Is jazz a Cinderella of the arts? If it is, it is not the fault of the music. It seems that contemporary British jazz is
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Firstly, this time particularly exciting news for me personally with the return of tenor saxophonist Mike Yorke. I first met ...
A great programme of events from Birmingham to come
After a rather quiet Summer, Birmingham Jazz has a wonderful programme of events lined up for the Autumn. The season starts in ...
If you are thinking of dipping your toe into the Jazz waters or if you are a seasoned Jazz fan, Birmingham is the place to be this month.
Firstly, the Mostly ...
I am writing this in a state of disbelief. The wonderful live Jazz sessions which started in March at the Manhattan Live Lounge at Nouvo Bar on Brindleyplace have ceased!
The ...
Drummer Chris Dagley died last Summer in tragic circumstances at the age of 38.
Chris was one of the busiest musicians in London. His death has robbed British jazz of one ...
The Manhattan Live Lounge Jazz sessions are proving to be a resounding success and continue throughout April and May.
Host Iain Ross-Mackenzie has created a wonderful and very comfortable Jazz Club ...
Jazz, Swing and Blues make a welcome return to Broad Street with weekly Monday to Wednesday sessions at Manhattan Live Lounge at Nuvo, Eleven, Brindleyplace.
This important new initiative will bring ...
Birmingham saxophone legend Andy Hamilton celebrates his 93rd birthday with a party at Bearwood Corks Club, Bearwood Road, B66 4BT on 24th March. Special guest for the night will be ...