BBC Young Jazz Musician Of The Year finalists announced
The finalists of this year’s BBC Young Jazz Musician Of The Year have been announced, ahead of a socially-distanced final that will be recorded as part of the London Jazz Festival later this month. They are saxophonists Matt Carmichael and Alex Clarke, pianist Deschanel Gordon, guitarist Ralph Porrett, and double bassist Kielan Sheard.“It is a source of particular joy at this time to showcase these special young performers and provide BBC audiences with a chance to hear their music”, says BBC Young Musician Executive Editor Paul Bullock.