
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 – […]