Jazz Refreshed

Jazz Refreshed (stylised as jazz re:freshed) is a contemporary jazz record label in London whose roster includes Shabaka Hutchings, SEED Ensemble, Nubya Garcia, and Rosie Turton.

Jazz Refreshed
Founded2003 (2003)
FounderJustin Mckenzie, Adam Moses
GenreJazz
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLondon
Official websitewww.jazzrefreshed.com

History

In 2017 the organisation appointed Yvette Griffith as executive director. Griffith had been with the organisation as a consultant since 2013, helping them to win Arts Council funding.[1] In 2019, Griffith won the h100 award for services to music.[2]

Jazz Refreshed promote and publish young British jazz musicians. They have run a showcase at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, for a number of years.[3][4] Artists showcased at their 2019 SXSW event included Nerija, Joe Armon Jones, Sarah Tandy, Yussef Dayes and Ezra Collective.

Jazz Refreshed holds a weekly live residency, annual festival, and band development programmes.[5] Their recording series 5ive showcases five tracks by a range of artists.[6]

Current artists

References
  1. BWW News Desk. "Jazz Re-freshed Appoints Yvette Griffith As Executive Director". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  2. Masso, Giverny (2019-09-10). "Ben and Max Ringham win theatre category at h100 Awards 2019". The Stage. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
  3. "Jazz Re:Freshed and British Underground to host SXSW showcase". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  4. Tol, Michael. "SXSW Music Review: Jazz Re:Freshed Showcase". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  5. "Jazz re:freshed: Ruby Rushton & Project Karnak". Wilderness Festival 1st - 4th August 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  6. "10 Essential Jazz Albums By London MusiciansNubya Garcia – 'Nubya's 5ive'". Complex. Retrieved 2019-07-07.


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