Monday, October 27, 2014
A brand new jazz focused television series is to be filmed at London's Metropolis Studios and is to be hosted by pianist and composer Neil Cowley. Press release attached.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
We have received a press release from David McKenna of Bureau Export's London office. The agency champions French jazz in the UK and is heavily involved with the forthcoming EFG London Jazz Festival.
Friday, October 24, 2014
The international group Trio Riot, signed to Manchester's Efpi record label have been twice nominated in this year?s prestigious Danish Music Awards Jazz category. Press release attached.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Beats & Pieces Big Band saxophonist Sam Healey has won first prize in the Johnny Raducanu International Jazz Festival in Braila, Romania. Press release attached.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
The young British pianist Tom Hewson has taken first prize at the Nottingham International Jazz Piano competition. We have received a press release from his alma mater, Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
The music charity the City Music Foundation has announced its list of artists for 2014 including the jazz musicians Pedro Segundo, Misha Mullov-Abbado and Giacomo Smith. Press release attached.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hansu-Tori, the Birmingham based quintet led by keyboard player David Austin Grey will undertake a Jazz Services supported UK tour during October and November 2014. Press release attached.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Trumpeter and former Director of Jazz Services Chris Hodgkins is to present a new programme titled "Jazz Then and Now" on London Jazz Radio. Press release attached.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Edinburgh venue The Outhouse has won a Herald Angel award at this year?s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Press release attached.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The Jazz Services organisation has released two statements in the form of open letters following the shock news of the withdrawl of its funding by the Arts Council of Great Britain.
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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.