Raul de Souza 23/8/1934 – 13/6/2021
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The revered Brazilian jazz and funk trombonist has died age 86
News
Easing of lockdown delay a ‘crippling blow’ to grassroots music venues
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Urgent need for financial support as reopening of live music delayed, says Music Venue Trust
Jamie Cullum, Zoe Rahman and Chris Philips announced as Patrons to the Jazz Centre UK
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Three leading names from the jazz world are announced as patrons to the reopened cultural centre in Southend-on-Sea, Essex as three exhibitions are also unveiled
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