The Icelandic bank Reginfirra is taking part in a pan-European young jazz musicians’ competition run by Eurovision. Read the full story

British duo The Fancy Toys (and their band) are nearing the end of a mini-tour of Iceland during which they have been playing with Icelandic jazz/folk singer, Ragga Grondal. Read the full story

Finland’s brief but glorious summer is the jazz festival season in this Nordic nation. Many music fans will be surprised to learn that Finland has a thriving jazz music scene, and a number of festivals with impressive line-ups are scheduled at cities throughout the country. Read the full story