Jazz breaking news: Late, Late Show Set For Ronnie Scott’s
- Thursday, January 21, 2010
Ronnie Scott's has announced details of a new late night club spot to take place in the main room of the club after the headline act has finished for the night.
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Jazz breaking news: Voting Now Open For 2010 All Parliamentary Jazz Awards
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The sixth annual Parliamentary Jazz Awards are set to take place on May 19th – potentially just days after a general election – with the winners announced at a ceremony hosted on the House Of Commons Terrace Pavilion.
Jazz breaking news: Django Centenary Celebrated
- Tuesday, January 19, 2010
This week sees an ambitious festival marking the centenary of the birth of Django Reinhardt.
Jazz breaking news: Nils Petter Molvaer, Buffalo Collision And Portico Quartet For Band on the Wall
- Monday, January 18, 2010
Reopened recently Manchester venue Band on the Wall has just announced some key bookings for the spring season.
Jazz breaking news: Royal Academy of Music Hosts 80th Birthday Concert for Kenny Wheeler
- Friday, January 15, 2010
Kenny Wheeler looked so frail and fragile as he walked on stage at London's Royal Academy of Music last night.
Jazz breaking news: Danilo Perez To Head Berklee Global Jazz Institute
- Friday, January 15, 2010
Boston’s Berklee College of Music – the most influential US music college specialising in jazz – has announced the creation of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI), a unique programme at the college designed to foster creativity and musicianship through various musical disciplines.
Jazz breaking news: Bristol Jazz (Not Jazz) Series Gets Into Gear
- Thursday, January 14, 2010
After a snow delayed start last week which led to the cancelling of the first gig in the series, St George’s in Bristol kicks off its Jazz (Not Jazz) series tonight with an intriguing triple bill featuring some of the more talked about new bands on the UK and international scene.
Jazz breaking news: Courtney Pine Gets Back On The Road
- Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The hard touring Courtney Pine is back on the road next month for the latest leg of his tour to support his Transition in Tradition album, Pine’s tribute to Sidney Bechet.
Jazz breaking news: Showdown With The BBC As Bosses Defend Jazz Coverage
- Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The University of Westminster’s music business network MusicTank next week hosts a special think tank which will debate jazz coverage on the BBC.
Jazz breaking news: Kenny Wheeler celebrates 80th birthday with gala concert
- Monday, January 11, 2010
Highly acclaimed trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler celebrates his 80th birthday with a special gala concert on Thursday at London’s Royal Academy of Music, that will include the ‘Sweet Time Suite’ from his noted ECM album Music for Large and Small Ensembles.