Martin Speake, the renowned British saxophonist at the centre of a racism row at Trinity Laban conservatory in south London, has resigned from the college after 22 years and is pursuing compensation for constructive dismissal. Talking to Talk TV’s Mike Graham on 7 January he said he had had to resign because Trinity had made […]

Jazz Journal

16.01.2025

Jazzahead says outstanding music is increasingly to be found beyond jazz - Jazz Journal

Jazzahead, the trade fair held each spring in Bremen, Germany, says it has “always had the mission to track down and to help people discover outstanding bands – increasingly to be found beyond the boundaries of jazz”. Accordingly, its 2025 edition (24-26 April) will have among its 38 concerts – put together by artistic advisor […]

Jazz Journal

17.01.2025

Soho jazz highlights - Jazz Journal

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’ Vans Band. This month, 25 January, Ronnie’s also repeats its instrument “amnesty”. First standout this month is The Royal Scammers, in which brothers Paul (g) and Jeremy (d) Stacey lead a […]

Jazz Journal

20.01.2025

Queer jazz takes up residency in Dalston - Jazz Journal

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+ collective Queer Jazz aims to “amplify and highlight queer artistry in the jazz world”. To that end, and holding that “jazz has long been a space for innovation, freedom, and self-expression; […]

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Martin Speake resigns over race politics and sues Trinity Laban - Jazz Journal

Jazzahead says outstanding music is increasingly to be found beyond jazz - Jazz Journal

Soho jazz highlights - Jazz Journal

Queer jazz takes up residency in Dalston - Jazz Journal

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