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Educator’s Forum with guest Bess Shooter
Nigel Slee Nigel Slee

Educator’s Forum with guest Bess Shooter

For this forum we are pleased to have guest Bess Shooter - a music creator and educator and baritone saxophonist with Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band. She is passionate about improvisation, DIY, UK jazz and experimental music scenes. She has worked with More Music and Jazz North’s Jazz Camp for Girls creating equal opportunities in jazz education and making music fun.

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Breaking boundaries - It’s jazz, Jim but not as we know it!
Nigel Slee Nigel Slee

Breaking boundaries - It’s jazz, Jim but not as we know it!

The 2025 Northern Line showcase took place over the opening weekend of the Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf) on 17th-18th May. Northern Line is Jazz North’s answer to live touring support for northern artists and champions the most pioneering, bold and innovative music across the scene. 

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JazzFM Awards: Absence truly and absolutely makes the heart grow fonder
Nigel Slee Nigel Slee

JazzFM Awards: Absence truly and absolutely makes the heart grow fonder

We have missed the Jazz FM awards and on Thursday 24th April, they were back, marking a firm return and stating just how strong the UK jazz scene stands on the global stage. 2025 also represented a pivotal year for the North as Jazz North Northern Line artists were nominated across not one, not two but three key categories.

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