R.I.P. Sir John Dankworth (1927-2010)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ian Mann's thoughts on the loss of one of British jazz's father figures.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ian Mann's thoughts on the loss of one of British jazz's father figures.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tonbruket, the new band formed by former e.s.t. bassist Dan Berglund are due to tour in the UK in sprong 2010. The release of the group's eponymous debut album on ACT will co-incide with the tour.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Ronnie Scott's has advised us of the death of the club's co-founder Pete King. Ironically this sad news comes as the club celebrates it's fiftieth anniversary.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Brecon Cathedral is to host a concert by Digby Fairweather in aid of the appeal to erect a statue of George Melly in the town to acknowledge his support of Brecon Jazz Festival.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the sudden death of the leading British bassist Jeff Clyne.
Monday, November 09, 2009
On November 15th 2009 Black Mountain Jazz host the first night of this new series with a visit from Bennett Soundy and his Blues Sax Quartet.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
We have received details of this rock 'n' roll event to be held at The Brickhouse, Brick Lane, London on Friday 13th November 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
In November 2009 representatives from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA,USA will be hosting scholarship auditions in Istanbul for the first time.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I've started adding quotes from reviews to CDs in the Jazz Mann shop
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Midlands based band Zoo have sent news of some upcoming performances including a first date in London. They are also due to start work on their next album.
Page 84 of 90 pages
Ian Mann on the avant rock of Tortoise at the Barbican followed by three very different big band performances forming part of the Guildhall Jazz Festival at Milton Court.
A day at the Guildhall Jazz Festival with performances from Olesa Quintet, Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet, Jacqui Dankworth Quartet, Joe Garland Band and Linda May Han Oh with the Guildhall Improvisers.
Ian Mann enjoys the Afternoon Showcases from student bands at the Guildhall Jazz Festival plus ticketed events featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson and saxophonist Sam Newbould in the evening.