Tuesday, March 04, 2014
The SNJO directed by Tommy Smith will undertake a short Scottish tour playing the music of John Coltrane with guest soloist Courtney Pine during March 2014. Details attached.
Monday, March 03, 2014
Jazz North have announced the names of the thirteen acts who will form the second roster of their innovative "Northern Line" touring scheme. Details attached.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The acclaimed Finnish trumpeter and composer Verneri Pohjola has signed a three album deal with the British based Edition record label. Press release attached.
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.
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Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.
Ian Mann on the film "All Night Long" plus two very different musical performances by the Jon Lloyd Quartet and Raph Clarkson's Equal Spirits.
A Yuletide celebration championing the work of Back Mountain Jazz's youth jazz ensemble the BMJazz Katz and their tutors, the BMJ Collective.