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Zara McFarlane

Zara McFarlane first caught the attention of world renowned DJ Gilles Peterson on the release of her self- produced EP in 2010 so much so he released her debut album “Until Tomorrow” (and subsequent albums) on his label Brownswood Recordings in 2011. Her second album “If You Knew Her” (2014) saw her blossom as a lyrically conscious songwriter and set her apart as one to watch on the UK Jazz scene. Zara’s impact is reflected in being awarded Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year Award (2018 & 2015), Session of the Year at Worldwide Awards (2018), Best Jazz Act at Urban Music Awards (2015) and Best Jazz at MOBO Awards (2014)

Somi, Theo Bleckmann, Carmen Lundy, Duchess And More!

by Jua Howard
June 29, 2026

Greetings Music Family! I hope you all are taking care of yourselves and protecting your peace. It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of new music including from Somi, Emilie-Claire Barlow,Duchess, Hannah Gill, Marianne Solivan and Lisa Rich. I've also got more timeless music to share including from ...

Lizz Wright, Raul Midon, Samara Joy, Alyssa Allgood and More

by Jua Howard
January 16, 2025

Happy New Year Music Family! It's time for the first episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show" in 2025! I'm focusing this particular show on some of my favorite music released in 2024. I thought it was a beautiful way to pay tribute to the music of last year before we move too far into 2025. ...

Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan

By Zara McFarlane

Label: Eternal Source Of Light
Released: 2024
Track listing: Tenderly; Mean To Me; Inner City Blues; September Song; Great Day; If You Could See Me Now; Interlude; Obsession; The Mystery of Man; Stardust; Sweet Whispers.

More Winners: Nubya Garcia, Nicola Conte, Visioneers, Amanda Whiting, & More

by Tony Poole
December 27, 2024

Tony Poole selects twelve more tracks as part two of his Favourite Albums of 2024. Check out part one Jazz First's Favourite Albums Of 2024... Dance, No One's Watching! Playlist Nubya Garcia “In Other Words, Living" from Odyssey (Concord Jazz) Nicola Conte “Life Forces (feat. Zara McFarlane) Joaquin's Sacred Rhythm Version)" from Umoja (Joaquin ...

Zara McFarlane, Benjamin Sanz, Cinema Paradiso, Gilbert Holmström & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 8, 2024

From London to Stockholm, via New York, Paris, Chicago and Brussels, for a playlist that pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Charles Mingus, African and African-American sources of inspiration, and much more. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Zara McFarlane “Inner City Blues" ...

Unapologetic Expression: The Inside Story Of The UK Jazz Explosion

by Ian Patterson
September 5, 2024

Unapologetic Expression: The Inside Story Of The UK Jazz Explosion André Marmot 424 Pages ISBN: 978-0-571-37448-9 Faber & Faber 2024 Anyone who has kept half an eye on the UK/London jazz scene since the turn of the century will likely be aware that jazz there has gone from being ...

Take 6, Shirley Horn, Zara McFarlane and More

by Jua Howard
July 7, 2024

Welcome Music Family! I've got a great show in store for you this week including new music Zara McFarlane, Alexis Cole, Queen Esther and April Varner; and plenty more timeless music from artists such as Shirley Horn, Nicolas Bearde, Dara Tuckerand Take 6. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist Intro 00:00 Nancy ...

Zara McFarlane: Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan

by Chris May
June 7, 2024

Zara McFarlane's fifth album--a recording that actually fits the vogueish description “project"--represents a marked change of focus for the singer, from London to New York City and points west. Closely associated with London's radical underground jazz scene, McFarlane has previously peopled her touring and recording bands with fellow adventurers such Shabaka Hutchings, Shirley Tetteh, Idris Rahman, ...

Speakers Corner Quartet At Barbican Hall

by Chris May
May 29, 2024

Speakers Corner Quartet + Guests Barbican Hall Travels Over Feeling: The Music Of Arthur Russell London May 25, 2024 Introducing Travels Over Feeling: The Music Of Arthur Russell from the stage, Tom Lee, Arthur Russell's surviving partner, said, “There are probably more people here tonight than ever saw Arthur ...