Jez
@jazzteabeer.bsky.social
Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 Jazz Promoter of the Year - Jazz at The Lescar. Also Sheffield Jazz & Lancaster Jazz Festival. Pianist, punster, whale detective
Coming up at The Lescar. Can't wait for this gig, such a brilliant trio, on Wednesday 28th February.
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www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/even...
Little Black Book
A brilliant trio of Robert Mitchell, on keys/narration, Zayn Mohammed on guitar/narration and Laurie Lowe on drums, bring a powerful and original mix of rock, fusion, classical, jazz, spoken word, fre...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Coming up at The Lescar. Can't wait for this gig, such a brilliant trio, on Wednesday 28th February.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/even...
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/even...
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... Evening stroll soundtrack: consistently one of my favourite shows with music from all over the world @bbc6music.bsky.social @bbcsounds.bsky.social
Jamz Supernova - with Olukemi Lijadu - BBC Sounds
Jamz is joined by Olukemi Lijadu to explore Feedback, a new audiovisual project...
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January 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... Evening stroll soundtrack: consistently one of my favourite shows with music from all over the world @bbc6music.bsky.social @bbcsounds.bsky.social
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The Bad Plus have announced their breakup, and their first pianist, Ethan Iverson, has written a long piece about the group, focusing on their rock cover songs but also delving into early history, musical conflicts, and more:
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TT 565: Structural Features of Early Bad Plus
What’s in a Rock Cover?
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January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The Bad Plus have announced their breakup, and their first pianist, Ethan Iverson, has written a long piece about the group, focusing on their rock cover songs but also delving into early history, musical conflicts, and more:
iverson.substack.com/p/tt-565-str...
iverson.substack.com/p/tt-565-str...
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i cant recall the song but i was introduced to Mr. Iyer's work back during the days of MySpace in the times of yore. however it wasnt until first hearing his rendition of 'Somewhere' that i latched on - Historicity is an amazing album - he has many; check them out.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
i cant recall the song but i was introduced to Mr. Iyer's work back during the days of MySpace in the times of yore. however it wasnt until first hearing his rendition of 'Somewhere' that i latched on - Historicity is an amazing album - he has many; check them out.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... Early stroll soundtrack: superb music presented by Fergus McReadie. Great to hear Laura Jurd. @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social @bbcsounds.bsky.social
'Round Midnight - A Herbie Hancock classic - BBC Sounds
A masterclass in swing from the legendary jazz pianist and his quartet.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... Early stroll soundtrack: superb music presented by Fergus McReadie. Great to hear Laura Jurd. @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social @bbcsounds.bsky.social
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#SheffEvents #140126 @helpsheffield.co.uk
This Wed 14th Jan at The Lescar join us for Home/Lands; evocative melodies influenced by jazz and folk, and a powerful group sound. Led by Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax), with Andrew Woodhead (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass), Jonathan Silk (drums)
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
#SheffEvents #140126 @helpsheffield.co.uk
This Wed 14th Jan at The Lescar join us for Home/Lands; evocative melodies influenced by jazz and folk, and a powerful group sound. Led by Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax), with Andrew Woodhead (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass), Jonathan Silk (drums)
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
This Wed 14th Jan at The Lescar join us for Home/Lands; evocative melodies influenced by jazz and folk, and a powerful group sound. Led by Alicia Gardener-Trejo (baritone sax), with Andrew Woodhead (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass), Jonathan Silk (drums)
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
£10 or £7 for students. Doors 8pm, music 8.30pm.
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If you don't know Joy's work, now's the time.
Joy Guidry
AMEN (2004)
Joy Guidry
AMEN (2004)
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
If you don't know Joy's work, now's the time.
Joy Guidry
AMEN (2004)
Joy Guidry
AMEN (2004)
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"‘I’d never heard anything like it’: the prepared piano revelations of jazz star Jessica Williams"
January 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
"‘I’d never heard anything like it’: the prepared piano revelations of jazz star Jessica Williams"
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Nothing better than Lisle Atkinson & Betty Carter.
Finally, Betty Carter (1975)
Betty Carter
Norman Simmons
Lisle Atkinson
Al Harewood
Recorded December 6, 1969, Judson Hall, New York City, New York, USA
Betty Carter
Norman Simmons
Lisle Atkinson
Al Harewood
Recorded December 6, 1969, Judson Hall, New York City, New York, USA
Finally - YouTube
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January 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Nothing better than Lisle Atkinson & Betty Carter.
Coming up at The Lescar. Jazz and improvised music every week, doors 8pm, music 8.30pm, £10 or £7 for students.
www.jazzatthelescar.com/index.html
www.jazzatthelescar.com/index.html
Jazz At The Lescar
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January 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Coming up at The Lescar. Jazz and improvised music every week, doors 8pm, music 8.30pm, £10 or £7 for students.
www.jazzatthelescar.com/index.html
www.jazzatthelescar.com/index.html
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Our 2026 concert series gets underway in #Cambridge next Saturday, and we'd love to see you there!
Read all about it, and get your tickets here:
www.listencambridge.com/pedro-and-ru...
Read all about it, and get your tickets here:
www.listencambridge.com/pedro-and-ru...
January 3, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Our 2026 concert series gets underway in #Cambridge next Saturday, and we'd love to see you there!
Read all about it, and get your tickets here:
www.listencambridge.com/pedro-and-ru...
Read all about it, and get your tickets here:
www.listencambridge.com/pedro-and-ru...
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New music for 2026!
Tickets from: wegottickets.com/listencambridge
Tickets from: wegottickets.com/listencambridge
January 1, 2026 at 9:44 AM
New music for 2026!
Tickets from: wegottickets.com/listencambridge
Tickets from: wegottickets.com/listencambridge
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It's here! My favorite jazz albums of 2025! Hope you find a record or two or dozen you might love!
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December 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's here! My favorite jazz albums of 2025! Hope you find a record or two or dozen you might love!
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Working feverishly on my Fave Jazz of 2025 list to get it out the door tomorrow. It's a great day to sign up for my little newsletter if you haven't yet. 🙃
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Sick Sad Motherslug is mostly about music I like, sometimes about books and movies I like, and occasionally about other things I like. Click to read Sick Sad Motherslug, by Ana Gavrilovska, a Substack...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Working feverishly on my Fave Jazz of 2025 list to get it out the door tomorrow. It's a great day to sign up for my little newsletter if you haven't yet. 🙃
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An hour and a half of Amina Claudine Myers at Cafe OTO back in February.
Amina Claudine Myers @ Cafe OTO, Dalston, East London | 02-04-2025
YouTube video by Polca
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December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
An hour and a half of Amina Claudine Myers at Cafe OTO back in February.
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This is a WILD list. Not just the albums chosen, but the order. Read it with a smile on your face.
richardblute.ca/the-greatest...
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The Greatest Jazz Albums Of All Time
The 100 Greatest Jazz Albums Of All Time, a list with commentary, by Richard Blute My criteria for putting this list together: -Try to feature as many different musicians as possible. (There are in…
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December 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is a WILD list. Not just the albums chosen, but the order. Read it with a smile on your face.
richardblute.ca/the-greatest...
richardblute.ca/the-greatest...
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Sheffielders: surprise someone (yourself, even) with a hand-delivered book. Last day to order for Christmas delivery
There's still time to order from us for Christmas delivery to Sheffield addresses (postcodes S1-S17), and we're happy to gift-wrap books, if you like, at no extra cost. Orders received by 23 December will be delivered - by hand, on foot - on or before 24 December.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Sheffielders: surprise someone (yourself, even) with a hand-delivered book. Last day to order for Christmas delivery
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Sheffield, Manchester and Derbyshire friends, 120 year old Peak and Northern Footpath Society sign #1 has been stolen from Carr Meadow nr Little Hayfield. Let them know if you see or hear anything. pnfs.org.uk/contact-gene...
December 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sheffield, Manchester and Derbyshire friends, 120 year old Peak and Northern Footpath Society sign #1 has been stolen from Carr Meadow nr Little Hayfield. Let them know if you see or hear anything. pnfs.org.uk/contact-gene...
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on the darkest day
the mist wraps all in its stillness
@peakdistrict.bsky.social is beautiful in all weathers
to add a little mystical vibe, a jinashi shakuhachi improvisation
wishing you all a happy and peaceful solstice
#shakuhachi #jinashi #bamboo #solstice #improvisation #zen #meditation
the mist wraps all in its stillness
@peakdistrict.bsky.social is beautiful in all weathers
to add a little mystical vibe, a jinashi shakuhachi improvisation
wishing you all a happy and peaceful solstice
#shakuhachi #jinashi #bamboo #solstice #improvisation #zen #meditation
December 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
on the darkest day
the mist wraps all in its stillness
@peakdistrict.bsky.social is beautiful in all weathers
to add a little mystical vibe, a jinashi shakuhachi improvisation
wishing you all a happy and peaceful solstice
#shakuhachi #jinashi #bamboo #solstice #improvisation #zen #meditation
the mist wraps all in its stillness
@peakdistrict.bsky.social is beautiful in all weathers
to add a little mystical vibe, a jinashi shakuhachi improvisation
wishing you all a happy and peaceful solstice
#shakuhachi #jinashi #bamboo #solstice #improvisation #zen #meditation
