Empirical’s pop-up Jazz Lounge declared a “heartening success”.
Sunday, March 06, 2016
Empirical's recent series of pop up jazz events at Old Street Underground Station in London has been declared a "heartening success". Press release attached.
Sunday, March 06, 2016
Empirical's recent series of pop up jazz events at Old Street Underground Station in London has been declared a "heartening success". Press release attached.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The American composer/arranger Maria Schneider has won two 2016 Grammy Awards for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals, the latter for her work with David Bowie
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
I was saddened to hear of the recent death of the Birmingham based poet, musician and activist Paul Murphy. His band, The Destroyers, have issued the attached statement.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
A new label which will feature vinyl only releases by some of the leading jazz musicians in the United States was launched on January 25th 2016. Press release attached.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Manchester based rising stars GoGo Penguin will be touring the UK during February 2016. They also have a number of prestigious international club and festival appearances scheduled. Press release att.
Friday, December 04, 2015
The Cardiff based Orchard Media and Events Group has announced its decision to withdraw its involvement with the annual Brecon Jazz Festival. Press release and Arts Council statement att.
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Saxophonist Archie Shepp is pleased to announce his selection as a 2016 NEA Jazz Master. press release attached.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Drummer Kenny Clare is to be honoured with the installation of a Blue Plaque on his east London home in Richmond Road, Leytonstone. Press release attached.
Monday, October 19, 2015
The National Jazz Archive, based in Loughton, Essex, has been awarded £83,300 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Intergenerational Jazz Reminiscence Project, which will begin in January 2016.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Bass icon Jeff Berlin has launched a Pledge Music Campaign to fund a new tribute album to legendary Jack Bruce titled ?Jeff Berlin Plays Jack Bruce: Songs For A Wailer?! Details attached.
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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)