Simon Lasky

🎶 We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Quincy Jones. His contributions to music, spanning genres and generations, have left an indelible mark on the industry and our hearts. Quincy’s genius and boundless creativity will inspire for years to come. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans around the world. theguardian.com/music/2024/nov…

Please join us in paying our respects to Quincy Jones who has died at the age of 91. Known for his work with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and overseeing the all-star recording of the charity record 'We Are The World', Quincy's impact on the music industry is unforgettable 🤍

RIP Quincy Jones, who leaves us at age 91. No musician of his generation moved so effortlessly and brilliantly between styles and settings—collaborating with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson to Miles Davis. What a remarkable career!

Hi Friends, I’m standing for the Musicians’ Union Executive Committee, I’d love to ask you for your support! It would mean the world to me to be voted in. I feel incredibly strongly about being part of this committee - that when we get involved on the inside we can contribute towards the positive changes and support that we all need in our world of music, especially in the light of the last few years. If you're an MU member, please could I ask for your vote to continue on the Committee - the margins can be so narrow (last time I got in by less than 50 votes…) so every vote really counts and is dearly appreciated. It’s a postal vote only (ends Monday 11 November), so all MU members would have received a letter with a form to vote, with full info about candidates. Sending sincere hope, huge thanks, and love to all! Emily

Here are the Parliamentary Jazz Awards Winners 2024 ukjazznews.com/winners-at-the…

BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2024, Prom 61: Rattle conducts Adès: Aquifer - tonight 7:30 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

One of the highlights of my musical year so far was playing with vocalist Alexis Cole 🎤 in New York! With David Finck 🎸(bass) and Kenny Hassler 🥁(drums) this was an authentic NYC jazz dream come true! 😀 @jazzfm @LondonJazz @Jazzwise @UbuntuMusicJazz youtu.be/lp-YsMFRlx8?si…

“Using the $.004 rate-per-stream figure as an example, it would not be unusual for a songwriter to earn as little as $.0002856 every time their song is streamed.” thestar.com/entertainment/…

I’m worried about AI Music, but not too worried. AI will sadly replace lift music, but not music that lifts us. Music’s magic cannot be measured by Math. Or all who studied Mozart or McCartney would mean as much.

Thrilled to have been nominated in two categories for @cl_tampabay 'Best of The Bay': 1) Best Jazz Band 🎷 and 2) Best Release by a Local Artist 💿 MEGA thanks to the local jazz community, everyone who nominated us 🙏🙏 You can VOTE NOW: vote.cltampa.com/arts/best-jazz…

The music industry is engineering artist popularity – listeners are right to be angry | Music | The Guardian theguardian.com/music/article/…

We shouldn’t have to read headlines like this.

"CD sales are enjoying a mini-renaissance, and we have Taylor Swift fans to thank!" 💛🎵 Interesting article. Buying merch from artists you love is one of the few remaining ways of directly supporting them @IvorsAcademy @MrTomGray @crispinhunt @tedgioia theguardian.com/music/article/…

Your regular reminder. If you create music, join the @IvorsAcademy. We have your back. ivorsacademy.com/membership/

"Lasky's music is orchestral and reminiscent of the first version of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever" "Throughout the set, Lasky takes many fine solos and oversees a program that is full of variety, creative playing, and subtle surprises" New review from writer Scott Yanow 🙏

London is rainy, but beautiful! 🌧️💦☂️ I'm doing some last minute preparation & piano practice for tomorrow night, 8pm at the @606club 🎹 Hope to see you there! 🙏@RuthYaelFisher @LondonJazz @Jazzwise @jazzfm @SophieAlloway @AntLawGuitar @NoemiNuti

I love this place! The @606 has been hosting live jazz, 7 nights a week, for 48 years - a staggering achievement! 8pm Weds I'm there with @SophieAlloway @AntLawGuitar @NoemiNuti and others🎺🎤🎷🎼🥁@LondonJazz @jazzfm @Jazzwise @UbuntuMusicJazz @officialjazzlon @EveningStandard

What's on 8-14 July at the Club... 🎶🎷🎸🎤 Mon: Aitzi Cofre Real Tue: @DrDanReinstein Wed: @SimonLasky (#Album #Launch) Thu: John East Farewell Show Fri/Sat: Hamish Stuart Sun Lunch: @RachelOSutton Sun: @GeorgiaMancio ft. @Garethlockrane Book: 606club.co.uk/events/

@albanart @jazzlondonlive @606club Thanks so much for your kind words, and support 🙏

London jazz fans, it's a special month coming up at the @606club! July 4th - @TimGarlandMusic & Jason Rebello 🎷🎹 July 10th - my ALBUM CONCERT show with full 8-piece band 🎺🎷🎼🎸 July 28th - the fabulous Nina Ferro 🎤 See you there! @Jazzwise @LondonJazz @jazzfm @RuthYaelFisher