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Jazz Refreshed
Founded2003 (2003)
FounderJustin Mckenzie, Adam Moses
GenreJazz
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLondon
Official websitewww.jazzrefreshed.com

Jazz Refreshed (stylised as jazz re:freshed) is a contemporary jazz record label in London whose roster includes Shabaka Hutchings, SEED Ensemble, Nubya Garcia, and Rosie Turton.

History

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In 2017 the organisation appointed Yvette Griffith as executive director. Griffith had been with the organisation as a consultant since 2013, helping them to win Arts Council funding.[1] In 2019, Griffith won the h100 award for services to music.[2]

Jazz Refreshed promote and publish young British jazz musicians. They have run a showcase at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, for a number of years.[3][4] Artists showcased at their 2019 SXSW event included Nerija, Joe Armon Jones, Sarah Tandy, Yussef Dayes and Ezra Collective.[4]

Jazz Refreshed holds a weekly live residency, annual festival, and band development programmes.[5] Their recording series 5ive showcases five tracks by a range of artists.[6]

Current artists

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References

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  1. ^ BWW News Desk. "Jazz Re-freshed Appoints Yvette Griffith As Executive Director". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  2. ^ Masso, Giverny (10 September 2019). "Ben and Max Ringham win theatre category at h100 Awards 2019". The Stage. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Jazz Re:Freshed and British Underground to host SXSW showcase". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  4. ^ a b Toland, Michael (14 March 2019). "SXSW Music Review: Jazz Re:Freshed Showcase". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Jazz re:freshed: Ruby Rushton & Project Karnak". Wilderness Festival 1st - 4th August 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  6. ^ "10 Essential Jazz Albums By London MusiciansNubya Garcia – 'Nubya's 5ive'". Complex. Retrieved 7 July 2019.