Thursday, July 12, 2018
Composer, arranger and bandleader Maria Schneider has been selected as one of four new recipients of the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Masters Fellowship. Press release attached.
Friday, June 29, 2018
The Vortex have forwarded their latest newsletter including details of the programme for the week commencing 29th June 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
The young vibraphonist and composer Jonny Mansfield has been announced as the recipient of the 2018 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize. Press release attached.
Friday, June 08, 2018
The winners of the 2018 Scottish Jazz Awards have been announced. The awards ceremony took place on 3rd June 2018 at Saint Luke's in Glasgow. Media release attached.
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock was one of four distinguished musicians to receive an honorary doctorate from New England Conservatory. Press release attached..
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
The full list of winners at the 2018 Jazz FM Awards has been announced. The awards ceremony took place on 30th April 2018 at Shoreditch Town Hall, London.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Metheny will receive the prestigious award on Monday 30th Apri 2018 at the Jazz FM Awards at Shoreditch Town Hall, London.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Jazz North, the northern jazz development agency, has announced the 6th roster of Ambassador Artists to be selected for Northern Line, its innovative model for touring.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Turner Sims Southampton, part of the University of Southampton, will receive over £315,000 for an ambitious scheme to significantly raise the aspirations of emerging and professional jazz artists.
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
The Musicians’ Company has announced that Billy Marrows, Luke Bainbridge and James Brady are the winners of the 2018 Dankworth and Eddie Harvey Awards. Press release attached.
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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.
Worcester music venue The Marr's Bar, the home to the Music Spoken Here series of events, celebrates its 25th birthday in June 2025. Ian Mann and guest contributor Dave Fuller pay tribute.
Ronnie Jones’ drum kit - and approach to drumming - prompted much interest when he appeared recently with The John Horler Trio so we invited him to tell us more about his world of percussion.