Is this the world’s oldest working jazz musician?
Saturday, February 01, 2014
We have been advised that drummer Cliff Crockett will celebrate his hundredth birthday on February 2nd 2014 behind the drum kit with Shropshire's Severnside Jazz Band.
Saturday, February 01, 2014
We have been advised that drummer Cliff Crockett will celebrate his hundredth birthday on February 2nd 2014 behind the drum kit with Shropshire's Severnside Jazz Band.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Musicians Wendy Kirkland & Pat Sprakes of Chesterfield Jazz have spent January as "Dryathletes", on the wagon in aid of Cancer Research. They are seeking sponsorship. Details of how to help are att.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tommy Smith's petition protesting against The Scotsman's decision to discontinue jazz and world music reviews has resulted in the newspaper making a U Turn. Tommy Smith's comments are attached.
Monday, January 27, 2014
It has been announced that The Scotsman will no longer be carrying out reviews of jazz and world music albums. Saxophonist Tommy Smith has started a petition in protest at this decision. Details att.
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Ian Mann pays tribute to five musicians who passed away during December 2013. R.I.P. Stan Tracey, Jim Hall, Yusef Lateef, Herb Geller and Richard Coughlan.
Monday, December 09, 2013
Saxophonist and composer Phil Meadows has been named as the winner of the 2013 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award administered by the Musicians Benevolent Fund. Press release attached.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Multi reeds player and composer Tim Garland has signed to Edition Records for a double album release in May 2014. Label founder Dave Stapleton has sent us the attached press release.
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
The Norwegian saxophonist and composer Marius Neset is to leave Edition Records and has signed exclusively to ACT. We have received press releases from both companies. Their statements are attached.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
The band Chico Chica have recorded ?Ali?s Song (You Won?t Believe What I Have Seen)?. in aid of M?decins Sans Fronti?res/Doctors Without Borders Syria Crisis Appeal .
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Birmingham based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Mike Fletcher has been selected to tour concert halls in Europe as part of the ECHO Rising Stars scheme. 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.