Kai Hoffman was inspired by the film ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Day‘ to start the Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival. 2023 presents the sixth edition, at which 95% of the events […]
Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival – 19 & 20 Aug 2023
Dispatches from Montreal 2023 (10): Thoughts on the album ‘Notes on Montreal’ after ten years
Sebastian writes: This piece is not about the 2023 festival, but rather an album for which I have huge affection, and think of as a masterpiece. In this feature, saxophonist Steve Kaldestad […]
Uriel Herman (new album ‘Different Eyes’ + Ronnie Scott’s debut)
With a new album out and his UK live debut soon, the Israeli pianist Uriel Herman explains how a jazz vision that finds room for Bowie and Mozart has won him a […]
Atlanticus – new album ‘Upstream’ and tour 22 June-16 July
With founding members Terry Seabrook (organ) and Peter Fraize (tenor sax) hailing from each side of the pond, naming the band in honour of the ocean that both separates and connects them […]
Summer Jazz Camp Scotland announced (7-11 August)
A new Summer Camp aims to instil passion for jazz… Rob Adams interviewed Ryan Quigley: Trumpeter Ryan Quigley and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s newly appointed Head of Jazz, […]
Mondays with Morgan: Gayageum virtuoso DoYeon Kim in NYC debut as leader
Mondays With Morgan is a column in LondonJazz News written by Morgan Enos, a music journalist based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Therein, he dives deep into the jazz that moves him – […]
The Common Room(s) – new event series
‘We want people to come away feeling like they’ve connected with each other more.’ The Common Room(s) is offering a fresh approach to experiencing music and words. A series of eight events […]
Mothers In Jazz (49): Kristin Berardi
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Dan Forshaw: ‘Our Music in Paris’ PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho, 3 Aug)
“I’m passionate about trying to engage new people in the music, and that is what ‘Our Music in Paris’ is about: sharing a particular story of jazz focusing on Paris.” UK saxophonist […]
BBC Big Band with Elaine Delmar, Claire Martin, Ian Shaw, Jacqui Dankworth, Emma Smith: ‘The Art of Swing & Song’, Thu 13 July 2023
‘How often can you go to a concert and see five singers doing their thing with the best big band around?’ The BBC Big Band will take to the stage at Cadogan […]
Mondays With Morgan: Don Braden (new album ‘Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2’)
Mondays With Morgan is a column in LondonJazz News written by Morgan Enos, a music journalist based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Therein, he dives deep into the jazz that moves him – […]
Mothers In Jazz (48): Allana Goldsmith
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
New fortnightly gig: ‘Jazz Mondays’ at the Fox in N13
Pianist/educator Simon Purcell has recently started “Jazz Mondays”, a new Monday gig with top jazz players at the Fox in Palmers Green. It is doing well. Simon is also a pro-active supporter […]
Suedtirol/Alto Adige Jazz Festival 30 June–9 July 2023
“A festival should be an experience,” says Stefan Festini Cucco, new Festival president. With 55 concerts in over 30 stunning venues and locations among the mountains of Suedtirol/Alto Adige, incredible experiences at […]
Alex Scheuerer: ‘La Vie En Soul’ album launch (10 July, Pizza Express Soho)
Swiss-French Jazz guitarist Alex Scheuerer is joined by vocalist Najwa Ezzaher to perform material from their recent album together La Vie En Soul and more at Pizza Express Soho on Monday 10 […]
