Peter Bacon reports: Two UK jazz composer/improvisers are among the ten recipients announced this evening by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation in their 2019 Awards of Artists scheme. Mark Lockheart and Laura Jurd, […]
Sebastian writes: The winners of the WDR Jazzpreis 2020 have been announced by the Cologne-based broadcaster. The annual awards concert will take place at Theater Gütersloh on 1 February 2020. The five […]
Sebastian writes: At a ceremony today an English Heritage blue plaque in honour of Ronnie Scott was unveiled. The plaque marks the site of the first Ronnie Scott’s club, ahead of the 60th […]
Peter Bacon reports: Birmingam bassist Chris Mapp’s Stillefelt, his Norwegian-influenced trio project with trumpeter Percy Pursglove and guitarist Thomas Seminar Ford, is playing a four-day residency at the Artefact centre in Stirchley, […]
Annie Yanbékian of France TV writes (*): Drummer Anne Pacéo (Artist of the Year), singer David Linx (Vocal Artist), trombonist Fidel Fourneyron (Emerging Artist), Fred Pallem’s Sacre du Tympan (Group of the […]
Rob Adams writes: 10 Years of the RCS Course Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith plays a hometown concert at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh this Thursday as the jazz course he runs at the Royal […]
Sebastian writes: Kings Place is hosting an artistic residency by Terri Lyne Carrington during the EFG London Jazz Festival, and the full list of guests for the three events has now been […]
Peter Bacon reports: This, annnounced this morning, from the Royal Albert Hall: “A host of special guests have been announced for Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas, as the bandleader’s festive showcase returns […]
Nicolas Pillai writes: Following my role in the recent BBC4 Jazz 625 revival, Birmingham City University is hosting a one-day event on the theme of Jazz and Television which may be of […]
Sebastian writes: The official statement from his family on Sunday 6 October that Peter “Ginger” Baker had passed away was succinct: “We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away […]
Marsden Jazz Festival has announced its full line-up, including, Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble, saxophonist Snake Davis and what is announced as the UK debut of Dutch trombonist Wolter Wierbos. The full text […]
Peter Bacon reports: Eastside Jazz Club at the Royal Birmingam Conservatoire has a nice new autumn programme out, and a pretty packed one it is. Here is part of their press release: […]
Peter Bacon reports: The BBC has this evening announced some new jazz content and a tie-up with Jazz FM. Here is part of the press release: “The BBC today unveiled a number […]
Sebastian writes: The Smoke Sessions label has just announced the passing of Memphis-born pianist Harold Mabern at the age of 83 on 19 September. A list of just some of the people […]
Jazzfest Berlin, the second to be curated by Nadin Deventer, has now announced the entire programme. The festival’s strap line is “Make Some Noise.” Sebastian reports: Major works including premieres from – […]
