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Features

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.

Art Themen : An Appreciation.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister pays homage to the extraordinary saxophonist Art Themen, who combines a successful career as an orthopaedic surgeon with the life of a prominent jazz musician.

“In Praise of the Livestream”. Fergus McCreadie Trio, Livestream, Stephen Henderson’s Kitchen, Dalrymple, Scotland, 21/03/2020.

In these days of isolation Ian Mann, together with an online audience of music fans, enjoys a concert length Livestream broadcast performance by the Fergus McCreadie Trio.

New Look Jazzmann Website.

Jazzmann website designer Phil Dunsford shares his thoughts about the recent upgrading of the Jazzmann website.

Remembering Lyle Mays and Jon Christensen.

"Rest in Peace". Ian Mann shares his memories of two recently departed musicians closely associated with the ECM record label, American keyboard player Lyle Mays and Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen.

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Jazz Mann News

The Jazz Photography of William Ellis to be Celebrated in Liverpool.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

An internationally celebrated music photographer from Liverpool will be exhibiting work in his home city from 3rd February to 15th April 2026 at The Capstone Theatre Foyer. Press release attached

Royal Albert Hall announce first season of Late Night Jazz for 2026.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

London's Royal Albert Hall has unveiled the line-up for its first season of the popular Late Night Jazz series for 2026, with 11 shows running from January through to April. Press release attached.

Chesterfield Jazz Club - Programme for January to June 2026

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Chesterfield Jazz Club has announced its programme for the first half of 2026. Performers include Martin Speake, Terri Shaltiel, Karen Sharp, Caroline Boaden, Pat McCarthy, Tommaso Starace.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Davide Giovannini’s Minas Project at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

NYC WINTER JAZZFEST, various venues, Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Thursday, January 08, 2026 - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Will Barnes Quartet at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Friday, January 09, 2026

6th Annual Bath Jazz Weekend at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Friday, January 09, 2026 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

Bryan Corbett’s Instrumental Groove Unit at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, January 10, 2026