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Paddy Milner is widely recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world today. In addition to his solo work as a songwriter and singer, he is currently keyboard player of choice for Sir Tom Jones, having previously worked [...]
An analysis of the many great recordings by Joe Henderson of “Isotope” is a subject deserving of another article someday. It is one of his most iconic compositions, which is probably the reason Blue Note issued a previously unheard version [...]
When the New York Times reported the passing of Roy Haynes last week, American drummer Adam Nussbaum wrote on Facebook: “What a treasure! he was from the past, but it sounded like he was born in the future”. Charlie Rees [...]
Legendary drummer and NEA Jazz Master Roy Haynes has passed away at the age of 99. According to Nate Chinen, reporting for the New York Times: “His death, after a brief illness, was confirmed by his daughter, Leslie Haynes-Gilmore.” UKJN [...]
Alto saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson has passed away at the age of 98. Sharing the news on Facebook earlier today, Champian Fulton wrote: “Dear friends, I’m so sorry to share that our friend, hero, and Jazz legend [...]
Brick Lane Jazz Festival, in partnership with Jazz re:freshed and Tomorrow’s Warriors, have announced their first wave of artists for 2025. Returning for a fourth year and headlined by Ragz Orginale, Adi Oasis and Laraaji, it will take place in [...]
The great record producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, who said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night. UKJN will have tributes later to [...]
Joel Frahm is one of the world’s most accomplished saxophonists, recognisable early in his career for a style akin to Johnny Griffin, and later praised for his work in singer Jane Monheit’s band as well as for collaborations with the [...]
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise money for legendary American (now German-based) pianist, composer, and educator Richie Beirach, who has been fighting life-threatening health issues since the end of 2023. Best known for his five-decade-long collaboration with saxophonist [...]
The news of saxophonist David Sanborn’s death on 12 May 2024 at the age of 78 left many in the music world in sadness and shock. He had spent much of his life battling illness. Whether it was the serious [...]
