Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Some time ago we published a news story regarding the economic threats to live music at The Queens during these difficult times. We have now received the attached update.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ian Mann with a personal tribute to one of the great originals of British music.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
A Jazzmann favourite, pianist Vijay Iyer won awards in five categories in the American jazz magazine DownBeat's annual poll. We have received the attached press release from his UK publicist.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Young trumpeter and composer Reuben Fowler has been announced as the winner of the 2012 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize. Further details attached.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Ian Mann's thoughts on the tragically early loss of trumpeter, composer, vocalist, actor and educator Abram Wilson.
Friday, June 08, 2012
The new Blam! Collective launches tonight with a gig at the Ort Cafe in Birmingham. This new musician led collective will promote jazz and improvised music at various venues around the city.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
The music world was saddened by the recent death of the veteran Birmingham based saxophonist Andy Hamilton. Ian's thoughts plus an official obituary are attached.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Folk singer Steve Knightley is to appear in Michael Wood's history of the British Isles "The Great British Story", broadcast on Friday evenings at 9.00 pm. Details of Knightley's involvement att.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Orchestra manager Lindsay Robertson has forwarded us the attached press release relating to the SNJO's recent triumph at the 2012 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Edition Records have sent details of this award granted to trumpeter and composer Neil Yates.
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Guest contributor Debs Hancock, with help from other audience members, on this double bill showcasing two distinctive performances by outstanding young jazz musicians based in Wales.
Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by Ribbons (Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash), Sarost (Mark Sanders, Paul Rogers, Larry Stabbins), and the Huw Warren / Angharad Jenkins Duo.
Ian Mann enjoys 5 varied performances from Dee Byrne's Outlines, Kevin Figes' 'You Are Here' Sextet, Secret Path Trio, Nani Vazana & the new trio Molecatcher (Iain Ballamy, Rob Luft & Conor Chaplin)