Revealed: Man, 21, shot dead on upmarket West London street where houses sell for £1m was jailed in 2019 for his role in dismembering ‘brilliant’ jazz trumpeter

Revealed: Man, 21, shot dead on upmarket West London street where houses sell for £1m was jailed in 2019 for his role in dismembering ‘brilliant’ jazz trumpeter

A 21-year-old man who was shot dead on an upmarket West London street was jailed in 2019 for his part in dismembering a jazz musician, MailOnline can reveal. Police and ambulance crews... Read more »
Jazz breaking news: Keith Jarrett back in London for rare solo concert

Jazz breaking news: Keith Jarrett back in London for rare solo concert

It has just been confirmed that iconic pianist Keith Jarrett is to perform a rare solo concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 25 February 2013. His first solo performance in the... Read more »
How to jazz up your Christmas Day leftovers | Leftovers

How to jazz up your Christmas Day leftovers | Leftovers

What interesting things can I do with my Christmas Day leftovers? Chloe, MargateSure, Christmas dinner is great, but leftovers can be even better. Yesterday’s meat and veg encased in pastry for a... Read more »
Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 in his sleep in south London

Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies aged 65 in his sleep in south London

Maxi Jazz, the lead vocalist of British electronic music band Faithless and known as the voice in trance hits such as God Is a DJ and Insomnia, has died aged 65, the... Read more »
Melody Gardot (2022 EFG LJF) – London Jazz News

Melody Gardot (2022 EFG LJF) – London Jazz News

Melody Gardot (Royal Festival Hall. 19 November 2022. London Jazz Festival. Review by Andrew Cartmel) When Melody Gardot last performed at the Royal Festival Hall, in 2018 (*), Guy Barker was up... Read more »
EFG London Jazz Festival — fiery rhythms with Shabaka Hutchings’s stamp of approval

EFG London Jazz Festival — fiery rhythms with Shabaka Hutchings’s stamp of approval

Saxophonist/composer Shabaka Hutchings’ projects range from meaty, beat-fuelled EDM and left-field, high-energy jazz to the acoustic joys of his South African collaboration Shabaka and the Ancestors. All have existed for a number... Read more »
Jools Holland, Marcus Miller and Norma Winstone To Be Honoured At Jazz FM Awards 2022 with PPL and PRS for Music – Latest news

Jools Holland, Marcus Miller and Norma Winstone To Be Honoured At Jazz FM Awards 2022 with PPL and PRS for Music – Latest news

The Jazz FM Awards have announced that Jools Holland, Marcus Miller and Norma Winstone are the recipients of this year’s special awards, presented annually to three musicians who have made contributions of... Read more »
Jazz musician Oscar Jerome… Fills the spoon with introspection – South London News

Jazz musician Oscar Jerome… Fills the spoon with introspection – South London News

One of South London’s hottest musical talents has released a new album and set tour dates across the UK, writes James Twomey. Oscar Jerome, one of the UK’s leading jazz musicians has... Read more »
New cocktail rooftop bar offering Jazz and Blues music opens in Tooting Broadway

New cocktail rooftop bar offering Jazz and Blues music opens in Tooting Broadway

Corin Tooting, a hidden, discreet 21-and-over venue, opened their doors to a packed house last weekend accompanied with live music. James Corin, the owner, envisioned it to be a premium style offering... Read more »
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First picture of teen who dismembered jazz musician before stabbing second man days later

A teenager who dismembered and buried the body of a vulnerable jazz musician before stabbing a second man to death just days later has been named for the first time. William Algar,... Read more »