Britain's foremost chansonnier and song stylist, Barb Jungr, is one of the country's finest interpreters of contemporary song. Always original and inventive, Jungr has drawn comparisons with Nina Simone and Peggy Lee.
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Legendary jazz vocalist whose admirers include Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.
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American lutenist Jacob Heringman and British mezzo-soprano Catherine King are highly respected interpreters of early music.
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The First Lady of British Jazz, Claire Martin, has won Best Vocalist at the British Jazz Awards on six separate occasions and was awarded an O.B.E. in 2011.
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Drummer in the tradition of Blakey, he regularly records and performs with the finest UK and international jazz talent.
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'Edinburgh based consort under the artistic direction of John Butt (conductor), Susan Hamilton and Philip Hobbs. It specializes in vocal music (particularly Baroque and new commissions) and frequently performs with the Dunedin Players (baroque period instruments).'
Spanish-American pianist whose playing was described by Gramophone as "exceptionally fine and beautifully meditative".
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Founded and directed by Peter Bennett to perform music of Renaissance France.
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Founded in 1968 by four Cambridge undergraduates, first became well known through their association with Shostakovich, who entrusted them with the Western premieres of his last three quartets
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London based Jazz trumpeter who effortlessly interweaves original tunes touched with nu jazz.
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Straight up bop blended with lively pop sensibilities. Recent winners on the ITV show "Hit Me Baby One More Time". The Sunday Times said their new direction with Linn Records was "one of the most successful jazz-pop collaborations".
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One of the great singer / song-writers of the Scottish Folk Movement with a powerful voice and passionate character.
Kenny Barron's unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is what inspired The Los Angles Times to name him "one of the top jazz pianists in the world" and Jazz Weekly to call him "The most lyrical piano player of our time."
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The clear folk voices of the Mackenzie sisters Eilidh, Gillian and Fiona.
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Directed by Philip Cave, an acclaimed choir formed primarily of former Oxford and Cambridge choral scholars.
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Internationally recognised as Britain's greatest jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor is a versatile and masterful musician.
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Renowned as one of the world's most respected lutenists Nigel North is has developed a unique musical life embracing work as a teacher, accompanist, soloist, director and writer.
Recognised as one of the world’s foremost period instrument ensembles: formed in 1986 as a self-governing orchestra, the OAE has always maintained a player-led approach to artistic planning and programming.
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Firmly established on the international stage as one of the very best chamber groups performing baroque repertoire with a reputation for sparkling, joyful playing.
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An adventurous and accessible jazz group, formed by four of the most distinctive jazz musicians and composers in the UK.
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Linn's landmark project to record every song written or edited by Robert Burns: the only series of its kind in the world.
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Named in memory of Peter Schidlof, the distinguished viola player, the quartet has been described as one of the most accomplished to have emerged in the past decade.
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Versatile and vibrant string ensemble who are as much at home with contemporary music as the Baroque, who deliver consistently high quality performances.
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Perfect pop from the two former members of Glasgow band The Bluebells.
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Tenor saxophonist Tommy Smith is one of Scotlands leading jazz musicians and composers. An internationly recognised soloist and bandleader he has worked with Chick Corea. Kenny Wheeler and collaborated with Scotland's Poet Laureate Edwin Morgan.
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Internationally known composer, harpist and multi-instrumentalist, William Jackson has been at the forefront of Scottish music for many years.
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