Legendary photographer Herman Leonard, known for creating some of the most iconic images of the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington among countless others, has died aged 87.
Although the avant-garde behemoths Albert Ayler and Cecil Taylor are widely credited with the creation of some of the most challenging if not disturbing sounds in the history of jazz, the heart-stopping tones produced by Abbey Lincoln, who has died aged 80, on Max Roach’s We Insist! Freedom Now Suite cannot be discounted.
Now’s the time for aspiring music writers to up their game with the return of The Write Stuff, the new writers initiative held during the London Jazz Festival at the Southbank Centre in November.
Trumpeter Jay Phelps is to release his eagerly awaited debut album Jay Walkin’ in the autumn.
The Vortex and Café Oto in Dalston are to host Alpenglow next month featuring UK and Austrian improvised music.
Twenty years ago the band Loose Tubes to the consternation of their fans and admirers were on the point of breaking up.
The new look Brecon Jazz Festival which came to a conclusion last night after three packed days was in festive mood with a busy feel in the Powys market town that saw several acts including Phronesis sell out.
Terry Riley, one of the founding fathers of minimalism, which spawned a sea change in contemporary music and hugely influenced jazz, is to tour in the UK and Ireland this autumn.
The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival gets going for its fourth year on Friday 13 August and runs until Sunday 15 August with free entry to all concerts.
The New York Times, in a story published yesterday, revealed that Ravi Coltrane has signed to Blue Note records – the second high profile signing in recent months following the signing of trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.
