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Features

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

R.I.P. Tony Allen (1940 -2020) - “The Beat at the Heart of Popular Music”.

Political & cultural journalist Stefan Simanowitz has given us permission to publish the text of his 2010 interview with Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, which took place on the drummer's 70th birthday.

Jazz Goes To College - A Musical Detective Story.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister tracks down the details of the 'Jazz Goes To College' broadcast featuring the Max Roach Quintet with guest Sonny Rollins at Reading University in November 1966.

Rhythms at The Yurt.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister enthuses about The Yurt at Haddon Acre, the unique and intimate South Oxfordshire music venue run by former recording engineer Chris Hollebone and his wife Sue.

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Jazz Mann News

606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London - Programme for March 2026 plus preview for April 2026.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of the Club's programme for March 2026, plus a short look at some the events due to take place in April. Fully detailed schedule attached.

Alex Clarke Quartet:  “Out of The Woods” Album Tour, February to October 2026.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Saxophonist Alex Clarke will be touring her new quartet album "Out of The Woods" around the UK during 2026. Schedule attached.

Harborough Jazz Club - Programme March - June 2026.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Harborough Jazz Club has announced its programme for Spring 2026. Events take place on Sunday lunchtimes at The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MILES at Southwark Playhouse, Borough, London.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026

Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2026 at The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Sunday, March 01, 2026

You Are Here Festival at The Gulbenkian Arts Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Sunday, March 01, 2026

Martin Taylor at All Of The Above Music, Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Saturday, February 28, 2026