Earlier this month, a documentary went up at YouTube produced by the BBC as part of its Jazz Britannia series. The documentary tracks the rise of post-war British jazz and helps explain why ...

For too long, British jazz artists of the 1950s have been viewed unfairly as dandified lightweights by American jazz fans. There always has been plenty of love for George Shearing, Marian McPartland, ...

Cleo Laine, an English singer who moved easily among musical genres with a dazzling vocal range of almost five octaves and who nurtured a dual career as an actress, performing in musicals and dramatic ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Saxophonist Sir John Dankworth, one of the leading figures in British jazz for more than half a century, has died, his agent said Sunday. He was 82. The saxophonist worked closely ...

Cleo Laine, a renowned British jazz singer and Tony-nominated actress, has died. She was 97. News of her death was confirmed by The Stables, a U.K. arts center that Laine founded with her late husband ...

Cleo Laine, a British jazz, pop and classical singer who received Grammy nominations in all three of those categories, has died. Her family announced the news today. She was 97 years old. Laine was ...

BBC Radio's Jazz on 3 program showcases the richness of the U.K. jazz scene with a particular emphasis on seeking out and supporting young talent.... 5 Young British Jazz Artists To Watch 5 Young ...