There’s a wealth of evidence showing how music can be transformative for young people’s wellbeing. We release our latest Future Sound video ahead of our next match fundraising campaign which launches on 6 June. Save the date!
We’re super excited to announce that Becoming Brave, a new children’s picture book about love, grief and believing in yourself, will be published in August 2023. Written by our founder and CEO Jennie and illustrated by Tomekah George, it follows Jennie and her relationship with her late husband, critically acclaimed jazz musician Abram Wilson.
Our latest Future Sound video has just dropped, so have a watch right now! It features saxophonist, composer and bandleader Emma Johnson, who led the project, along with students from Co-op Academy North Manchester.
Want to know what happens in the House of Jazz?
Here’s our new video to give you a flavour of our inaugural event, which launched at the end of last year.
Guests were treated to off-the-scale performances from artists led by trumpeter Mark Kavuma.
We are thrilled to announce that three outstanding musicians – Ashley Henry, Jas Kayser and Sans Soucis – have become our new Abram Wilson charity ambassadors. They join our existing ambassador Reuben James and patrons Jools Holland and Nitin Sawhney in supporting the Abram Wilson charity.
Join us for our inaugural HOUSE OF JAZZ party on Thursday, 8th December 2022 8pm – 11pm hosted by Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory at one of Mayfair’s most characterful and unique private homes, helping us to raise funds for the Abram Wilson charity in our 10th anniversary year!
If the consumer frenzy of Black Friday gives you the ick, supporting a cause you care about on Giving Tuesday is an easy way to reset the balance!
This year Giving Tuesday is on 29 November and we need to raise £4,000 by the end of the day.
We’re thrilled to announce that renowned musician, bandleader, composer and broadcaster Jools Holland has become our newest patron.
As our first Future Sound Live in Manchester kicks off this Autumn term, we caught up with saxophonist, composer and bandleader Emma Johnson, who leads the music education project.
A decade in and we’ve made a video to mark our charity’s 10th birthday in 2022. Watch now to find out more about why we were founded, what we do and how your support makes a difference.