Jazz, funk and Latin from some of the West Midlands' finest Ray Butcher started playing cornet at the age of eight and progressed through brass bands to study classical trumpet […]
Rising Birmingham guitarist presents new project developed with Jazz Central Mentoring program We are delighted to support the Jazz Central Mentoring program again this year, with a project from Birmingham-based […]
Original prog-jazz from an intense and immersive trio with influences as varied as FORQ, Porcupine Tree and Brad Mehldau + support from DJ Steve 'Moore Fe Jazz' Moore spinning the […]
“Energetic, unapologetic hybrid of funk, fusion and irrepressible swing” - AllAboutJazz London-based organ trio Wild Card have been described as “fearless, because this feverish ensemble isn't afraid to bring on […]
New project combining modern jazz, Scandinavian improvised music, Eastern European folk and contemporary classical Polish guitarist Jakub Klimiuk, now based in London, made his first appearance on the British jazz […]
Electro-acoustic fusion trio brings the harp into the 21st century Chube is a young fusion band based in Cardiff led by Ben Creighton Griffiths (Electric Harp/Keys) with Ashley John Long […]
An unapologetically different slant on the guitar trio format King Heron are a guitar trio sprung from Bristol’s modern jazz scene, bringing together lyrical expression, hard-edged basslines and clanging rock […]
Improvisation, hip grooves, beautiful melodies, unique musicianship, interplay and virtuosity Having returned to playing from serious health issues and major surgery, renowned Birmingham-based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett is […]
Hot Latin vibes from top UK horn section in a 7-piece lineup TRYPL was formed by three exceptional horn players who have worked together on numerous recordings and performances and […]
A fiery 5-piece combining jazz, Afro-beat and Latin rhythms from an incredible young drummer This event is the first in our "Up!Beat" series, celebrating drummer-led bands and focusing our minds, […]
The next generation making their mark on the jazz continuum Impossible Conversations are five lads from Birmingham making their mark on the contemporary jazz world. Each of these young musicians […]
Jazz and hip-hop infused consciousness from an astoundingly creative drummer and her trio Unfortunately we have had to postpone Romarna's Chaos Trio until later in the year. Instead, we have […]
