Nigel Kennedy and Thomas Gould - violins on video at the VortexLondonJazz Posted on:4 February 2012 | 8:51 pm
Nigel Kennedy normally plays FAR larger venues than the 110- capacity Vortex. His Bach meets Fats Waller project will next be heard here at the Royal Fesitval Hall on 15th September, but it received a first London outing at the Vortex this week. We're hearing tales of an amazing evening, which ended up with the violinist Thomas Gould who leads the Aurora Orchestra - (both above) with Polish guitar hero Jarek Smietana, drummer Krzysztof Dziedzic and bassist Yaron Stavi keeping the temperature high till after midnight.www.vortexjazz.co.uk...
This week's new live musicThe Guardian Posted on:4 February 2012 | 12:06 am
NME Awards Tour, On tourOnce solely the preserve of young guitar slingers, the NME Awards Tour has lately evolved to offer some different takes on the traditional rock diet. It's a tough assignment, of course. Do you serve up the wildest newcomers? Or those already embarked on their journey? Inevitably, it's somewhere between the two, and this year the emphasis is on what you'd have to call urbane, slightly retro funk-pop (the very good Metronomy; headliners Two Door Cinema Club). Those craving indie rock of the most rebellious kind, meanwhile, will be well-served by the urchin grunge of Camden's Tribes. The most exciting prospect, though, is a proper chance to see Azealia Banks, whose sweary single 212 was a hugely strong debut and whose s...
Jazz breaking news: Zoe Rahman sells out Sheffield and continues with her latest tourJazzwise Magazine Posted on:3 February 2012 | 7:26 pm
Touring Kindred Spirits, pianist Zoe Rahman, who also holds down the piano chair in Courtney Pines high flying Europa band, continues her tour tonight in Sheffield, a gig which has just sold out, following the January release of the album which is regarded by many as her best to date. The Chichester-raised former Mercury nominated pianists English, Irish and Bengali heritage are explored on the album where she is joined by her brother Idris Rahman on clarinet, Partisans drummer the US-born Gene Calderazzo, and bassist Oli Hayhurst. Rahman plays Millennium Hall, Sheffield later this evening before moving across to The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool (tomorrow) followed by Pizza Express Jazz Club, London (Monday 6 sold out, and Tuesday 7...
Yamaha Class Band partnershipsYamaha Education Blog Posted on:6 June 2011 | 4:05 pm
Yamaha Class band is a whole-class wind band learning programme. It can act as a transition project as students begin on brass or woodwind in their last year at primary or their first year at secondary school. Already established for over 15 years throughout mainland Europe, Yamaha began pilots with music services in Coventry and Staffordshire in January 2011. Early feedback from peripatetic staff, class teachers and senior management teams has been exceptional, with indications that, in addition to bringing much-needed practical music skills into the classroom, Class Band is already contributing to positive cultural change within host schools. The project begins with the partner school or music service being supplied with a class of Yamaha...
Terell Stafford: Trial and InspirationAll About Jazz Feature Interviews Posted on:30 January 2012 | 7:05 am
Terell Stafford is as likely to credit his influences as he is to impress his listeners. Coming to jazz comparatively later than many players, and even with his busy schedule as a sideman, leader and educator, he remains devoted to exploring the music's roots, while expressing a relentless desire to learn more...
