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.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
ECM Records have issued a statement following the sad news of the death of bassist Charlie Haden in Los Angeles at the age of seventy six.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Edition Records and The Royal Academy of Music have announced that the winner of the 2014 Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize is bassist and composer Misha Mullov-Abbado. Press release attached.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Drummer and bandleader Virgil Donati will lead his quartet on an extensive American tour during July 2014 in support of his latest album "In This Life". Schedule attached.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Saxophonist and composer Phil Meadows has won Newcomer of the Year at the 2014 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Press release attached.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
After 29 years at the helm, Chris Hodgkins has taken the decision to retire and step down as Director of Jazz Services Ltd. Press release 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)