Next month sees the release of Sign of Life: Music for the 858 Quartet, a new recording from the legendary guitarist and composer Bill Frisell.
It was fascinating last night at the Barbican to observe the contrasts – but above all the uniting factors – that are easy to make when three singers of such distinction are sharing the stage and vocal duties together.
When Gregory Porter (pictured) blew in to the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London’s Soho last night for his UK live debut, not only did he conclusively prove he’s the most dynamic, soulful, passionate and engaging jazz singer to come along in years, but his brand new songs are already as good as the very best tracks from his highly acclaimed debut, Water, released earlier this year.
Aspiring jazz and music writers looking to grow their skills are invited to apply to this year’s series of The Write Stuff, the new writers initiative that is held during the London Jazz Festival at the Southbank in November.
Saxophonist Josh Arcoleo has won the inaugural Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, Edition Records and The Royal Academy of Music have announced.
The Mostly Jazz Festival in Birmingham gets underway today with a fine array of jazz and related styles with headliner Booker T and other big names set to feature including the Matthew Herbert Big Band.
Some vocalists are known for their sotto voce ballads, others for their incredible sense of time or interpretative insights.
The Scottish Jazz Awards, presented jointly by the Scottish Jazz Federation and Jazz International were held at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow last night celebrating the great and good of the Scottish scene ahead of the country’s most important jazz festival in Glasgow which starts today.
A major double bill at the Barbican featuring Italian pianist Stefano Bollani with Martial Solal and the Marcin Wasilewski Trio is the latest addition to this year’s London Jazz Festival that takes place from 11-20 November.
Expect the unexpected when Phronesis debut their challenging new project Pitch Black on 13 August as part of this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival.
