Jazz historian Fernando Ortiz de Urbina writes in tribute to master producer Creed Taylor. With few exceptions, producers of jazz recordings wrestle with the question of how to take it to the […]
Creed Taylor (1929-2022)
RIP Jaimie Branch (1983 – 2022)
Very sad news. The death of trumpeter/composer Jaimie Branch was announced last night at the age of just 39. The statement was made in series of tweets from Chicago label International Anthem: […]
RIP Rolf Kühn (1929-2022)
Here is the official statement from Edel, released today, announcing the death last Thursday 18 August 2022 of a universally respected, admired and liked figure in German jazz, clarinettist Rolf Kühn, at […]
The Junction in Coldharbour Lane Under Threat of Closure
David Harvey, author of The Look of Jazz (2020) has brought to LJN’s attention the plight of The Junction in Coldharbour Lane in Loughborough Junction, Lambeth, an independent music venue offering free […]
Ray Carless. Tribute/ Radio interview
Trumpeter Kevin Davy interviewed saxophonist Ray Carless (1954-2022) by phone for Jazz London Radio (JLR) in October 2020. He kindly shares that interview, and has also written a tribute to him. SYNOPSIS […]
‘Ray Carless Celebration of Life /Nine Night’ (19 Aug.)
Feelings of loss and bereavement in many sections of our jazz community have been very widespread and palpable since the passing of Ray Carless on 10 August. We are informed that a […]
Pizza Express London venues announce EFG LJF 2022 programme
Take 6, Sheila Jordan and Steve Kuhn among headliners in the PizzaExpress Live line-up at EFG London Jazz Festival 2022, says a press release from Pizza Express Live announcing fifty shows across […]
606 Club announces programme for 2022 EFG LJF (11-20 Nov)
The 606 Club has just announced its EFG London Jazz Festival programme. FULL LIST OF ALL 12 SHOWS AT THE 606 CLUB Fri 11 9pm – Imaani & Special Guest: Joy Rose […]
Ray Carless (1954-2022). A tribute by Orphy Robinson
Sebastian writes: This tribute to saxophonist Ray Carless by Orphy Robinson has appeared on Orphy’s Facebook page, and is reproduced here with his kind permission. Ray Carless R.I.E.P. This is a very […]
Seifert Jazz Violin Competition 2022 (24-26 Aug., Poland): Semi-finalists announced
Mary James writes: The upcoming fifth edition of the Seifert Competition brings together ten violinists from Poland, France, Portugal, the United States and Brazil. Since its inception in 2014 more than 200 […]
Keith Jarrett: ‘Bordeaux Concert’ (rec. 2016) for release on 30 September on ECM
ECM announces today the release of Bordeaux Concert, the last solo concert by Keith Jarrett in France, recorded at the Auditorium de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux on July 6, 2016. A single […]
FREE NOW (Mercury Prize Sponsor) to support London small venue gigs in partnership with Music Venue Trust
The new sponsor of the Mercury Prize FREE NOW is announcing a new partnership with the Music Venue Trust to support/sponsor gigs, including jazz gigs in small London venues. The complete series […]
New series starting 1 August 2022: “Mothers In Jazz”
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new conversation series hosted by vocalist Nicky Schrire and published by LondonJazz News. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, […]
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland announces 2022 Jazz Awards
Rob Adams writes: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland rewards outstanding jazz students; the winners of the annual awards given to students on the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland jazz course have been announced […]
RIP Barbara Thompson (1944-2022)
We are sad to hear of the death on 9 July of Barbara Thompson MBE. Here is the announcement from Barbara’s daughter Ana Gracey: “My mum had the most extraordinary spirit – […]
