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Kit Downes said: 'Dom has a unique and personal approach to improvisation that is subtle and detailed – his skills as a composer and improviser are a rare treat and should be heard live whenever possible' The violinist's debut album /…

The blues have been central to Paul Jones' life for sixty years. The singer, actor, harmonica player, radio personality and TV presenter turned 80 in February. He presented his last blues show on BBC Radio in 2018 and the Blues Band,…

The concept of jazz for some is frozen in an eternal bebop era, with men in suits playing swinging beats in smoky nightclubs.Audiences looking for an update can find three vibrant examples of the genre's most contemporary developments in…

Come full circle… the Royal Academy of Music's jazz department has invited sitar player Jonathan Mayer to celebrate 'Indo-Jazz Fusions', the pioneering 1960s band that was co-led by Jonathan's father, the Calcutta-born composer John…

HARGROVE, a feature documentary about the life of the famous jazz trumpeter and musical prodigy Roy Hargroverealized by Eliane Henryhas been added to several world famous film festivals in Seattle, dallas, New York Cityand London after a…

Prolific, imaginative and versatile pianist-composer Jonathan Gee presents his "second string" - on his debut album specializing in vocals. Interview article by Rob Adams, Jonathan Gee talks about the creative process and how music…

Hailed as one of the most original musicians of his generation, New York jazz saxophonist Daniel Bennett will be joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo and famed bassist Kevin Hailey for a FREE modern jazz evening sponsored by…

The Sant Andreu Jazz Band from Barcelona, ​​Spain is in town to ring in the 10th anniversary of Windmills. Founder Joan Chamorro tells how his group started The Sant Andreu Jazz Band from Barcelona, ​​Spain is in town to ring in…

On "Legacy", Hightower expresses his devotion to his mother in "All For The Good" and "Here's To Life", which was one of his favorite songs. He sang it at his life celebration and then thought he should record it one day.His singing career…

WORCESTER - Over its short history, the Central Mass Jazz Fest has proven to be adaptable, much like a good jazz musician improvising to the mood of the moment.The festival started in 2019 as a free one-day event at Cristoforo Colombo Park…

the ongoing Flushing City Hall concert series, Common Ground – Mini-World Mashupsresumes on Sunday, September 18 with “Jazz Piano Meets Venezuela”.Middle ground, which started last October, brings together musicians from different…

Julie London was one of the most successful women in jazz, an icon who released over 30 albums, as well as a renowned actress. She was and still is a big influence for many musicians around the world. "Some singers sing like they're…

Michel Petrucciani– Alone in Denmark (Storyville Records 1018495. Album review by Mark McKergow) French piano genius Michel Petrucciani (1962–1999) comes alive in this solo performance from 1990. The result is a bohemian cocktail of…

However, a twist of fate early in her life led her down a different path. Born in Addis Ababa into a wealthy family in 1923, she left to study the violin at a boarding school in Switzerland at the age of six. During the Second…

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is rolling out the big guns for its 16th annual event. Among the artists of…

GOO, In Goo we trust We should trust Goo to move loudly on the well-trodden path of punk rock. What the band adds to the noise, firstly, is twisting the dialectic towards rock and roll and secondly, lyrics that have more to do…

European festivals equalize gender With temperatures in Spain soaring north of 40 degrees Celsius in July, forest fires devastating very dry Iberian landscapes and trains canceled because the tracks were melting, it was extremely cool…

As unlikely as it may seem, vocal jazz star Cécile McLorin Salvant, acclaimed operatic countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, orchestral collective The Knights and Dance Heginbotham will perform - together and separately - at La Jolla Music…

In his musical life he has also lived this history, touring with the Rolling Stones, writing and recording with Steve Miller's band, producing Mose Allison and Van Morrison records, and playing, performing and recording music. jazz with his…

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - American jazz artist Judi Jackson, a self-proclaimed "old soul", has come a long way since discovering her vocal talents while singing in church in her home state of Virginia."From around the age of 10 or 12, I…

Saturday night, as producer Kassa Overall blasts a drum set from the Black Cat stage, Adam Chapman says things have been ridiculous. The Eddy Street club's director of operations says the story he's telling is outrageous, but it's true:…

"Cooking with Jazz" by Laura Macdonald' (Piccolo tent, George Square Gardens, July 22, 2022. Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. Live review by Patrick Hadfield) From left to right: Mario Caribe, Alyn Cosker, Laura Macdonald, Kevin…

Patti Smith (Higher Ground at London Palladium, July 24, 2022. Live review by Dan Paton) Patti Smith. Photo (c) Monika S. Jakubowska The London public is often, perhaps unfairly, dismissed as reserved in their enthusiasm, but the…

Big Band European Jazz Workshop (Festival Theater Studio, Edinburgh, 21 July 2022. Live review by Mark McKergow)Big Band European Jazz Workshop . Phone Snap by Mark McKergow This stunning performance by young musicians from…

Credit HEXAGONAL Chantelle DuncanSpokesperson Julian Norridge said: “On Saturday July 23, three very different bands are set to appear in some of Battle's most popular pubs – and entry to all of them is free.“Bands will play between 8:30…

"What's not to love! These musicians are beautiful, creative people and their personalities shine through the speakers," writes pianist/composer Steve Baker of the experience working with Laura Jurd, Mark Lockheart, John Parricelli and…

Mike Soper– Loss (Self-released on Bandcamp. Album review by Peter Slavid) Trumpet mike soper graduated from Trinity College almost 10 years ago. Since then he has played in everything from the traditional Old Hat Jazz Band to…

Ipswich World Jazz and Rhythm Festival (Christchurch Park, Ipswich. July 2, 2022. Review and photos by John Watson) The great Monk ensemble is back - thanks to an exciting new collaboration between the British saxophonist Tony…

Jo Harrop and his band will perform a selection of numbers from his solo debut album The Heart Wants alongside a handful of Great American Songbook favorites on The Spiegeltent on Sunday, July 3Jo Harrop and his band will perform a…

To share Tweeter To share E-mailOh! Jazz – an on-demand platform that brings live jazz from iconic clubs around the world straight to subscribers' homes – has launched in Australia.The subscription-based OTT platform offers a curated…

Wadada Leo Smith (Vision Festival Day 1, Roulette, Brooklyn. June 21, 2022. Review by Dan Bergsagel) Wadada Leo Smith with Patricia Nicholson, Founder and Artistic Director of Arts for Art. Photo credit: Eva Kapanadze The first…

Joe Webb– summer cold (Ubuntu Music. Album review by Denny Ilett) As jazz struggled to retain its relevance in the 1960s, and whether by desire or insistence from record companies, artists began to release music with a more…

jazz danceSpokesperson Aimee Pugh said: “The Jazz Dance Company returns to the stage with a formidable cast of 43 versatile and dynamic dancers. Join this incredible troupe for an evening of endless entertainment with a whole new body of…

Triumphant Imperial Now Streams His New Single "Merkurius Gilded" Featuring The Composer Max Gorelick and jazz legend Kenny G.. Unfortunately the Steve Blanco-the video clip produced does not present a real appearance of Kenny G. itself,…

The Beyoğlu Culture Road Festival continues to organize glorious events for Istanbulites across a number of venues, cultural centers and museums along a route of almost 3.5 kilometers (2 miles). Among the festival…

Plymouth-based jazz and soul singer Louise Parker will bring her Jazz Quartet to [email protected]'s, Barnstaple on Saturday June 11 at 8pm.Louise had a great career, including a coveted place at Glastonbury, and also supported the…

With his fourth album of new material, You asked for it, Dallas-based singer Laura Ainsworth is expanding audiences for her unique style of award-winning retro jazz all the way to Asia. Ainsworth said, "I am delighted to announce that my…

Saxophonist Helena Kay left for New York in February 2019 and returned in March 2020. Her next album golden sands is inspired by his time there. A crowdfunder for the new albumm is in progress (LINK BELOW). Interview with Sebastian.…

Jacob Holm-Lupo (White Willow/Donner) has unveiled his latest musical project, a progressive jazz quartet called Solstein, who have signed with Norwegian band Is t Jazz? label (owner of the excellent Soft Ffog) and which will release its…

Published: 09:25 17 May 2022 A free outdoor family music festival to be held in Barking and Dagenham next month has announced its jazz lineup. Barking's Jazz East Jubilee is held to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on June!-->!-->!-->…

Alma Naidu, Phillip Schiepek, Lisa Wulff and Valentin Renner (Orania Restaurant, XJAZZ Festival, May 7, 2022. Live review by Izzy Blankfield) From left to right: Alma Naidu, Phillip Schiepek, Lisa Wulff and Valentin Renner The…

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Ruben James – Tunnel Vision Mixtape (digital EP – review by Mark McKergow) This highly anticipated release from the Birmingham-born keyboardist, singer and producer Reuben James is a treat, filled with warm vibes and high-level…

Seonaid Aitken Together – Chasing Sakura (Self-published. SMA03. Review by Fiona Mactaggart) If a ray of spring sunshine is what you're looking for, this is it. Glasgow-based violinist and singer Seonaid Aitken created one of the…

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Jo Harrop (That of Ronnie Scott. 25 April 2022. Review by Sebastian Scotney) Jo Harrop (with Jihad Darwish) . Photo © Robert Crowley Conventional wisdom holds that there is a – and only one – really significant date in the…

Getting together with jazz singer Curtis Stigers is always a treat, even on Zoom. The affable jazz crooner who calls Boise home is a pro when it comes to talking about his music, his delicious house”songs from my…

While researching my biography of American guitarist Bill Frisell, I requested an interview with Paul Simon, who was coming to Dublin to perform. Frisell and Simon had a loose connection - the guitarist had guested on a track on the…

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Hmm- don't take it so personally(Losen Records. Album review by Rob Mallows) First albums. A big deal for any band or musician. Get it right and capture your audience's imagination, and you're on your way to something special. If…

Bandleader, composer and saxophonist Trish Clowes explains how her band, My Iris, brought the spirit of adventure to the studio for their new album. John Bungey's film. Trish Clowes. Photo credit: Monika S. Jakubowska The essence of…

Until June 5, Feeling Good is the NOW Gallery's commission for young artists of 2022. The venue, part of the ongoing regeneration of the Greenwich Peninsula, has undergone a striking visual overhaul that will turns it into a fictional…

Tord Gustavsen Trio – Opening (ECM 4540243. Album review by John Bungey) Does anyone remember "hygge"? Before the permanent crisis of plague and war, the Danish term defined as "a quality of comfort and comfortable cosiness which…

You may have heard: jazz is cool, again. His mainstream sounds are featured in Oscar-nominated Hollywood movies and represented at the Grammys. Locally, it mutates faster, sparking conversations about how new music sounds, who it is and…

Joy Yamusangie always wanted to play the saxophone as a child, but the visual arts turned out to be a more accessible activity. "My parents were buying a pack of printer paper and I was pretty much ready," the London-based artist tells…

London-based singer-songwriter and performer Lucy Wroe has been developing her sound as a musician since the age of 10, when she learned to play the guitar. Flourishing with a poised vocals, groovy drum beat and…

American jazz legend and international star, George Benson looks back on his rich career. George Benson scored number one, performed with musical greats such as Miles Davis, Minnie Riperton and Stevie Wonder, and has…

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Alan John Ainsworth – Sight reading: Photographers andd American Jazz, 1900-1960 (Intellect Books, hardcover, 472 pages. Book review by Andy Hamilton) This exciting and beautifully crafted book tackles a neglected issue in jazz…

Tweeter tweet button for twitter Posted on March 3, 2022 Evan Mazunik WHAT: ULM Jazz Ensemble performs…

After 110 years of 'music, merriment and mayhem', the Ventnor Comic Jazz Band have been chosen by Queen's Platinum Jubilee organizers to represent the South of England at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, taking place on Sunday June 5 2022.…

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The winners of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club 2021 competition (sixth edition) based in Milan are announced by Valerio Pappi There are two categories "Pros & Amateurs" and "Under 25". Registration for the 2022 edition will open on…

Photo: Benjamin Askinas There is no doubt that the Berlin jazz scene is healthy. Its two major festivals, XJAZZ and JazzWoche, are essentials on the cultural calendar. Big-name clubs like A-Trane, Zig Zag and…

A JAZZ saxophonist from Henley bought an instrument that belonged to the founder of a famous jazz club in London who was one of his heroes. Art Themen, of Wharfe Lane, paid an undisclosed sum for Ronnie Scott's saxophone because the…

By Peter Hipkins Spotify code - scan to hear a specially curated playlist to accompany this article: The reshaping of the UK jazz scene over the past five years has not received the attention it deserves. The influence of…

In a long list of modern jazz stars featured this month Portland Jazz Festival, many of them also entertain audiences in Seattle. New Cool host Abe Beeson has the details and will dedicate the first…

Beegie Adair, whose status as a renowned jazz pianist was all the more notable for where she built her career — Nashville, the birthplace of country music — died Jan. 23 at her Franklin, Tennessee, residence. . She was 84 years old.Monica…

The Montreux Jazz Festival announced a UK and European partnership with ICT Tac for the new musical initiative of the MJF Spotlight festival. Launched in 2021, MJF Spotlight was created by the Montreux Jazz Festival to…

A century ago, on January 24, 1922, in a parlor in Chelsea, the premiere of a startling entertainment took place that baffled almost everyone present. On the other side of the room, a large curtain had been hung. It was a painted canvas,…

Philippe Freeman – Ugly Beauty: Jazz in the 21st Century (Zer0 Books, 272pp., £14.99pb. Book review by Jon Turney) Want to turn a collection of columns into a book? Here's how. Find themes. Add a binding comment. And wrap…

Stan Tracey Trio - "The 1959 Sessions"(ReSteamed-Records RSJ116. Album review by Leonard Weinreich.)The music on this never-before-released album represents a salvaged time capsule and demands a word or two of context. Having…

Beautiful melodies, unreal improvisation, unbeatable talent and burning passion. These are just some of the characteristics of jazz music that make it so irresistible. But nothing beats live jazz music. Experiencing the feeling…

Overview Ian Shaw's January guests. Clockwise from top left: Heather Bambrick, Guy Barker, Madeline Bell, Polly Gibbons, Natalie Williams, Claire Martin, Joe Stilgoe, Clare Teal, Tony Kofi Sébastien writes: At this time of…

(CelebrityAccess) - The Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals have announced an exclusive partnership with DICE, a music discovery and ticketing platform known for its fan-friendly!-->!-->…

In 1979, the Stasi entered Ralf Winkler's studio in Dresden and sacked the place. It was the culmination of a campaign of harassment against the artist, who came to prominence under the pseudonym AR Penck, for refusing to make…

Tony Williams, an old school friend of mine who died at the age of 80 from complications from Alzheimer's disease, was a record producer, the founder of Spotlite Records and a pioneer of music appreciation. modern jazz.Born in Enfield,…

LONDON, 23 December 2021 / PRNewswire / - LondonUK Music Apps Ltd, based in UK, today launched the 'Ultimate Play Along' app for iPad and iPhone: Jazz300 offers more than 300 professional jazz, blues, soul, funk and pop backing tracks for…

By Tim SmithThe @Home edition"... and in all the arts, it is training which brings art to perfection. (M.…

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Lionel Hampton, whose career epitomized the swinging age of jazz, was a major figure in American music, not only as a flamboyant conductor and performing artist, but also as a pioneering figure in rock'n 'roll. (His 1942…

Breadcrumb Links Music Local News Chroniclers Author of the article: Nick lee • Edmonton Journal World renowned Edmonton trumpeter Jens Lindemann with his mentor and good friend…

There is a deep and palpable sense of freedom when listening to a quality live jazz number. You don't just hear it, you feel it in your bones, and for a brief moment it swallows you whole, allowing you to truly live in the moment. The…

Wynton Marsalis turned 60 last month, October 18. It's a milestone in everyone's life, so kudos to him for making it happen, especially at a time when many famous black musicians have died in middle age, if not sooner. I probably…

Over a long weekend at the end of August 2021, DJ, broadcaster and contemporary music specialist Gilles Peterson and his Brownswood record label hosted the We Out Here (WOH) festival in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire, at 80 miles north…

One of the most experimental, provocative and playful figures in British jazz, composer and pianist Mike Westbrook, has finally encountered something that intimidates him: cataloging his own vast body of work.For more than 60 years…

HOMAGES to Gay McIntyre records a man of enormous talent, considered one of the greatest jazz musicians Ireland has ever produced. Although he was 88 when he passed away this week,!-->!-->!-->…

New Here is the list of the winners of the 2021 Jazz FM Awards, awarded earlier this evening to Under the Bridg.e in Chelsea: Jas Kayser, winner of the Breakthrough Act. Advertising photo provided LIFE SUCCESS…

From November 12 to 21, 2021, the EFG London Jazz Festival will feature nearly 400 concerts - an impressive feat, but how the hell do you decide what to watch? When Sam Leak wrote his first 'EFG London Jazz Festival Jazz…

Legendary American singer Tony Bennett will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this month's Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music. The singer, who has sold more than 50 million records during his 70-year…

KNKX is expanding its roster of jazz entertainers and investing in more jazz coverage both on air and online.Robin Lloyd, jazz journalist…

While dining is an experience at many of the area's fine dining restaurants, some places are stepping up a gear by engaging all five senses. In these meeting places of the empires of hospitality, live jazz, piano, country or blues are…

(Bloomberg) - Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Qualtrics International Inc. co-founder Ryan Smith, billionaire majority owner of Utah Jazz, are among investors supporting ticketing platform SeatGeek's merger with blank checks RedBall…

Jon Turney's 41st Weekly Selections finds a great composer-arranger making the most of an Anglo-American ensemble. One of the deceased John cumming many good deeds brought Georges russel from the United States to perform with…

Austin's premier live jazz venue, the Parker Jazz Club, is excited to share their October schedule and upcoming fall 2021 lineup. Highlights include the Marcos Varela Quartet on October 12 during the session Jazz Therapy Center at the…

It is announced today that legendary British saxophonist Courtney Pine will receive the prestigious Gold Award at this year's Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music. Pine, one of the most famous British jazz musicians of all time,…

After a sold-out tour of Camden Fringe and Cambridge, The Jazz Section is back for a week in London's Off-West End from October 19-23.With book, music and lyrics by Joy Gingell, Laurence Stannard & Mariam Abdel-Razek.In 1980s Prague,…

As the nights approach and the indoor shows return, our music editor selects seven highlights for your fall soundtrack. Il Civetto POP These Kreuzberg natives are Berlin fan favorites, and for good reason: their infectious…

Jon Turney's 40th Weekly Pick comes from Art Blakey's latest list of up-and-coming stars. This album, with its teasing and ambiguous title (is this your album of the year, or did the Messengers do one more recording yet?) And…

Young musicians are needed for a new group based in Narberth. The call came from Narberth Jazz, which hosts a monthly live jazz event at the Plas hotel in town. The group was inspired to start the group…

ROnnie Scott's hopes to end the latest pandemic by bringing back the Late, Late Show for the first time since March of last year.The Soho Jazz Club will present its first nighttime show on October 6; from there they will continue four…

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - Live at 25 (Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. September 24, 2021. Live review by Patrick Hadfield) Tommy Smith and SNJO. Photo credit: Derek Clark Tommy smith has clearly counted the days since the…

Omar Kamal will perform at the Jazz at The Appel Room at Lincoln Center on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET.Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. Her honest and pure power and capacity for connection are the…

A favorite with audiences in Greater Boston and around the world, Mr. Mraz was 77 when he died on September 16. His wife, musician Camille Mraz, announced the death of Mr. Mraz on his Facebook page and did not say where he died. Its…

Last February, Svetlana and her award-winning band The New York Collective used their Jazz Route tour grant to undertake a two-part tour. After a successful first stage, Svetlana and the New York collective will start touring again this…

The Vortex Jazz Club presents a night of jazz and poetry with Man of Words & Music: Shake Keane (Pt. II). Izzy Blankfield writes: As part of the Vortex Jazz Club series celebrating the great contributions of Caribbean…

Sébastien writes: A slew of shows at Camden's Jazz Cafe in the months to June 2022 are on sale now, starting with Lady Blackbird and Billy Cobham next week and through to Roy Ayers Jaimie Branch, Antonio Sanchez, Roberto…

You warm me up, you cool me down XL recordings King Krule's Fifth Studio Album "You Heat Me Up, You Cool Me Down" Is A Hypnotic, live album pieced together from shows the artist did before the…

Tony Dudley-Evans has just attended the 7th European Jazz Conference, which was held at the Telliskivi Creative City in Tallinn, Estonia from September 16 to 19, 2021. Here is his report in six parts: The group photo. Photo credit…

CHARACTERISTICS British 1970s jazz band Splinters captures the restless musical spirit of the era!-->…