Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The Jazz Services organisation has released two statements in the form of open letters following the shock news of the withdrawl of its funding by the Arts Council of Great Britain.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
ECM Records have issued a statement following the sad news of the death of bassist Charlie Haden in Los Angeles at the age of seventy six.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Edition Records and The Royal Academy of Music have announced that the winner of the 2014 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize is bassist and composer Misha Mullov-Abbado. Press release attached.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Drummer and bandleader Virgil Donati will lead his quartet on an extensive American tour during July 2014 in support of his latest album "In This Life". Schedule attached.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Saxophonist and composer Phil Meadows has won Newcomer of the Year at the 2014 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Press release attached.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
After 29 years at the helm, Chris Hodgkins has taken the decision to retire and step down as Director of Jazz Services Ltd. 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.
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The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).
A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock
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.