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Talking Drums with Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones’ drum kit - and approach to drumming - prompted much interest when he appeared recently with The John Horler Trio so we invited him to tell us more about his world of percussion.

Music Spoken Here, Worcester celebrates three years and fifty shows.

On Thursday 22 May 2025, Evesham-based promoter Music Spoken Here will be celebrating a three-year residency at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester with their 50th show. Instigator Dave Fuller tells the story.

Jazz Mann News

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter,  03/06/2025.

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist,  first broadcast 01/06/2025.

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 01/06/2025, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

Jazz in the West Midlands - June 2nd - 8th 2025.

Monday, June 02, 2025

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

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exit Velocity Festival at Eastside Jazz Club,  Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Miles Davis Celebration Festival at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025

Andy Mears Octet at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Jazz Connections: Everyday Lives - Exhibition featuring the work of jazz scholar Dr Pedro Cravinho & photographer Brian Homer at Library of Birmingham Foyer, Centenary Square, Birmingham.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

The Blockheads at The Forge, Camden, London.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Saturday, June 07, 2025