Ray Shulman 1949-2023

It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Ray Shulman, bassist of Gentle Giant and the authoring of many Tull DVDs over the years in his capacity as technical audio and video engineer.

New Jethro Tull single ‘The Navigators’ out now!

New Jethro Tull single ‘The Navigators’ out now!Jethro Tull recently announced the release of their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’, on the 21st April 2023 via InsideOutMusic. Following 2022’s ‘The Zealot Gene’, the band’s first album in two decades, Ian Anderson and the band are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principle … Read More

Ian Anderson appears on ‘Shchedryk’ (Carol of the Bells)

Ian Anderson appears on ‘Shchedryk’ (Carol of the Bells)Musicians coming from different countries performing the Ukraine’s famous song ‘Shchedryk’ (Carol of the Bells) in a very special version – with combination of many voices and melodies, and in their own local languages. Shchedryk (translated as ‘Bountiful Evening’) is a Ukrainian shchedrivka, or New Year’s song, known in English as ‘The … Read More

The art of Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond

The art of Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond-HammondOur old pal, Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond – bassist with Tull from 1971 – 1976 – has worked quietly in the background for some 46 years painting in his home studio. Whilst still at The Central School Of Art in London prior to joining Tull, he took up the bass (again) just in time for the … Read More

New Jethro Tull album RökFlöte coming 21st April 2023

New Jethro Tull album RökFlöte coming 21st April 2023Jethro Tull are pleased to announce their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’, which is set for release on the 21st April 2023 via InsideOutMusic. Following 2022’s ‘The Zealot Gene’, the band’s first album in two decades, Ian Anderson and the band are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles … Read More

New Jethro Tull album to be released in Spring 2023

New Jethro Tull album to be released in Spring 2023Jethro Tull have completed work on the recording of their 23rd studio album, following swift on the heels of their critically-acclaimed return earlier this year with ‘The Zealot Gene’, their first album in two decades. Ian Anderson checks in with the below: “We have been putting the finishing touches to the … Read More

In memory of Eric Brooks

In memory of Eric BrooksWe learned only recently of the sad passing of 1970s Tull tour manager, Eric Brooks. Eric joined us for a few years beginning in 1970 and and established some of the tour protocols still with us today. His inclination to break into cockney songs and jokes kept all amused during the rigorous touring schedules. His term … Read More

The Enablers

The EnablersA TributeAt 75 years of age and looking back on my career, as I occasionally do in these later chapters of life, I often give silent thanks to the many people who made the success of Jethro Tull possible. Time to be silent no longer! The term “enabler” is often used to imply someone who aides and abets in … Read More

Tough times, tough choices – the use of live performance substitute audio files

Tough times, tough choicesThe use of live performance substitute audio filesSome of you will know that, due to extraordinary circumstances, we had to take the difficult decision to perform three concerts recently with a missing band member, as a result of a Covid infection making the musician suddenly unable to join us for the concerts. Having been aware for many … Read More

Announcing Jethro Tull: The Art Collection

Announcing Jethro Tull: The Art CollectionJethro Tull Art presents an exclusive series of giclée fine art prints, featuring 14 Iconic album covers, plus 2 exclusive bonus prints.  To be released periodically across 2022 and 2023, the first print, Aqualung will ship in June 2022.  Pre-Orders of The Complete Set will receive all prints together in June 2022. More details can … Read More