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Roy Forbes

Song stylist Roy Forbes’ vocal style is, as Jazz UK expressed it, ‘infused with the warmth of his own personality.’ His dynamic and soulful treatments of the Great American Songbook have brought him acclaim at international festivals as far afield as Milan and St....
Jazz Photography Returns To New Street Station

Jazz Photography Returns To New Street Station

For the third year running, photos taken at this year’s festival will be on display on the main concourse at New Street Station during December and January. It will display 58 photographs taken during the festival, in the project sponsored by Calthorpe...
Jazz Is Where You Find It

Jazz Is Where You Find It

Here at Birmingham, Solihull & Sandwell Jazz Festival we’ve always prided ourselves on taking live music to the masses, by putting bands into public places where you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find them. Often this leads to great moments for both...
Take A Look At Our Festival Photofilm

Take A Look At Our Festival Photofilm

Re-live the heady days of mid July, when the streets, bars and libraries of Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell were filled with music, and take a look at our new photofilm. Who knows, you might even be able to spot yourself in the work of festival photographers Merlin...
See You Next Year!

See You Next Year!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the 33rd Birmingham, Solihull & Sandwell Jazz Festival last month – whether as a musician, venue, sponsor, volunteer or simply by turning up and enjoying some great music.   In the space of 10...