In this tribute, Denny Ilett (*) remembers his close colleague and friend Pee Wee Ellis, who passed away on 23 September 2021 at the age of 80. Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis has […]
Pee Wee Ellis: a Tribute by Denny Ilett
Musicians’ Company’s Young Jazz Musician 2021 prize awarded to trombonist Daniel Higham
The winner of the Musicians’ Company’s Young Jazz Musician Award 2021 is Daniel Higham (trombone). Here is the remaining text of the press release: “The Master of The Musicians’ Company, John Nichols, […]
Shows on Sale and Just Announced at the Jazz Cafe
Sebastian writes: A whole host of shows at the Jazz Cafe in Camden in the months between now and June 2022 are now on sale, starting with Lady Blackbird and Billy Cobham […]
George Mraz (1944-2021). A tribute by Emil Viklický
Ron Carter once said of Czech bassist George (Jiří) Mraz, who passed away on 16 September 2021 at the age of 77: “Wonderfully chosen notes + great intonation + beautiful sound + […]
Updates from jazzahead!
Sebastian writes: The German press release out today announces that: Registration for 2022 jazzahead! ( 28 April till 1 May) is open, with an early bird discount available until Monday 18 October […]
Press Release/ Update for EFG LJF 2021 (soloists for Jazz Voice/ extra shows for Holland/Scofield and Julian Lage…)
The EFG London Jazz Festival has just sent out a press release with updates such as extra matinee shows for Dave Holland/ John Scofield and for Julian Lage and the first half-dozen […]
Clubs reopening this week: East Side (Leytonstone) on Tuesdays and Twickenham on alternate Wednesdays
Sebastian writes: Two good friends have been in touch about re-openings this week East Side Jazz will be weekly and is at Leytonstone Ex-Servicemens Club, Harvey Rd, Leytonstone, London E11 3DB. This […]
Jazz FM Awards 2021. Nominees Announced
The Nominees for the 2021 JAZZ FM Awards are announced. As the Press Release states: “The nominees for the Jazz FM Awards 2021 with PPL and PRS for Music have been announced, […]
Charlie Watts (1941-2021). A Tribute.
The passing of Charlie Watts has provoked many tributes in the UK. And yet his reputation and influence go way beyond these shores. T Bruce Wittet, a Canadian musician and writer, pays […]
RIP Peter Ind (1928-2021)
“Musician, sound engineer, record producer, author, painter.” and former club owner. The great British bassist Peter Ind passed away last night, 20 August 2021, at the age of 93. Bassist Peter Ind, […]
Peter King Memorial Concert at Pizza Express (23 August 2021)
The great Peter King (1940-2020) passed away on 23 August, 2020, just a few days after his 80th birthday, To mark the first anniversary of his passing, drummer Stephen Keogh has organised […]
Stan Sulzmann and Vein release ‘Mon Ami’ (proceeds to Médecins Sans Frontières)
Stan Sulzmann writes in a press release: “Early in 2020 like many colleagues, I found myself left high and dry for creative output as the pandemic took a hold. I took a […]
Jason Crane’s ‘Jazz Session’ has a New Host
After fourteen years and 563 episodes, The Jazz Sesssion, “the original jazz interview podcast” has a new host, writes Sebastian Jason Crane has just handed over the hosting of The Jazz Session […]
Jazz Juniors Competition (Kraków) 2021 Open for Entries
NEWS This year’s Jazz Juniors Competition will take place on 6 October 2021 in Kraków. It is now open for entries until 31 August 2021. Mary James writes: The prestigious Jazz Juniors […]
20 composers share £½ million Paul Hamlyn awards
Jazz musicians Cassie Kinoshi, Soweto Kinch, Yazz Ahmed and Tim Garland are among composers each receiving Paul Hamlyn awards of £25,000 with no strings attached. Peter Bacon reports: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation […]
