Bob Blizzard: 31 May 1950 – 5 May 2022
- Friday, May 13, 2022
Jon Newey pays tribute to the hugely respected Labour MP and passionate supporter of UK jazz, Bob Blizzard, who has died aged 71
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Video of the Day: bassist Or Bareket’s shares title track ‘Sahar’ from new album on Enja Records
- Friday, May 13, 2022
The first-call bassist for such artists as Leon Parker, Joel Ross and Ari Hoenig released his emotive new album on 6 May
Previously unheard Ella Fitzgerald live at the Hollywood Bowl album - first single features animated video for ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’
- Friday, May 13, 2022
A full live concert of First Lady Of Song’s classic album … Sings The Irving Berlin Songbook is set to be released on 24 June
Matthew Halsall, Fergus McCreadie and Ego Ella May for strong Stroud Jazz Fest line-up
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The funky Cotswolds jazz festival is back with star turns from Gilles Peterson and Snowboy alongside a host of rising star names from Bristol and London
Video of the Day: guitarist Ron Magril shares new single 'It's The Cops'
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Fast rising Israeli guitarist Ron Magril releases his debut album Until Now on Ubuntu Music on 27 May
Trumpeter Chris Hodgkins launches three albums at the Pizza Express Jazz Club
- Monday, May 9, 2022
The renowned player will be joined by a host of UK trumpet greats and an all-star band to launch three albums on Thursday 12 May at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho
City-wide Bristol New Music festival starts this week
- Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The city-wide festival of contemporary music and sound returns to venues around Bristol from 5 - 8 May 2022
Nu Civilisation Orchestra’s What’s Going On, Jazz Arena and free events complete Cheltenham Jazz Fest 2022
- Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Making a full return for the first time in three years, there’s a strong line up and much to enjoy at this year’s 25th edition of this leading UK jazz festival
Ubuntu Music launches Music Aid for Ukraine fundraiser with Sara Dowling single and all-star album
- Friday, April 22, 2022
Leading names from the UK and international jazz scene included on charity fundraiser album
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra collaborate with top Scots folk artists for Tales of the Tribe
- Thursday, April 21, 2022
The top Scottish jazz ensemble will work with leading folk musicians for a special series of concerts in May