Now in its 26th year, The London Jazz Festival will run from Friday 15th to Sunday 24th November. The festival brings the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Judi Jackson and Cherise Adams-Burnett together for an evening at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Guy Barker’s 42 piece orchestra. Bossa royalty and Jazz legends, Joao Donato... Continue Reading →
One of the most talked about US Jazz artist of the moment, jazz fusion figurehead, saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington today announced his debut solo UK tour. Washington will perform at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues this June including: Glasgow’s QMU, Manchester’s Academy 2, Birmingham’s Institute 2, Bristol’s Anson Rooms and The Glastonbury... Continue Reading →
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist... Continue Reading →
