Saturday, July 14, 2018
Guitarist, composer, bandleader, and producer Al Di Meola has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate at a ceremony held at Berklee College of Music's Valencia Campus. Press release attached.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The American drummer and composer Jeff Ballard has signed to the British label Edition Records and will release his new album "Fairground" on the label in January 2019.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Composer, arranger and bandleader Maria Schneider has been selected as one of four new recipients of the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Jazz Masters Fellowship. Press release attached.
Friday, June 29, 2018
The Vortex have forwarded their latest newsletter including details of the programme for the week commencing 29th June 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
The young vibraphonist and composer Jonny Mansfield has been announced as the recipient of the 2018 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize. Press release attached.
Friday, June 08, 2018
The winners of the 2018 Scottish Jazz Awards have been announced. The awards ceremony took place on 3rd June 2018 at Saint Luke's in Glasgow. Media release attached.
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock was one of four distinguished musicians to receive an honorary doctorate from New England Conservatory. Press release attached..
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
The full list of winners at the 2018 Jazz FM Awards has been announced. The awards ceremony took place on 30th April 2018 at Shoreditch Town Hall, London.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Metheny will receive the prestigious award on Monday 30th Apri 2018 at the Jazz FM Awards at Shoreditch Town Hall, London.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Jazz North, the northern jazz development agency, has announced the 6th roster of Ambassador Artists to be selected for Northern Line, its innovative model for touring.
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Ian Mann enjoys 5 varied performances from Dee Byrne's Outlines, Kevin Figes' 'You Are Here' Sextet, Secret Path Trio, Nani Vazana & the new trio Molecatcher (Iain Ballamy, Rob Luft & Conor Chaplin)
Ian Mann enjoys the first night of the 5th Bath Jazz Weekend and live performances by quartets led by pianist Ky Osborne & trumpeter Laura Jurd plus a screening of the 1959 film "Odds Against Tomorrow
Ian Mann enjoys this 'Festival within a Festival' and a wide ranging series of musical performances from jazz students and alumni of The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.