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Martin Speake – Duo Recordings 2024/25

The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).

Black Mountain Jazz “Jazz Pick and Mix Concert”, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 15/06/2025 (Part of ReVibe Festival).

A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock

Jazz Mann News

Nick Dewhurst - forthcoming live appearances.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Lichfield based trumpeter / guitarist Nick Dewhurst has forwarded details of some of his forthcoming live appearances.

Jazz at Progress - Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire - Programme for Autumn 2025.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Jazz at Progress has announced its programme for October to December 2025. Events take place at the Progress Theatre, Reading. Fully detailed schedule attached.

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter, 02/07/2025.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

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

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

Serious Summer Jazz Series at The Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall, London.

Monday, June 16, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025

B.D. Lenz Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Julian Martin Trio at Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth.

Thursday, July 03, 2025

Wendy Kirkland Quartet ,‘The Grand Tour’ at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Friday, July 04, 2025