LATEST JAZZ REVIEWS
Hession / Wilkinson / Fell
Two Falls & A Submission
Ian Mann on the music of the extraordinary improvising saxophonist Alan Wilkinson.
Dagda Quartet with Jean Toussaint
Dagda Quartet with Jean Toussaint, The Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury, 26/04/2012.
MORE JAZZ REVIEWS...
- Tournesol
Tournesol - John Etheridge with the Remi Harris Trio
John Etheridge with the Remi Harris Trio at The Hatch, Lindridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. 29/03/2012. - Phronesis
Walking Dark - Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet / Robert Mitchell 3io
Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet / Robert Mitchell 3io, Colston Hall, Bristol, 27/03/2012.
- Stu Brown Sextet
Twisted Toons, The Music of Raymond Scott, Black Mountain Jazz, Kings Arms, Abergavenny, 25/03/2012. - Neil Cowley Trio with the Mount Molehill Strings
Neil Cowley Trio with the Mount Molehill Strings, Dora Stoutzker Hall, RWCMD, Cardiff. - Tord Gustavsen Quartet
Tord Gustavsen Quartet, The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, 20/03/2012. - Nikki Iles
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JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
JAZZ MANN NEWS
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra wins title of Best Jazz Ensemble at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Orchestra manager Lindsay Robertson has forwarded us the attached press release relating to the SNJO's recent triumph at the 2012 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
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Pawel Kaczmarczyk - updated performance schedule.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Polish pianist Pawel Kaczmarczyk has sent us his latest newsletter together with an updated performance schedule. Details attached.
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Beats & Pieces Big Band - forthcoming dates.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ben Cottrell of Manchester's Beats & Pieces Big Band has informed us of three upcoming dates for this exciting ensemble. Schedule attached.
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JAZZ GIGS & EVENTS
Exhibition; 50 Jazz Portraits by Alban Low at The Yamaha Jazz Room, The Bull’s Head, Barnes, London
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Saturday, June 30, 2012
Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville (FIMAV), Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Tredegar House, Newport, Gwent, South Wales.
Friday, May 18, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Quentin Collins / Brandon Allen Quartet at Hall Two, Kings Place, London.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Blixt at FIMAV Festival, Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada.
Saturday, May 19, 2012










