Category: Jazz Town

Interview: Shemekia Copeland talks about her nomination at The Jazz FM Awards, her album ‘Blame It On Eve’ including the song ‘Tee Tot Payne’ his influence on country music and her father Johnny Copeland

It’s a wonderful feeling to discover new artists that you go on to become a huge fan of, but it’s even more wonderful to be a little bit late to the party when becoming a fan of already well established artists. This is how I felt when listening […]

Ezra Collective, Michael Kiwanuka, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka, Meshell Ndegeocello, Samara Joy, Jalen Ngonda Among Nominees For Jazz FM Awards 2025 with PPL and PRS for Music

The Jazz FM Awards will take place at KOKO in London on April 24th 2025 The 2025 Jazz FM Awards, presented in collaboration with PPL and PRS for Music, have unveiled this year’s nominees. Recognised as one of the most prestigious events in the jazz world, the awards […]

Interview: Daniel Casimir talks composing and producing his album ‘Balance’, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, his teaching role at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and more!

UK based multi-award winning Composer, Producer and Bassist Daniel Casimir is set to return to this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival where fans will get a rare opportunity to see him perform with his big band. A master at his craft, Casimir produces exceptional arrangements that make him ‘an […]

Cheltenham Jazz Festival: Parabola Arts Centre: Innovation and Talent Development announce their exceptional line up of emerging talent

Today, Cheltenham Jazz Festival have announced their line up for this years festival. Held between 30 April – 5 May in Montpellier Gardens. Tickets on sale Wednesday 5 March at 10am – or become a member for priority booking! cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on At this years festival, we see the return […]