Liverpool International Jazz Festival (LIJF) was established in 2013 by Liverpool Hope University, with an emphasis on presenting cutting-edge contemporary instrumental jazz in a variety of styles, taking audience members on exciting yet accessible musical journeys that traverse numerous genres and cross-genres.

The 9th edition of Liverpool International Jazz Festival will take place from 24th - 27th February 2022 and will feature an exciting and diverse line-up of world class artists. MDR sat down with festival founder and curator Neil Campbell to chat about this years edition!