Master Drummer Mitch Perrins is Back

Jazz – A Cinderella Of The Arts

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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Saxophonist Mike Yorke Returns

  [caption id="attachment_1419" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Mike Yorke at The Harp Hotel Albrighton"][/caption] Firstly, this time particularly exciting news for me personally with the return of tenor saxophonist Mike Yorke.  I first met ...

Jazz Events in September

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 ...

July is the month for Jazz lovers

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 ...

Jazz at Manhattan Live Lounge is No More

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 ...

Chris Dagley Memorial Concert to take place on 17 April

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 ...

Jazz sessions at Nuvo Bar go from strength to strength

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 ...

Leading Jazz and Blues attractions head for new Birmingham Centre venue

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 ...

Andy Hamilton Celebrates his 93rd Birthday

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 ...