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Jazz in the New Europe Since its inception, the Festival has consistently shone a spotlight on the creativity and artistic excellence of European jazz artists. This year is no exception, with artists from throughout the continent – and especially Finland, France and Norway – making their way to London. Jazz in the New Europe brings a major initiative for 2012. With the support of a one-year grant from the Culture Programme of the European Union, the Festival has created Jazz in the New Europe, a special programme that builds out from our core activity, and brings seminal figures in the evolution of jazz in Europe over the past five decades together with emerging talent, in a series of new collaborations and commissions, club nights and panel sessions, extending throughout the city, and connecting with the UK’s vibrant jazz community. Look out for the
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brochure to see which events are part of this strand. Find out more at: londonjazzfestival.org.uk/jazzintheneweurope This work programme has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.