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Mark Gilbert
Mark Gilbert was deputy editor, Jazz Journal, 1981-1999, editor from 2009 to present, a leading British contributor to the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz and has written for other jazz histories. The guitar plays (or should be played more in order to be) a prominent part in his musical life. Email: editor[at]jazzjournal.co.uk
‘Godfather of UK Jazz’ starts 70th birthday celebrations at the Jazz Café
Jazz educator and bassist Gary Crosby is to lead a jazz jam at London's Jazz Café 2 February to mark his 70th birthday (26...
‘Vanguards of contemporary British jazz’ are nominated for Brits’ alternative/rock act
London band Ezra Collective, known for various appearances as a jazz group on TV and radio, have been nominated in four categories in the...
The Stacey Brothers’ Big Band Steely Dan project: The Royal Scammers, at Ronnie Scott’s
At some point in the evening, singer Andy Caine said "No politics, please" but the significance of watching a tribute to Steely Dan, arch-satirists...
Queer jazz takes up residency in Dalston
Claiming that "most jazz fans would struggle to name more than a few queer jazz musicians throughout the entire genre’s history", the London-based LGBTQIA+...
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Soho jazz highlights
Among the notable events at Ronnie Scott's January to March are Eliane Elias, Marius Neset, Dave Douglas, Billy Harper, John Scofield and Bill Evans'...
Jazzahead says outstanding music is increasingly to be found beyond jazz
Jazzahead, the trade fair held each spring in Bremen, Germany, says it has "always had the mission to track down and to help people...
Martin Speake resigns over race politics and sues Trinity Laban
Martin Speake, the renowned British saxophonist at the centre of a racism row at Trinity Laban conservatory in south London, has resigned from the...
Critics’ favourites, 2024
JJ writers chose their favourite releases - or jazz experiences - from 2024. As might expected with such a now teeming and mature art as jazz, there’s no consensus, but plenty of enthusiasm. However, as the only title receiving more than one endorsement, Emily Remler: Cookin’ At The Queens - surely a worthy winner - gets the cover spot...
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Smokey Robinson tops Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2025
Soul singer Smokey Robinson is currently top of the billing for what's officially titled the "Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2025". Described in the festival...
Ellington meets Twelfth Night in new musical
Play On! is a new musical, touring England since September and finishing end of February, that features Ashton Moore as musical director and musicians...
Anton du Beke and Quincy Jones among Jazz FM’s Christmas attractions
Jazz FM gets some celebrity glitter on Christmas Day when Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke joins the presenting team, 1700-1900, to play...
Obituary: Derek Ansell
Derek Ansell, who had written for Jazz Journal since the mid-80s, died suddenly, aged 90, on 13 December. He had reported a gastric problem...
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