Trombonist Toni Belenguer died on Sunday 13 September at the age of 42. The cause of his death is still unexplained. He was one of the top jazz trombonists in Spain, and […]
Tribute: Toni Belenguer (1978-2020)
Ten Composers Chosen for Jazz South Radar Commissions
Here is the list of composers selected for Jazz South’s Radar Commmissions: Olie Brice, Josephine Davies, Alexander Hawkins, Andrew Hayes, Hannah Jacobs, John Martin, Randolph Matthews, John Miles, Robert Mitchell and Rebecca […]
First Two Shows of 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival Announced
The first two shows are announced for the 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival. Here is the full text of today’s press release from Serious EFG London Jazz Festival (Friday 13 – Sunday […]
The first 2020 UK tour to be announced since lockdown – we believe – by the Nigel Price Organ Trio
There was probably only one candidate to be organizing what we believe to be the first UK jazz tour for 2020 since lockdown, just announced. TWENTY-NINE dates Taking in some rivers: from […]
Marc Copland remembers Gary Peacock (1935-2020)
Bassist Gary Peacock and pianist Marc Copland played and recorded in each other’s bands for over 35 years. Marc Copland pays tribute to his close colleague, great friend and a unique musician. […]
Soweto Kinch launches online #BLACKPERIL2020 festival (14-18 Sept)
Peter Bacon reports: He’s been known for innovative festivals like the Flyover Festival in Birmingham, and he’s no less innovative online. Saxophonist and activist Soweto Kinch is curating a collection of performances and […]
LJN joins monthly Europe Jazz Media Chart for the first time
For the very first time, the team from LondonJazz News has participated in the monthly Europe Jazz Media Chart. Our writer Peter Slavid picked Dancing In Your Head(s) by the French Orchestre […]
Edinburgh collective Playtime announces new livestream series
Guitarist Kevin Mackenzie and pianists Brian Kellock (photo below), Dave Milligan and Fergus McCreadie are among the musicians due to feature in a new series of livestreams organised by the Edinburgh Playtime […]
Ronnie Scott’s to re-open on 19 September
Doors will open to the public again on Saturday 19 September 2020. Booking open from today (Monday 31 August). The club has announced that, after one attempt stymied at the last minute […]
Alto saxophone players mark the centenary of the birth of Charlie Parker
Sebastian writes: The centenary of Charlie Parker’s birth falls today, 29 August 2020. We asked alto saxophonists two questions: first to describe thoughts and feelings which the centenary evokes. The second, optional, […]
RIP Peter King 1940-2020
Very sad news. One of the very greats of British jazz, saxophonist Peter King, passed away on Sunday 23 August, just a few days after his 80th birthday. He had been ill […]
‘64% musicians considering leaving the music profession’ – survey
Peter Bacon reports: A new survey reveals that 64% of musicians polled are considering leaving the music profession. The survey, conducted by the online musician booking platform, Encore Musicians, has revealed that […]
New Gwilym Simcock work performed by virtual orchestra from five music schools
Peter Bacon reports on a new commission and collaboration to honour 40 years of the Music and Dance Scheme: A new virtual orchestra bringing together around 80 young musicians currently studying at […]
“Free Your Mind”: New video of Jazzmeia Horn with SNJO
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra follows up last month’s tribute to Nelson Mandela with a video of a song taken from the orchestra’s concert with the Texan rising star singer Jazzmeia Horn […]
TRIBUTE: Steve Grossman (1951-2020) by Damon Brown
” I feel personally blessed and grateful to have shared the stage and the road with Steve and to have counted him as a friend.” Trumpeter Damon Brown pays tribute to saxophonist […]
