Tim Whitehead is appointed
"Artist in Residence" at TATE BRITAIN. This project
will culminate in a multimedia project based around the
life and work of Britain's most celebrated painter - Turner.
Norma Winstone's album "Distances"
is nominated for a Grammy award
Julian Siegel Trio "Live
at the Vortex" out now - touring January 2009 - generously
funded by Jazz Services
The
Homemade Orchestra receives major funding from
the Arts Council of England for a tour with poet Michael
Rosen. "Nonsense" is a ground-breaking project
aimed at a family audience. It will feature new music which
spans jazz, classical, electronica and the spoken word.
Words are written by Michael Rosen and the music by Colin
Riley, Tim Whitehead and Liam Noble.
Gwilym
Simcock at the Proms on August 9th where he performed
his major work "Progressions" with the BBC Concert
Orchestra.
PERCEPTION nominated for "Best
Album" in the BBC Jazz Awards 2008
"Basho
Music, rapidly emerging as one of the UK's most dynamic organisations
in promoting and recording contemporary jazz" AllAboutjazz.com
"The Basho label is also
increasing its momentum on the UK scene, becoming a prolific
home to quality recordings, an ever-more important platform
for both new and established talent" Jazz Review