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CTV News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sponsored content: TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Atlantic Watch Crystal Garrett speaks with executive director Tenille Goodspeed and musician Adam Baldwin about the upcoming TD Halifax Jazz Festival.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Arrests after four 'iconic' statues stolen from Iford Manor in Wiltshie
Two men have been arrested after four statues were stolen from Iford Manor in Wiltshire. Police said suspects broke into the property near Bradford-on-Avon on the night of Thursday 19 June into the early hours of the following morning. The estate said four "iconic" bronzes were stolen from the Grade I-listed gardens, which have been shortlisted for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Awards. A post on the manor's website said it was "still reeling" from the loss of the statues, in particular the copy of the Capitoline She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, which "has overlooked the valley here for over 120 years". "This is a cultural loss for all of us," the post said. "The gardens here have welcomed visitors since 1910 and now have 20,000 visitors from April to September who enjoy the tranquil and beautiful setting, of which the She-Wolf was the heart and in a setting made to showcase the statue." Read more from Sky News:Massive cocaine haul seized at UK port The other statues stolen include a pair of symmetrical fawns, copies of the Villa Dei Papiri fawns, and a bust of Antinous. At the time of the theft, the estate was hosting a five-day jazz festival. Wiltshire Police said a 31-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were arrested in the Bristol area on Thursday evening and were later released on bail. Detective Inspector Penny Andrews said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone knows anything about the stolen items or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident to come forward with information. "No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation. "We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items."
CTV News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jazz Fest closing out the weekend
Edmonton Watch The Edmonton International Jazz Festival is on until Sunday, showcasing local and international talent.
Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
‘Irreplaceable' bronze statues stolen during manor house festival
It was the first day of the summer jazz festival at Iford Manor. The sun beamed on the blooming gardens and the sound of a saxophone filled the air but the contentment was about to come to an abrupt end. On Friday morning, the owners of the country estate near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, woke to discover that four bronze sculptures had been taken from the grade I listed gardens overnight. Among the missing pieces was a copy of Rome's Capitoline Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, including its plinth, which had been in the gardens for 120 years, a pair of symmetrical bronze fawns inspired by those at the ancient Villa dei Papyri in Herculaneum, and a bust of Antinous. Marianne Cartwright-Hignett, 42, who runs the estate with her husband William, also 42, said: 'The policeman asked for a victim statement and I said, 'well, you know, it's not my statue'. And he said, 'oh, who owns it?' I said, 'no, no, no, this is everyone's loss'. This is a huge loss.' The garden, which has been open to the public since about 1910, receives about 20,000 visitors during the six months of the year it is open. Cartwright-Hignett said: 'It feels a million miles away from everywhere. When you go into the garden, you're not sure which country you're in, you're not sure which century you're in. There's a cloister at the back which has a line from a Tennyson poem. The inscribed line says 'a haunt of ancient peace'. 'It's a really tranquil, healing space … it feels like someone's just ripped the soul out of the garden.' After she posted the news on Instagram, the BBC gardening presenter Monty Don replied to say he was 'very sorry and angry'. Cartwright-Hignett, who lives on the estate with her husband and two sons, Horatio, six and Freddie, three, added: 'Gardeners' World have been here a couple of times in the past and Monty Don did a lovely episode of his series of Big Dreams, Small Spaces here.' Wiltshire police are investigating, and asking antique dealers and auction houses to be on alert for the stolen pieces. Cartwright-Hignett is particularly keen to see the Romulus and Remus statue returned. She said: 'That's kind of irreplaceable. The curator of the Capitoline at the time, in the late 1800s, let the estate owner take a direct copy from the original. We believe it's the last time a direct copy was allowed to be taken. Ironically, it was here for safe keeping in case the one in the Capitoline ever got lost or stolen.' She added: 'My dearest hope is that no one's stupid enough to melt it down. I just hate the thought of this being in someone's private garden where one person gets to see it.' In 2011 a Henry Moore sculpture worth £3 million was stolen from his foundation in Hertfordshire. It was later believed to have been melted down. Earlier this year a bronze statue worth £60,000 was stolen from the home of the artist Anne Curry in Essex. A 17th-century 'Shepherd Boy' statue was stolen from an outbuilding in Pickering, Yorkshire, last year — it still hasn't been found — and in March two men were sentenced for damaging and stealing a Paddington Bear statue in Newbury in Berkshire.
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
14 Gigs To Book Now For Montreal Jazz Festival 2025
Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest jazz festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival is a ten day summer festival with 150 indoor concerts and more than 350 free, open-air shows. Last year's festival included brilliant gigs from André 3000, Norah Jones, Stanley Clarke and Robert Glasper and this year's event, running from from June 26 to July 5, 2025, has an equally stellar lineup. Here are 14 gigs to secure tickets for in advance before they sell out. Portrait of American jazz musician Ellis Marsalis Jr (left) and his son, fellow musician Wynton Marsalis, after a rare performance as a duo at The Blue Note nightclub Festival goers are in for a real treat when Wynton Marsalis, with 15 of today's finest jazz soloists and ensembles, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, performs a vast repertoire, ranging from rare historical compositions to original works. AZYMUTH and Alex Malheiros performing in London The legendary Brazilian trio will make their first-ever appearance at the Festival. Pioneers of a sound combining groove, samba and jazz-funk, Azymuth is Alex Malheiros, bass; Kiko Continentino, keyboard and Renato Massa, drums. Makaya McCraven performs during Barcelona Jazz Festival American drummer, composer and producer, Makaya McCraven has been described as a'beat scientist' thanks to his clever fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music. His newest album, In These Times, is the triumphant finale of a project of more than seven years in the making. McCraven says he's also 'really drawn to folk music. Music of aural tradition, music that is of the people where it's more of a collective experience of music and dance and culture that we all participate in and know as part of our being or as part of who we are.' Samara Joy performs at the 2025 GRAMMY U Conference - Showcase on April 26, 2025 in New York City. Bronx-born vocalist Samara Joy a rising jazz star of the new generation returns after her thrilling performance at the MJF last year. She won Best New Artist at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards and her new album, Portrait, highlights her talents as a lyricist in clever arrangements that blend her lyrics with the music of Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor, Barry Harris. Swedish musician Jay-Jay Johanson performs during his concert at Bobylon Bomonti in Istanbul, Turkey Swedish singer-songwriter Jay-Jay Johanson is known for his melancholic vocals. His music has integrated the trip hop genre. For his Montreal gig, he'll be drawing from Backstage, his 15th album, a gorgeous combination of jazz, triphop and pop. Local funk band The Brooks have cemented their reputation as a super danceable groove machine. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Fela Kuti, and Herbie Hancock, The Brooks perform a captivating mix of funk, soul, r'n'b, afrobeats and jazz. Nas performs onstage during Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium Since the release of his debut album, Illmatic (1994) American rapper Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas has been one of Hip Hop's leading voices. He has released 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which are multi-platinum and platinum including: Nastradamus, Stillmatic, God's Son and Street's Disciple. In Montreal Nas will perform with a full symphony orchestra. Dianne Reeves, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex Five-time Grammy Award winning American jazz singer Dianne Reeves is one of the most versatile in the business. She's performed with Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Barenboim as well as with the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. She has also been a featured soloist with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Avishai Cohen trio en concert live à 'l'Olympia' Paris, France. Acclaimed bassist, singer, composer Avishai Cohen was a former member of Chick Corea's trio. For the festival the trio, featuring double bass, drums and piano, will be enhanced by a symphony orchestra that will perform contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew-Ladino songs, as well as classical works. Drummer Nate Smith performs with The 8G Band on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Betty Carter and Dave Holland were great influences on drummer Nate Smith and he joined Holland's quintet in 2003. In 2017, he released his first album as leader, Kinfolk: Postcards from Everywhere on Ropeadope Record. Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop. His latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds is the highly-anticipated follow up to his 2017 Grammy Award-nominated album. Thomas Morgan, Bill Frisell and Brian Blade perform during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 27, 2025 Featuring the legendary guitarist and composer in the trio format he cherishes will be Bill Frisell, Electric Guitar; Thomas Morgan, Acoustic Bass and Rudy Royston, Drums. We can expect material from his new double album, his fourth release for Blue Note Records to be featured. Branford Marsalis performs as part of the London Jazz Festival The Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead but the core of his musical universe is the Branford Marsalis Quartet which is who we will hear at the Théâtre Maisonneuve at the festival. Canadian singer Holly Cole performs live at the Goethe Theater, Germany. Best-selling Canadian jazz singer Holly Cole will making a welcome return to the Festival this year performing a new repertoire from her album Dark Moon. Her smooth, melodious voice has earned her four JUNO Awards and the FIJM's prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Award in 2013. Dhafer Youssef performing on stage as part of the London Jazz Festival Nearly 20 years after his last appearance at the Festival, the master of the oud and an iconic figure in Tunisian music, will make a highly anticipated return. Air Canada offers 12 direct flights a week from London Heathrow and direct flights from Miami, LA, San Francisco, New York and Atlanta. Two great hotel options within a ten minute walk to the main festival venues are the 4-star Hotel Monville and 5-star Le Germain. Hotel Monville has 269 rooms with a hip urban vibe, housed in a sleek glass and concrete high-rise. Awarded a coveted Michelin Key last year, Le Germain features 136 rooms with the space, chic design and ultra comfort you'd expect from a boutique hotel.
