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The Things They Say!

Hudson Music: Lance's "Bebop Spoken Here" is one of the heaviest and most influential jazz blogs in the UK.

Rupert Burley (Dynamic Agency): "BSH just goes from strength to strength".

'606' Club: "A toast to Lance Liddle of the terrific jazz blog 'Bebop Spoken Here'"

The Strictly Smokin' Big Band included Be Bop Spoken Here (sic) in their 5 Favourite Jazz Blogs.

Ann Braithwaite (Braithwaite & Katz Communications) You’re the BEST!

Holly Cooper, Mouthpiece Music: "Lance writes pull quotes like no one else!"

Simon Spillett: A lovely review from the dean of jazz bloggers, Lance Liddle...

Josh Weir: I love the writing on bebop spoken here... I think the work you are doing is amazing.

Postage

16287 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 16 years ago. 169 of them this year alone and, so far, 41 this month (Mar 18).

From This Moment On ...

March

Thu 28: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ The Holystone, Whitley Road, North Tyneside. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 28: Gateshead Jazz Appreciation Society @ Gateshead Central Library, Gateshead. 2:30pm.
Thu 28: Richard Herdman Quartet @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Thu 28: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm. Guests: Josh Bentham (alto sax); Alan Marshall (tenor sax); Neil Brodie (trumpet); Adrian Beadnell (bass); Graham Thompson (keys); Steve Hunter (drums).

Fri 29: FILM: Soul @ The Forum Cinema, Hexham. 12:30pm. Jazz-themed film animation.
Fri 29: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 29: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 29: Abbie Finn Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 6:00pm. Free. POSTPONED!
Fri 29: Thundercat @ Newcastle City Hall.
Fri 29: John Logan @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Sat 30: Papa G’s Troves @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sat 30: Pete Tanton’s Cuba Libre @ Whitley Bay Library, York Road, Whitley Bay. 8:00pm.

Sun 31: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay Metro Station. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 31: Ruth Lambert Trio @ Juke Shed, Union Quay, North Shields NE30 1HJ. 3:00pm. Free. Lambert, Alan Law & Paul Grainger.
Sun 31: Sid Jacobs & Tom Remon @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig. USA/London jazz guitar duo.
Sun 31: Bellavana @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

April
Mon 01: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 01: Ray Stubbs R&B All Stars @ Billy Bootlegger’s, Ouseburn, Newcastle. 3:00pm. Free.

Tue 02: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Dean Stockdale, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 03: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 03: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 03: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Jazz North announces the new roster of artists for its touring support scheme, Northern Line

(Press release) Jazz North, development agency for northern jazz, supports the most dynamic and energetic live artists in the region, under the banner of its live-touring support scheme, Northern Line.

Today, the organisation announces the latest roster of artists selected by a panel of esteemed industry experts: Aaron Casserly Stewart (Vice Chair of Leeds Conservatoire, GRAMMY award-winning artist, Jazz North Chair), Mariam Rezaei (TUSK, Award-winning turntablist), Glenn Boulter (Octopus, Full of Noises), Eva Davies (Come Play with Me), Geni Lamb (PARR Jazz, saxophonist) and Claire Umney (Jazz FM, Artist Manager, Jazz North board). 

Hailing from their respective scenes in Manchester, Liverpool and Todmorden The KTNA, Maruja, Amique & the Ecstasy, Nat Sharp presents Marra! and DAYZY are the five bands awarded a place on the artist touring programme.

Maruja are growing their reputation as one of the most exciting live acts coming from the Manchester underground, gaining support from the likes of NME, Glastonbury and BBC 6 Radio music, Maruja’s shows dazzle fans across the UK and Europe. For a decade they’ve relentlessly honed their psychedelic jazz-punk craft, poring over every note with a precision that borders on the obsessive, resulting in an electrifying, unparalleled live experience.

DAYZY is an exciting new rapper and singer/songwriter from Liverpool with a raw and melodic sound. His vibe emanates throwback Hip-Hop mixed with new-skool style and jazz-influenced creativity, driven by a serious purpose. After a handful of warm up singles that garnered ardent praise and interest from key tastemakers, he recently released his new jazz/neo-soul/hip-hop fusion EP, ‘Expectations.’ 

Nat Sharp (presents Marra!) At the forefront of ’New Weird Britain’ (The Quietus) - a new wave of underground musicians creating immersive worlds for audiences to participate in - Nat Sharp is a disabled artist from Todmorden whose practice focuses on pushing the parameters of live music in non-conventional settings, exploring issues around gender, sexuality, pain and the body. Her recent work, Marra! is a personal reflection on growing up as a first generation immigrant in small town Cumbria; a lucid dream set against the arcane, esoteric rituals and traditions that bubble under the surface of everyday life. 

Amique & The Ecstasy is an exciting, genre-bending band, drawing influences as rich and diverse as Prince, Free Nationals, John Coltrane & Jimi Hendrix. Fronted by Amique, the Ecstasy regularly tears the roof off at Fredericks in their hometown of Liverpool, and a recent impulsive session at the city’s Motor Museum will result in new music being released this summer. 

RnB duo The KTNA wear their heart on their sleeve and channel an unapologetically strong, northern spirit into their craft. Twin sisters born in Kenya, raised and now residing in North Manchester, they weave their candid lyrics around upbeat and sultry productions to create music that demands to be noticed.

About Northern Line 

Northern Line is Jazz North’s answer to live touring support for Northern artists. The programme champions the most pioneering, bold and innovative artists across the scene. It’s a roster of the best new talent, recognised by promoters, festivals, funders and management.

The 18-month programme supports northern artists to reach the next stage of their live performance career and meet their ambitions through targeted 1:1 support and network development.  

5 bands from jazz and jazz-related genres are selected each year through an open application and rigorous selection process using a panel of independent industry experts from across the UK.

About Jazz North

Jazz North is the Strategic Development Agency for jazz in the North of England. 

Supported since its inception in 2012 by Arts Council England, Jazz North has a national and international reputation in Artist Development, Sector Support and Learning & Participation. 

A registered charity that has developed and supported hundreds of artists, managers, venues, festivals and promoters over the years - Jazz North has a proud record of working with and on behalf of the northern jazz scene. 

About Manchester Jazz Festival 

Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf) is the city’s longest-running music festival and champions regional artists and celebrates musical innovation. This year’s festival takes place from 19-28 May 2023 at venues across Manchester and artists announced for the 2023 festival include Jazz FM’s Soul Act of the Year, Mica Millar and Bolton-raised British-Asian clarinettist, Arun Ghosh.

mjf is winner of the 2016 Europe Jazz Network Award for Adventurous Programming and the UK’s first festival signatory to Keychange, supporting a 50/50 gender balance across its stages. They are a Founder Member of the Black Lives in Music charter, 2020, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner.

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