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New Generation Jazz - ‘Showcase Wales’, Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon, 10/07/2018.

Ian Mann enjoys an evening of original music played by students of the RWCMD in Cardiff with sets from Josh Heaton's Mouth of Words, Skeleton Leaf and the Norman Willmore Quintet.

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Emulsion Festival VI, Day Two, Gateway Arts & Education Centre, Shrewsbury, 16/06/2018.

Ian Mann enjoys this cross genre Festival founded by saxophonist Trish Clowes and featuring newly commissioned music from Nikki Iles and Robert Mitchell.

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‘Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry’, University of Reading London Road Campus, 11/05/2018

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister's thoughts on a night of jazz & film to celebrate Tubby Hayes with the Simon Spillett Quartet and the acclaimed film documentary "‘Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry".

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Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 06/05/2018.

Ian Mann enjoys the penultimate day at Cheltenham and performances by Wolves Are People Too, China Moses, Issie Barratt, Christian McBride, Kamasi Washington, Arun Ghosh and Vein with Stan Sulzmann.

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Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 05/05/2018.

Ian Mann enjoys a varied day of music with performances by Trondheim Jazz Exchange, Bill Frisell & Thomas Morgan, Seun Kuti, Jason Moran, Beth Hart, Jim Black and Evan Parker.

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Friday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 04/05/2018.

Ian Mann on a series of performances from British and European musicians including sets from the bands Empirical, Speak Low, Enemy and Dinosaur plus sound artists Dan Nicholls and Iain Chambers.

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Jazz Mann News

Mid Wales Rhythm & Blues Club - Forthcoming events.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Based in Brecon MWR&BC has announced its programme from April to June 2026. Events take place at various venues within the town including The Muse and The Brecon Tap. Full details attached.

Kevin Figes - new album plus concert dates in Bristol and Hastings.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Saxophonist & composer Kevin Figes will release his latest album Wallpaper Music III on April 10th 2026 with live dates in Bristol (April 1st) and Hastings (April 7th). Press release attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands - March 30th - April 5th 2026.

Monday, March 30, 2026

A roundup of gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings provided by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

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

Sean Noonan and St Paul’s Sinfonia, world premiere of The Drummer of Tedworth at Milton Court, London.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Ana Popovic at The Jazz Cafe, Camden, London.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Jazz In The Round, Easter Uprising Festival at The Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone, London.

Monday, March 30, 2026 - Friday, April 03, 2026

The Bad Plus with Chris Potter and Craig Taborn at The Barbican Centre, London.

Monday, March 30, 2026