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May 23, 2019 · From Bristol's Ishmael Ensemble to Gogo Penguin from Manchester, here are the jazz musicians and collectives representing the best of British.
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The best UK jazz musicians have gained international reputations, even though British jazz has remained a minority interest. Courtney Pine. Courtney Pine, CBE was born in London in 1964 and the principal founder in the 1980s of the black British jazz band Jazz Warriors.
- Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas’s “Under Milk Wood” (1965) Stan Tracey. Jazz Suite (Inspired By Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood) (Columbia) Born from the boom of the 1960s British jazz revolution, this beautiful and haunting record is in a class of its own.
- Le Déjeuner Sur L’Herbe (1968) The New Jazz Orchestra. Le Déjeuner Sur L’Herbe. (Verve Records) Any celebration of British jazz music would not be complete without referencing the work of Neil Ardley.
- Held on the Tips of Fingers (2005) Polar Bear. Held On The Tips Of Fingers. (Babel) One of the best aspects of the contemporary British jazz movement has been the emergence of drummer Seb Rochford.
- Flare Up (1970) Harry Beckett. Flare Up. (Philips) Harry Beckett’s debut Flare Up is one of the most sought-after records in the British jazz scene. It’s no surprise as the album contains some of the most talented British jazz musicians of all-time.
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- Cherise
- Venna
- Camille Munn
- Oreglo
- Harleighblu
Formed of 5 of London’s premiere instrumentalists, Ezra collective are championing the new wave of UK Jazz music. The rich instrumentals played flawlessly throughout their songs, leave you appreciating their individual display of talent. The quintet led by drummer, Femi Koleoso, are pioneers in the renaissance of modern Jazz. They have crafted a un...
Nubya Nyasha Garcia is a British jazz artist, saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Her debut album, Source, is a modern Jazz masterpiece. Fusing elements of Afrobeats, Neo-Soul and experimental sounds, the project is guided along by the powerfully evocative tenor sax playing of Nubya on lead. From humble beginnings, Nubya has truly managed to carv...
Alfa Mist is a talented pianist and music producer from in Newham, East London. He weaves heavy beats into his music and released a solo piano project entitled On My Onesrecently. The tracks are very indicative of what many have experienced with the global pandemic quarantines. One of his popular songs ‘Keep On’, from his debut EP ‘Antiphon’, has r...
Yussef Dayes is a drummer and composer with deep roots in the South London jazz scene. He has grown his reputation through a broad network of collaborators in the scene, including Freddie Gibbs, Tom Misch, Masego, Alfa Mist and more. In 2023, he released Black Classical Music, his most monumental album yet and widely renowned as 2023’s best Jazz al...
27-year-old Masego, is a talented musician both as a vocalist and instrumentalist. Born and raised in Virginia, Masego plays the saxophone into much of his music. His gentle vocals flow throughout his work and ‘Queen Tings’ is a refreshing example of a contemporary jazz song. He smashed it with the music video, released last year, which has receive...
With a voice of silk, Cherise has already been recognised as Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year for 2020. In 2021, Cherise released her EP REMEDY, a refreshing blend of the best of vocal Jazz, Soul with touches of modern R&B. It earmarks her clearly as a modern jazz artist to watch in the years to come.
Grammy award-winning producer and saxophonist, Venna recently released his sophomore project, EQUINOX. Featuring a slew of the most luxurious spring-perfect singles, EQUINOXcaptures the essence of the best of modern jazz today. Infusing Hip Hop and R&B, primarily through features from the likes of Knucks and Mick Jenkins, still Venna manages to mak...
Blessing us with her debut album ‘November’ last year, Camille’s calm and chilled vocals neatly fit into the contemporary jazz genre. Her musical inspirations include Musiq Soulchild, Lauryn Hill and D’angelo, and these rich influences are evidently transferred into her music. ‘Sunsets With You’ is her latest single release and has received over 21...
Another collective from London’s exploding Jazz scene, Oreglo, recently blew up on TikTok for a video showcasing their unique blendof Jazz and UK Drill. But this was just one example of their wide ranging experimentation. Only one official single in, Oreglo have already made their mark as one of the most exciting new artists in Jazz today. The demo...
Dressed in blonde dreadlocks, songstress Harleighblu biggest musical influences include Jill Scott, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. The Nottingham based singer carries a deep bass-like tone in her voice, but can also solemnly switch her vocal range to hit higher tempos. Her Sofa Sounds session is a brilliant demonstration of her vibrant persona...
British jazz is a form of music derived from American jazz. It reached Britain through recordings and performers who visited the country while it was a relatively new genre, soon after the end of World War I. Jazz began to be played by British musicians from the 1930s and on a widespread basis in the 1940s, often within dance bands.
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Jun 14, 2018 · In recognition of this exciting era, here's a list of 21 great UK jazz records released in the last decade, selected by scene leaders – including Tenderlonius, Emma-Jean Thackray and...
