Jazz re:freshed

Jazz re:freshed is a contemporary Jazz record label based in London. They promote British jazz artists like Shabaka Hutchings, SEED Ensemble, Nubya Garcia and Rosie Turton.

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

Jazz re:freshed was founded in 2003 by Justin Mckenzie and Adam Moses, both of whom were founding members of the music production group Uprock Recordings.[1] 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.[2] In 2019, Griffith won the h100 award for services to music.[3]

Jazz re:freshed 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.[4][5] Artists showcased at their 2019 SXSW event included Nerija, Joe Armon Jones, Sarah Tandy, Yussef Dayes and Ezra Collective.

Jazz re:freshed holds a weekly live residency, annual festival, and band development programs.[6] Their recording series 5ive showcases five tracks by a range of artists.[7]

Current artists
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References
  1. "Jazz Re:freshed". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  2. Desk, BWW News. "Jazz Re-freshed Appoints Yvette Griffith As Executive Director". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  3. Masso, Giverny (2019-09-10). "Ben and Max Ringham win theatre category at h100 Awards 2019". The Stage. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
  4. "Jazz Re:Freshed and British Underground to host SXSW showcase". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  5. Tol, Michael; 10:40AM; Mar. 14, Thu; 2019. "SXSW Music Review: Jazz Re:Freshed Showcase". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2019-07-07.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. "Jazz re:freshed: Ruby Rushton & Project Karnak". Wilderness Festival 1st - 4th August 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  7. "10 Essential Jazz Albums By London MusiciansNubya Garcia – 'Nubya's 5ive'". Complex. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
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