Legendary US vocalist Tony Bennett will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this month’s Jazz FM Awards with PPL and PRS for Music. The singer, who has sold over 50 million records during the course of his 70-year career, will be presented with the award at the ceremony at Under the Bridge in Chelsea, West London on 28 October.
Everybody on the London jazz scene seemed to know saxophonist Willie Garnett, who has died aged 83, whether as a bandstand companion, big band leader, emergency instrument repairer or all-round good guy. The outpouring of affectionate tributes, anecdotes, and condolences that has flooded social media says it all.
The versatile and adventurous guitarist releases his trippy soul-jazz single featuring acclaimed vocalist Poppy Ajudha
Featuring a special focus on the EFG London Jazz Festival and interviews with Yazz Ahmed, Cleveland Watkiss, Django Bates Duo, fast rising saxophonist Xhosa Cole and guitar guru John Scofield
There’s a strong programme of contemporary jazz and crossover artists lining-up for the From the Source festival at Warwick Arts Centre from 26 October – Wednesday 3 November
The vibrant multi-genre South Korean music festival returns to London with some special jazz performances among the highlights
The highly-respected virtuoso bass guitarist, best known for his powerful playing with numerous top jazz fusion artists, including drum stars Steve Smith and Billy Cobham, has died age 61 after a long battle with cancer
The rising star singer shares her imaginative video for her new single
The revered UK saxophonist will be honoured for his immense contribution to British jazz
Kevin Le Gendre pays tribute to the legendary Hammond B-3 player who has died age 79
