July 30, 2019

UK jazz renaissance - more young listeners, more acts on festivals

Guardian writes how jazz is having a moment in the UK lately. The signs? Streaming sites are reporting a growth in young listeners, mainstream artists are collaborating with jazz stars and big music festivals are signing up more jazz acts than ever. The names deserving credit the most - Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming (both featuring one man - Shabaka Hutching on saxophone).