2015 resulted in over 150 instruments being donated. These will be given new life by young people in the UK and abroad.
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Highly enjoyable. The format of the Festival with its focus on multiple small ensembles ensures that there is plenty of variety with no single line-up or improvisation allowed to outstay its welcome.
Guest contributor Taliya Hafiz talks to Tatar jazz vocalist Rimma Shaikhelova about the Tatar Jazz Project, which translates jazz standards into the Tatar language.
Some of the events on the free Community Sunday Afternoon programme, plus a brilliant sold out concert performance by pianist / vocalist Ian Shaw that explored the music of Joni Mitchell & David Bowie