The Jazz Centre UK
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| Established | February 6, 2016 |
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| Location | The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EX, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°32′31″N 0°42′40″E / 51.542°N 0.711°E |
| Type | Cultural Centre |
| Collections | LPs, artifacts |
| Founder | Digby Fairweather |
| Chairperson | Matthew Fisher |
| Website | www |
The Jazz Centre UK is a cultural charity organization focused on jazz music, based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It was established in 2016 by British musician Digby Fairweather.[1][2] The Centre's published aim is "to preserve, promote, and celebrate jazz music".[3][4] In 2023, it renewed its relationship with Southend City Council and continues to operate from the Beecroft Art Gallery.[5] The Centre houses a collection of jazz LPs,[6] offers a live music program, and displays heritage and memorabilia such as Louis Armstrong's trumpet, the Humphrey Lyttelton collection, and Sir John Dankworth's first piano.[7] The live music program includes performances by both international artists, like Daryl Sherman,[8] and emerging musicians such as Emma Rawicz.[9]
The organization is supported by musicians and industry professionals including Jamie Cullum, Zoe Rahman, Chris Philips,[10] and Yolanda Charles.[11][12] It also had support from the late Sir Michael Parkinson[13] and political figures such as the late Sir David Amess during his bit to make Southend-on-Sea a city,[14] along with the late Councillor Derek Jarvis.[15]
Projects
[edit]The Jazz Centre's projects include music education with local schools[16] and grant funding for projects. The Jazz Centre UK has ran two grant projects with the National Lottery Heritage Fund:
- The Influence of Jazz (2017) - £62,800 awarded to explore the heritage of jazz music.[17]
- Jazz at the 100 Club: Bringing History to Life (2019) - £94,800 awarded to celebrates history of the 100 Club[18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Southend Jazz centre opening next month". Echo. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "New heritage museum to open at Jazz Centre UK in Southend". Echo. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) - Charity 1167421". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Scotney, Sebastian (2024-07-07). "The Jazz Centre UK: An Update/ Request from Digby Fairweather - UK Jazz News". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Southend-on-Sea: Jazz Centre set to remain in Beecroft Gallery home". BBC News. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "RC Investigates - Record Collector Magazine". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Look inside Southend's amazing jazz centre (with Louis Armstrong's actual trumpet)". Echo. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Journal, Jazz (2019-05-23). "Daryl Sherman returns to London with Satchmo in mind". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "19 year old rising star jazz saxophonist is coming to Southend". Echo. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Jamie Cullum, Zoe Rahman and Chris Philips announced as Patrons to the Jazz Centre UK". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Legendary musician who worked with Mick Jagger joins Southend's Jazz Centre board". Echo. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Bassist Yolanda Charles MBE Joins Jazz Centre UK Board". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Talk show legend Parky to donate his fee for upcoming Cliffs Pavilion show to Southend jazz centre". Echo. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Jazz centre leads to latest city bid for Southend". Echo. 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "'Like a second father': Heartfelt tributes paid to veteran Southend councillor". Echo. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Sexton, Christine (2023-06-15). "Southend jazz centre inspires new generation of musicians". Yellow Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Happy Birthday, Southend-on-Sea! | The National Lottery Heritage Fund". www.heritagefund.org.uk. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Jazz Centre UK celebrates history of the 100 Club". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) | Charity Factsheet | Giving is Great". givingisgreat.org. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2024-12-09.