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Jazz – Yesterday, Today… The Future.
Jazz is a musical genre with a rich history, legendary artists and iconic venues. Over the next few weeks you’re going to have more access to Jazz music than ever before with the UK becoming the
beating heart of the Jazz world.
Whether you’re a life-long, toe-tapping jazz aficionado or trying to find your groove for the first time we hope this guide to the past, present and future of Jazz will inspire you to tune into more Jazz on
your VQ Digital Radio from the 12th to 17th October.
And, if you think our Jazz credentials might be in doubt, one of our first product launches in 2016 will be the much awaited Susie-Q,
our new flagship radio and a namesake of the iconic Jazz dance.
Your Quintessential Guide to Jazz ahead of the London Jazz Festival and the Unique Digital Radio Pop-up station from the BBC in
collaboration with Jazz FM.
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To tell the story of Jazz it’s vital to understand the eclectic roots the genre has, a true fusion. Heavily
influenced by Blues, the soulful sounds of the African-American Southern States mixed with more traditional European classical composition.
Jazz came to life as one of America’s original art forms in New Orleans, Louisiana in the early 20th century but has evolved with the zeitgeist of the changing eras to the vibrant musical art-form we have today. So let’s take a moment to look at the Jazz Journey…
America was a land of opportunity and a melting pot for cultures and art, including of course – music. European migrants brought; Irish Jigs, German Waltzes and French Quadrilles to name just a few. However al the old world music found a new lease of life when fused with soulful African-American heritage, this mixing of cultures was hastened by the abolish of slavery in 1865.
The African-American composer Scott Joplin combined European compositional styles with the rhythmic and melodic music of the black community. This became known as “ragtime.”
It was in New Orleans that the mixture of Blues, Ragtime and a thriving band culture saw the emergence of Jazz as a musical genre in its own right. New Orleans jazz blazed a trail in the early 20th century with iconic melodies being penned such as “When the Saints Go Marching In”. The vibrancy and creativity of Jazz saw the genre quickly spread to Chicago and New York.
1930’s
A new style of jazz, “big band swing,” emerged. This became the most popular music of the 1930s and 40s. The raucous and irreverent Big Band sound inspired millions to get to their feets and dance the night away in clubs and dance halls across the states – fuelled again by a drink or two with Prohibition in America repealed in 1933.
An era of change, with large-scale migration in search of employment but always wherever people went they took the music they loved with them. And so Jazz went mainstream travelling from its heartland in the Southern States all over America. Young Americans began to embrace this new style of music by listening and dancing to jazz and blues. This represented a rebellion against their parent’s old-fashioned views. Young women, known as “flappers,” shocked their parents by cutting their hair and wearing shorter dresses.
For the first time radios and record players were widely available in stores. This encouraged the popularity and growth of jazz music. Jazz went from being played only in New Orleans, New York and Chicago to becoming a staple of the American airwaves, dance halls, and homes.
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1960’s
Sparked by the creative flair of Bossa Nova – the 60s was a decade of Latin Jazz which saw mixture of establish North American Jazz with the more frantic Samba tones of South and Central America with a Cuban flavour. The new style was truly legitimised with performances by famous artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.
1930’s
A new style of jazz, “big band swing,” emerged. This became the most popular music of the 1930s and 40s. The raucous and irreverent Big Band sound inspired millions to get to their feets and dance the night away in clubs and dance halls across the states – fuelled again by a drink or two with Prohibition in America repealed in 1933.
1950’s
“Cool Jazz” went global in the 50’s with enigmatic trumpeter Miles Davis and Chet Baker became household names. The intrinsically fluid and creative nature of Jazz also saw further evolution on a worldwide stage with the advent of Bossa Nova thriving in Brazil late in the decade.
Throughout the rest of the 20th century, jazz continued to evolve and take on new forms. The 1970’s saw the popularity of fusion and funk; the 1980’s are known for acid jazz and its return to classic blues; the 1990’s introduced smooth jazz and retro swing. The turn of the new millennium saw Jazz once again return to the mainstream with cross-over artists like Jamie Cullum.
1940’s
A new dawn of sophisticated listening more in-tune to the times. Artists such as; Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and other pioneered – Bebop – Jazz to be listened to, not danced to. The era of the Big Band suffered with World War II taking men out of the band stand and out to the front, but artists like Duke Ellington remained popular until the mid-1940’s.
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Iconic ArtistsSuch is the iconic status of Jazz, you don’t have to of heard a track, you don’t have to have any affinity with Jazz to know the names of some of the most important artists. These are musicians that have all helped to shape and inform modern music and we believe you should take a moment to explore their music if you’ve never listened before.
Nicknames Satchmo or pops, an American jazz trumpeter, singer and one of the pivotal and most influential figures in jazz music
L o u i s A r m s t r o n g
An American jazz pianist and composer. Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including “Round Midnight”
T h e l o n i o u s M o n k
Nicknamed ‘Lady Day’ by her friend and music partner Lester Young, Billie was an American jazz musician and singer-songwriter. She had a huge influence on jazz music and pop singing
B i l l i e H o l i d a y
Nicknamed Hawk and sometimes ‘Bean’, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was strongly associated with the swing music and big band era, he had a role in the development of bebop in the 40’s
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An American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential
and innovative musicians of the 20th century
M i l e s D a v i s
Also known as ‘Trane’, was an American Jazz saxophonist and composer. Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes
in jazz and was later at the forefront of free jazz
J o h n C o l t r a n e
Acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, and was a major influence on later generations of
jazz pianists
A r t Ta t u m
First came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He was widely noted for his soft, baritone voice, which he used to
perform in big band and jazz genres
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Venues for Jazz in London, UK
Opened in 1959, this legendary Soho institution made its name as the first club to host American jazz musicians in the UK
There aren’t really any better pairings than jazz and pizza. The 120-capacity basement is one of Europe’s best modern mainstream jazz venues
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Whether you’re a long-time lover of the genre or a total newbie, London’s got something to keep all jazz fans entertained. With top-notch nights taking place week in, week out, and with a solid selection of venues offering not just sweet sounds, but a sweet atmosphere too, London is a new spiritual home for Jazz.
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Centre and the Roundhouse,” he
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it’s Café Oto and The Vortex again.
I really like to see music where there
will always be a good atmosphere.
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”The Vortex has developed a strong profile on London’s improve jazz scene and is now well known for its exciting programming
Home to The EFG London Jazz Festival, named as one of the best jazz festivals in the world taking place annually in November
Catering to a diverse crowd of serious jazz types in search of late-night sounds, this club has been part of London’s musical landscape since 1976
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Up & Coming ArtistsAs we’ve just illustrated Jazz is a constantly evolving art-form – from it’s roots in Blues and Ragtime, to Big Band and Bossa Nova, Free-form or Funk – Jazz changes with every new artist. So why not embrace a new Jazz Era with some of the most heralded artists of our age.
Hailed by NPR Music as ‘the next great male jazz singer’, Gregory Porter’s music career began when he moved to
NYC that his career really took off.
G r e g o r y P o r t e r
A troupe of gifted musicians that take inspiration from early American jazz and count music greats such as Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday amongst their influences. They have played sell out shows and performed at
International Jazz Festivals.
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Cecile has performed at legendary events including International Jazz Festivals, whilst her second album ‘WomanChild’ was Grammy
nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
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Pianist Aaron Diehl is a jazz musician with a mission – he seeks to traverse the generational boundaries of the genre. He has toured with the Wynton Marsalis Septet and his latest release ‘The Bespoke Man’s Narrative’ is a collaboration
with an ensemble of musicians.
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Jazz Pop-Up DAB Radio Station @
London Jazz Festival This year’s EFG London Jazz Festival takes place from 13-22 November in several locations across the capital such as Ronnie Scotts, The Southbank Centre & Kings Place. Named the best jazz festival on the planet, the 10-day celebration of jazz is a hotly anticipated event, delivering a mix of world-class artists and emerging stars & taking the music to a massive and ever-growing audience. Among the artists which have already been announced are Andy Sheppard, Jamie Cullum and Melody Gardot.
There are lots of events designed for children also at this year’s festival such as a jazz workshop by vocalist Juliet Kelly and an opportunity to join the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for the day.
If you can’t make it to the event, you will be able to listen to a brand new ‘Jazz Pop-Up’ digital DAB radio station. This is a landmark event and the first time
the BBC, a publically funded broadcaster, has worked with a commercial funded broadcaster. This collaboration will bring unprecedented access to the experience, knowledge and most importantly back catalogues of the BBC and Jazz FM. This event is only possible through the wonders of digital radio, so now is the perfect time to experiment with digital radio and jazz as a genre. The DAB station will begin broadcasting on Thursday 12th November at 2pm and runs until midnight on Sunday 17th November.
Key features to listen out for on the radio station will be from BBC Radio 3 who will be enlightening us with live coverage of the festival, presenters Geoffrey Smith (BBC) & Helen Mayhew (Jazz FM) will present the ’50 Greatest Jazz Artists’ with audience interaction, and Matthew Street (Jazz FM) will present ‘Sound of Cinema’ focussing on the jazz of the movies.
I’m really pleased that we’re able to showcase the wide range of jazz content available across the
BBC and through working with Jazz FM, some rare archive. BBC Music Jazz will offer jazz fans and
beginners alike something truly unique this autumn demonstrates the power of BBC Music to bring
audiences closer to the music they love.
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Where to listen
Digital Radio PlatformsOnline at bbc.co.uk/musicjazzBBC iplayer radio app (BBC Music Jazz)
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Product RangeHow to retune your VQ Radio
To perform a full scan for new stations on DAB, press the MENU button to
select Full Scan or Manual Scan. Using the Left and Right button to select, and
confirm your choice by the pressing the Centre button.
For a Quick Scan press the 2nd button along on the top strip. For a Full Scan Press and hold the 2nd button along
the top strip. A progress bar with show the progress of the scan with multiplex
information below it.
Press and hold INFO/MENU button, select Full Scan, then press
OK button to activate.
Press the MENU button, turn the –TUNING+ knob to select Full Scan,
and then press the –TUNING+ knob to confirm.
To perform a Full Scan or Manual Scan, press MENU button to select Full Scan
or Manual Scan. Using Up and Down button to select and confirm your
choice by the OK button.
Press the MENU button, turn the –TUNING+ knob to select Full Scan,
and then press the –TUNING+ knob to confirm.
To be able to listen to the new Jazz pop-up station, your DAB radio will need a retune. Firstly, head over to www.ukdigitalradio.com to check the DAB coverage in your area & what stations are available to you by simply entering your postcode. To re-tune your VQ radio, a couple of steps have to be taken. You can find these details again in your manual.