Double bassist Ewan Hastie wins BBC Young Jazz Musician 2022
- Monday, November 21, 2022
Twenty-year old Scottish double bassist Ewan Hastie has won BBC Young Jazz Musician 2022.
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Introducing the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Jazzwise, featuring Albert Ayler
- Thursday, November 17, 2022
The latest issue features our not-to-be-missed Albums of The Year Critics Poll and an exploration of the mysterious life and music of Albert Ayler
Gregory Porter, Fergus McCreadie, Ruth Goller's Skylla, Lizz Wright and more confirmed for Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2023 line-up
- Thursday, November 17, 2022
The first names have been announced for one of the UK’s biggest jazz festivals that returns next spring for its 2023 edition
Duke Ellington’s ‘Sweet Letter’ to the Queen for SNJO Orchestral Celebration
- Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Music composed by jazz pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth will feature in the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s In the Spirit of Duke concerts taking place in Edinburgh, St Andrews and Glasgow from 1st to 3rd December
Help Musicians’ survey finds musicians face toughest period ‘since Second World War’
- Friday, November 11, 2022
The charity surveyed over 500 professional musicians across the UK, with respondents concerned about meeting basic costs
Where Pathways Meet JPN conference Belfast 2022
- Friday, November 11, 2022
Nigel Slee reports back on the AGM of the Jazz Promotion Network that met for the first time outside mainland UK
A Blue Note vibe: The Iconic label’s Pop-Up Store Returns to London this week
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The popular pop-up shop is back at Kings Cross and celebrates the iconic jazz label's artists and music from Friday 11 to Saturday 19 November during the EFG London Jazz Festival, with vibist Joel Ross signing copies of his latest Blue Note album
Jazz Young Musician 2022 Award Winner Announced
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Musicians’ Company announces double bassist Fergus Quill as the winner of the Tina May young jazz musician award, 2022
Watch: Rebecca Nash shares video for ‘IRIDIUM II’ from new album Redefining Element 78
- Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The acclaimed pianist and composer shares the first track from her new album Redefining Element 78 that’s released on 9 December on Whirlwind Recordings
Phoenix-like, Lakecia Benjamin signs to Whirlwind Recordings
- Monday, November 7, 2022
Acclaimed US alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin signs to the UK-based Whirlwind Recordings for her second album, releasing in January 2023.