SAX: Josh Schofield recently impressed with his band @ the Jazz Promoters Network convention showcase earlier this month.Watch for his performance @ Saint Kitchen, Birmingham, 30 July

COMPOSER/CONDUCTOR: Hailed as "...a fresh and most welcome breeze on the European big band scene" by Geir Lysne, Chief Conductor of NDR Big Band TOM HAINES impresses with debut 'Tom Haines & The Birmingham Jazz Orchestra - Live' "...an auspicious debut..." - UK Vibe

TRUMPET: Released on the Whirlwind label,HENRY SPENCER's debut THE REASONS DON'T CHANGE garners high praise "Early Contender for Album of the Year' from All About Jazz.

BASS: Tom Hill & crew play the hits from their new CD “Its On” celebrating the funky jazz of the 70’s. Touring extensively and are featured at Birmingham Jazz Festival 14 July.

PIANO: Mercury /MOBO winner ZOE RAHMAN performs music from her solo album 'Dreamland' 15 July @ Swanage Jazz Festival.

SAX/KEYS: Multi-instrumentalist JAY RILEY's debut 'Light from Dawn' is a heady mix of jazz, progressive rock, pop, funk, latin and an underground dub step remix track. "Certainly much to enjoy..." UK Vibe

VOX/PIANO: "Mellow and stylish" Clive Davis, Sunday Times. PIANO DIVAS celebrates the work of female pianist singers. Wendy Kirkland's popularity buoyed by her recent sold out gig @ Derby Cathedral.

BASS: "... full of delightful colour and detail –but for all their sophistication remained wholly accessible and unfailingly melodic." The Jazz Mann of ARQ's recent gig at Brecon Jazz. Their extensive tour continues this autumn.

VOX/GUITAR: A highlight @ Wigan Jazz Festival, ODETTE sparkles on debut 'A Shake of the Hand. "...a huge British talent " - Chris Cowley, Producer Brit Awards, Glastonbury, Top of the Pops.

TRUMPET: "...a band of superbly matched and warmly communicative talents." - Glasgow Herald. Jay Phelps' 'FREE AS THE BIRDS' is a musical documentation of his 2 years of adventurous travel.