Peter Vacher pays tribute to the 'founding father' of the hugely important National Youth Jazz Orchestra whose numerous young talents included the likes of Amy Winehouse, Guy Barker, Mark Nightingale and many other leading UK jazz names
The skilled ensemble of young musicians, led by Finnish bassist and composer Kaisa Mäensivu, shines on latest single ahead of Friday’s album release, Moving Parts
Kevin Le Gendre salutes the iconic vibes master and composer, best known for his anthem ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’, who has died aged 84
The prestigious awards return with a wide range of nominees reflecting the strength and depth of the UK and international jazz scene
Things are hotting up for this year’s Serious Summer Series at London’s Barbican and Cadogan Hall venues with dates taking place from June until July with a star packed line-up of keyboard kings and more
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra expands its horizons with a series of concerts in late March entitled ‘21 Spices’ featuring sensational Indian percussionist Trilok Gurtu
The acclaimed bassist and her talented band preview a song from their new album, ahead of its launch on Sunday 9 March at London’s PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho
The boundary breaking group stormed the Brit Awards with a stunning performance featuring Kinetika Bloco and vocalist Jorja Smith
NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen, 100-year-old bandleader of the iconic Sun Ra Arkestra, announces new live album by his all-star project Marshall Allen's Ghost Horizons
Gail Tasker reports back from the first of three panel discussions aiming to give women from the jazz side of the music industry a chance to share experiences and ways to increase equality on stage and off
