Cheltenham Jazz Festival enjoys record-breaking weekend.
Thursday, May 08, 2014
The 2014 Cheltenham Jazz Festival held between 30th April and 5th May was a great success breaking all previous box office records. Press release attached.
Thursday, May 08, 2014
The 2014 Cheltenham Jazz Festival held between 30th April and 5th May was a great success breaking all previous box office records. Press release attached.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
USA's Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will be touring in the UK and Ireland. Press release attached.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The musician Courtney Pine and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah have been appointed official patrons of The Drum Arts Centre in Aston, Birmingham. Press release attached.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Vocalist Zoe Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral have launched a Pledge Music campaign to help fund the forthcoming album by their band Blue Commotion. Details attached.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Ian Mann pays tribute to the South Wales based blues vocalist and harmonica player who died suddenly on April 10th 2014. Words, too, from Mike's musical partner, guitarist Nick Jones.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
A new three year project aimed at helping young women aged 16-25 pursue careers in jazz is to be launched in Birmingham with the help of Jazzlines and the Esm?e Fairbairn Foundation. News release att
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.
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