Brad Mehldau finds Gabriel on Biblical new album
- Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Revered US pianist Brad Mehldau is set to release his new album, Finding Gabriel, on 17 May via the Nonesuch imprint.
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Tommy Smith and the SNJO dazzle with a myriad of Norse Myths
- Thursday, March 28, 2019
The world premiere of Norse Myths took place at Aberdeen Jazz Festival this week, and featured the colourful new offering from the project’s originator, Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith.
David Sinclair 1935 – 2019
- Wednesday, March 27, 2019
David Sinclair, one of the most insightful and affectionately-regarded photographers to have chronicled jazz’s covertly vivid presence in Britain, died at his home in Melksham, Wiltshire, on 25 March, at the age of 84.
Kinch and Siegel lead the collective storm at seventh Bristol International Jazz & Blues fest
- Monday, March 25, 2019
Ousted from its Colston Hall home by the builders, the seventh Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival relocated to the welcoming bars and venues of the Bristol University Students Union, as well as St George’s Hall.
Mark Nightingale's Big Band Go Large At Watermill's 25th Birthday Bonanza
- Thursday, March 21, 2019
Trombonist Mark Nightingale is the most accommodating of virtuosi.
Open letter leads protest at cuts to Radio 3 specialist programming
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Over 500 leading musicians from across the jazz, folk and electronic scenes have signed an open letter to The Guardian in protest at recently announced cuts to specialist programming on BBC Radio 3.
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival director’s ‘contract terminated’
- Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The Irish jazz world has been shaken by the sudden departure of Sinéad Dunphy (pictured), director of Cork’s Guinness Jazz Festival.
George Coleman, Jimmy Owens and Frank London Line-Up For Special Audiences and Musicians, Inc Benefit Gig
- Monday, March 18, 2019
The Annual SAM Benefit concert will be held on 13 April at 5C Cafe in New York and will feature George Coleman, Jimmy Owens (pictured), Peter Bernstein, Scott Robinson, Frank London, Virginia Mayhew, Oscar Feldman and many more.
Cécile McLorin Salvant, Makaya McCraven and Jan Garbarek for EFG London Jazz Festival 2019
- Monday, March 18, 2019
The first names have been unveiled for this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, which runs from 15 to 24 November.
Turville's Quintet Dare To Dream At Brighton's Verdict
- Thursday, March 14, 2019
This is the last show in the tour and there’s an end-of-term vibe on the Verdict’s crowded stage as our genial host Roxanne introduces the band to the packed house.