Norman Willmore News Today

Glasgow Jazz Festival returns with performances from some of the biggest names in jazz set to be hosted in the city this summer.

AN AMBITIOUS improvised music project which will culminate in the release of an album influenced by horror-fantasy fiction is in the works. The project will also fulfil something of a long-held dream of local jazz stalwart Jeff Merrifield, who has been involved in music circles...

For All Your Needs sees Norman Willmore juggle jazz and traditional music in style

A NOSS tour boat company enjoyed success at the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards at the weekend. Seabirds and Seals won in the best visitor attraction and inclusive tourism categories. Writing on social media, company owners Marie and Brian Leask said: “These incredible...

THE LERWICK Tall Ships is here - and that means the four-day feast of live music is about to begin. There is pretty much something for everyone from Wednesday to Saturday, from traditional tunes to rowdy rock and metal, classic covers to country. The four visiting headliners...

The Folk Film Gathering returns to Edinburgh, synth-pop heroes CHVRCHES have a homecoming and Glasgow Jazz Festival kicks off.

A MUSIC improvisation workshop and concert is being held in Lerwick this coming weekend, with three experienced performers heading north to Shetland to take part. Saxophonist Raymond MacDonald, who is a professor and chair of music psychology and improvisation at the University...

MUSIC fans will be able to get a sneak peek at a local singer-songwriter’s new album at a gig this coming weekend. Adam Guest Band will perform at the Dowry in Lerwick on Saturday 4 March, with tickets on sale now. The audience will be able to preview the band’s upcoming...

After the low numbers at the last jazz gig at Lerwick Town Hall, I was not expecting the turnout on Saturday night, writes our reviewer Carol Jamieson.

RISING star of the Scottish jazz scene Norman Willmore is due to head home to Shetland later this month for a one-off concert. The young saxophonist will be accompanied by Norman Goudie on guitar, John Johnson on bass and Renzo Spiteri on drums when he appears at the Islesburgh...