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Features

BMJazz Katz - “Work, Play, Inspire!”

Ian Mann enjoys a performance by Black Mountain Jazz Club's youth ensemble BMJazz Katz and their tutors at the Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 10/03/2024.

Ian Storror and Jazzata reach the 40th Anniversary of promoting music in Bristol.

Starting in 1983 at The Albert Inn, the pub that he had run since 1979 in Bedminster, Bristol, Ian Storror has continued to promote weekly jazz & folk events at various Bristol venues.

Sheffield Jazz celebrates 50th Anniversary.

Sheffield Jazz will celebrate presenting jazz in the city for 50 years with a double bill featuring the Tony Kofi Quartet & the Emma Rawicz Quartet. A brief history of Sheffield Jazz is attached.

Jammin’ Juan 2023, Palais Des Congress, Juan-Les-Pins, France, 8th to 10th November 2023.

Guest contributor Colin May enjoys performances by eighteen different up and coming acts at this year's showcase event, among them the UK's own Fergus McCreadie Trio.

Carla Bley, 1936-2023 - a statement from ECM Records.

Following the sad passing of pianist and composer Carla Bley a statement has been issued by ECM Records. Ian Mann also adds his personal reminiscences of one of the greats.

Book Review - “Feel So Fine: Big Joe Turner – The Boss of the Blues” by Derek Coller.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister enjoys Derek Coller's biography / discography of the Kansas City born blues / jazz vocalist and rock 'n' roll pioneer 'Big' Joe Turner.

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Jazz Mann News

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter 18/03/2024.

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter, including details of forthcoming musical events in late March and early April 2024.

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist,  first broadcast 17/03/2024.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 17/03/2024, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

Nice Jazz Festival postponed until August 2024.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Guest contributor Colin May has informed us that for various reasons the 2024 Nice Jazz Festival has been delayed until August. Full story attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Dave Jones Quintet ‘60th Birthday Tour’ at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Dirt Road Band at Henry’s Blueshouse at The O Bar, Birmingham.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Buika at The Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, London.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sounds of Denmark Festival at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London and Turner Sims, Southampton.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Thursday, March 21, 2024

Miles Spilbury Quartet at Sy;Gigs, Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024