Tyshawn Sorey Receives 2017 MacArthur Fellowship.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
American drummer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey is a 2017 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. Press release attached.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
American drummer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey is a 2017 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. Press release attached.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
The recipients of the 2017 Parliamentary Jazz Awards were announced on Tuesday 10 October. Full details of the recipients are attached.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Violinist,vocalist and songwriter Azhaar Saffar has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help finance the recording of her new album "Original Love". Details attached.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
The nominations have now been announced for the 2017 British Jazz Awards. Press release attached.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Saxophonist, composer & improviser Cath Roberts has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help finance an album recording by her ten piece ensemble Favourite Animals. Details attached.
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Saxophonist, composer & improviser Cath Roberts has forwarded her latest newsletter including details of a Crowdfunder appeal to finance a recording by her large ensemble, Favourite Animals.
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Founded in Dublin in 2007 the 12 Points Festival has been selected from 715 festivals across Europe to be one of 26 EFFE Laureate festivals chosen for their exemplary work. Press release attached.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The British born guitarist and composer John McLaughlin has been presented with an honorary doctor of music degree at Berklee College of Music's Valencia campus. Press release attached.
Saturday, July 01, 2017
Pianist and composer Geri Allen died on June 27th 2017. Dr. Hankus Netsky of New England Conservatory has issued the attached statement following her passing.
Monday, June 05, 2017
The young Birmingham based drummer and composer Romarna Campbell has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help finance her forthcoming studies at the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA.
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Guest contributor Debs Hancock, with help from other audience members, on this double bill showcasing two distinctive performances by outstanding young jazz musicians based in Wales.
Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by Ribbons (Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash), Sarost (Mark Sanders, Paul Rogers, Larry Stabbins), and the Huw Warren / Angharad Jenkins Duo.
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)