Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Ludlow Piano Festival, curated by Alistair McGowan, has announced its full programme with a mix of classical and jazz performances taking place at various venues around the town. Details attached.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The festival features 6 concerts by acclaimed classical & jazz pianists, plus a piano trail through Nine Elms, masterclasses, free piano lessons, café concerts, & a concert showcasing young pianists.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Transatlantic Hot Club - Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp), Adrien Chevalier (Violin), Ashley John Long (Bass), Jeremy Lohier (Accordion) will be touring in the UK during April. Schedule attached.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of the Club's programme for February 2026, plus a short look at some the events due to take place in March. Fully detailed schedule attached.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 25/01/2026, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The 2026 Summer Jazz Series will feature performances from leading international jazz artists at a number of London venues. Performers include Pat Metheny, Robert Fonseca, Stacey Kent, RIOPY.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Trumpeter, electronic musician, engineer and producer Alex Bonney has established a new digital only outlet for his music. The first release, "Open Silver Skies" features his quartet.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Warren James has forwarded his latest newsletter including details of his forthcoming live appearances with a variety of different line ups.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Kings Place has announced its programme for March 2026 including some performances that are likely to be of interest to jazz listeners. Press release attached.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Eight outstanding composer-performers have been selected for the UK’s leading jazz talent development programme, Take Five. Press release attached.
Page 3 of 93 pages
"Jazz is a community. We all feel sadness when a member of that community passes, never mind how well or how remotely we knew them". Ian Mann reflects on three jazz lives that ended in January 2026.
Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by the Rebecca Nash / Alex Merritt Duo, Elliot Galvin's 'The Ruin'' and the Emily Tran Quintet.
Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.