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BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Volume 3 - Out soon!

Jonny — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:40:38 +0200

Sony BMG are set to release Volume 3 in the best selling Live Lounge series on 20 October 2008.

The double CD compilation features forty live tracks and exclusive cover versions from some of the best artists of 2008. All tracks are taken from sessions in the Live Lounge on Jo Whiley’s Radio 1 lunchtime show in which artists are invited to play a cover version as well as their current hit. These tracks are live and stripped down, showing the true quality of the musicianship and craft of the songs.

What the world needs now...

Jonny — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:09:43 +0200

"What the world needs now... " is Jamie to perform at the BBC Electric Proms with Burt Bacharach. And that's exactly what will be happening on the 22nd of October when Jamie will join Adele and Beth Rowley as a guest vocalist for "Burt Bacharach and the BBC Concert Orchestra"! More details and coverage of the Electric Proms will be on bbc.co.uk/electricproms

For all of Jamie's upcoming tour dates please visit http://www.jamiecullum.com

Air are delighted to announce the addition of Mica Paris to Air's corporate roster.

Bethan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:39:12 +0200

Mica has stared in various West End shows, released numerous albums and even had a track written by Prince for her! She is also a renowned presenter with shows such as 'The Gospel of Gospel' for Channel 4, her own radio show, 'Soul Solutions', on BBC Radio 2 and “What Not To Wear” on BBC 1. With a number of awards under her belt Mica is truly an outstanding performer.
Mica is now promoting her first book, “Beautiful Within” published by Simon and Schuster and is currently in studio, recording with renowned producer Brian Rawlings, the album is due to be released in April 2009

Watch out Abu Dhabi!

Bethan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:56:49 +0200

The Air tours team are heading out to Abu Dhabi next month for their fantastic Festival with Anita Wardell and Abram Wilson.
The Abu Dhabi Jazz Festival is a two-day event held annually at the Beach Rotana Hotel and we’re very exciting to be representing British Jazz out there.

The Ronnie Scott's experience

Bethan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:30:13 +0200

Ronnie Scott’s. Love the club, the man and the music?

Ever since his first trip to the jazz clubs of New York in the late 40s, Ronnie Scott had dreamed of opening his own London venue. In 1959 this dream came true when he, along with fellow saxophonist Pete King, opened Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho. With residencies from the likes of Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins and Zoot Sims, it quickly built a reputation as the place to hear the jazz greats from around the world. Now, approaching its 50 year anniversary, the club’s reputation is as strong as ever. Recent headline acts have included Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett and Billy Cobham with support from the ever-present Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, featuring some of the biggest names on the British Jazz Scene.

Buika Nominated for TWO Latin Grammys

hedge — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:42:29 +0200

Concha Buika’s “Niña de Fuego” has just received two nominations in the 9th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards: Album of the Year and Producer of the Year.
Some people say that Buika sings coplas but this is not true, she gets into coplas and lives them, she squeezes words; she drinks emotions and shouts them in a whisper...See for yourself on her UK tour:
15th Nov - The Sage, Gateshead
16th Nov - Warwick Arts Cenre, Coventry
19th Nov - Komeida, Brighton
20th Nov - Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
21st Nov - Komeida, Bath

Festival New Orleans October 24th and 25th - New Festival Announced

Joe — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:31:56 +0200

Festival New Orleans, October 24th and 25th 2008

The unmistakable sounds, sights, tastes and styles of New Orleans are set to descend on London later this year when, for two days in October, The O2 will become home to Festival New Orleans. Coinciding with the New Orleans Saints’ official NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Wembley, London is preparing for one of the largest ever celebrations of New Orleans music and culture outside of Louisiana and the USA.

Tony Kofi Nominated for MOBO Award

hedge — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:30:38 +0200

Tony Kofi has been nominated for a 2008 MOBO Award in the Best Jazz Category. This year's ceremony will be held at Wembley Arena, London on the 15th October 2008. Other nominees in the category include Courtney Pine, Guy Barker, Lizz Wright and Yolanda Brown. Presenting the MOBO's this year will be Ex- Spice Girl Melanie Brown a.k.a Mel B, who will co-host with co-founder of Run DMC - Rev Run.

Celebration of Life 2008- 17th October 2008 @ Royal Festival Hall

hedge — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:36:06 +0200

As Londoners mourn the sad and tragic continuation of teenage killings in the Capital, the Metropolitan Black Police Association is urging the music industry to play its part in reducing the violence on our streets. The Association’s long running anti-violence campaign REVIVAL takes on a new twist this year as their ‘Celebration of Life’ concert convinces the Opera world to stand along side performers from reggae, pop, hip-hop, RnB and soca, all united in one voice that says ‘Stop the killing and start the healing’.

Tomorrow's Warriors to play Duke Ellington's The Queen's Suite as part of London's Open Rehearsal series on 26th September

hedge — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:00:57 +0200

Duke Ellington's The Queen's Suite tour 2009 launches this month with an open rehearsal at the South Bank, coinciding with the launch of the Cultural Olympiad, it is the very first rehearsal of The Queen's Suite where Peter Edwards introduces the music to the newly formed Tomorrow's Warriors Jazz Orchestra.

Jason Mraz - Make It Mine OUT NOW!

Jonny — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:52:50 +0200

Jason's second single 'Make It Mine' taken from We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things is out now on iTunes and HMV.co.uk. Jason's third studio album has now sold over 300,000 copies worldwide and more American dates have just been announced which can be found on http://www.jasonmraz.com

Jason plays the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 23rd September and tickets are selling fast so get yours now by phoning the venue direct on 0207 589 8212.

Finn Peters Live at Cargo - Thursday 21st August '08

Tours2 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:01:24 +0200

Following the release of his critically acclaimed 'Butterflies' album and the accompanying tour, Finn will be appearing with his sextet at Shoreditch venue Cargo this Thursday. His most recent album made Time Out's critics' choice three weeks in a row and, with plans for an exciting new project underway, this is one performance not to be missed.

Kaki King returns to the UK for two dates in October

hedge — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:54:55 +0200

The incredible guitar virtuoso KAKI KING returns to the UK in October to play two dates:
2nd October - Night & Day , Manchester
3rd October - Institute of Contemporary Art, London

Ruthlessly inventive, achingly beautiful and joyously carefree, Kaki King’s music is the result of a seemingly effortless natural gift for crafting songs and melodies that connect with both the head and the heart. Hear tracks from her latest album Dreaming Of Revenge at these shows....

Abram Wilson to perform at the Young Vic

hedge — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:37:05 +0200

Dune Music is pleased to announce that Abram Wilson has been commissioned to write the music for and invited to perform in the upcoming production of In The Red And Brown Water at the Young Vic Theatre in London. Award winning trumpeter Abram Wilson will be turning his creative skills to a new project that will see him merging music with acting.

Keith Shadwick 1951-2008

hedge — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:10:15 +0200

It is with great sadness that we must announce that Keith Shadwick, who after battling a rare form of cancer for the past three years, passed away on Monday 28th July 2008.