Yamaha Jazz Scholars Nominated for 2010 Mercury Prize
27 July 2010

An album recorded by two Yamaha Jazz Scholars, Kit Downes (piano) and Calum Gourlay (double bass), who along with drummer James Maddren comprise 'The Kit Downes Trio' has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2010 Mercury Prize, alongside artists such as Dizzee Rascal, Paul Weller and The XX. The winner of the £20,000 prize will be announced on 7 September.

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Jazz Unites the House as Yamaha Honour 2010 Jazz Scholars
22 July 2010

On the 14th July, Yamaha's 2010 Jazz Scholars were presented with their award at the annual 'Summer Jazz in Portcullis House' that takes place in the House of Commons.

Sublime Performances for the Yamaha Brass Bursary at 113th Feis Ceoil
22 April 2009

Feis Ceoil is an annual music festival that has taken place in Ireland since 1896. Promoting excellence in the learning and performance of music across all ages, levels and disciplines this year's Feis Ceoil saw the introduction of the Yamaha Br...

Yamaha Presents Acclaimed pianist John Taylor and Special Guest Diana Torto at The 606 Jazz Club!
11 January 2009

Yamaha's innovative partnership with Chelsea's award winning 606 Club continues on Thursday 15th January with a not to be missed evening featuring multi-award winning Pianist John Taylor with a very special guest appearance by Diana.

Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand Nominated for 51st Grammy Awards Concert
20 December 2008

A Yamaha CFIIIS was specified for the inaugural Live Grammy Nominations Concert which saw British artists, including Coldplay, Adele and Duffy dominating.

Capacity Audience 606 Club Experiences 'The Yamaha New Jazz Sessions' At Debut CD Showcase
17 December 2008

A capacity audience at London's award-winning 606 Jazz Club were treated to an evening of outstanding live performances from the UK's hottest new Jazz talents, to celebrate the launch of 'THE YAMAHA NEW JAZZ SESSIONS' CD, cover mounted on the Chr...

Robin Hood, Yamaha and the Teenage Cancer Trust!
11 November 2008

Yamaha recently was proud to help The Teenage Cancer Trust in providing instruments for a Music Workshop at the annual TCT conference in Sherwood Forrest Nottingham.

NAMM Show: Get an Insight on all Latest Releases Presented at the U.S. Music Fair!
27 January 2008

The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, will offer anything you need to help your business have its best year yet: All the latest musical instruments and-products from around the world, professional training from industry experts and the inspiration a...

New Direction - Changing Tunes
07 January 2007

Changing Tunes - a one-day event held in Birmingham on 11 July and organised jointly by the Music Education Council (MEC) and Music for Youth (MFY) in partnership with the Music Manifesto - attracted more th...