Pasadena-based vocalist José James picked Chicago’s Symphony Center for the première of his tribute to Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, which was released on Motown 50 years ago. Check James’ sophomore ...

Young actor Benjamin Akintuyosi gives a “spellbinding” performance as the jazz trumpet star, while Jay Phelps adds musical brilliance at London’s, Southwark Playhouse ...

Big names from the jazz, rap and soul worlds have been added to the programme which is shaping up to be its strongest to date ...

The rising singer previews a track from her new Nap on the Sofa EP that was released on 27 February ...

The vocalist brings her multi-lingual, multi-faceted music for a night of fantastical and political music making ...

The fast emerging four-piece share their latest track ahead of appearances at SXSW, Jazzahead and North Sea Round Town ...

The nominees have been announced for the prestigious awards that return with a ceremony at Camden’s KOKO on 16 April ...

Harpist Julie Campiche’s musical life was changed by Changeless, a lesser-known Keith Jarrett live album. Brian Glasser finds out more ...

Taking Off: Ni Maxine Thursday, February 19, 2026 Making waves with her pure tone, singer Ni Maxine has already scooped a Jazz FM Breakthrough award, while her debut EP reveals the depth of her sound ...

Taking Off: Hannah Horton Thursday, February 19, 2026 Hannah Horton is on a mission to bring the baritone sax to the forefront of the jazz scene. Ahead of her new album Stories on the Wind, Tom Spargo ...

Grammy-winning Tim Garland has dedicated his new album to the sound of the ultra-rare mezzo soprano saxophone. He speaks to Stuart Nicholson about how this hybrid instrument – and the brilliance of ...

A large-scale tribute to Charles Mingus’s 1963 masterpiece headlines England’s biggest all-encompassing arts festival in May ...