JAZZ LINKS

The following links might be of interest to visitors to our site:

General
Jazz Clubs
Bands
Recording Companies

GENERAL

Jazz Services Organisation promoting the growth and development of jazz by offering services in information, education, touring, communications, marketing and publishing. 'Live Jazz' page includes gig dates and the ability to search for live bands in the UK. www.jazzservices.org.uk
SERIOUS International music producers with pages on publishing; sponsorship and development, and artist representation. 'What's On' page includes UK gig listing, mainly in London. www.serious.org.uk
The National Jazz Archive Independent education charity based in Loughton Library, Essex but developing outreach and internet facilities, the Archive provides a national repository and information base concerning jazz. www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk
The Jazz Rag Journal issued by the Big Bear Music Group of Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. containing news, reviews, interviews and events. www.bigbearmusic.com
Jazz In Scotland A website for everything to do with the Scottish jazz scene. www.jazz-in-scotland.co.uk
GlasJAZZ Glasgow jazz and live music website including jazz listings, Scottish musicians, and details of Edinburgh and Glasgow Jazz Festivals

www.mcmultimedia.co.uk/glasjazzindex

Jazz North West Comprehensive site giving jazz information for the North West of England www.jazznorthwest.co.uk
Jazz In Wales Site run by Andy Roberts, journalist, DJ, saxophonist and website producer for BBC Wales www.jazzinwales.co.uk
Broad Street Jazz Specialist Jazz record shop 11, Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LJ Tel: 01225 427 494 Broad Street Jazz
Ray's Jazz Specialist jazz record shop above Foyles Bookshop at 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0EB. Tel: 020 7440 3205 www.foyles.co.uk
Jazz Reloaded Award winning jazz site based on Afro Jazz in its myriad forms - Nu Jazz, Soul, Swing, Spoken Word, Blues, Bebop, Leftfield, Broken Beat www.jazzreloaded.com
All That Jazz A unique Jazz/Blues site 'waving the flag for British jazz and much more'. Hit on any of the 18 DVD samples on the site, which are also on Youtube. www.allthatjazz-ondvd.co.uk
Jazznet Website supporting British jazz musicians and promoting their music and gigs. www.jazznet.co.uk
JazzCotech Impressive jazz dance organisation based in Luton but has performed at most major jazz festivals and with many well know jazz musicians. www.jazzcotech.com
Jazz On Film Joe Spibey's comprehensive source of information about where jazz musicians can be seen and heard on film. www.jazzonfilm.com
Jazzsteps and Jazzhouse Jazz Steps is the website for jazz in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and for the organisation Jazzhouse that brings an excellent programme of high quality contemporary jazz to the East Midlands area. www.jazzsteps.co.uk
London Jazz Sebastian Scotney's personal recommendations and reviews from among the thousands of jazz events in London throughout the year. http://londonjazz.blogspot.com
Jazz in the Chilterns Eddie Fowlers website about jazz in the Chilterns area including information about Gypsy Jazz www.jazzeddie.f2s.com
Oxfordshire Jazz Federation Organisation promoting jazz generally and particularly in Oxfordshire. Check out their website for full details of their objectives and membership arrangements www.oxfordshirejazzfederation.co.uk
Jazz Scene David Fishel's website of interviews with many jazz musicians from Jazz Scene broadcasts www.jazzscene.info
William Ellis Photography Cheshire based music photographer widely recognised as having created an important document of the contemporary jazz scene in Africa, Europe and The Americas. www.william-ellis.com

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BANDS

Chris Barber Official website for Chris Barber and the Chris Barber Big Band www.chrisbarber.net
Dave Keir Hot 5 Edinburgh based band led by Scottish trumpet player who played with one of Sandy's early bands while Al Fairweather was doing National Service. www.davekeirhot5.co.uk
The Southern Sounds Jazzmen Jeff Matthews Trad/Dixieland/Swing Band from Wales. southernsoundsjazzmen.blogspot
Alvin Roy's 'Reeds Unlimited' Oxfordshire based band led by clarinettist Alvin Roy. Click here for more information about Alvin. www.alvinroyjazz.co.uk
Six City Stompers Danish band. Six City Stompers are unusual in that here are six young people playing and interpreting standards and also writing new music in a straightahead way not often associated these days with musicians of their age. www.sixcitystompers.dk
Paul Vernon London based Gypsy Jazz and Manouche guitarist www.PaulVernonChester.com
Jazz Times Two Mel Henry (trombone) and Terry Veal (guitar) from Bath www.jazzduoforhire.moonfruit.com

 

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JAZZ CLUBS AND VENUES

Jazz Clubs Worldwide
Peter Maguire's extensive website giving details of jazz clubs across the world. Site also has a blog.
www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
The legendary Ronnie's Scott's Jazz Club in Frith Street, Soho - one of the best live jazz club's in London and one of the world's premier jazz venues. Click on their website for the club's programme and further details.
www.ronniescotts.co.uk
Edinburgh Jazz N Jive Club
Meets every Friday at Heriot's Rugby Club, Goldenacre, Inveleith Row, Edinburgh with two local bands playing each week and a visiting band usually every month.
www.edinburghjazz.com
The Jazz Bar Edinburgh
Purpose designed, full-time, dedicated jazz venue at 1a Chambers Street, Edinburgh
www.thejazzbar.co.uk
Harborough Jazz Club
Based in Market Harborough in Leicestershire the club meets on Sundays at The Angel Hotel but also promotes local jazz events and a summer Festival day. Visit website for programme and details.

www.harboroughjazz.com

 

Jazz Club 90
Shropshire

Based at the Harp Hotel, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3JF, the club meets every Tuesday evening and Sunday lunchtime. Fund raising, grants and sponsorship support the booking of a range of jazz artists
www.jazzclub90.supanet.com

Wigan Jazz Club
Greater Manchester

Home of the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and Big Band and running a programme with visiting bands and musicians, the Club meets monthly on a Sunday lunchtime at Whelley Ex-Ex-Servicemen's Club with a regular audience of 200 plus.
www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk

Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues
Lancashire

Events held regularly at the Atrium Cafe, Castle Museum, Clitheroe as well as other venues. Club linked to Ribble Valley Jazz Festival. Check the link for the programme. www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk
Scarborough Jazz Club
In 2009 celebrated 25 years of weekly jazz. Gigs are held Wednesdays at The Cask Inn, Cambridge Terrace, Scarborough. Linked to Scarborough Jazz Festival.
www.scarboroughjazz.co.uk
The Big Bang, Oxford Jazz Cellar at the Big Bang restaurant in Walton Street, Oxford with live jazz every Tuesday evening. Linked to the annual Oxford Jazz Festival held at prestigious buildings in the City www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk
Jazz At The Hamlet, Dulwich, London Opened on 17 March 2010 as a base for the Brass Impact big band and with a regular programme of visiting musicians such as Peter King, Dave O'Higgins and Guy Barker. Every Wednesday www.brassimpact.co.uk

Cafe Oto,
Dalston,
London

Opened in 2008 in old paint factory premises, now a relaxed, popular venue for experimental music usually seven nights a week. www.cafeoto.co.uk

The MapCafe
46 Grafton Rd
London
NW5 3DU

Friendly small venue and organic cafe that hosts Damon Brown's jazz sessions with guests on Wednesday evening in the upstairs music space, and Cai Marle-Garcia's jam sessions on Sunday afternoons. www.mapmusic.net
The Be-Bop Club, Bristol
Quality live modern jazz every Friday at The Bear In Hotwell Road. 8.30 for 9.00 pm. The club, organised by trumpeter and drummer Andy Hague has now been going for 20 years.
www.thebebopclub.co.uk
 

 

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RECORDING COMPANIES
featuring Sandy Brown recordings
(see also 'Recordings' page):):

Storyville Records
Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Storyville claims to be the oldest independent jazz label in Europe. Named after the New Orleans district where jazz was born, Storyville holds a welath of classic recordings, CD re-releases, special collectors' CD editions of rare jazz recordings and digital downloads.
www.storyville-records.com
Upbeat Recordings
Upbeat is a UK based company founded in 1989 and run by accomplished musician Liz Biddle. It provides a source of jazz and nostalia CDs with a substantial jazz catalogue. It also features Upbeat Management - a booking agency for bands (including jazz bands) and shows.
www.upbeatrecordings.co.uk
Lake Records
Independent UK based company run from Cumbria by Paul and Linda Adams and specialising in jazz and folk labels. The company has won 13 awards for excellence from the Music Retailers Association.
www.fellside.com
Hep Jazz
UK company based in Pitlochry, Scotland producing three labels covering jazz in depth from 1930 to the present.
www.hepjazz.com
Bear Family Records
Record company based in Germany and covering a wide range of music including jazz, American vintage country music and rock and roll.
www.bear-family.de
Spotlite Records
UK company based in Hertfordshire importing Sackville recordings.
email: spotlitejazzAThotmail.com
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Jazz 'n' Blues Records
UK company based in Norwich holding a very large range of jazz and blues CDs.
www.jazznblues.co.uk