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CMF Artists named in Telegraph’s Best Jazz Albums of 2015
__ CMF Artists Misha Mullov-Abbado (Double Bass, 2014) and the Kansas Smittys, led by Giacomo Smith (Clarinet, 2014) have both been listed in the Telegraph’s

Spotlight on Mikhail Nemtsov
Ahead of Mikhail Nemtstov’s concert and album launch on the 9th September, we learn a little more about him here: Describe yourself in 3

Misha Mullov Abbado launches debut album
New Ansonia is the debut album from bassist and composer Misha Mullov-Abbado. Son of the late, great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado and Russian violinist Viktoria Mullova,

Over £20,000 raised at City Beerfest!
Some early rain and a tube strike couldn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands that came to the third City Beerfest on 8th July! They

Solo Segundo launch
Pedro Segundo is one of the most in-demand percussionists and drummers on the international circuit. 2015 sees the launch of his first solo project: Solo

Cordelia Williams releases second album
This new recording by pianist Cordelia Williams (Piano Winner of BBC Young Musician 2006) is a unique combination of three of Schumann’s finest works for the instrument:

Jazz in the Churchyard!
A wonderful evening was had by all at our Jazz in the Churchyard concert on the 16th June, organised in collaboration with St Mary-le-Bow Church. Giacomo

Samson Tsoy reaches semi finals of Honens Piano Competition
CMF Artist Samson Tsoy is one of ten semi-finalists in the renowned Honens Piano Competion. To reach this stage is already an incredible achievement and Samson

Spotlight on Mari Poll
Ahead of Mari Poll‘s concert on the 17th June, we find out a little more about her: Describe yourself in 3 words: Friendly,

Jazz in the Churchyard, 16th June
After the success of last year’s Opera in the Churchyard, St Mary-le-Bow and City Music Foundation are once again organising an evening of music in

Spotlight on Joseph Shiner
This month, we’re getting to know clarinettist Joseph Shiner who will be giving a recital as part of CMF’s Rhyme & Reason Concert Series on

Y-squared on tour in Australia!
May 2015 sees cellist (and one half of y-squared) Yelian He make his debut with the prestigious Sydney Symphony Orchestra, performing C.P.E. Bach’s Cello Concerto