The etymology of the word ‘jazz’ can be traced back to the slang term, ‘jasm’ which was coined in the 1860s, meaning “pep, energy”. Instruments that had previously solely belonged to the classical ...

Jamie xx might be best known for his house and electro styles, but so much of his work is informed by and infused with his love of jazz.

Some incredibly talented performers visited us through the year, from Bill Bailey to Maxim Vengerov And our very own ABC Jazz ... Classic Choir revisited it's origins, commissioning a new ...