Thursday, April 14, 2016
The Mark Allen publishing group which publishes the Jazzwise, Songlines and Gramophone music magazines has emphasised its commitment to these titles with a change of company name. Statement attached
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Pianist Ethan Iverson of The Bad Plus is to to join the jazz studio faculty at New England Conservatory beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year.Press release attached.
Sunday, March 06, 2016
Empirical's recent series of pop up jazz events at Old Street Underground Station in London has been declared a "heartening success". Press release attached.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The American composer/arranger Maria Schneider has won two 2016 Grammy Awards for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals, the latter for her work with David Bowie
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
I was saddened to hear of the recent death of the Birmingham based poet, musician and activist Paul Murphy. His band, The Destroyers, have issued the attached statement.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
A new label which will feature vinyl only releases by some of the leading jazz musicians in the United States was launched on January 25th 2016. Press release attached.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Manchester based rising stars GoGo Penguin will be touring the UK during February 2016. They also have a number of prestigious international club and festival appearances scheduled. Press release att.
Friday, December 04, 2015
The Cardiff based Orchard Media and Events Group has announced its decision to withdraw its involvement with the annual Brecon Jazz Festival. Press release and Arts Council statement att.
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Saxophonist Archie Shepp is pleased to announce his selection as a 2016 NEA Jazz Master. press release attached.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Drummer Kenny Clare is to be honoured with the installation of a Blue Plaque on his east London home in Richmond Road, Leytonstone. Press release attached.
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A Yuletide celebration championing the work of Back Mountain Jazz's youth jazz ensemble the BMJazz Katz and their tutors, the BMJ Collective.
Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by the Royal Academy Jazz Orchestra, Billy Marrows / Max Kahn Duo, Terje Isungset's Ice Quartet and Seb Rochford's Finding Ways.
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.