Jazz breaking news: NYJO big band audition opportunity
- Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), which was formed in 1965 by saxophonist/composer Bill Ashton, is holding auditions for new members to join in 2013.
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Jazz breaking news: Pat Metheny back with epic live Orchestrion double album
- Monday, November 19, 2012
Nonesuch records have confirmed that multi-award winning guitar icon Pat Metheny’s new album, The Orchestrion Project, will be released early next year on 28 January 2013.
Jazz breaking news: Pianists Michael Wollny and Iiro Rantala light up Piccadilly
- Monday, November 19, 2012
In the first of a series of concerts at St James’ Church, Piccadilly, during the London Jazz Festival to celebrate 20 years of ACT Records, pianist Michael Wollny, most often heard with his trio [em], performed entirely solo.
Jazz breaking news: John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension, Oddarrang and Akinmusire shine at London Jazz Festival 2012
- Wednesday, November 14, 2012
“I’ve hit an important year.
Jazz breaking news: Ravi Coltrane – flying to the top of the class
- Wednesday, November 14, 2012
“He’s one of the most important and influential musicians alive today,” words you might think appropriate for the son of one of the true giants of the saxophone.
Jazz breaking news: New European Jazz Chart Launches
- Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A number of jazz magazines from across Europe have come together under the banner Europe Jazz Media to work on common objectives in encouraging and strengthening interest in jazz and spreading awareness of the development and diversity of the music.
Jazz breaking news: Matt Roberts Big Band go interstellar in Soho
- Tuesday, November 13, 2012
It seems that rumours about the demise of the big band are greatly exaggerated.
Jazz breaking news: Hildegard Learns to Fly get seriously silly at LJF2012
- Monday, November 12, 2012
If the Swiss sextet Hildegard Learns to Fly (pictured left), have an unusual name, their music is equally intriguing.
Jazz breaking news: Dianne Reeves dazzles at Ronnie’s
- Monday, November 12, 2012
To observe the wonderful Dianne Reeves going about her business at Ronnie Scott's recently was a powerful reminder that real jazz singers don't repeat themselves and create their best work in the moment.
Jazz breaking news: London Jazz Festival 2012 Gets Underway
- Friday, November 9, 2012
This year’s London Jazz Festival gets underway tonight with the annual Jazz Voice opening concert and a dizzying array of gigs across the capital – with no less than 17 on the first night alone.