Gig Guide

30 Omar Puente and Robert Mitchell Duo
Vortex Jazz Club, Gillett Street, London N16
This talented duo finds Mitchell’s fleet-fingered piano work matched to the complementary and charismatic sounds of violinist Omar Puente, as they premiere work from their new duo CD Bridges.

Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax
see 16.05.08 John McLaughlin 4th Dimension

Barbican Hall, London EC2
see 31.05.08 Maja Osojnik Sextet

Pizza on the Park, Knightsbridge, London SW1
see 15.05.08

Guy Barker Wins CD of The Year At The Parliamentary Jazz Awards

Mozart and film noir-inspired double album The Amadeus Project (Global Mix) by trumpeter Guy Barker (pictured) won jazz CD of the year at last night’s Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Singer Liane Carroll was announced as musician of the year. 14.05.08

Soweto Kinch, Trevor Watkis and Cleveland Watkiss conduct Roundhouse improv workshop

Groundwork, an afternoon jazz improvisation workshop at Camden’s The Roundhouse for singers and all instrumentalists, is to take place during the London Songwriters Week on 20 May. 13.05.08

Cutting Edge Dave Binney Quartet Set For Belfast Date

The Black Box in Belfast hosts saxophonist Dave Binney's Quartet on Sunday 11 May, as part of a short Irish tour, a rare sighting in the city for the Downtown-schooled American player. 08.05.08