13th August 2013: Dave Hamblett Latest News Update from www.DaveHamblett.com

 Below we have featured the latest news entry from drummer and composer Dave Hamblett’s website:  “The last few months have been very exciting, I’ve been all over the place playing and done some really nice gigs, so here is a quick summary of what’s been keeping me busy. Back in May

13th August 2013: Nick Vayenas News update via www.NickVayenas.com

Below we have featured the latest news entry from the website of trumpeter, trombonist and vocalist Nick Vayenas: “Had a great tour of the UK and Ireland with Michael Buble in June and July.  We played 10 sold out shows at the O2 arena in London and 5 in Dublin.

13th August 2013: Partikel’s Duncan Eagles and Max Luthert To Open For Bass Legend Ron Carter and Singer Tania Maria at Ronnie Scotts, London

Catch WWR artists Duncan Eagles and Max Luthert performing as a support act to bass legend Ron Carter at Ronnie Scott’s this August on Mon. 19th, Tues. 20th and Wed. 21st and then for Tania Maria on the Fri. 23rd and Sat. 24th with the Benet McLean band, with Mike Mondesir

12th August 2013: Mike Gibbs’ + 12 play Gil Evans releases today + all recent press & reviews The Guardian, Financial Times, The Arts Desk, The Blue Moment and more!

  We’re delighted to announce that legendary composer and arranger Mike Gibbs’ new Gil Evans inspired album is now available worldwide in stores and online!  And the press has been amazing, here’s links to rave reviews in The Guardian, Bebop Spoken Here, The Blue Moment, The Arts Desk, Jazz UK

9th August 2013: “It could turn out that the best live jazz album released in the US this year was one recorded at a British pizza joint in 2011” says JazzTimes about ‘Banned in London’

More praise for Banned in London!! Banned in London, the debut album from the Aruan Ortiz & Michael Janisch Quintet featuring Greg Osby, has been heralded in the New York Times and Downbeat Magazine as of late, and now we’ve been alerted to a glowing review from JazzTimes which says

8th August 2013: Jim Hart Wins 1st Place in British Jazz ‘Miscellaneous’ Category PLUS Nomination for Downbeat Vibraphone Category

A big congratulations to Jim Hart for recently winning 1st place in the British Jazz Awards for the ‘miscellaneous’ instrument category. This is Jim’s fourth award, having won three previous British Jazz Awards in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and now 2013. To view the full list of winners for this

5th August 2013: BIG NEWS: Announcing the new album from Romain Pilon ‘Colorfield’ ft Walter Smith III, Jamire Williams & Michael Janisch

  Announcing the debut WWR release from Romain Pilon Colorfield Oct 7 2013 Worldwide Featuring: Romain Pilon – GuitarsWalter Smith III – SaxophonesMichael Janisch – Double BassJamire Williams – Drums “Romain Pilon is a guitarist full of surprises. He has a flawless technique and a great harmonic sense. He is

2nd August 2013: 4 Star Concert Review In from Herald Scotland for Euan Burton’s Performance at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, featuring Walter Smith III

A 4 star concert review has just reached us from Herald Scotland for bassist Euan Burton’s recent performance of Occurrences at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival, which featured top musicians including  Adam Jackson on alto sax, Tom Gibbs on piano, James Maddren on drums and the excellent Walter Smith III on tenor saxophone as

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