Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A generous legacy from jazz photographer Russ Escritt is set to offer a year of tuition, mentoring and performance opportunities for three talented young Birmingham musicians.Press release attached.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saxophonist and composer Marius Neset has received the most important Norwegian music award ?Spellemannsprisen? for his ACT debut album ?Lion?, recorded with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.
Monday, December 08, 2014
Help Musicians UK has announced Leeds band Stretch Trio as the latest winners of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Also successful was Birmingham based pianist Mark Pringle. Press release attached.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Thank you to The Jazz Agency ([url=http://thejazzagency.co.uk]http://thejazzagency.co.uk[/url]) for sponsoring the Jazz Mann this past two weeks. Full statement attached.
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
ACT president and music producer Siggi Loch has received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from the German head of state Bundespr?sident Joachim Gauck. Press release attached.
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.
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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)