We have lost a Lord of the lower frequencies. The bassist of choice for Lennie Tristano, Roy Eldridge, Colman Hawkins, Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, and one of the first to play a solo Jazz bass concert. He started an artist-run label, Wave records, and was a teacher, a painter, a writer… He is gone. Unbelievable …
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Gary Crosby Receives The Queen’s Medal for Music 2018
Gary Crosby OBE has been announced as the recipient of The Queen’s Medal for Music 2018, making him the first-ever jazz musician to receive this prestigious award. Previously awarded to classical composers and musicians, this is also the first time the honour has been given to an individual of colour. He accepted the award in person today at …
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Jazz Jamaica All Stars: The Trojan Story
Gary Crosby presents the sensational Jazz Jamaica All Stars with special guests Brinsley Forde (Aswad), Noel McKoy and rising vocal stars, Dem Three. THE TROJAN STORY is a spectacular live concert chronicling 50 years of the legendary label and artists of Trojan Records. There will be three performances – on Thursday 20 September, Royal Festival …
Gary Crosby on the way to recovery following a stroke on Monday 29 January 2018
Gary Crosby OBE, Artistic Director of Tomorrow’s Warriors and Jazz Jamaica suffered a stroke on Monday 29 January 2018 just a few days after celebrating his birthday with family and friends. via GARY CROSBY ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY FOLLOWING A STROKE ON MONDAY 29 JANUARY —
EFG London Jazz Festival with Steve Williamson and Tomorrow’s Warriors
This festival I’m looking forward to playing a rare gig with my long-time friend, the unique and highly distinctive saxophonist, Steve Williamson as part of a Tomorrow’s Warriors Takeover at The Cockpit, London. We’re being hosted by JazzFM presenter, Jez Nelson – also a great friend – who has put on an extra date in …
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Tomorrow’s Warriors awarded Arts Council Catalyst Evolve grant that could double your donations! — Tomorrow’s Warriors
This is fantastic news as it will help increase the funds coming into our registered charity, Tomorrow’s Warriors Trust to support our ongoing work with all the fantastically talented young jazz musicians coming through our Young Artist Development Programme. So please keep an eye out for news of how you can support this important work. …
Tomorrow’s Warriors launches new partnership with Jazz House Kids — Tomorrow’s Warriors
New partnership between Tomorrow’s Warriors and Jazz House Kids
Support Nérija’s campaign – support women in jazz
As you know, pushing the agenda for #womeninjazz has long been a thing for me and is why we established the Tomorrow’s Warriors Female Collective. In fact, Nérija hail from the first cohort of the Female Collective and are living proof that our efforts to change the way female musicians are perceived and increase their opportunities are having an …
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The Jazz Salon – live music and chat at Ray’s Jazz at Foyles
I’m very excited to be launching my new session, The Jazz Salon. I’ve been mulling it over for a while now but, finally, it’s happening thanks to the wonderful team at Tomorrow’s Warriors and Ray’s Jazz. The Jazz Salon is hosted by my friend, journalist and broadcaster, Kevin Le Gendre who will have a conversation with our …
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10 Aug: Tune in to Nérija on Jazz On 3/BBC Introducing
The young musicians of Nérija make me so proud. Feels very special to see them grow up through our Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme, and then see them playing at major festivals, and on the BBC! Your hard work is paying off, ladies. Keep rising! Peace and love. 10 Aug: Tune in to Nérija on Jazz On 3/BBC Introducing.
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