Quartet led by guitarist and composer David Preston featuring Conor Chaplin (double bass), Marc Michel (vibraphone) and Marc Michel (drums).
Quartet led by Cardiff based drummer Liz Exell featuring Joe Northwood – tenor sax, Elliot Warburton – piano, Sabina Turvey – electric bass.
Peruvian born alto saxophonist and composer. Debut EP “No Language” released February 2025.
Chris Bowden – alto sax, keyboard, Jim Watson- keyboard, Simon ‘Palm Skin’’ Richmond – synthesiser, electronics, Neil Bullock – drums, Louise Warren - vocals.
The curiously named Doug Sides Legacy Band is a quartet featuring current students and recent graduates from the Jazz Course at Birmingham Conservatoire.
They take their name from the American born drummer Doug Sides (1942 – 2024), an inspirational figure who made a big impression on the members of the young quartet during the brief period that they knew him. Reuben-James (R.J.) Gilbert – alto & tenor saxophones, Ollie Canham – guitar, Nick Manz – double bass, Dominic Johnson – drums.
Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – tenor sax, Nick Kacal – double bass. Ryan Thrupp – drums with guest Denny Ilett – guitar.
Jonathan Kreisberg-guitar, Javier Santiago -piano, Fender Rhodes, Luca Allemanno -bass, Colin Stranahan drums.
London based jazz, funk, soul and Afrobeat collective led by guitarist and composer Jon Speedy.
Trio led by Cardiff based pianist, accordionist, composer, arranger and educator Julian Martin and featuring Ross Thomas (electric bass) and Ian Williams (drums, percussion). Album “Dacw Nghariad” released 2024. For their appearance at Brecon Jazz Club on 08/04/2025 the trio was joined by guests Ben Thomas (trumpet, flugel) and Leslie Maynerd (alto sax).
Palestinian born, Amsterdam based vocalist, flautist and songwriter.
Duo featuring Toby Hay – six and twelve string acoustic guitars and Aidan Thorne – double bass. Album “After A Pause” released on Cambrian Records in 2023.
Quintet led by Cardiff born, Amsterdam based alto saxophonist and composer Alice Leggett. Also featuring Alex Hitchcock – tenor saxophone, Chaerin Im – piano, Tijs Klaassen – double bass, Wouter Kuhne – drums. Debut album “Birdsong”, due for release on the Dutch label ZenneZ Records in May 2025 sees the group expanded to a sextet with the addition of Scottish born trumpeter Alistair Payne.
Remi Harris – lead guitars (acoustic & electric), Tom Moore – double bass, Chris Nesbitt – acoustic rhythm guitar
Young Scottish tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator. Debut album “The Space In Between” (released March 2025) features pianist Paul Harrison, bassist Ewan Hastie and drummer Alyn Cosker, plus a guest appearance from alto saxophonist Paul Towndrow.
Quartet led by Bristol based bassist and composer Al Swainger and featuring Gary Alesbrook – flugel horn, Gary Bamford – keyboards, Jon Clark – drums.
Double bill seen by Ian at Sy ; Gigs, Shrewsbury featuring the London based musicians Hanakiv (piano, synth, electronics) and Marysis Osu (harp, electronics, piano) plus guests.
Double bill seen by guest contributor Colin May at the Stockfish venue in Nice, France, 2103/2025.
Léon Phal Quintet: Léon Phal-Tenor Sax, Zacharie Kayk-Trumpet, Gauthier Toux- Fender Rhodes, Arthur Alard-Drums, Rémi Bouyssière-Double Bass
Emile Londonien: Nils Boyny-Keyboards, Théo Tritsch-Bass Guitar, Mattieu Drago-Drums
Leeds based trio featuring James Mainwaring (saxophones), Dave Kane (double bass) and Emil Karlsen (drums). Eponymous debut album released on Discus Music in January 2025.
Trio seen by guest contributor Colin May at a Trésorerie, Nice, France, on Wednesday 19th March 2025. Cheick Kouyaté - kora, Julien Pérez - soprano and tenor saxophones, Davy Sur - drums/percussion.
London based drummer, composer and producer and former leader of the band Maisha. His debut album “City Swamp”, featuring several former members of Maisha released on New Soil Records in 2025.
One of quartet seen by Ian at The Corn Exchange Jazz Club, Ross-on-Wye, 20/03/2025 with Manchester based tenor saxophonist Mike Hall joined by a Cheltenham based trio led by Alex Steele and featuring bassist Mike Green and drummer Mike Cypher.
Large ensemble led by saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies. Album “The Celtic Wheel of the Year Suite” released in February 2025 on Ubuntu Records.
Quartet led by Nigerian born, Birmingham based percussionist and composer Lekan Babolola and featuring Kate Luxmoore (clarinets). Also featuring either Reuben Reynolds or Jon Brown (guitar) and either Josh Vadiveloo or Thomas Marsh (double bass). Digital album “Tales of Orisa” released 2024.
Quartet led by Bristol based vocalist, songwriter, drummer and percussionist Tammy Payne. With Ruth Hammond – keyboard, Al Swainger – double bass, Liz Exell – drums.
Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – tenor sax, Nick Kacal – double bass. Ryan Thrupp – drums with guest Hilary Cameron – piano, vocals.
Gwilym Simcock (piano) with the Oxford University Jazz Orchestra as seen by guest contributor Colin May at JdP Music Building, St Hilda’s College, Oxford, 1st March 2025.
Duo featuring Aidan Thorne (double bass, keyboard) and Jason Ball (guitar). Digital album Archwilio’r Traddodiad: Exploring The Tradition”, series of improvisations based around traditional Welsh folk tunes is available via Cambrian Records.
Double bill seen by Ian at Sy; Gigs, Shrewsbury 28/02/2025. The premiere of electronic musician John Biddulph’s fifteen part Charles Darwin inspired suite “Voyage of the Beagle” with support from vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Aisha Vaughan.
Quartet led by the young London based drummer and composer Miranda Radford and featuring Klara Devlin – trumpet, Kyle Osborne – piano, Tom Sheen – double bass.
Collaboration between the Norwegian trio elephant9 (Stale Sorlokken – Hammond, Rhodes, mellotron, Nikolai Haengsle – electric bass, Torstein Lofthus – drums) and their compatriot Terje Rypdal (guitar). Live album “Catching Fire” recorded in 2017 and released by Rune Grammofon in 2024.
Duo featuring the British born pianist and composer Bill Laurance and the American musician and composer Michael League (bass, oud, vocals). Both are best known for their work with Snarky Puppy but have also released two duo albums for the ACT label, “Where You Wish You Were” (2023) and “Keeping Company” (2024).
Quintet led by British-Iranian guitarist and composer Karim Saber and featuring Matt Cook - tenor saxophone, Alex Wilson - piano, John Jones - double bass, Jack Thomas – drums. Debut album “Transmission” released in 2023 on Ubuntu Music.
Quartet co-led by pianist Eddie Gripper and alto / tenor saxophonist Alex Clarke. With Nick Kacal (double bass) and Patrick Barrett-Donlon (drums).
Birmingham based quintet led by drummer and composer Louis Hamilton-Foad and featuring Gabriel Amann – trumpet, Ben Carter – alto sax, Alex Smith – keyboards, Sam Sharpe – electric bass.
Trio led by Brazilian bassist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Matheus Prado featuring Paul Jones (keyboards, backing vocals) and Liz Exell (drums, percussion).
Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – baritone sax, Nick Kacal – double bass. Ryan Thrupp – drums with guest Gethin Liddington – trumpet.
Quintet assembled by London based saxophonist Brandon Allen to pay homage to the music of the late American saxophonist David ‘Fathead’ Newman. Also featuring Nick Costley-White – guitar, Hamish Balfour – keyboards, Mirko Scarcia – double bass, electric bass, Rod Youngs – drums.
International trio led by the Swedish bassist, cellist and composer Lars Danielsson, Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola and British guitarist John Parricelli. Album “Trio” released on ACT Records in November 2024.
Project led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Jonathan Enser.
Singer, guitarist and songwriter. Debut album “Bloom” released October 2024.
Trio based in Perth, Western Australia, led by Danish born guitarist and composer Kristian Borring and featuring Zac Grafton (double bass) and Peter Evans (drums). Albums “Earth Matters” (2022) and “Birak” (2024).
Quinte led by drummer and composer Jas Kayser featuring Christos Stylianides – trumpet & electronics, Jamie Leeming – guitar, Daisy George – electric bass, Richie Sweet – percussion.
Long running Scottish quartet featuring Tom Bancroft – drums & bodhran, Martin Kershaw – alto & soprano sax, Graeme Stephen – guitar, Mario Caribe – acoustic & electric bass. The 2024 album release “Morse Code Through The Lights” features highlights from their online improvisations recorded with international guests during the time of the Covid pandemic including Laura Jurd, Byron Wallen, Natsuki Tamura – trumpet, Denys Baptiste, Iain Ballamy – tenor sax, Ernst Reijseger – cello, Satoko Fujii – piano, Corey Mwamba – vibraphone, marimba.
Shropshire based amateur big band led by trumpeter and musical director Chris Stevens.
Cardiff based trio playing gypsy swing. Led by violinist Xenia Porteous and featuring Ben Creighton-Griffiths (harp) and Ashley John Long (double bass).
The house band of Black Mountain Jazz Club, Abergavenny (Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – tenor saxophone, Nick Kacal – double bass, Ryan Thrupp – drums) with guest John Close – guitar.
All star quintet led by drummer Clark Tracey and featuring Alan Barnes, alto saxophone & clarinet; Simon Allen soprano & tenor saxophones; Dave Newton, piano; Andy Cleyndert, bass.
A British quartet dedicated to playing the music of the late American pianist and composer Bobby Timmons. Co-led by pianist Leon Greening and trumpeter Steve Fishwick. Also featuring Matyas Hofecker (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
New Zealand born, London based pianist and composer. Albums include the solo piano set “The Cornerstone Suite” (2020) and “Home Now” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) which features an ensemble including Brigitte Beraha (vocals), George Crowley (bass clarinet, tenor saxophone), Jakub Cywinski (double bass) and Eric Ford (drums).
Band led by Guinea born, Cardiff based balafon player, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter N’Famady Kouyate. Also featuring Kumar Chopra – electric guitar, Timmy Boomer – keyboards, Will Davies – electric bass, Alex Tabero – drums.
Brisol based trio featuring Jacob Houghton (guitar), Cerith Evans - (electric bass), Cameron MacDougall (drums).
New quartet that appeared at The Green Note, Camden on 15/11/2024 as part of the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival. Harry Christelis – guitar, electronics, Christos Stylianides – trumpet, electronics, George Crowley – tenor sax, clarinet, electronics, Will Glaser – drums, percussion.
Quintet led by Polish born, London based guitarist & composer Jakub Klimiuk featuring Simeon May – tenor saxophone, Cody Moss – keyboards, Huw V Williams- double bass, Adam Merrell – drums.
Quintet led by the Bristol based trombonist and composer Joe Bradford with Greg Sterland – tenor saxophone, Dorian Childs-Prophet – piano, Chris Jones – double bass, Paolo Adamo – drums.
One off collaboration featuring pianist Frank Harrison and bassist Mark Hodgson, instigators of the Frank and Mark’s jazz sessions in Iffley, Oxford and their guests trumpeter Laura Jurd and drummer Corrie Dick.
Danish bassist, composer and bandleader now based in the UK. Formerly the leader of the group Followed By Thirteen his latest project is a trio featuring pianist Esben Tjalve and drummer Dave Smith, with whom he released the album “Above Your House” on Babel Records in 2024.
Ten piece ensemble led by bassist, composer and bandleader Chris Sansom. Album “Unfinished Business” released in October 2024.
Quartet led by James Allsopp (tenor sax) dedicated to playing music associated with the late saxophonist Stan Getz. Also featuring Colin Oxley (guitar), Dave Storey (drums) and either Dave Whitford or Oli Hayhurst (double bass).
Birmingham based sextet led by tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Ben Partridge. Also featuring Reuben-James (R.J.) Gilbert – alto saxophone, Henry Hanssen – trombone, Leo Morland – guitar, Amy Coates – double bass, Aidan Amann – drums.
Quartet co-led by tenor saxophonist Greg Sterland and pianist Sabina Turvey thay appeared at Brecon Jazz Club on 8th October 2024. Also featuring Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Liz Exell (drums).
Quartet specialising in the playing of Latin jazz led by trumpeter Steve Waterman and featuring John Donaldson piano, Rob Statham - bass, Buster Birch - drums.
Chamber jazz trio led by the Italian born, London based tenor saxophonist and vocalist Renato D’Aiello and featuring Ross Stanley (piano) and Lorenzo Morabito (double bass).
Tribute to pianist / vocalist Ray Charles featuring Jeremy Sassoon – piano, vocals, Billy Buckley – guitar, Jim Corry – tenor sax, Jake Newman – bass, Phil Johnson – drums.
Leeds born, London based guitarist, composer and arranger. He has released four albums to date “My Favourite Tunes” (2014), “Time For Love” (2021), “More Beautiful Each Day” (2023) and “All I Need” (2024).
Electro-improvising quartet featuring James Allsopp – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Alex Bonney – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, Tim Giles – drums, electronics, Isambard Khroustaliov – electronics. Latest album “Semiconductor Taxidermy For The Masses” released on the Not Applicable label in September 2024.
Quintet led by trumpeter and composer James Borland and featuring tenor saxophonist George Crowley, his mentor on the 2024 Jazz Central Mentorship Scheme. The line up also includes Nick Manz (piano), Ben Love (double bass) and Kai Chareunsy (drums).
Duo featuring saxophonist Jon Lloyd and pianist John Law. Album “Naissance” (33Jazz) released in June 2024.
Quartet led by jazz steel pan player and composer Mark Cherrie and featuring John Donaldson (piano), Eric Ford (drums) and either Mick Hutton or Tom Mason (double bass). Albums “Joining The Dots” (2018) and “Any Anxious Colour” (2024).
Quartet led by guitarist and composer Torin Davies and featuring drummer James Maddren, his mentor on the Jazz Central Mentorship Scheme. The line up also features George Garford (alto sax) and Asaph Tal (double bass).
Duo featuring vocalist and lyricist Norma Winstone and pianist and composer Kit Downes. Album “Outpost of Dreams” released on ECM Record in July 2024.
New duo comprised of guitarist and composer Ant Law and vocalist and lyricist Brigitte Beraha. Debut album “Ensconced” released on Ubuntu Music in August 2024.
Quartet led by Cardiff based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Elijah Jeffery. With Eddie Gripper - piano, Nick Kacal – double bass, Patrick Barrett-Donlon- drums
BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (reeds) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night keyboard player Anders Olinder. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 11/08/2024.
Young London based trumpeter and composer. His debut album “From Dust” (Ubuntu Music, June 2024) features a quintet including Charlie Rees (tenor sax), Reuben Goldmark (piano), John Jones (double bass) and Amund Kleppan (drums).
Belfast based trio performing an innovative mix of Traditional Irish Music, free jazz and electronica. Featuring Kevin McCullagh – fiddle, electronics, Paddy McKeown – guitar, electronics, Conor McAuley – drums. Eponymous debut album released on Coracle Records in July 2024.
Yorkshire born, London based bassist and composer. His debut album “The Northern Sea” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) features Alex Hitchcock – tenor saxophone, Jonny Mansfield – vibraphone, Jay Davis – drums with guests; Immy Churchill – voice, Alex Wilson – piano.
British quartet led by saxophonist and composer Jon Lloyd playing jazz with a distinctive European aesthetic. Also featuring John Law (piano), Nick Pini (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums). Album “Earth Songs” released on Ubuntu Music in 2024.
Midlands based quintet led by trumpeter and composer Ray Butcher and featuring saxophonist Sam Rogers, pianist Tim Amann, bassist Mike Green and drummer Miles Levin.
A collaboration between the long running trio Threeway, led by electric bassist and composer Ben Crosland and featuring Steve Waterman (trumpet, flugel) and Steve Lodder (keyboards) with guitarist John Etheridge. Album “Harken!” released on Crosland’s Jazz Cat record label in July 2024.
Named for the initial letters of the member’s surnames Trio HLK features Rich Harrold (piano & synth), Ant Law (8 string guitar) and Rich Harrold (drums, percussion). Their latest album “Anthropometricks” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) includes guest appearances from percussionist evelyn Glennie, cellist Natalie Clein and vocalist Varijashree Venugopal.
Trio led by pianist and composer Phil Merriman featuring John Williamson (double bass) and Simon Roth (drums). Album “The Roots Beneath” released June 2024.
BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (tenor & soprano saxes) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night pianist, composer and arranger Tom Berge. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 07/07/2024.
Band led by guitarist Guy D’Angelo dedicated to playing the music of the late, great Jeff Beck, with a focus on Beck’s ‘fusion era’ albums “Blow by Blow” and “Wired”. Also featuring Aurelius Sciuka – keyboards, Rob Statham – bass, Ollie Usiskin – drums. Some performances include vocalist O.J. Jennings.
New quartet led by saxophonist and composer Julian Costello and featuring Natalie Rozario (cello), Stefanos Tsourelis (guirar, oud) and Sophie Alloway (drums). Their 2024 eponymous debut album features guest appearances from Iqbal Pathan (tabla, voice) and David Beebee (double bass).
Double bill presented by Shrewsbury based promoters Sy ; gigs.
Bazmatron (Barry Edwards) – electric guitar, effects, wooden flute
Group Listening;
Stephen Black – clarinet, tenor sax, wind synth, electronics, Paul Jones – keyboards, electronics, tenor sax
Band of musicians based in the Thames Valley dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Ukraine and working in conjunction with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB).
Katrina Likhtman, Fleur Stevenson, Steve Foster - vocals, Robert Otwinowski - guitar, Matt Potts - piano, Steve Kershaw - bass, Ben Robins – drums with special guest Kyrill Avilov alto saxophone.
Los Angeles based alto saxophonist, composer, improviser and educator. Latest release “Mosaic” (Ghost Note Records, 2024).
Saxophone duo featuring Martin Speake (alto) and Alyson Cawley (tenor). Album “Tendrils” (Pumpkin Records) released June 2nd 2024.
Quintet led by saxophonist and composer Brandon Allen playing original, fusion based music. Brandon Allen – tenor & soprano saxophones, keyboard, Mike Outram – guitar, Hamish Balfour – keyboards, Chris Attwell – electric bass, Laurie Lowe – drums.
Trio led by saxophonist Jac Mac (Jack McDougal) and featuring bassist Nick Kacal and drummer Ryan Thrupp joined by guest pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Trio led by pianist and composer Richard Fairhurst and featuring Dave Whitfotd (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums). Album “Inside Out” (Ubuntu Music) released June 2024.
Quartet led by pianist Dean Stockdale and featuring Tim Williams (guitar), Gavin Barras (double bass) and Gaz Hughes (drums). The album “Celebrating Oscar” (2023) features music written by and associated with the late, great Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson (1925 - 2007).
Manchester based septet playing original material influences by jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and more. Kemani Anderson – vocals, keyboard, percussion, Callum Connell – alto sax, congas, backing vocals, Aaron Wood – trumpet, flugelhorn, Nicola Guida – keyboards, Jack Duckham – guitar, Manny – electric bass, Ruben Sheridan – drums.
Double bill presented by Sy; Gigs at St. Alkmund’s Curch, Shrewsbury, 23/05/2024.
HARESS - Elizabeth Still – guitar, vocals, melodica, shruti box,percussion, Dave Hand – guitar, percussion, Chris Summerlin – guitar, Dave Smyth – drums, percussion
TARA CLERKIN TRIO Tara Clerkin – vocals, keyboards, clarinet, acoustic guitar, electronics, Patrick Benjamin- keyboards, electronics, melodica, Sunny Paradiso – drums, cello, percussion, keyboards, electronics
International, cross generational trio featuring the esteemed Norwegian bassist Arild Andersen (born 1945), the Danish drummer Daniel Sommer (born 1987) and the British guitarist Rob Luft (born 1993). Album “As Time Passes” released on April Records in April 2024.
Bristol based quintet led by pianist and composer George Cooper plus Nick Malcolm – trumpet, Jake McMurchie – tenor sax, Will Harris – acoustic & electric bass, Ian Matthews – drums.
Quintet led by the young Southampton born, Birmingham based composer Ben Carter. Debut album “Pulsar” due for release in 2024. Ben Carter – alto saxophone, Conor Bastible – piano, Tom Henery – guitar, Thomas Marsh – double bass, Henry Wakley – drums.
Jack Mac (reeds, vocals) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by Alex Goodyear (drums, percussion, vocals) at Black Montain Jazz, Abergavenny, 12/05/2024.
Collaboration between the trio led by guitarist and composer Tom Ollendorff with the saxophonist and composer Tim Garland.
Quartet led by the Vienna born, London based alto saxophonist & composer Guido Spannocchi. Also featuring Danny Keane (keys), Jason Simpson (electric bass) and Peter Adam Hill (drums).
""Soultime! keep the flame of Bobby Timmons’ spirit burning brightly. They also remind us of how fortunate we are to have such world class musicians in our midst!!" declares Trevor Bannister."
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"Ian Mann enjoys this tribute to the late, great Bobby Timmons from the Soultime! quartet, led by pianist Leon Greening."
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"Carter displays an impressive compositional maturity and his pieces feature strong melodies and memorable themes, but with plenty of space allocated to individual soloists. "
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"“Pulsar” is successful on its terms but it’s also a recording that exhibits considerable potential for the future, not just for Carter but for all the members of this talented young quintet."
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