UK reissue specialist Strut Records has announced a new catalogue deal with legendary South African musician and anti-apartheid activist, Julian Bahula, which sees two classic 1960s Malombo Jazz Makers LPs available on vinyl for the first time since their original release.
The first names have been revealed for this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival at venues and concert halls across the capital for 10 days and nights of live performances from 10 to 19 November
American jazz guitarist, composer and improviser Pat Metheny has announced the release of his newest album, Dream Box, on the BMG Modern Recordings label on 16 June. The album is available for pre-order now on CD, vinyl or digital formats.
The late great pianist performs an explosive track that’s featured on BMG’s forthcoming Michel Petrucciani: The Montreux Years that’s released on 7 April
Leading Scottish saxophonist/composer Phil Bancroft, simultaneously announces his new alum Degrees of Freedom, released 5 May, and a new artist-focused music platform, Myriad Streams
Award-winning pianist and composer Gwilym Simcock joins the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra on a four date Scottish tour from 27 to 30 April
A starry line-up of top jazz names are set to appear as part of this returning summer music series
Renowned Swiss musician Nik Bärtsch and his band Ronin are set to perform in London on Sunday 26 March at Kings Place
The 2023 edition of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival runs from 26 April to 1 May with a strong lineup of imaginative, leftfield Norwegian artists forming the core of the Parabola Arts Centre (PAC) programme
Alyn Shipton remembers the internationally renowned British virtuoso multi-reedist who has died aged 88
