Monday, March 16, 2015
Saxophonist and composer Phil Meadows has contacted us with the news that his large ensemble, Engines Orchestra, has been honoured at the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Details attached.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Port Talbot based pianist and composer Dave Jones has been awarded a semi final place in the ISC for his composition "Welsh Rarebit". Further details attached.
Friday, March 06, 2015
Edition Records have announced the signing of the Danish quintet Girls In Airports. They will release their debut album for the label in the autumn of 2015.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Vocalist and songwriter Julia Biel will release her long awaited second album ?Love Letters and Other Missiles? on March 30th 2015. She will be touring extensively in the UK and Europe from Feb 18.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A student led venture has led to the founding of New Street Records , a new record label funded by the University of Birmingham. Press release attached.
Monday, February 02, 2015
Orchestra founder Tommy Smith has been reflecting on twenty years of the SNJO in an anniversary essay titled "Time and Motion". Transcript attached.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Wendy Kirkland and Pat Sprakes have been Dryathletes for the whole of January and are seeking sponsorship/donations in aid of Cancer Research. Full details attached.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Jazz Services Limited have announced that Heulwen Phillips is to be their new Project Director. Press release attached.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Jazzlines has announced trumpeter Yazz Ahmed, vocalist Lauren Kinsella and bassist Chris Mapp as the second year of Jazzlines Fellows at Town Hall / Symphony Hall. Press release attached.
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.
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Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by the Rebecca Nash / Alex Merritt Duo, Elliot Galvin's 'The Ruin'' and the Emily Tran Quintet.
Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.
Ian Mann on the film "All Night Long" plus two very different musical performances by the Jon Lloyd Quartet and Raph Clarkson's Equal Spirits.