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Jazz FM Chairman Richard Wheatly Dies, Aged 69

Source: Dominic Tyerman
April 24, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce that Richard Wheatly died earlier this week, following a short illness. Richard had been an integral part of Jazz FM for many years and is responsible for shaping the brand you know and love today. Following an impressive career in global advertising, Richard joined Jazz FM as Managing Director in 1995 and built the company into a successful business. Following its sale to the Guardian Media Group, he returned in 2008 to buy ...

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Radio

Jazz FM And Yamaha Announce The Replay Project

Source: Dominic Tyerman
March 18, 2015

Jazz FM and Yamaha announce the ‘Replay Project’ inspiring lapsed players to aim for the stars at Love Supreme Are you a lapsed musician? Regret giving up your beloved instrument? Well now's your chance to put things right and go centre-stage at one of the UK's most popular music festivals starring alongside headline acts including Van Morrison, Chaka Khan and Hugh Masekela. Jazz FM and Yamaha UK have teamed up to offer lapsed musicians a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join ...

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