Greg Abate Quartet at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea Marina, Swansea.

Date: Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Featuring: Greg Abate Quartet

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Wednesday November 5th, 8pm
GREG ABATE @The SWIGG
From Rhode Island, New York

There will be (Musical) Fireworks Wednesday, Nov 5th, 8pm SWIGG SWANSEA
Please keep all pets locked in doors, safe and secure from an explosive Jazz saxophonist sure to ignite the house band too!
Keep your powder dry, no (T)reason not too, and plot to join us for a barrel load of great Jazz.

https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/

The Jazz Loft according to W Eugene Smith -Film screening at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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At Widcombe Social Club, on Sunday 30 November, the most extraordinary documentary The Jazz Loft according to W Eugene Smith - presented by Off The Wall Films - tickets and info at TicketsCandy.  It’s one hell of a film.
https://ticketscandy.com/e/film-the-jazz-loft-according-to-w-eugene-smith-12212

Jasper Hoiby’s 3Elements at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon, Wilts.

Date: Friday, November 07, 2025

Featuring: Jasper Hoiby

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https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/jasper-hoibys-3elements/

Jasper Høiby’s 3Elements
Fri 7 Nov 7:30pm
Book now
£21.50 / £13 U18s + students
https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/book-online/198202/

Contemporary jazz and inventive improvisation from Danish Jazz Awards winner
As the founding member of the acclaimed Phronesis, Jasper Høiby presents his new piano trio 3Elements, featuring the exceptional talents of Xavi Torres on piano and Luca Caruso on drums. His fresh and dynamic approach to jazz mixes intricate composition with infectious grooves.
Please note, there has been a change in drummer since our brochure was published.

As the founding member of Phronesis, one of the most talked about and acclaimed European jazz bands during the last decade, Jasper Høiby presents his new piano trio 3Elements. With a melodic and bold, bass-driven sound that highlights Høiby’s knack for enthralling musical synergy, 3Elements features a revolving line-up of some of Europe’s best emerging talent this lineup features the exceptional talents of Xavi Torres on piano and Naima Acuna on drums.

His collaborations span across a spectrum of the jazz scene’s luminaries including Tigran Hamasyan, Jason Lindner, Jeff Ballard, Shai Maestro, Mark Guiliana, Verneri Pohjola, Marius Neset, Django Bates, Sun Mi Hong, Miquel Zenón, Louis Cole, Makaya McCraven, Ben Lamar Gay, Wolfgang Muthspiel and Kit Downes. He is the recipient of Copenhagen Jazz Festival’s ‘Young Spirit Award’ alongside honorary award winners Jack DeJohnette and Palle Mikkelborg. In 2024 3Element’s Like Water was nominated for the Danish Jazz Awards. Høiby has appeared at jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals worldwide including Montreal Jazz Festival (CA), Queen Elizabeth Hall (UK), Melbourne Recital Hall (AUS), Concertgebouw (NL) to name a few.

The intricate, information-dense linear arrangements and tightly plotted rhythm tracks that characterised Phronesis are here relaxed so that the music is allowed to flow and breathe.
Editor’s Choice, JAZZWISE

Wiltshire Music Centre
Ashley Road
Bradford on Avon
BA15 1DZ

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Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations at Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset.

Date: Monday, November 03, 2025

Featuring: Laura Jurd

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laura-jurd-rites-revelations-tickets-1487801728019

Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations
Nov 3 from 8pm to 10pm GMT

Join visionary trumpet player / composer, Laura Jurd as she launches her new album “Rites & Revelations”.
Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations - Album Launch

Laura Jurd - trumpet
Ultan O’Brien - violin / viola
Martin Green - accordion
Ruth Goller - bass
Corrie Dick - drums

One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music today, Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. Laura’s love of folk traditions can often be heard in her music, alongside her background in classical composition. The result is a melodic world full of compelling twists and turns, whilst retaining a grounded sense of familiarity.

In the past couple of years, Laura’s love of traditional music has deepened having played alongside the likes of Irish fiddle player Ultan O’Brien and English accordionist Martin Green (one third of super-group Lau).

This autumn sees Laura returning to the stage, presenting her astonishing new album ‘Rites and Revelations’, due for release in October 2025. The music takes the listener on a journey of ritual and catharsis, propelled by the world-class rhythm section of Ruth Goller, bass, and Corrie Dick, drums, alongside the contemporary folk masters Ultan O’Brien and Martin Green.

‘Jurd seems unconcerned by transient fashions or enrollment in any kind of scene, and pursues a private muse that draws on jazz, folk traditions from Europe and the Middle East… her work is always spiritedly accessible, and often suggests wordless songs’ - John Fordham, The Guardian.

Rook Lane Chapel
Bath Street
Frome BA11 1DN

All’s Well Sisters at All Souls NYC, New York City, USA.

Date: Sunday, December 07, 2025

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Swinging Holiday Jazz Vocal Concert by All’s Well Sisters, Dec 7

All’s Well Sisters Vocal Trio Brings Timeless Swing in a Festive Evening of Holiday Jazz at All Souls NYC, Dec 7

New York, NY — New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, presents ALL’S WELL SISTERS: Blanket of Snow, a one-night only holiday concert on the Upper East Side at All Souls NYC on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Inspired by the Jazz Age’s Boswell Sisters, the dynamic jazz vocal trio All’s Well Sisters known for its playful energy and tight harmonies will blend the charm of 1930’s New Orleans swinging jazz with the sparkle of holiday favorites. From jazz renditions of “A Child Is Born” and “Let It Snow” to fresh takes on “Boswellified” favorites and original music, the All’s Well Sisters and its stellar jazz rhythm section promises an evening brimming with warmth, wit, and winter cheer. Three Musica Viva NY soloists will make cameo appearances with the performer group.

“Holiday time IS music time.  It’s a part of the fabric of the holidays as far as we’re concerned, and we’re so excited to be a part of that tapestry for the Musica Viva NY Winter Concert,” says Katie McCreary, Musica Viva NY soprano soloist and co-founder of All’s Well Sisters. “We know how to have a good time, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we tend to laugh a lot at performances… but the music? The music is smart, complicated, and thrilling. We base our music off the Boswell Sisters who wrote songs using jazz harmony and imitated the instrumental improvisation by using nonsense syllables (scatting). The Boswells, like all good jazz composers, took songs you already knew and changed the meter, changed the mode, changed the tempo and created counter melodies.  They turned melodies backwards, inside out and on their head - all within one song! After this concert, we hope audiences will love the Boswells as much as we do!”

Musica Viva NY has a long history of nurturing young artists including Renee Fleming, Samuel Ramey and Aeolus Quartet, all of whom were at the beginning of their careers when they were presented by Musica Viva NY. In recent years, Musica Viva NY has continued this tradition by providing a platform for exceptionally talented artists such as Bangladeshi-American Shabnam Abedi and jazz pianist Joe Block, Mexican soprano Guadalupe Peraza and her multicultural project Mexamorphosis, and rising opera stars from Spain’s Teatro Real’s Crescendo program. This season continues that legacy—now with a distinctive jazz-inflected reach—as Musica Viva NY is thrilled to collaborate with its soloist Katie McCreary and the All’s Well Sisters in presenting emerging talent. This will be the All’s Well Sisters inaugural professional live concert presented by an organization.

About All’s Well Sisters
All’s Well Sisters started as a remote project during the Covid-19 pandemic influenced by the American Jazz Age trio, the Boswell Sisters. Co-founded by singer Katie McCreary, this all-female singing jazz trio got inspired by the Queen of England’s speech in which she reassured the world that “we will meet again,” referring to Vera Lynn’s 1939 song of the same title. The song became famous during WWII for providing hope to a ravaged world. The All’s Well Sisters “Boswellified” the song and kept looking for more uplifting songs to sing. The New York City-based group sings favorite American tunes with Boswell Sisters-tinged arrangements.

About Musica Viva NY
“Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & Organ
Musica Viva NY is a non-profit arts organization that was established nearly 50 years ago. Its mission is to bring world-class music to a wide community through an annual concert series, an active community engagement program, and an ambitious artistic vision. Under the baton of Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez since 2015, Musica Viva NY strives to offer joy, solace and renewal in a complex world by presenting new compositions and classic masterworks in transformative interpretations that ennoble the human spirit.
Musica Viva NY’s superb chamber choir and world class collaborating instrumentalists make their concert home in Manhattan’s historic All Souls Church. It regularly combines its presentation of the classical repertoire with less widely known works, as part of its commitment to perform the works of living American composers, women composers and composers of color, including works that address social, racial or environmental issues. Composers whose works have been featured in recent Musica Viva NY performances include Florence Price, Alexandra T Bryant, Steve Reich, Frank Ticheli, Missy Mazzoli, Alice Walker, Joel Thompson and Jesse Montgomery.
Musica Viva NY has commissioned and premiered numerous works by contemporary composers including Bora Yoon, Seymour Bernstein, Elena Ruehr, Joseph Turrin, Bruce Saylor, Jean-Louis Petit, Eugenio Toussaint, Gilda Lyons, Richard Einhorn, Trent Johnson and Trevor Weston.
Beyond high-quality concert performances, Musica Viva NY also serves the communities of New York City through a growing variety of rich community engagement programs. Currently, Musica Viva NY partners with New York city public schools, extracurricular youth ensembles, New York Public Library branches and the All Souls’ Monday Night Hospitality dinner program, offering free performances, artist clinics, interactive workshops, and more. Musica Viva NY has nurtured young artists throughout its half century of existence. Great musicians who have been Musica Viva NY singers and soloists include the Metropolitan Opera stars Samuel Ramey and Renée Fleming, and Broadway’s Aladdin, Michael Maliakel.
Its discography’s latest addition Crimson Roses: Contemporary American Choral Music (Naxos) features a crowning performance by mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. An indispensable recording of contemporary American choral music by Joseh Turrin, Richard Einhorn, and Gilda Lyons, Crimson Roses is hailed for its “warmth, vitality and cohesion (Gramophone),” and “superbly articulated, tonally rich and keenly balanced exceptional performances (Fanfare).”
The organization was founded as an annual concert series in 1977 by Walter Klauss, who directed the group for 38 years, and adopted the name “Musica Viva” in 1985. Under Walter Klauss’ baton the choir toured in Paris (2004), Germany and Czechoslovakia (2006) and Italy (2012). In 2026 it will tour in Spain under the auspices of Teatro Real of Madrid.

Ticketing + Program Information:
Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 4:00 p.m.)
All Souls NYC, 1157 Lexington Avenue, New York City, Train 6 to 77th St or 4/5/6 to 86th St
Tickets: $50 general/$30 students/FREE for children 12 and under. Tickets are available from MusicaViva.org.

Performers:
Katie McCreary - AWS founding member, soprano
John Evans - AWS founding member, arranger, guitar and keys
Tynan Davis - AWS founding member, alto
Caitlin Caruso Dobbs - AWS alternate member, mezzo-soprano
Nathan Siler - MVNY tenor
Shawn Bartels - MVNY tenor
Nick Hay - MVNY bass
Jennifer Hodge - bass player
Justin Hart - AWS founding member, percussion arrangement and kit player

Program:
Let It Snow, Jule Styne, arr. John Evans
‘Tis Autumn, Henry Nemo, arr. John Evans
Here Comes the Sun, George Harrison, arr. John Evans
Creole Love Call, Duke Ellington and Adelaide Hall
Comes Once in a Lifetime, Jule Styne
Make Someone Happy, Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, arr. John Evans
Blanket of Snow, Katie McCreary and John Evans
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, traditional, arr. John Evans
Heebie Jeebie Blues, Boyd Atkins, arr. The Boswell Sisters
Crazy People, Edgar Leslie and Jimmy Monaco, arr. The Boswell Sisters
Right Hand Man, Wayne Kirkpatrick, arr. John Evans
Mele Kalikimaka, Robert Alexander Anderson, arr. John Evans and the Digi Sisters
60 Seconds in a Minute, Mills Brothers
Sing Sweet Nightingale, Mack David, Jerry Livingston, Al Hoffman, arr. John Evans
Everybody Loves My Baby, Spencer Williams, arr. The Boswell Sisters
Everybody Eats, Cab Calloway, arr. John Evans and All’s Well Sisters
A Child is Born, Thad Jones
We Don’t Talk About Bruno, Lin Manuel Miranda, arr. John Evans
Coffee and a Crepe, Katie McCreary and John Evans, arr. John Evans (based on a tune by Lily Rose Peck)
We’ll Meet Again, Ross Parker and Hughie Charles, arr. John Evans

Pere Navarro: Quintessential at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

Venue

Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London

Pizza Express Jazz Club,
Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3RW.

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From;
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/pere-navarro-quintessential

Pere Navarro: Quintessential

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

Born and raised in Ibiza, Pere Navarro embodies the essence of an island long celebrated as a meeting point of cultures and sounds. A trumpeter, pianist, composer, producer, and DJ, he seamlessly navigates between the elegance of jazz, the pulse of electronic music, and the colors of Mediterranean tradition. His versatility and creative curiosity have established him as one of the most forward-thinking artists of his generation.
£22.00

2 November 2025 6:30pm 8:00pm PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Available
£22.00

Full Biography

This unique signature has given rise to an authentic sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries. With three albums to his name, Navarro has built a distinctive musical identity. His latest project, Quintessential (2025), an ambitious double album, reaffirms both his creative depth and artistic evolution. His earlier releases, Perenne and Live in Madrid, published by the prestigious Fresh Sound Records label, quickly positioned him as a key voice in contemporary jazz.

In 2019, Navarro made his London debut at the iconic PizzaExpress Jazz Club, presenting Live in Madrid to a sold-out audience —an achievement that underscored his international appeal and marked an important milestone in his career. On that occasion, he performed with a quintet that was already breaking new ground: at the time, no other ensemble on the continental scene featured a line-up of guitar, piano, electric bass, drums, and trumpet.

Now, Navarro reinvents himself once again, returning to PizzaExpress with a bold new vision and a format unlike any other in today’s jazz world. He leads a one-of-a-kind trio where he performs on Rhodes, piano, and trumpet, while also integrating organ and synthesizer, alongside drums and sequences. This rare configuration pushes the boundaries of what a contemporary ensemble can be, reaffirming his commitment to innovation and his ability to craft music that is both rooted and forward-looking.

Band Lineup
Pere Navarro (trumpet, keyboard)
Llorenç Barceló (hammond & synths)
Christian Delgado (drums)

Darius Brubeck Quartet ‘music of the Brubecks’ at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

Featuring: Darius Brubeck Quartet

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BRUBECK PLAYS BRUBECK
Darius Brubeck Quartet
Celebrating 20 Years
Sunday 15 December 2025
Union Chapel, London
Music from the Brubecks

“How often do you come away from a jazz concert wishing it could have been bottled and later poured out to relive the magic again?”
Stuart Nicholson, Jazzwise

Union Chapel hosts a landmark evening with pianist and composer Darius Brubeck, celebrating both the 20th anniversary of the Darius Brubeck Quartet and the enduring musical legacy of his father, jazz legend Dave Brubeck.

A pillar of British jazz for two decades, the Darius Brubeck Quartet - Brubeck (piano), Dave O’Higgins (saxes), Matt Ridley (bass) and Wesley Gibbens (drums) - has cultivated a rare musical understanding through years of shared experience on stage and in the studio.

This special concert presents two contrasting sets that reflect both tradition and evolution - the first showcasing Brubeck’s own original works and new compositions, the second devoted to his father’s timeless classics, including interpretations of ‘Take Five’ and ‘Blue Rondo à la Turk’.

With its distinctive acoustics and evocative atmosphere, Union Chapel provides the perfect setting for this reflective and celebratory evening, honouring a family legacy that helped shape modern jazz, while affirming Brubeck’s own compelling musical voice.

Darius Brubeck Quartet: https://dariusbrubeck.com/

Union Chapel: https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/brubeck-plays-brubeck

19b Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN – doors 7pm

Copies of Time OutTakes – a rare Brubeck Editions release featuring previously unheard outtakes from the legendary 1959 Time Out sessions by the Dave Brubeck Quartet (Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello) will be available on the night. Discovered in the Brubeck archives Time OutTakes offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of the most influential albums in jazz history, featuring fresh takes of ‘Blue Rondo à la Turk’, ‘Take Five’, ‘Strange Meadowlark’ and ‘Cathy’s Waltz’, plus two previously unreleased tracks: ‘I’m in a Dancing Mood’ and ‘Watusi Jam’.

Also available will be copies of We Have Waited Too Long by The Jazzanians, as well as Playing the Changes: Jazz at an African University and on the Road (University of Illinois Press) a book chronicling the Brubecks’ time in South Africa. Together, these projects illuminate a vital period in South African cultural history (1983–2006) and the transformative power of jazz as a force for connection and change.

Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Hamilton de Holanda Duo, two shows at Ladbroke Hall, London (part of EFG London Jazz Festival).

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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We have received the following press release;

3 Time Grammy Award Winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba collaborates with Hamilton de Holanda to perform 2 shows as a duo on Saturday 15th November 2025 At Ladbroke Hall

Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Hamilton de Holanda Duo Saturday 15th November DUO “COLLAB”
EFG London Jazz Festival

As part of EFG London Jazz Festival, Ladbroke Hall is excited to present an amazing mix of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz, brought to life by two of thebest in the genre, the famous 3 time Grammy Award winning Afro-Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, known for his impeccable technique, rhythmic innovation and who’s been called one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, and the virtuoso Brazilian mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda, whose skill and creativity has revolutionised both the instrument and Brazilian music.

An electrifying fusion of Cuban and Brazilian musical traditions, this collab showcases the virtuosity and improvisational prowess of both musicians. Rubalcaba’s dynamic piano playing, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz harmonies, intertwines with de Holanda’s dazzling bandolim technique, which draws from the rich tapestry of Brazilian music styles such as choro, samba, bossa nova and jazz.

Saturday 15th November
Doors for the first performance 6:15pm
First performance starts 7:00pm

Doors for the second performance is 8:30pm
Second performance starts 9:10pm
Tickets from £20–£45

Buy Tickets Here
https://ladbrokehall.com/live-programme/jazz/gonzalo-rubalcaba-hamilton-de-holanda-duo-collab/

Artists:

Gonzalo Rubalcaba emerged in the 1980s as a prodigious talent, blending traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz harmonies and forms. Rubalcaba’s playing is characterised by his inventive improvisation, dazzling speed, intricate rhythmic patterns, and lyrical phrasing. Throughout his career, Rubalcaba has collaborated with numerous jazz luminaries, he has released a vast discography showcasing his versatility and innovative approach to music, earning critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards. Rubalcaba’s playing reflects a deep connection to his Cuban roots, yet he continually pushes the boundaries of the genre, incorporating diverse influences and exploring the piano’s full sonic possibilities. He remains one of the most respected and influential figures in contemporary jazz, revered for his technical prowess, musical
sensitivity, and uncompromising creativity.
https://www.gonzalorubalcaba.com/

Hamilton de Holanda is a multi-award-winning musician, renowned for his innovative approach and breathtaking improvisational skills. De Holanda has pushed the boundaries of traditional choro music while also incorporating elements of jazz, samba and other Brazilian genres into his playing. His performances are marked by dazzling speed, intricate melodies, and rhythmic complexity. His unique sound and technical brilliance have earned him widespread acclaim, leading to collaborations with jazz and world music legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, and even Coldplay, to name a few. De Holanda’s contributions to Brazilian music have been significant, revitalising the bandolim and inspiring a new generation of musicians. His ability to seamlessly blend virtuosity with heartfelt expression has solidified his reputation as one of the most accomplished improvisers and performers in contemporary Brazilian music, with over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
https://hamiltondeholanda.com/

Ladbroke Hall, 79 Barlby Road, London, United Kingdom

020 8962 8690

The Herbaliser Band, album launch at 229, London.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

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THE HERBALISER BAND - Official Album Launch

Way back In 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample-based beatmaking duo from Twickenham, South West London, released their debut 12” single ‘The Real Killer’ on UK label Ninja Tune.

They soon followed up with their first LP, ‘Remedies’  Establishing themselves as one of the main features of the Ninja Tune crew, as they expanded their roster of eclectic artists and DJs. The following year, as they were recording their second full length release, ‘Blow Your Headphones’, they extended their output to include an 8 piece live band.

The Herbaliser Band, (which would count among it’s members, the likes of Easy Access, Chris Bowden and Kaidi Tatham) continued on, touring internationally, to great reception, from diverse audiences and would become regulars at a multitude of electronic, dance, dub and jazz festivals, worldwide, for the next 2 decades or so.

Now, in 2023, after something of a hiatus, The Herbaliser Band have reformed with a lineup that currently includes Easy Access AKA Ralph Lamb (trumpet/flugelhorn) & Andrew Ross (tenor/baritone sax-flute), James Morton (alto sax), Micah Moody (drums), Patrick Dawes (percussion) & Ollie Teeba on the turntables.

Tickets here;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-herbaliser-band/229/3432592

229 London,
229 Great Portland Street,
London.
W1W 5PN.

RWCMD Big Band – A Quincy Jones Tribute at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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From;
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/rwcmd-big-band-a-quincy-jones-tribute

RWCMD Big Band – A Quincy Jones Tribute
Sun 30 Nov |  The Melville Theatre

Time & Location
30 Nov 2025, 20:00 – 23:00
The Melville Theatre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK

About the event

Black Mountain Jazz is proud to welcome the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) Big Band for a special tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern music - Quincy Jones.

Following the recent passing of Quincy Jones, a Fellow of the College, this concert celebrates his extraordinary legacy as a composer, arranger, bandleader and producer. Expect an unforgettable evening filled with some of his greatest big-band writing, alongside iconic hits that defined a generation.

With the unmistakable swing, groove and show-business sparkle that made Quincy Jones a household name, the RWCMD Big Band, directed by tutor Ceri Rees, will fill the Melville Centre with energy, passion, and the spirit of a true musical legend.

Join us for a night that honours Quincy’s unparalleled contribution to music - from jazz clubs to Hollywood, from big-band brilliance to chart-topping success. Don’t miss this celebration of a giant of jazz, brought to life by the next generation of world-class musicians.

Tickets
Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £11.00 to £22.00

Standard
£22.00

Friends of BMJ
£20.00

Under 18’s
£11.00

Fiddlebop at Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2025

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Advance note that we’ll be featuring the wonderful FIDDLEBOP in December:
Tues 9th December
Hot swing & cool Jazz, also with Guests

BRECON JAZZ CLUB
MUSE ARTS CENTRE
Glamorgan St.
Brecon,
LD3 7DW.

http://www.breconjazzclub.org

Pete Allen Jazz Band at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Date: Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Venue

Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London

Pizza Express Jazz Club,
Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3RW.

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Tuesday 4th November -  Album launch - “New Orleans
Wiggle – Jazz Magic - Pizza Express,  PizzaExpress Live Jazz Club,10 Dean Street, London W1D 3RW. Doors 6:30pm - Showtime 8pm. Tickets £20.00
Box office: https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/pete-allen

The Pete Allen Jazz Band, afternoon event at The Bowlers Arms, (Presidents Suite), Falkland Cricket Club, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

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Sunday 2nd November -  The Pete Allen Jazz Band - The Bowlers Arms, (Presidents Suite), Falkland Cricket Club, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6TW, 2:30 to 5pm. Admission £20 at the door Tel: 01635 47658

The Fifth Stourbridge Festival of Improvised Music, afternoon event at Claptrap The Venue, Stourbridge.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester has supplied the following information regarding this event;

The Fifth Stourbridge Festival of Improvised Music

Claptrap The Venue
108A High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1EE
Sunday 2nd November, 1pm doors for 2pm start
£10 admission / £5 unwaged

You’d be forgiven for missing The Fifth Stourbridge Festival of Improvised Music at Claptrap on Sunday, as there is very little in the way of online promotion (it doesn’t even appear on the venue website!), but I stumbled across it the other day on Facebook so thought it might be helpful to share the details here.



100% MADE UP ON THE SPOT! ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! EVEN QUIET BITS! Musicians will be performing in various small-group configurations, with the traditional end section when everyone plays together. That won’t be a quiet bit.

Doors 1pm. Music from 2pm. £10.00 admission (£5.00 unwaged)
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/678727/



The expected line-up includes a number of familiar faces from the Birmingham and West Midlands jazz scene.

Bruce Coates: saxophones
Fliss Evans-Waite: baritone saxophone
Alicia Gardener-Trejo: baritone saxophone/flutes/clarinets
Alex Astbury: trumpet
Becky Lockett: trombone
Mark Summerfield: tuba
Mike Bethell: guitar
Barry Edwards: guitar
Matthew Grigg: guitar/electronics
Dave Nock: guitar
Steve Tromans: piano/keyboards/melodica
Andrew Woodhead: piano/keyboards/electronics
Trevor Lines: bass
Jim Bashford: drums
Jasper Coates: drums
Jonno Gaze: drums
Tymek Jóźwiak: drums
Walt Shaw: percussion/electronics

Though the bar will take card, please bring a bit of spare cash as several of the players will have CDs for sale.

Yetii at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, May 01, 2026

Featuring: Yetii

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From;
https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2025-2026-season-shows;

Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, May 1, 2026 @ 7:00PM
£15.00

We welcome “Yetii” to Kidderminster Jazz Club for this very special one-off gig as part of their UK “Inner Worlds” Album Tour. Yetii released their debut album “Live at The Greenbank” to widespread critical acclaim and have since played at jazz clubs, festivals and arts centres across the UK as well as supporting “The Bad Plus” on their recent UK Tour.

The trio play original compositions combining flowing melodies with expansive group improvisations, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes. The band have built their following with a sold-out monthly residency in Bristol including collaborations with Iain Ballamy, Ant Law, and Arun Ghosh, and look forward to their biggest tour to date in support of this release! For fans of EST, The Bad Plus, and Fergus McCreadie.

“a performance that both enthralled and delighted the audience ★★★★★” The Jazz Mann

The Band
Alex Veitch - piano
Ashley John Long - double bass
Alex Goodyear - drums

St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

Zoe Gilby Trio at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, March 06, 2026

Featuring: Zoe Gilby

More details

From;
https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2025-2026-season-shows

Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Mar 6, 2026 @ 7:00PM
£15.00

Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today. Her compelling original compositions are written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. A powerful collection of songs with a strong narrative. Supported by guitarist Mark Williams they deliver a commanding mix of musical sophistication and dramatic edge. An engaging repertoire of story telling and atmosphere, her stockpile of music also includes an adventurous blend of contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and the sensitive treatment of jazz standards, completes this particular “story-book” Touring the UK and internationally, she continues to perform at prominent jazz festivals and venues.

“A mix of intelligent original songs and innovative arrangements of tunes by both jazz and pop composers. It’s the quality of the original songs that make this jazz vocal album stand out from the pack.” - Ian Mann, The Jazzmann

Band
Vocals – Zoe Gilby
Guitar – Mark Williams
Double Bass – Andy Champion

St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

The Inscape Jazz Quartet at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, February 06, 2026

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https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2025-2026-season-shows

Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 @ 7:00PM
£15.00
“The Inscape Jazz Quartet”

Performance description:

“The Inscape Jazz Quartet is a newly formed jazz combo that presents a captivating set of original music inspired by the poetry of Gerard Manly Hopkins and his concept of “Inscape” (the unique essence of things). Lyrical, thoughtful and poetic is the order of the day, they also include well loved standards to lend some familiar sounds for the listener. This Quartet brings together some of the UKs most exciting talent to create an ensemble that offers both soulful and fresh sounds.”

Band Members
Nathan Hayward - Piano
Nick Wilshire - Saxophone
Marcus Penrose - Double Bass
Simon Whiting - Drums

St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St,
Kidderminster DY10 1RP

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Will Barnes Quartet at Clun Valley Jazz, SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Featuring: Will Barnes Quartet

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Friday 14th November: Will Barnes Quartet @ SpArC Theatre

Following the critical acclaim of their debut album Source of the Severn, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with Outside the Light—a bold and expressive new chapter in their artistic journey. Drawing inspiration from local folklore and Celtic mythology, the album explores themes of light, seasons and changing landscapes. This second album deepens the group’s exploration of the interplay between jazz improvisation and the evocative landscapes of Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches.

Led by guitarist and composer Will Barnes, the quartet features pianist Jack Gonsalez, bassist Aidan Thorne, and drummer James Batten—an ensemble recognised for its tight chemistry and compelling live performances. Their sound pays homage to jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Oscar Peterson, while forging a distinct voice rooted in contemporary expression.

Will Barnes Quartet will be at the SpArC Theatre, Bishops Castle on Friday 14th November

http://www.willbarnesmusic.co.uk

Tickets here;
https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-will-barnes-quartet-outside-the-light-tour/

SpArC Theatre, Brampton Rd, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AY

01588 638038

07900929291

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Tim Richards Trio Album Launnch at The Old Library Bar, New Cross Road, London SE14.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Featuring: Tim Richards Trio

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https://www.musicroomlondon.com/whats-on

30 Nov 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
TIM RICHARDS TRIO (JAZZ) - ‘FOUR ACES’ ALBUM LAUNCH

TIM RICHARDS TRIO (JAZZ) ‘FOUR ACES’ ALBUM LAUNCH
Sun 30 Nov 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Old Library, SE14 5BA

Tim Richards and his fantastic Trio continue their monthly residency at The Old Library Bar, celebrating the launch of their new album ‘Four Aces’.

Tim Richards – piano
Alex Keen – double bass
Daniel Howard – drums

The line-up includes Alex Keen (double bass) and drummer Daniel Howard. They’ll be playing tunes by Tim’s favourite composer Thelonious Monk alongside some jazz standards, blues and original compositions.

STARTS 5PM - FREE ENTRY

“Tim Richards… moves with impressive confidence from boiling Latin rhythms to bebop, ballads and even a tinge of gospel, while still retaining his own recognisable style.” THE OBSERVER

Tim has been a name on the jazz scene since the 1980s, fronting bands such as Spirit Level, Great Spirit and The Hextet. His trio have entertained audiences from Inverness to Istanbul and have three acclaimed albums out on the 33 Records label. Expect swinging jazz with some quirky twists…

“The trio left us in no doubt that the blues is not only the soul but the testosterone in the central thrust of jazz ancient to modern.” JAZZ REVIEW

Website: http://www.timrichards.ndo.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimRichardsPiano

The Old Library Bar
The Old Library, 116-118 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5BA

Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2026 at The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool.

Dates: Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Sunday, March 01, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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From;
https://capstone.hope.ac.uk/jazzfestival/

Liverpool International Jazz Festival (LIJF) was established in 2013 by Liverpool Hope University, and in previous years has included performances from some of Jazz music’s leading lights.

The emphasis of the Festival is on contemporary instrumental jazz in a variety of styles with a focus on presenting work from an international selection of world class artists, taking audience members on a musical journey that traverses numerous genres and cross-genres.

The next incarnation of the Festival will take place from Friday 26th Feb 2026 to Sun 1st March 2026 inclusive. The Festival will comprise concerts from a stellar line up of artists including Tim Garland and Geoffrey Keezer, David Helbock and Julia Hofer, Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh, Robert Mitchell’s Little Black Book, Martin Taylor and Marius Neset Quartet. Tickets for individual events along with Festival All Performances Bundle tickets to cover the six main festival concerts , will go on sale on Friday 17th October 2025 at 10am.

Festival All Performances Bundle Tickets, priced £60 +bf until 31st Dec 2025 and £72 + bf from 1st Jan 2026, cover all the main six Festival concerts and can be purchased via TicketQuarter
https://ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=lijf-2026&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=

Event Name Event Date and Time Venue

LIJF 2026: Tim Garland and Geoffrey Keezer Thurs 26th Feb 2026, 7.30pm The Capstone Theatre

LIJF 2026: David Helbock & Julia Hofer Fri 27th Feb 2026, 7.30pm The Capstone Theatre

LIJF 2026 and Milap Presents Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh Sat 28th Feb 2026, 1pm The Capstone Theatre

LIJF 2026: Robert Mitchell’s Little Black Book Sat 28th Feb 2026, 7.30pm The Capstone Theatre

LIJF 2026: Martin Taylor Sun 1st March 2026, 1pm The Capstone Theatre

LIJF 2026; Marius Neset Quartet Sun 1st March 2026, 7.30pm The Capstone Theatre

The Capstone Theatre
Liverpool Hope University
Creative Campus
17 Shaw Street
Liverpool
L6 1HP

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Perfect Stranger at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Featuring: Perfect Stranger

Venue

Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London

Pizza Express Jazz Club,
Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3RW.

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PERFECT STRANGER
PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho, London
Tuesday 11 November 2025

Chris Sansom (conductor, fretless bass guitar)
Martin Hathaway (alto/soprano saxophones, bass clarinet, flute)
Bob McKay (tenor/baritone/soprano saxophones, flute)
Miguel Gorodi (trumpet & flugelhorn)
Tom Green (trombone)
Alcyona Mick (keyboards)
Rob Millett (percussion)
Eddy White (guitars)
Paul Michael (bass guitar)
Jonas Golland (drums)

Perfect Stranger, the 10-piece band originally conceived in 1974 by visionary composer and bassist Chris Sansom, takes to the stage at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho, on Tuesday 11 November for a rare London appearance celebrating their acclaimed debut album Unfinished Business.

Unfinished Business brings to life Sansom’s adventurous jazz-rock-funk compositions first written in the early 1970s. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Yes, Frank Zappa and the British jazz innovators of the era, Sansom sought to create music that broke free of traditional forms – ambitious, rhythmic and harmonically rich.

The original incarnation of Perfect Stranger never had the chance to perform or record this material. Now, half a century later, Sansom has revived the project with a new generation of exceptional musicians. “This project has been a long time coming,” says Sansom. “The music on this album is exactly half a century old at the time of release, and it’s incredibly rewarding to finally bring it to life with such a talented group.”

Expect bold compositions, intricate ensemble playing and the unmistakable energy of a band fulfilling a decades-old vision.

Live: Perfect Stranger at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho – Tuesday 11 November 2025
Tickets: http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/perfect-stranger

Perfect Stranger: https://perfectstranger.band/

Chris Sansom: https://chrissansom.net/

Spark!: https://www.sparklabel.com/

ECN Music: https://ecnmusic.com/

Distribution - ECN Music/Proper Music:  https://propermusic.com/

Sarah Meek and the Dave Cottle Trio “Songs from the Movies” at Swansea Jazz Club, Langland’s Brasserie, Swansea.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

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Sunday November 2nd, 7pm
Jazz & dine @Langland’s Brasserie

Enjoy a superb 2 course dinner.  Choices of Starters & Main Courses from the Jazz & Dine Menu Includes Vegan & Gluten Free options. (Optional dessert can be purchased on the night).Dinner from 7pm. From approx, 8.30pm sit back and relax and enjoy 2 sets of live music from Sarah Meek and the Dave Cottle Trio as they present “Songs from the Movies”

Tickets include 2 course dinner and the show (Group discounts : Up to 15% OFF!!)

Tickets for all Events are available from our website (BOOK EVENTS)
BOOK OVER THE PHONE /ENQUIRIES : CALL 01792 677287
Also from DERRICKS MUSIC 01792 654226

https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/

The Greg Abate Quartet at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwicks.

Date: Monday, November 03, 2025

Featuring: Greg Abate Quartet

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The Greg Abate Quartet - Monday 3rd November 2025

In November, we are proud to announce GREG-VEMBER IV. Yes, the fourth annual November return of legendary US saxophonist, Greg Abate, to Kenilworth Jazz, as part of his 2025 Autumn UK tour.

KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Monday 3rd November, 2025
Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £15.00, Students £7.50 available on the door or online at https://wegottickets.com/event/679959
* Please note, the online price includes the ticketing site fee and so will cost the same as the door price *
** If you intend to pay on the door please could you notify me at this email address of the number of tickets to be reserved which will assist in the planning of the event **

Greg is based in the USA, a musician of brilliant international standing, and without a doubt, amongst the finest jazz players of his generation. After studying at Berklee in the mid 70’s, Greg joined the Ray Charles band, and later the renowned Artie Shaw Orchestra. Since then, Greg has had an outstanding career as a band leader in his own right. His recent albums include a beautiful album with the late great Phil Woods, and his most recent album with the incredible pianist, Kenny Baron. As well as his touring work, Greg is also a composer, arranger, a Grammy-nominated recording artist and educator of considerable note, serving as an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College. His fluent and muscular playing is best described as “post hard bop”, encompassing a classic approach to the material in the style of Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley and Phil Woods.

“Abate is not content to rely on stock bebop riffs ... his work has a feeling of constant invention and creativity.” Chicago Tribune

“A unique voice” Metro, San Jose

“One of the most exciting players around today” The Jazz Messenger

“Greg Abate is one of the most appealing saxophonists on the scene today ... the result is that he plays music with sweetness and daring.” New Jazz Recordings

Joining Greg, we have the flying socks, passion and innovation of Alex Steele on piano; the insuperable merchant of groove and swing, Mike Cypher on drums; and the beautifully melodic, lyrical and effervescent Mike Green on double bass.

Kenilworth Jazz Club,
Kenilworth Rugby Football Club,
The Jack Davies Memorial Ground,
Glasshouse Lane,
Kenilworth,
CV8 2AJ.

Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025, various venues, Cambridge.

Dates: Sunday, November 09, 2025 - Sunday, November 23, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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Jazz icons and innovators – Courtney Pine, Tanita Tikaram & Theon Cross – lead Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025

Stars, legends, and the next generation take over Cambridge, 9-23 November

The Cambridge Jazz Festival (CJF) returns in full force for its 11th edition, promising its most ambitious, diverse and star-studded programme yet. Taking place 9–23 November 2025, this UK jazz powerhouse presents 40 events, featuring jazz icons, ground-breaking female headliners, global rising stars, and an extensive programme of workshops, fringe gigs, and community performances across Cambridge and its surrounds.

With a reputation for spotting next-generation greats and platforming living legends, the Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025 cements its position as one of the most vital music
festivals in the UK calendar. Tickets and full programme via http://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info

Festival highlights: where icons meet innovation
From jazz royalty to cutting-edge collaborations, this year’s key bookings include:

Theon Cross × NYJO – A boundary-breaking opener (9 Nov) launching a brand-new venue, Arts Club Cambridge

Courtney Pine CBE – A national treasure returns to Saffron Hall for a major headline event (21 Nov)

Fergus McCreadie – Mercury Prize-nominated pianist closes the festival at Churchill College Chapel (23 Nov)

John Etheridge Blue Spirits Trio – Guitar legend in an intimate show at Hidden Rooms (13 Nov)

Shirley Smart ; Robert Mitchell – Dynamic duo live in concert at St Catharine’s College Chapel (14 Nov)

Little North - ground-breaking Danish piano trio bring Scandinavian jazz in a rare UK visit at Hidden Rooms (14 Nov)

The Brass Funkeys – High-octane brass party at Cambridge Junction (15 Nov)

Oscar at 100: Tim Boniface & James Pearson Quartet – A heartfelt tribute to Oscar Peterson at Girton College (19 Nov)

Orphy Robinson MBE named Artist-in-Residence
At the heart of this year’s festival is Orphy Robinson MBE, a trailblazing multi- instrumentalist, composer and one of the few British musicians to record with the legendary Blue Note Records. Orphy brings decades of influence and innovation to Cambridge in a multifaceted role as Artist-in-Residence and Visiting Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge. His appearance includes an exclusive headline show with the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (CUJO), a high-level improvisation workshop, and contributions throughout the festival, ensuring an artistic thread that weaves through the entire 2025 programme.

“This year’s festival promises an unforgettable journey through the vibrant heart of the UK music scene,” says Orphy Robinson MBE. “Expect a thrilling 360° experience,
bursting with layers of artistry and creativity that capture the true spirit of our times.”

Female headliners redefining jazz stardom
The festival proudly continues its commitment to showcasing exceptional women in jazz:

Alexandra Ridout Quartet – BBC Young Jazz Musician Award winner brings her signature sound to Hidden Rooms (20 Nov)

Stella Cole – US vocalist and TikTok sensation in a rare UK performance at Saffron Hall (15 Nov)

Tanita Tikaram – The chart-topping singer-songwriter delivers a spellbinding set at Saffron Hall (16 Nov)

More than music: workshops, fringe and community stage
CJF2025 is as immersive as it is star-studded, with free events, jam sessions, and masterclasses inviting audiences to engage at every level.

Improvisation workshops led by Orphy Robinson and by Phil Meadows

Big Band Bonanza! – Featuring Upbeat Big Band &Linton Jazz Orchestra at Storey’s Field

Jazz Choir Workshop with vocalist Andi Hopgood

Schools Jazz Ensemble Concert – Showcasing young regional talent

Jazz Jams & Funk Jams – Across city bars and venues

Pop-up Speakeasy & Fringe Stage – featuring Andy Bowie Quartet, oreglo, J.A.M. String Collective, Heart of Noise, and more

A vision for a connected jazz culture
From Saffron Hall to Hidden Rooms, La Raza to West Road Concert Hall, the 2025 festival connects Cambridge’s historic institutions with cutting-edge creativity. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or new to the genre, the Cambridge Jazz Festival promises a full-spectrum experience, giving space to legends while fostering the future.
“This is more than a festival,” says CJF Co-director and Co-founder, Roslin Russell, “it’s a movement to bridge communities, generations and genres, placing jazz in
conversation with the world today.”

Stay connected

Website: http://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info

Instagram: @cambridgejazzfestival

Twitter/X: @CamJazzFest

Facebook: Cambridge Jazz Festival UK

Supported by: Cambridge BID
Media partners: Cambridge Independent, Cambridge Radio, Jazz FM, One Jazz

Cambridge Jazz Festival is now in its 11th year, having hosted artists including Soweto Kinch, Zara McFarlane, Yazz Ahmed, and Snarky Puppy alumni. The 2025 programme continues this legacy of innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Daylight Music: The 400th Edition at St Mary Magdalene Church, London N7.

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

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The Four Hundredth Edition
Saturday 13th December
St Mary Magdalene Church, Islington

Somewhere in our sixteenth year we reach the unfathomable figures of the four hundredth edition of our series. How did that happen?

What do we have in store to mark this moment? Well for now we’re keeping our plans under wraps. What we do know is that we will be able to hand you mince pies to munch on and the finest riches that music, sound and storytelling can offer.

Come celebrate the end of another year, another milestone edition of our gathering, with a room full of friendly and familiar smiling faces. We’d love to see you at our quadricentennial event!

Tickets here;
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arcticcircle/1857712

Daylight Music: The 400th Edition
Sat 13 Dec 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
St Mary Magdalene Church, N7 8LT

Somewhere in our sixteenth year we reach the unfathomable figures of the four hundredth edition of our series. How did that happen?

What do we have in store to mark this moment? Well for now we’re keeping our plans under wraps. What we do know is that we will be able to hand you mince pies to munch on and the finest riches that music, sound and storytelling can offer.

Come celebrate the end of another year, another milestone edition of our gathering, with a room full of friendly and familiar smiling faces. We’d love to see you at our quadricentennial event!

Arctic Circle’s Daylight Music has, for over sixteen years, become an important part of London’s live music scene, with a weird and wonderful mix of musicians presenting ideas and storytelling in music and sound,  alongside delicious cake, in some of the most splendid and iconic venues.

Further event details: Cafe is open. An event for all ages. Pay-What-You-Can entry in advance or on the door (£12 per adult suggestion, children free), subject to availability/capacity.

St Mary Magdalene Church, Lower Holloway
Holloway Rd, London N7 8LT

Gwenifer Raymond + Ancient Hostility at Weirdshire, The Jam Factory, Hereford.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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Tuesday November 11th: Downstairs at the Jam Factory
Gwenifer Raymond + Ancient Hostility
Tickets
https://wegottickets.com/event/669464

Moving into November, we are very excited to bring you two fabulous and contrasting artists who both explore the traditional in bang up to the minute ways.

Gwenifer Raymond has rapidly and rightfully gained a reputation as one of the finest and most technically articulate finger picking guitarists in the world. She has released a series of incredible albums on a variety of labels, and toured Europe, the US and Canada with the likes of Michael Chapman, Michael Hurley, Charlie Parr, Lankum, Richard Dawson and Ryley Walker. The latest album is already selling out on vinyl…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWChJuPSmLk

Ancient Hostility are a powerhouse duo of mainly unaccompanied singers, bringing anarchist, inclusive politics and resolute solidarity to this traditional format. Their debut album is an inspiration, and full of songs to last long into the future to be sung at the barricades. I can’t wait….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g27Bhsxzrvc

HEREFORD: The Jam Factory
40 Widemarsh St
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 9EP

Ian Shaw sings Stephen Sondheim at Hall Two, Kings Place, London.

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Featuring: Ian Shaw

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From;
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/jazz/ian-shaw-sings-stephen-sondheim/

Ian Shaw sings Stephen Sondheim
Stephensong
The London Concert
with Barry Green piano

Jazz meets Broadway as multi-award-winning singer Ian Shaw brings his soulful artistry to Kings Place in this album launch concert. With wit, warmth and dazzling vocal flair, Shaw, with acclaimed pianist Barry Green, reimagines Sondheim’s iconic songs. A must-see for lovers of jazz, theatre and lyrical genius.
Join us for an unforgettable and exclusive evening as acclaimed jazz vocalist Ian Shaw brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life in a spellbinding album launch concert. With his signature blend of emotional depth, wit, and vocal virtuosity, Shaw reimagines Sondheim’s iconic songs through a jazz lens – infusing them with fresh nuance while honouring their melodic, emotional and theatrical brilliance.

From the aching introspection of Children Will Listen and the vocally dexterous Another Hundred People to the biting irony of Being Alive, Shaw’s interpretations are both intimate and grand, capturing the heart of Sondheim’s storytelling. Accompanied by the world-class Netherlands-based pianist, Barry Green, this performance promises rich harmonies, inventive arrangements, and moments of pure musical theatre magic.

Whether you’re a lifelong Sondheim devotee or discovering his work anew, this concert offers a rare chance to experience his songs in a new light – filtered through the soul of one of Britain’s most expressive jazz voices. Expect laughter, pathos, a masterclass in musical interpretation and ‘a fearless intimacy’ (The Guardian).

Ian Shaw Sings Stephen Sondheim is more than a tribute – it’s a celebration of two masters of their craft, colliding in a night of lyrical beauty, daring and emotional resonance.

This event will last approximately 90 minutes, with no interval.

Date: Thu 27 Nov
Start time: 8pm (Doors: 7.30pm)
Venue: Hall Two
Price: £10.00-£30.00

Kings Place
90 York Way,
London,
N1 9AG.

The Fabulous Speakeasy New Years Eve Party feat. The Fabulous Red Diesel at The Beacon, Hastings, Sussex.

Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fabulous-speakeasy-new-years-eve-party-tickets-1672081473699

Wednesday, December 31
The Fabulous Speakeasy New Years Eve Party
By PriestessRecords
Get your roaring 20’s on, and get down to the jazziest speakeasy party in town. Live music from The Fabulous Red Diesel

Date and time
December 31 · 8pm - January 1, 2026 · 1am GMT

Location
The Beacon
67-68 Saint Mary’s Terrace Hastings TN34 3LS

£10

And finally, we are ,after popular demand, bringing in a small pub quiz for New years Eve at The Beacon Hastings. So that’s Pass the Parcel, Fancy Dress ( speakeasy style) with a prize for the most amazing costume, full dance set of original mind-blowing jazzy tunes from yours truly, and fire in the garden. Plus spell-casting for New Years resolutions and plans, licenced bar and food available. It’s at The Beacon in Hastings, tickets from Eventbrite or on the door, but be aware , we sold out last year, so best to get them early !

The Fabulous Red Diesel at The Cellar Arts Club, Worthing, Sussex.

Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fabulous-red-diesel-at-the-cellar-arts-club-worthing-tickets-1751984495789

Friday, November 28
The Fabulous Red Diesel at The Cellar Arts Club Worthing
By PriestessRecords
Get ready to groove your banana thing with The Fabulous Red Diesel at The Cellar Arts Club - it’s gonna be a night to remember!

Date and time
Friday, November 28 · 7:30 - 11:30pm GMT

Location
Cellar Arts Club
70 Marine Parade Worthing BN11 3QB

£10

Since 2016, the Fabulous Red Diesel have been making mischievous jazz, soulful melodies and outrageous tuba solos. They are one of the most hardworking original bands on the circuit today, and now its starting to bear some very juicy fruit. Their new album ”Goddess The Seahorse” Its their 8th album,14 original tracks, and is the best yet. Jazz FM’s Mark Walker made ”Dear Number 5”his track of the week, and ”Joe Cool ”appeared on John Osbourne’s Jazz FM sunday show.

They have opened for The James Taylor Quartet , sold out Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s 3 times played Cheltenham , Rye and , Sidmouth Jazz Festivals. This album promo tour has included The 606 Club, The Verdict, The Bear Club, Toulouse Lautrec , Brecon Jazz Festival,and Aberjazz.

They are currently in the studio recording album number 10.

Frontwoman/songwriter and singer, Ms Kitty , in Sammy Stein’s words, ‘Think Eartha Kitt meets Tina Turner, tone it down a tone then add a touch of a mother tigress and you have some idea of how Kat’s voice purrs, roars and can also turn up the sassiness like a Vaudeville star- and all while staying perfectly in tune. It is unique.”‘

This band will sweep you off your feet, they are happiest in the middle of the audience, taking them for the ride of their lives, through latin, funk, soul, swing and even a hint of gypsy punk. Absolutely will contain Tuba .

NYC WINTER JAZZFEST, various venues, Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Dates: Thursday, January 08, 2026 - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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2026 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST, (Jan. 8-13) Announces Individual Shows and Marathon Dates.

 STILL WE RISE: NYC WINTER JAZZFEST ANNOUNCES SHOWS, VENUES AND LINEUPS

NYC Winter Jazzfest 2026 — January 8-13, 2026
In Manhattan and Brooklyn

Psychic Hotline Records Showcase, Meshell Ndegeocello at Pioneer Works, Giant Step 35.5 Anniversary at Elsewhere, My Country Tis of Thee at LPR, Gilles Peterson at Roulette, Dave Harrington’s Prankster’s East Reimagine Bitches Brew

Full Festival and Marathon Passes on sale now at http://www.winterjazzfest.com

22nd season celebrates Black American Music, Community, and Joy amidst forces of Erasure

A rallying cry echoes across the season:
STILL WE RISE • STILL WE GATHER • STILL WE DANCE • STILL WE PLAY •  STILL WE SING.

For its 22nd edition, NYC Winter Jazzfest (January 8-13 2026) reaffirms its commitment to nurturing community and free expression through live music. This year’s theme centers on the joy and beauty of gathering together while celebrating the tradition and future of Black American music—especially urgent during a time when external forces threaten to erase Black culture and history.

“Winter Jazzfest has always been more than a music festival—it’s a nurturing community gathering, a platform for diverse voices, a space of joy and resilience,” said the festival team. “In 2026, we double down on the power of music to resist erasure and amplify the voices at the heart of Black American music traditions.”

The 2026 festival once again brings together a kaleidoscope of voices spanning jazz, experimental, soul, electronic, and global traditions. Today, the festival is announcing the initial individual shows, venues and dates for the Manhattan and Brooklyn Marathons. The initial line-up includes:

Adam O’Farrill’s ELEPHANT
Adegoke Steve Colson
Alden Hellmuth
Alfredo Colón Quintet
Amir ElSaffar w/ Tomas Fujiwara, Ole Mathisen, and Tania Giannouli
Amirtha Kidambi Elder Ones
Amy Gadiaga
Annie & The Caldwells
Arturo O’Farrill
Arun Ramamurthy Trio
Bex Burch
Black Earth Sway w/ Nicole Mitchell, Alexis Lombre, Coco Elysses, JoVia Armstrong
Brandon Ross Phantom Menace w/ Graham Haynes, David Virelles, JT Lewis, Hardedge
Brandon Woody’s Upendo
Brittany Davis
Carmen Staaf & Sounding Line
Civil Disobedience w/ David Ambrosio, Donny McCaslin, Ingrid Jensen, Bruce Barth & Johnathan Blake
Cory Henry
Dave Harrington’s Pranksters East Reimagine Bitches Brew
David Binney Action Trio w/ Pera Krstajic and Louis Cole
David Murray Quartet
Dawn of Midi
DoYeon Kim Quintet
Ekep Nkwelle
Elena & Samora Pinderhughes
Endea Owens & The Cookout
Freedom Riders
Gabrielle Cavassa
Gilles Peterson
Hanging Hearts
Instant Alter w/ Emilio Modeste, Natasha Agrama, Brandon Rose, Miguel Russell
James Brandon Lewis Quartet
James Carter Quintet - Trane: A Centennial Supreme
Joe Westerlund
Joel Ross
John Roseboro
Joy Guidry
Julius Hemphill Stringtet
Kahil ElZabar & Isaiah Collier
Kassa Overall
Lady Blackbird
Lakecia Benjamin
Laura Anglade
Lex Korten & Canopy
LOJO Watts w/ Logan Richarson, Joe Sanders, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts
Louis Cato
Luke Stewart’s Silt Trio
Luke Titus
Mádé Kuti & The Movement
Marcus Gilmore’s Journey to the New
Mei Semones
Merope w/ Shahzad Ismaily
Meshell Ndegeocello
Mingus Dynasty
Nate Mercereau
Nels Cline: songs from Lovers conducted by Michael Leonhart
Obed Calvaire
Ohad Talmor’s Back to the Land w/ David Virelles, Joel Ross, Chris Tordini and Eric McPherson
Patricia Brennan Tentet
Pedrito Martinez
Quantum Blues Quartet w/ Tisziji Muñoz, Will Calhoun, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and Paul Shaffer
Ron Trent
Sam Gendel
Sarah Elizabeth Charles
Sasha Berliner
Shahzad Ismaily, Maria Chavez, Greg Saunier
Sylvan Esso (DJ Set)
Takuya Kuroda
The Either/Orchestra plays éthiopiques
Tia Fuller & Shamie Fuller-Royston
Tomas Fujiwara Dream Up
Tomeka Reid Quartet
Tyreek McDole
Veronica Swift
William Tyler & Yasmin Williams
Xenia Rubinos
+ More TBA

Additional artists, individual shows, keynote speakers, and panel programming will be announced in the coming weeks.

January 8, 2026 - Psychic Hotline at NYC Winter Jazzfest
Mei Semones & John Roseboro, Amy Gadiaga, Sam Gendel, Joe Westerlund, William Tyler & Yasmin Williams, Sylvan Esso (DJ set)
Venue: LPR
Time: 7:00 PM Doors
Winter Jazzfest partners with Durham-based record label Psychic Hotline for a label showcase that expands the conversation around jazz and its many intersections. Founded by Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn with Martin Anderson, Psychic Hotline is an artist-run company built on radically artist-forward values: transparent deals, creative freedom, and an ever-growing community of voices. This showcase brings together adventurous music-makers across jazz, folk, and experimental traditions—Mei Semones & John Roseboro, Amy Gadiaga, Sam Gendel, Joe Westerlund, William Tyler & Yasmin Williams—plus a DJ set from Sylvan Esso. Winter Jazzfest has previously presented Psychic Hotline artists including Amaro Freitas, Sam Wilkes, and Gendel. This year’s showcase extends a warm genre-agnostic welcome to a label that celebrates our core values.

Manhattan Marathon
January 9, 2026 - Winter Jazzfest Manhattan Marathon
Venues: LPR, City Winery, City Winery Loft, Nublu, Drom, Bitter End, Zinc Bar
Time: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
On January 9, 2026, Winter Jazzfest’s legendary Manhattan Marathon once again transforms Lower Manhattan into a living map of sound, with music coursing through LPR, City Winery, City Winery Loft, Nublu, DROM, The Bitter End, and Zinc Bar. Audiences will be able to wander between venues and encounter strikingly different musical worlds that nevertheless speak to one another in surprising ways.
At LPR, experience lush, orchestrated textures alongside vibraphone and trumpet-driven ensembles exploring the percussive and electronic edges of contemporary improvisation. At City Winery, hear socially conscious bandleaders embodying jazz’s activist spirit, alongside a fiery tribute to John Coltrane. At Nublu, genre-benders join forces, creating exchanges where so-called “jazz” collides with ambient and electronic textures. At DROM, experience global currents flowing into contemporary jazz and the avant-garde.  Late-night settings like Zinc Bar and The Bitter End keep the energy alive with cross-genre sparks originating from NYC to Paris, the Middle East and beyond. Our marathons are a kaleidoscope of rhythm, harmony, and expression—an open invitation to journey across the many shades of jazz in 2026 and beyond.

Brooklyn Marathon
January 10, 2026 - Winter Jazzfest Brooklyn Marathon
Venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Superior Ingredients, National Sawdust, Baby’s All Right, Union Pool, Loove Annex
Time: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
For the fourth year in a row, on January 10, Winter Jazzfest’s signature Marathon heads to Brooklyn for its second night; a night of expansive sounds spread across Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl, Superior Ingredients, Loove Labs Annex, Baby’s All Right, National Sawdust, and Union Pool. Like our Manhattan Marathon, our Brooklyn Marathon highlights artists who blur genre lines while staying rooted in jazz’s spirit of invention. At Music Hall of Williamsburg, rising stars of jazz vibraphone dovetail with folk-rooted fingerstyle guitarists and singer-songwriters whose instrumental and vocal storytelling intersect folk traditions with jazz. Brooklyn Bowl offers a global pulse, summoning trance-inducing diasporic traditions from Ethiopian jazz to Gnawa to Afrobeat and contemporary Afro-Cuban music. At Loove Labs Annex, we present a Fully Altered Artists showcase connecting multiple generations of forward-thinking jazz with radical reimaginings of improvised music. The avant-garde thrives at Baby’s All Right, with a cornucopia of cutting-edge improvisers lik. National Sawdust features exploratory voices in the Black Music continuum, while Union Pool’s Dada Strain showcase, now in its third year, offers genre-agnostic and boundary-breaking collaborations. The Brooklyn Marathon is a meeting ground for tradition, experimentation, and the global resonance of jazz today.

January 11, 2026 - Meshell Ndegeocello, Cory Henry, Annie & The Caldwells
Venue: Pioneer Works
Time: 7:00 PM Doors
Meshell Ndegeocello is the quintessential Winter Jazzfest artist—restlessly collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and fiercely dedicated to chronicling the experiences of Black Americans through song. Across projects that braid soul, jazz, and spoken word, her work radiates the creative impulse to bring joy, pain, birth, death and all life’s events in words and music—always unflinching, and deeply grooving. Opening, GRAMMY-winning keyboard visionary Cory Henry brings the church with him—melding gospel, jazz-funk, and R&B uplift. His recent project Church draws on his musical heritage and family, a testament to an artist whose work moves feet and hearts alike.
Mississippi’s Annie & The Caldwells testify with disco-tinged gospel soul straight from West Point, MS. As Annie says, “My family is my band,” and their multigenerational harmonies and sibling rhythm section turn lived experience into praise, perseverance, and party.

January 11, 2026 - Giant Step 35.5 Years Celebration at WInter Jazzfest
Gilles Peterson, Ron Trent, Kassa Overall, plus guests TBA
Venue: Elsewhere
Time: 6:00 PM
Giant Step and Winter Jazz present an unforgettable night celebrating 35.5 years of Giant Step, featuring exclusive New York DJ sets from Gilles Peterson, Ron Trent, and a live performance from Kassa Overall. Both Gilles and Ron have deep roots in Giant Step’s history; from Gilles’ many iconic DJ sets over the years to Nuyorican Soul, and Ron’s influential DJ residency and production work during Giant Step Records golden era in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Expect a special musical journey only these legends can deliver, plus a live set from Kassa Overall and special guests. Kassa’s new album Cream is earning rave reviews for its bold fusion of jazz and hip-hop. This one will sell out so grab your ticket early.

January 12, 2026 — LPR - My Country ’Tis of Thee: Freedom Riders & Guests Arturo O’Farrill, Samora Pinderhughes, Mádé Kuti, Adegoke Steve Colson + more
Doors: 7:00 PM
Winter Jazzfest presents My Country ’Tis of Thee—a powerful night of music, resistance, and hope. At the heart of the evening are the Freedom Riders, an all-star ensemble of youngish voices in creative music, dedicated to amplifying messages of social justice through sound including Tomoki Sanders, Alfredo Colón, Milena Casado, Sasha Berliner, Carmen Staaf, Joe Dyson and co-leaders Luke Stewart and Ben Williams (both bassists with deep roots in our nation’s capital).
This one-of-a-kind performance takes the shape of a truly improvised round robin, interweaving spontaneous creation with standard repertoire linked to the civil rights movement. Alongside these echoes of history, the Freedom Riders and their invited guests—visionary artists Arturo O’Farrill, Adegoke Steve Colson, Samora Pinderhughes, and Mádé Kuti plus additional guests to be announced—will share current songs born from their own activist practice, underscoring the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom.

January 13, 2026 - Gilles Peterson Presents: Liner Notes
An Evening of Music, Stories and More presented by NYC Winter Jazzfest & Giant Step
Venue: Roulette
Internationally renowned broadcaster, DJ label owner, festival curator and record collector, Gilles Peterson has played a pivotal role in supporting and promoting underground music globally over the past four decades. Please join us for a unique evening where Gilles enters into a conversation with his records. Accompanied by a series of special guests, he will join the musical dots, playing and chatting about his favorite sounds past, present and future - think of it as a live radio show you can see.

Take Two: Dave Harrington’s Pranksters East Reimagine “Bitches Brew”
January 13, 2026 - Take Two: Dave Harrington’s Pranksters East Reimagine “Bitches Brew”
Venue: LPR
co-presented with Pique-nique
Pique-nique and Winter Jazzfest present guitarist and producer Dave Harrington and his Pranksters East, reinterpreting Miles Davis’ groundbreaking album “Bitches Brew” in his centennial year.
Part of the Take Two deep-listening series, the evening pairs an uninterrupted playback of the 1970 classic followed by a live reimagining by Harrington and his ensemble.  Known for his work with Darkside, Taper’s Choice and exploratory solo projects, Harrington has assembled all-star Pranksters in cities across the country. Always a “behemoth grooving machine”, they drew inspiration from many substrates of free improvisation, asking what lies between “Bitches Brew” and “Blues for Allah”.
For this special performance, Harrington leads an ensemble of longtime friends and new collaborators, taking cues from Miles’ legendary 1970 Fillmore shows when he opened for the Dead. Honoring both the energy of those live sets and Teo Macero’s groundbreaking studio craft, the group will explore the space between composition, improvisation and production.

Visuals & Messaging: STILL WE RISE
The festival’s 2026 creative direction, led by Creative Director Maryam Shines, takes inspiration from Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.” The artwork created for this year’s festival is a visual anthem of resilience, power, and joy, drawing on the bold lines of political poster art, the brilliance of Afrofuturist visionaries, and the lush imagination of artists like Kerry James Marshall and Mati Klarwein.
At its center, two hands rise—cupped open, both offering and receiving—embodying the spirit of jazz itself: the magic of cross-cultural and socio-economic exchange occurring across time, the embrace of tradition and the human urge to innovate new musical forms of expression. Flowers, especially roses, bloom throughout the imagery: as sound bursting from instruments, as threads binding musicians together, as offerings of joy in defiance of silence. (“Still I Rise” by Dr. Maya Angelou is officially used here with permission of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC)
The rallying cry echoes across the festival:
STILL WE RISE. STILL WE GATHER. STILL WE DANCE. STILL WE PLAY. STILL WE SING.

From Then Until Now
NYC Winter Jazzfest began in 2005 at the Knitting Factory on Leonard St., with the inaugural mission of highlighting music that deserved wider attention while the APAP conference was in town. To a large degree, that mission remains. But over the years it has grown to focus on artists with meaningful messages—serving as a beacon for racial and gender justice, climate action, immigration, mass incarceration, and other urgent issues that affect so many of us.
The overarching goal is clear: to grow the audience for jazz through a broad programming vision that reflects the diversity of New York’s scene, presenting the widest spectrum of what jazz can be. That mission continues in January 2026, as Winter Jazzfest once again supports a host of fearless and creative musicians while pushing boundaries and imagining new possibilities for our music scene and our world.

About NYC Winter Jazzfest
Praised by The New York Times, The New Yorker, NPR and countless other outlets, NYC Winter Jazzfest has become a creative home for pathbreaking artists from New York and around the world, and a pivotal destination for arts leaders, hardcore fans, and new listeners alike. The festival has grown from its humble beginnings into a citywide event featuring as many as 150 groups and 600+ artists across 20 stages in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Founded by New York concert impresario Brice Rosenbloom, Winter Jazzfest is the definitive all-inclusive jazz gathering, offering a “state of the union” of the music in all its forms—from avant-garde to post-bop, party bands to ambient electronics, jazz-funk to global fusions. Attendees regularly travel from across the U.S. and abroad, making it one of the most anticipated destination festivals on the international calendar—often referred to as jazz’s answer to SXSW.

2026 Partners: Boom Collective, Langham Hotels, Yamaha, Venue Pilot, Nublu, Giant Step, Paris Jazz Club, TSF Jazz, Psychic Hotline, Reservoir, Dada Strain, Pique-nique, KMDH, WRTI, Fusicology, DoNYC

 
http://www.winterjazzfest.com

Sean Mason Quartet at Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts, New York City, USA.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2025-26 Jazz series with
Sean Mason Quartet
The Miller debut of the sought-after pianist/composer, with original works and timeless jazz from the ‘20s to today
Saturday, November 15, 7:30PM
Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street)
Tickets starting at $25; Students with valid ID starting at $10

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30PM
Sean Mason Quartet
A leading figure in the jazz scene, Sean Mason is known for his expansive musical vision, seamlessly blending classic styles with modern elements to become one of today’s most sought-after pianists, composers, and music directors. He takes the Miller stage for the first time with his quartet, in a performance featuring original works and timeless jazz from the 1920s to now.
Artists:
Sean Mason, piano
Felix Moseholm, bass
Anthony Hervey, trumpet
Hank Allen-Barfield, drums

Sean Mason, piano
http://www.seanmason.net
Sean Mason is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer, and record producer, widely recognized for his innovative approach and profound connection to jazz tradition. His musical journey began in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he taught himself piano from age 13, influenced by gospel music and Ray Charles. In 2017, Mason met Branford Marsalis, who recommended him to The Juilliard School, where he enrolled the following year.
After moving to New York in 2018, Mason established himself both as a sideman and as a leader of his own trio, which gained a following through a residency at Smalls Jazz Club from 2019 to early 2020. He expanded his reach into film, contributing as pianist for the soundtrack of the Netflix film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In 2022, he was named to the inaugural Youngbloods class of NPR’s Jazz Night in America and formed his quintet, which embarked on an initial two-week tour sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Since 2023, Mason has emerged as a prominent bandleader and composer. His debut album, The Southern Suite (2023, Blue Engine Records) has been lauded for its blend of sophistication, raw emotion, and fresh approach to jazz tradition. He received a Bessie Award for Outstanding Sound Design for “LaTasha Barnes presents The Jazz Continuum” at the Joyce Theater. In 2024, he co-released My Ideal with vocalist Catherine Russell, which earned a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and Chrome Valley with poet Mahogany L. Browne. Mason maintains an active touring schedule, performing both with his ensemble and as a solo artist at major jazz festivals and prestigious venues internationally.

Hank Allen-Barfield, drums
http://www.hankallenbarfield.com
Hank Allen-Barfield is a New York–based jazz drummer recognized for his versatility, deep musicality, and dedication to the jazz tradition. Originally from Sacramento, California, he began playing drums at age 10, inspired by his father, John Allen, frontman of the 1990s band His Boy Elroy. Allen-Barfield has performed with a wide range of artists, including Samara Joy, Stella Cole, Emmet Cohen, Vincent Herring, Nat Reeves, David Williams, Jerry Weldon, Bruce Harris, Mike LeDonne, Julius Rodriguez, and Michael Weiss. He has appeared at leading clubs and festivals such as Smalls, Mezzrow, Birdland, Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, The Django, The Jazz Forum, the Kennedy Center, Black Cat, Scullers, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. In addition to his work as a sideman, Allen-Barfield frequently leads his own ensembles and hosts jam sessions at venues throughout New York City. He studied at William Paterson University and later earned his master’s degree at The Juilliard School.

Anthony Hervey, trumpet
http://www.anthonyherveymusic.com
American trumpeter Anthony Hervey, named by Grammy.com as one of the “10 Emerging Artists to Know in 2023,” has captivated audiences as a sought-after sideman and a visionary bandleader. He has performed and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Jon Batiste, and Michael Bublé, among others, and performs regularly with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Christian McBride Big Band, the Mingus Big Band, and the Future of Jazz Orchestra. Hervey has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, and Birdland, as well as renowned festivals and international stages such as the Monterey and Newport jazz festivals, Marians Jazz Room in Switzerland, the Cotton Club in Tokyo, XJAZZ Berlin, and the Marciac Jazz Festival in France. As the leader of the Anthony Hervey Quintet, he is celebrated for his original compositions that blend the complexities of jazz with a wide range of influences, from ragtime and R&B to gospel and the blues. His debut album, Words From My Horn, was released in 2023. Hervey is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Felix Moseholm, bass
http://www.felixmoseholm.com

Danish-born and now based in New York, Felix Moseholm is a double bassist known for his collaborations with Brad Mehldau, Samara Joy, and Sean Mason, among others. He works across a wide range of musical styles and maintains an active performance schedule in New York City and internationally. Moseholm’s musical background began with the cello, which he studied for ten years before switching to double bass at the encouragement of his granduncle, bassist Erik Moseholm (who performed with Don Byas and Eric Dolphy). By the age of eighteen, after several years playing professionally in Denmark, he moved to New York to learn about American culture and music. In New York, Moseholm was mentored by Gerald Cannon and George Coleman, among others, while earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. Moseholm performs on numerous recordings, including Samara Joy’s Portrait (2024). He can also be seen playing on Isaiah J. Thompson’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

About Miller Theatre
http://www.millertheatre.com
One of New York City’s most vital music venues, Miller Theatre at Columbia University is a thriving home for contemporary and early music that serves audiences, composers, and musicians. Founded in 1988, Miller’s mission is to develop new audiences; foster enthusiasm for the arts by pioneering new programming approaches; educate the public by presenting specialized programs to a broad audience; discover diverse repertoire and commission new works; and share the University’s intellectual riches with the public. Led by Executive Director Melissa Smey, Miller Theatre sparks engagement and personal connections to music through distinctive live performances and is deeply committed to fostering collaborative relationships with the composers and musicians who make this possible.

Miller Theatre’s 2025-26 Season is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is located north of the Main Campus Gate at 116th St. & Broadway on the ground floor of Dodge Hall.

Directions and information are available online at http://www.millertheatre.com
or via the Miller Theatre Box Office, at 212/854-7799.

Will Barnes Quartet at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Date: Friday, January 09, 2026

Featuring: Will Barnes Quartet

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Jazz Club Will Barnes Quartet
Friday, January 9, 2026
7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Following the success of their debut album Source of the Severn, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with Outside the Light, a bold new collection of original jazz compositions. Drawing inspiration from local folklore and Celtic mythology, the album explores themes of light, seasons and changing landscapes.  Featuring pianist Jack Gonsalez, bassist Aidan Thorne, and drummer James Batten, the quartet is known for their tight interplay and dynamic live performances. With acclaim from MOJO and The Jazz Mann, this tour offers an evening of contemporary jazz that’s both heartfelt and compelling. 

★★★★★
“I’m thrilled to say I’m left hungry for more”
HiFi Choice ‘Hot Pick’

​★★★★
“Springy deftness… Cool precision… Serious chops…”
Andy Cowan, Mojo

“They are superlative musicians!”
Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

​★★★★
“Evocative, intelligent… contemporary”
Ian Mann, JazzMann

“Immaculately conceived and performed”
Nick Lea, Jazz Views

Tickets;
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vidlerhospitalityltd/1897000

Corn Exchange
8 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL

Kings Place Jazz Orchestra Presents: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, afternoon event at Hall One, Kings Place, London.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

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Kings Place Jazz Orchestra
Presents: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

George Gershwin (arr. Sammy Nestico) Strike Up The Band
George Gershwin (arr. Callum Au) It Ain’t Necessarily So
George Gershwin (arr. Gil Evans) Bess, You Is My Woman Now
George Gershwin (arr. Callum Au) Prelude II (A Sort of Blues)
George Gershwin (arr. Callum Au) How Long Has This Been Going On?
Duke Ellington Cotton Tail
George Gershwin (arr. Mark Nightingale) But Not For Me
George Gershwin (arr. Callum Au) Rhapsody In Blue

Kings Place proudly presents the launch of the newly formed Kings Place Jazz Orchestra. Directed by award-winning composer, arranger and trombonist Callum Au, and featuring acclaimed guest pianist Rob Barron, the Orchestra will perform a dynamic programme of music by George Gershwin, culminating in Callum’s epic new arrangement of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’.

Join us for the Orchestra’s debut performance on Sunday 2 November, as they take you on a journey through Gershwin’s music – reimagined through the voices of jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington.

KPJO is a handpicked, project-based ensemble, made up of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians, alongside rising-star young artists. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is more than a new resident ensemble – it’s a bold statement of artistic ambition.

The ensemble hopes to serve as an inspiration for young musicians, opening its doors throughout the year to experience the ensemble in the surroundings of Kings Place, Hall One.

Committed to celebrating the depth of jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of contemporary large ensemble writing, KPJO is set to become a cornerstone of Kings Place’s vibrant musical landscape.

This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.

Founded in 2025 by Callum Au (Creative Director), Hannah Hutton (Producer), and Sam McShane (Artistic Director, Kings Place), the Orchestra was created to bring the powerful, immersive sound of the big band to the heart of a contemporary arts centre.

Callum Au is a British composer, arranger, orchestrator, and trombonist. He writes music across a wide range of genres, with a particular passion for orchestral and large jazz ensemble music. He is highly regarded for his stylistic awareness and versatility, and has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists.
Over the past fifteen years, Callum has established himself as one of the busiest arrangers in the world. He has had the privilege of writing music for many international artists including Quincy Jones, Jamie Cullum and RAYE, and ensembles including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the WDR Funkhaus Orchestra, and the Danish Radio Big Band.

Rob Barron is a London-based jazz pianist, arranger and composer and has been described as “one of the most creative and versatile musicians of his generation.” Regarded as a mainstay of the London jazz and studio scene and constantly in demand, he is a first call pianist highly regarded for his improvisational flair, innate musicality and a deft touch that reveal influences inspired by pianists such as Hank Jones, Wynton Kelly and Tommy Flanagan.

Date: Sun 2 Nov
Start time: 3pm (Doors: 2.30pm)
Venue: Hall One
Price: £25.00-£45.00
+ 12.5% (£6 cap) Transaction fee.
+ £1 Building levy.
https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/31663/31664

Kings Place
90 York Way,
London,
N1 9AG.

Alexandra Ridout Quartet at Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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Alexandra Ridout Quartet
Wednesday 19 November from 8pm at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP
UK born, New York based trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is one of the most talented young musicians on the international scene. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician of The Year in 2016 Alexandra has received numerous international awards. The other Quartet members also have impressive credentials, having performed and recorded with a wide range of world class artists. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Allison Neale Trio at Guildford Jazz, Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Allison Neale Trio
Saturday 15 November from 7pm at Guildford Institute, Ward St GU1 4LH
Unique on the UK jazz scene, American-born alto saxophonist Allison Neale is a beautifully fluent and inventive musician, who plays in a strongly melodic ‘West Coast cool jazz’ style reminiscent of Paul Desmond (of Dave Brubeck fame). For this intimate evening concert Allison will be joined by the fine pianist Eriko Ishihara and versatile bassist Marianne Windham. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Bill Laurance Trio at Guildford Jazz, University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Friday, November 07, 2025

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Bill Laurance Trio
Friday 7 November from 8pm at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill, GU2 7XH
Described by The Guardian as ‘A Jazz Maestro’ pianist Bill Laurance’s albums, whether solo, duo or orchestral recordings, have all been released to universal critical acclaim. There are few creative avenues that this brilliant musician has yet to explore and his latest trio with drummer Oscar Ogden and bassist Menelik Claffey has developed an innovative musical kinship. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis, lunchtime event at Guildford Jazz,  Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Monday, November 03, 2025

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Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis
Monday 3 November from 2.00pm (lunch available from 12.00) at Guildford Institute, Ward St GU1 4LH
An hour of world-class jazz featuring tenor saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis with Marianne Windham on bass. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US when he met up with Paul in West London some 20 years ago. Their first album. entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim followed by glowing reviews from around the world for their latest album ‘Feels Like Home’, released in 2024.

http://www.guildfordjazz.co.uk

A Quincy Jones Tribute –with the RWCMD Big Band at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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Event by Black Mountain Jazz and Melville Theatre Abergavenny
Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP75UD
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

http://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk

http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk

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BLACK MOUNTAIN JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS A Quincy Jones Tribute –with the RWCMD Big Band

Black Mountain Jazz is proud to welcome the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Big Band for a special tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern music: Quincy Jones.

Following the recent passing of Jones, a Fellow of the College, this concert celebrates his extraordinary legacy as a composer, arranger, bandleader and producer. Expect an unforgettable evening filled with some of his greatest big-band writing, alongside iconic hits that defined a generation.

With the unmistakable swing, groove and show-business sparkle that made Quincy Jones a household name, the RWCMD Big Band directed by tutor Ceri Rees, will fill the Melville Centre with energy, passion, and the spirit of a true musical legend.

Join us for a night that honours Quincy’s unparalleled contribution to music — from jazz clubs to Hollywood, from big-band brilliance to chart-topping success.
Don’t miss this celebration of a giant of jazz, brought to life by the next generation of world-class musicians.

BMJ Collective with guest Mike Outram at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

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Event by Black Mountain Jazz
Pen y Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP75UD
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

http://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk

http://www.mikeoutram.com

TICKETS ON SALE SOON

Join us at Black Mountain Jazz Club for an unforgettable evening of live jazz! Our brilliant house band, The BMJ Jazz Collective, welcome the sensational UK guitarist Mike Outram.

Renowned for his electrifying playing and magnetic stage presence, Mike has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, rock, and beyond. Expect a night of soulful grooves, sparkling improvisation, and the kind of energy that only live jazz can deliver.

Don’t miss your chance to hear one of the UK’s finest jazz guitarists up close in the intimate, welcoming atmosphere of BMJ.

By attending this exciting event, you will be both supporting our YOUTH initiative, the BMJazz Katz and help keep jazz alive in the younger generations of musicians in Abergavenny.

Our BMJazz Katz currently have 18 students who meet once a month at the Melville Centre-Abergavenny. There is room for more if you know any interested young musicians?

We hope to see you there!

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Music Spoken Here’s Sunday Service with Czafari, early evening event at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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Sunday Service with Czafari.
November 30 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

West Midlands alternative R&B singer-songwriter brings storytelling to life through evocative music influenced by Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen and Eryka Badu
Czafari. is an alternative R&B singer-songwriter from the West Midlands who brings storytelling to life through her evocative music. “Songwriting is a way for me to release the thoughts in my head while exploring the nuances of my voice,” she shares. Influenced by a diverse range of artists, including Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen, and Erykah Badu, Czafari. blends soulful melodies with a distinctive, eclectic style that sets her apart.

At just 17, Czafari. debuted her first EP, Human Legitimation, on SoundCloud. The electronic R&B project delved into themes of love, identity, and social dynamics, showcasing her talent for introspection and lyrical depth. A performer since the age of four, she honed her craft through local singing competitions and talent shows, cementing her passion for connecting with audiences.

Since releasing Human Legitimation in 2016, Czafari. has gained recognition with airplay on BBC Introducing West Midlands and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Her live performances have taken her across the UK, including opening for Detroit-based multi-instrumentalist JMSN. With a sound that resonates deeply and a voice that captivates, Czafari. continues to carve out her space in the world of alternative R&B.

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The Marr’s Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
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WR1 1TA.

Ludlow Jazz Collective at The Studio, The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Worcs.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

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We’re delighted to announce another intimate evening of live music in the Regal Studio.

On Thursday 13 November at 7.30pm, the Ludlow Jazz Collective will bring together some of the area’s finest musicians, including Paul Brooks (piano), Roy Johnson (sax), Larry Tench (drums) and Peter Cabara (bass).

Join us in the relaxed setting of the Studio for an evening of great playing and a welcoming atmosphere.

Tickets are Pay What You Can – choose from £15 / £10 / £5 / £0 (no questions asked). Because great music should be for everyone.
https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/events/jazz-nights-with-the-ludlow-jazz-collective

Regal Tenbury Trust, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, England, WR15 8AE, United Kingdom
01584 811 442
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Jay Riley Quartet at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Featuring: Jay Riley

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From;
https://www.rosscornexchange.co.uk/events-one

JAZZ CLUB: Jay Riley Quartet
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Jay Riley, the Birmingham-born tenor saxophonist whose sound bridges the hypnotic soul-jazz of the 1970s with cutting-edge modern-day jazz fusion. Jay conjures sultry grooves, shimmering textures, and rhythmically magnetic moods that are both nostalgic and forward-looking.

Reflecting on his journey, Jay lists Wayne Shorter—whose intelligent phrasing and atmospheric improvisation redefined jazz storytelling—and Eddie Harris—whose adventurous tone and genre blending spirit ignited a new creative path—as defining influences (thejazzbreakfast, The Jazz Mann). The result is music that seduces with its warmth and pushes boundaries with its freshness.

His latest single, “Carl Finegan,” is a case in point: a hypnotic jazz-funk groove that swings like a pendulum between nostalgic lounge haze and progressive exhilaration. It’s a slow-burning euphoria made entirely without words, where every sax line conjures mood and meaning louder than anylyric could (A&R Factory).

Jay will be playing music from his two solo albums and mixing in some choice Jazz Standards.

Featuring Jay on Tenor Sax, Matt Ball on piano, Russ Sargeant on Bass and Tom Voce on Drums

TICKETS HERE
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vidlerhospitalityltd/1863848

Corn Exchange
8 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL

The Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival, various venues, Midhurst, West Sussex.

Dates: Friday, November 14, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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For details please visit Festival website;
https://www.midhurstjazzandblues.com/

Brick Lane Jazz Festival, various venues, London.

Dates: Friday, April 24, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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27/09/2025.
We have received the following press release;

Brick Lane Jazz Festival announces the first wave of artists for their fifth birthday edition, including first headliner Brian Jackson

24th – 26th April 2026 | Early bird tickets start from just £29.95

Alexander Flood, Alici , Amanda Whiting, Arjuna Oakes, Brian Jackson, Charlie Stacey, Daoud, Footshooter (live), Gabriele Poso (Live), IAMNOBODI, Knats, Kwame Yeboah, Leif Kaner-Lidström, Levitation Orchestra, Meron T, Ruby Rushton, Saiming, SHOLTO & Finn Rees, TABLE, Tia Gordon, Wilfy D

Today, Brick Lane Jazz Festival announces the first wave of artists for their fifth birthday edition, which will take place from 24th – 25th April 2026.

Growing from its modest debut across four venues in 2022 to a 12-stage extravaganza spanning Brick Lane and Shoreditch in just three years, the festival was named #1 Best London Festival by The London Standard in 2024, and has earned plaudits from the likes of The Guardian, Metro, NOTION, Clash, The Line Of Best Fit, Jazzwise, All About Jazz, UK Jazz News, Elle, Wonderland, TimeOut, Jazz FM, Rinse FM, One Jazz, Worldwide FM, and many more. Since 2024, the festival has also amplified its impact with the launch of BLJF Presents - a year-round series of events showcasing the UK’s most exciting artists, record labels, and parties. After sell-out shows in Manchester, Brighton, London and more, BLJF Presents is heading to new heights in 2025/26 with more regional stops in the likes of Bristol and Glasgow, as well as two international shows in Brussels in November.

Having firmly established itself as a cornerstone of East London’s musical landscape, Brick Lane Jazz Festival has earned a reputation for spotlighting local artists and emerging trailblazers from the city’s thriving underground scenes, whilst honouring the jazz legends that have come before them. 2026’s edition sees them continue to hold down this tradition, bringing together an eclectic range of genre-defying artists to play against the backdrop of some of the capital’s most renowned cultural hotspots. All the festival venues are within a short walk from the central hub at the iconic Truman Brewery space on Brick Lane, transforming the site and surrounding area into a vibrant hive of gig-hopping excitement for three days every April.

Reflecting on this fifth birthday edition, the festival’s Founder, Juliet Kennedy says, “From day one, Brick Lane Jazz Festival has been about shining a light on the incredible talent in London’s jazz scene. Five years on, Brick Lane Jazz Festival has grown into a landmark celebration of the UK’s underground music community. It’s been incredible to see the festival become a space where artists and audiences connect so powerfully – and this is only the beginning. Our ambition is to keep pushing boundaries and championing the next wave of talent for many years to come. We’re only just getting started!”

The first wave of 2026’s stellar line-up sees them bringing together a borderless array of artists that span jazz, alt-rap, neo-soul, R&B, neo-classical, electronic music, and more. It also sees the announcement of the festivals first headliner, jazz-funk legend and Gil Scott-Heron collaborator, Brian Jackson. It also brings together the likes of Australian beat-master Alexander Flood, recent Geordie Greep (ex-black midi) and Eddie Chacon touring band Knats, spiritual jazz collective Levitation Orchestra, Tenderlonious-led South London jazz outfit Ruby Rushton, Ghanian multi-instrumentalist Kwame Yeboah, and many more.

The full line-up so far is as follows:
Brian Jackson
Alexander Flood, Alici , Amanda Whiting, Arjuna Oakes, Charlie Stacey, Daoud, Footshooter (live), Gabriele Poso (Live), IAMNOBODI, Knats, Kwame Yeboah, Leif Kaner-Lidström, Levitation Orchestra, Meron T, Ruby Rushton, Saiming, SHOLTO & Finn Rees, TABLE, Tia Gordon, Wilfy D

2026 will mark the first year that the Greentea-Peng-approved venue Mad Cats will feature as one of the festival’s stages alongside Village Underground, Ninety One Living Room (hosted by Jazz re:freshed), Rough Trade East, 93 Feet East, Rich Mix, Juju’s Bar & Stage, The Brick Lane Tap Room (hosted by Tomorrow’s Warriors), and many more.

2026 will once again see the festival partner with Jazz re:freshed and Tomorrow’s Warriors, both vital community organizations that nurture emerging talent in UK jazz. As always, those without tickets can also enjoy free-entry spaces throughout the site, including The Brick Lane Tap Room, The Big Chill, 93 Feet East, and Cafe 1001.

Early bird tickets for the festival are now on sale with day passes starting from just £29.95, and weekend passes from £89.95. Tickets and more info are available HERE
https://bookings.kaboodle.com/tickets?t=kaboodle-9y4i4&c=202&p=24960&k=878a15279e5367e1334b6a2dbf51879bedb52c5d

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Jack Pearce Quintet plus guest Deborah Glenister at Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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SAVE THE DATE
NOVEMBER BJC : TUES 18th NOVEMBER
JACK PEARCE QUINTET
- a thrilling young band from Leeds,
feat Jack Pearce alto sax
& guest Deborah Glenister tenor sax

BRECON JAZZ CLUB
MUSE ARTS CENTRE
Glamorgan St.
Brecon,
LD3 7DW.

JAZZ CLUB NOVEMBER!!
Tues 18 Nov, Muse: 7.30 for 8pm / Eat 6pm*
Ja

ck Pearce Quintet/Guest Deborah Glenister

Thrilled to advise NOSON ALLAN / NIGHT OUT support for our November event, with top young talents out of Leeds Jazz Conservatoire, now on their second UK tour and playing top quality straighahead sax-led jazz. Guesting on tenor will be our own West Wales star Deborah Glenister. Secure your advance tickets early
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/breconjazz-jazzlivecymru/t-vxeqvag

*At 6pm CHANG Restaurant - £20 pp
We’ll be sending the menu options and anyone who has dined at Chang with their new menu will know it is lovely!

Jack Pearce Quintet Lineup
Jack Pearce - Alto sax
Joe Frost- Piano
Sam Hughes- Guitar
Angus Haygarth- Drums
Dan Sanderson- Bass
Deborah Glenister - guest: tenor sax

The Gas Giants All Stars at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

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We have received the following information regarding this event;

The Gas Giants All Stars
Sunday 2 November
Widcombe Social Club
Doors & Bar open 7pm - Band on stage 8pm
Tickets online HERE
https://ticketscandy.com/ec/nod-knowles-254

The Gas Giants - multi-instrumentalist and composerWill Gregory (of – amongst many others - Goldfrapp and The Moog Ensemble) and percussionist and electronic wizz Tony Orrell (of every notable Bristol band for decades - and didn’t he once meet Deborah Meaden?) have been creating clever, witty, imaginative, sometimes pastiche-y, always relentlessly enjoyable and highly inventive music for cosmic light years.
And now comes the Big Bang (or Band?) as the Gas Giants can’t resist the gravitational pull of an All Stars night with stellar trombonist Raph Clarkson, the intergalactic
Ross Hughes (is there any instrument he doesn’t play?) and another Celestial Guest appearance from the multi-instrumental parallel universe of Max de Wardener.
Witness the creation of this new musical phenomenon and orbit the Gas Giants’ new galaxy from planet All Of The Above – an experience even Elon Musk can’t buy…..but you can!
The anticipated rare sighting of this heavenly body reminds us of the meteor shower and global excitement caused by their terrestrial manifestation at the 2024 Bath Jazz Weekend

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON THE GAS GIANTS’ SHUTTLE TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
https://ticketscandy.com/ec/nod-knowles-254
Regular AOTA customers please note:  AOTA is trialling a new online
Box Office - Tickets Candy - which is where the link above leads - and which may save AOTA on box office commission charges.

Tickets are still also available on the Eventbrite site with which customers may be more familiar.
Access Gas Giants tickets on Eventbrite HERE.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aota-presents-the-gas-giants-all-stars-tickets-1693618120389

All Of The Above Music
c/o Widcombe Social Club
Widcombe Hill
Bath,
BA2 6AA.

Indika Festival presented by Milap, various venues, Liverpool City Region.

Dates: Friday, October 17, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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For details please visit;
https://milap.co.uk/experience/indika-2025/

We have been advised of the following performances that are likely to be of interest to jazz listeners;

SARATHY KORWAR
TICKETS https://milap.co.uk/2025/08/milap-and-the-reader-present-yoga-live-sitar-wellness-experience/
One of the most original and compelling voices in the UK Jazz scene. A globally acclaimed percussionist, composer and producer.
With ringing endorsements from the The Guardian, Rolling Stone, MOJO Magazine, Songlines and Jazz FM, Korwar has established himself as a standout artist and collaborator - he won MOJO’s Jazz Album of the Year (2019) for his second studio album, won Songlines’ Best Album of the Year in 2023 and The Guardian placed his third studio album #2 for Best Global Albums (2022).
At INDIKA, Sarathy will present work from his new album ‘There is Beauty, There Already’. Expect a striking, percussion-led exploration of rhythm, voice and electronics featuring South Asian temple procession rhythms and contemporary minimalism.

THE TAPI PROJECT
TICKETS https://milap.co.uk/2025/08/milap-and-mellowtone-present-tapi-project-ft-dj-richie-vegas/
A continuous revival and retelling of stories and themes that make up modern India – held together by their compelling songwriting and compositions. Influences from the worlds of jazz, funk, folk and rock – filtered through the Indian subcontinent – all combine to create their unique and genre-defying sound.

ROHAN ROY COLLECTIVE
TICKETS https://milap.co.uk/2025/08/milap-and-liverpool-philharmonic-hall-present-rohan-roy-collective/
A fresh and fearless take on contemporary fusion. Rohan Roy Collective bring Indian classical ragas into conversation with jazz, groove and global sounds. Performing original compositions that are melodically rich and soulful, the ensemble create an atmosphere that’s both immersive and unpredictable.

Leela James at Cadogan Hall, London.

Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

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We have received the following press release regarding this event;

Soul Superstar LEELA JAMES

With her unmistakably raw, powerful, and soul-stirring voice, Leela James brings her timeless blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B to London’s Cadogan Hall for one unforgettable night.

Since her 2005 debut A Change Is Gonna Come, Leela James has earned acclaim with hits like Fall For You, Complicated, and Say That featuring Anthony Hamilton—delivering seven Top 20 R&B singles and two Billboard #1s.

Crowned “The Goddaughter of Soul” by James Brown himself, Leela’s live shows are celebrated for their emotional depth, vocal fire, and unfiltered authenticity. With seven acclaimed albums and multiple NAACP and Soul Train awards to her name, she stands as one of modern soul’s most vital voices.

Joined by special guests, this is a rare chance to experience a true soul powerhouse in one of London’s most intimate and iconic venues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W9TCEwEIus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK90l_hg_aE

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/leela-james/cadogan-hall/3468964

Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500
http://www.cadoganhall.com

2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Dates: Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 23, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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We have received the following press release;

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Nov 8-23
sponsored in part by TD Bank
New Jersey’s Largest Jazz Festival Returns to Newark for 14th Year

Hip-Hop Legends & Leading Poets Unite for Powerful Fusions of Music and Social Justice

Festival Artistic Advisor Christian McBride Leads His Big Band with Andra Day, José James, and Ledisi

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced details of the 14th annual TD James Moody Festival, taking place November 8-23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, this year’s festival, which draws thousands of fans to the city of Newark, aims to showcase jazz as a powerful cultural force for social justice. From groundbreaking jazz masters Arturo Sandoval and Stanely Clarke to the censored “Poet of Havana” singer-songwriter Carlos Varela and hip-hop stars Chuck D, Rakim and Slick Rick baring their souls in the annual Represent! show, this year’s Festival is rooted in jazz’s intertwined history with activism. Presented at various accessible locations throughout Newark, the citywide Festival offers a diverse program of several acts fusing jazz with poetry, spoken word, dance, blues, pop, African-Caribbean music, and more — making it a destination for all arts lovers. New for this year, eligible TD Bank cardholders will receive special perks at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Review more information and the full list of benefits here.

Quote from John Schreiber, NJPAC President and CEO:
“Jazz has always been an art form that’s strengthened by artists collaborating, crossing boundaries, finding new inspiration in the counterpoint of different rhythms coming together. You’ll hear that in almost every show at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival this year, and especially in this year’s Represent! concert that will bring together leading voices in hip hop, jazz and spoken word poetry.”

Quote from Christian McBride, TD James Moody Jazz Festival Advisor and multiple GRAMMY® Award-Winning Jazz Bassist:
“This is going to be another all-star, can’t-miss TD James Moody Jazz Festival. I can’t wait to groove with my Big Band and the incredible vocalists Andra Day, José James and Ledisi. But as always, I’m proud that we’ve put together a festival that has something for everyone: You’ll hear inspiring words from Dodge Poets, witness the tap dance magic of Savion Glover, hear Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive sing new tunes inspired by the music of the 1940s with her friend Vilray, and move to Cuban rhythms from Carlos Varela, Diana Fuentes, Arturo Sandoval and Omar Sosa. Plus, we’ll welcome two legendary players — my fellow bassist Stanley Clarke, and guitarist Stanley Jordan — to the NJPAC stage this season. This is a rare treat, and I know fans will be looking forward to their appearances as much as I am. Our goal with the Moody festival is to ensure you’ll always hear some of your favorites — and always discover new music to fall in love with.”

Quote from Martin Melilli, TD Bank Commercial Market President:
“TD Bank has been an active supporter of the festival since it began, sponsoring free community performances and educational events, as well as mainstage concerts showcasing jazz superstars. We are very proud to continue our relationship with NJPAC and the TD James Moody Jazz Festival as they work to educate and inspire through jazz. At TD, we believe music and the arts are a universal language we all speak, and they both have a special way of inspiring positive change and connecting diverse communities.”

2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival Performers
Alexander Claffy · Andra Day · Arturo Sandoval · Ben Williams · Carlos Varela · Christian McBride · Chuck D · Diana Fuentes · DJ Spinna · George Cables · Jerome Jennings · José James · King George · La Bruja · Ledisi · Lenny Williams · Luisito Rosario Orchestra · Nat Adderley Jr. · NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and Choir · Nuyorican Slam Poetry Team · Omar Sosa · Pokey Bear · Rakim · Rachael Price · Rodrigo Toscano · Savion Glover · Slick Rick · Stanley Clarke · Stanley Jordan · Theodis Ealey · Tucka James ·Tyehimba Jess · Tyreek McDole · Vilray Bolles · West Love
Plus surprise special guests and more!

2025 TD JAMES MOODY FESTIVAL LINE-UP (subject to change):
When: November 8 - 23, 2025
Where: Multiple venues in Newark, New Jersey, including NJPAC (One Center Street), Bethany Baptist Church (275 West Market Street), Feldman Middleton Community Center (92 Thomas Carmichael Drive), Newark Public Library (50 Hayes Street) and Clement’s Place (15 Washington Street)
Tickets: Free-$79. To purchase, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC/1.888.466.5722
or visit http://www.njpac.org/jazz.

SAT 11.08 @ 6:00 p.m. BETHANY BAPTIST JAZZ VESPERS: GEORGE CABLES TRIO featuring ALEXANDER CLAFFY AND JEROME JENNINGS
George Cables – piano
Alexander Claffy – bass
Jerome Jennings – drums
“Anyone serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” – All About Jazz
Co-presented by the Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers, NJPAC begins its season-long FREE concert series at Newark’s Bethany Baptist Church with legendary pianist George Cables. Since 2000, Newark’s historic Bethany Baptist Church has hosted free concerts that combine jazz and worship.
A major voice in modern jazz, George Cables is celebrated for his fresh interpretations of classic compositions and for his innovative style of writing. In addition to composing and arranging for his own albums, Cables has contributed to recordings by Dexter Gordon, Art Pepper, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, and many others. Recently named an inaugural recipient of the 2025 Jazz Legacy Fellowship by the Mellon Foundation and the Jazz Foundation of America, Cables is described as a “humble keyboard genius with impeccable technique and a unique songbook.” The New York City Jazz Record hails him as “a piano giant,” while National Public Radio notes that his solos “reveal a deep sense of groove and pacing and a mind at work.” Location: Bethany Baptist Church.

SAT 11.08 @ 7:30 p.m. OMAR SOSA QUARTETO AMERICANOS
Omar Sosa – piano
Sheldon Brown – saxophone/clarinet/flute
Ernesto Mazar Kindelán – bass
Josh Jones – drums
“Omar Sosa has carved out a place for himself in the musical landscape that’s equal parts musical and spiritual. If the spirit speaks to anyone, it’s Omar Sosa.” – NPR Radio
It’s Latin jazz — plus pizzazz — with multi-GRAMMY® nominee Omar Sosa and his Quarteto Americanos. Playing with boundless energy, the Cuban-born composer, pianist and bandleader is “one of those rare birds whose keyboard skills are near those of Chick Corea and Chuco Valdes” (The New York Times). Rounding out the quartet are Omar’s buddies from the Bay Area: drummer Josh Jones, bassist Ernesto Mazar Kindelán and Sheldon Brown on saxophone, clarinet and flute. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

SUN 11.09 @ 3:00 p.m. STANLEY CLARKE N•4EVER with special guest Ben Williams    
Stanley Clarke – bass
Ben Williams - bass
“In the truest sense of the word, Stanley Clarke is a legend.” – NPR Radio
An evening of bass! Four-time GRAMMY®-winning film composer, bassist and NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke is one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Clarke’s storied career has been awash with showcases in his virtuosity on the acoustic and electric basses. He’s worked with fellow music titans like Chick Corea, George Duke, Jean-Luc Ponty and Al Di Meola, and has scored for film and television. From 1974-1976, Clarke dropped a series of solo albums that would herald his status as a force in music and foreshadow his 2022 designation as an NEA Jazz Master. Opening the show is fellow bassist Ben Williams – one of the most acclaimed and versatile bassists in modern jazz. A GRAMMY® Award winner, he won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2009 and has been landing impressive accolades ever since. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. This program is funded by the Berger Family Foundation.

WED 11.12 @ 4:30 p.m. JAZZ IN THE STACKS/BOOKS ON THE MOVE      
TD Jazz for Teens
Enjoy a FREE performance by TD Jazz for Teens at local Newark Public Libraries! Kicking off NJPAC’s monthly series in each of the NPL branches, it will host a Jazz in the Stacks performance preceded by a free engaged reading of Playing at the Border, Yo-Yo Ma’s children’s book as part of the Books on the Move series. Location: Newark Public Library Springfield Branch.

THU 11.13 @ 7:30 p.m. ARTURO SANDOVAL
Arturo Sandoval – trumpet
“a consummate musician, a true virtuoso” – Omaha World-Herald
At 75 years old, jazz trumpet virtuoso Arturo Sandoval still practices every day. Even after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honors and 10 GRAMMYs®, he’s never let the acclaim distract him from the most important thing: the music. As a child growing up in Cuba, he found freedom in jazz, Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz. And “freedom,” he says, “is the most important word in any dictionary in any language in the world.” Feel the infectious energy and vivacious versatility of this music legend. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

FRI 11.14 @ 7:00 p.m. NJMEA / ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND AND JAZZ CHOIR
Catch the next generation of great jazz artists from New Jersey. This annual concert event, co-presented by NJPAC’s Arts Education Department and the New Jersey Music Educators Association, brings together some of the very best young musicians and vocalists from across the state for a dynamic group performance. Performers include NJMEA All-State Jazz Band and NJMEA All-State Jazz Choir. Location: NJPAC’s Chase Room.

SAT 11.15 @ 3:00 + 7:00 p.m. SAVION GLOVER: PROjECt.9
Savion Glover – tap dance + percussion
PROjECt.9 – band + vocalist
“Savion is to tap when Charles Parker is to jazz.” – Herb Alpert
Boldy breaking ground for over a quarter century, Savion Glover brings his drum set and tap shoes to NJPAC. In his latest production PROjECt.9, Savion is lead percussionist as well as tap dancer in an illustrious celebration of sound. The group comprises a vocalist and three other musicians (names TBA) performing original dance compositions and instrumental score written by Savion. In addition to presenting his award-winning tap dancing, Savion also displays his musicianship as percussionist.
What makes PROjECt.9 particularly unique is Savion’s emphasis on the collaboration of sound and improvisation. His performances evoke themes of identity, community and resilience, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of Afrocentric culture.
Born in 1973, the tap dancer/choreographer/actor Savion has graced the stage since childhood. He set a record as the youngest person ever to receive a scholarship in the Newark Community School of the Arts. Before he was a teenager, he made his mark starring in the leading role in the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid. He eventually worked with dancing greats Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. Among his credits are starring roles in major motion pictures like Jelly’s Last Jam, a role for which he made history as the youngest ever recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant. His starring role in the musical Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk, which he also choreographed, debuted on Broadway in 1996. The musical chronicles events in African-American history and brought Savion a TONY Award for Best Choreographer. Glover was made known to the younger generation with recurring appearances on Sesame Street. He also holds the credit as the live captured dancing motion behind Mumble the penguin in the film Happy Feet. Savion also served as co-choreographer for the film. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

SAT 11.15 @ 8:00 p.m. BLUES IS ALRIGHT
Tucka James – vocals
King George – vocals
Pokey Bear – vocals
West Love – vocals
Lenny Williams – vocals
Theodis Ealey – vocals/guitar
Blues Is Alright is a one-night only concert of Southern soul, blues and R&B; a musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features a mega lineup of musical royalty: performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Theodis Ealey, J-Wonn and West Love.
Equally influenced by R. Kelly and Barry White, Louisiana’s Tucka James is an R&B singer who delivers “pillow talk” songs that recall the grooves of the ’70s, ’80s and 2010s. He kicked off his career singing lead vocals with Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band before going solo and earning his nickname “The King of Swing.”
King George burst onto the Southern Soul scene with his signature party-centric sound and R&B flair. Based out of Hopkins, South Carolina, his album Juke Joint Music was released in 2022. For old-school music lovers, King George is the perfect combination of R&B, soul and funk that’s sure to get anyone to do a little two-step.
Wardell “Pokey Bear” Brown hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he started his career as a rap artist before becoming the soulful singer that he is today. His first hits include “They Call me Pokey” and “Side Piece,” and he’s worked with Tyree Neal, Adrian Bagher, Ms. Pat, Veronica Raelle and Cupid.
Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, West Love’s voice carries the weight of generations of blues legends, equal parts gravel and honey. She’s earned a reputation as a modern-day blues torchbearer, weaving love, loss and life’s struggles into every note. Her guitar sound is inspired by the greats like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters.
The ultimate soul crooner, Oakland, California native Lenny Williams was lead singer of Tower of Power and won BMI’s Songwriter Award in collaboration with Kanye West for “One Night Celebrity,” recorded by Twista. His rich, passionate R&B vocal style made a splash on hits like “Cause I Love You” and “So Very Hard to Go.”
Blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and entertainer … just a few of the titles that describe the phenomenon of Mississippi native Theodis Ealey. After four successful albums with Ichiban Records, he founded IFGAM Records, launching his song “Stand Up in It” to #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart. Location: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.

SUN. 11.16 @ 2:00 p.m. JAZZ SALSA SUNDAY
Luisito Rosario – vocals
Luisito Rosario Orchestra
As part of NJPAC’s ArtsXChange initiative, this concert is a FREE innovative collaboration between NJPAC and Newark neighborhoods to produce arts and cultural programming. ArtsXChange spotlights local talent and nurtures the creativity of residents of all ages and abilities. The Luisito Rosario Orchestra will be led by New Jersy’s own leading Salsa singer Luisito Rosario. All are welcome to join the salsa party in the South Ward! Location: Feldman Middleton Community Center.

SUN 11.16 @ 7:00 p.m. RACHAEL & VILRAY
Rachel Price – vocals
Vilray Bolles – guitar + vocals
“Rachael and Vilray are a perfect example of the idea that sometimes what that once seemed old fashioned can actually resonate as new again.” – All About Jazz
Brooklyn-based jazz duo Rachael Price and Vilray Bolles, known as Rachel & Vilray, makes their NJPAC debut. Performing works from their latest album West of Broadway (Concord Jazz), the two friends offer a contemporary take on tin pan alley, the Great American Songbook, and vintage small combo jazz. Fusing West Coast jazz with Broadway musicals, they turn the idea of “Everything old is new again” on its head.
Rachael Price is one of contemporary pop’s great vocalists, who when she isn’t singing cabaret jazz with Vilray, fronts the headlining rock band Lake Street Dive. The guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray exists in that rare intersection of jazz, pop, and singer-songwriter fare. They met at college two decades ago. But it would take them years before they discovered their mutual love of the American songbook standards from the 1930s and 40s and subsequently create a project to showcase Vilray’s special gift of channelling classic songwriters in his original music. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

THU 11.20 @ 8:00 p.m. REPRESENT! A NIGHT OF JAZZ, HIP HOP, AND POETRY
Rakim – hip-hop artist
Slick Rick – hip-hop artist
Chuck D – hip-hop artist
Tyehimba Jess – poet
Nuyorican Slam Poetry Team – poets
Caridad de la Luz aka La Bruja - poet
DJ Spinna
“A once-in-a-lifetime grouping of artists, presented in a unique way. No two numbers were really alike and yet, due to the vocalists’ and the musicians’ skill, everything flowed together seamlessly.” – NJarts.net
Back by popular demand is the fan-favorite jazz-meets-spoken word show Represent! Curated by Bill Stephney, part of the pioneering Def Jam Records team and responsible for launching rap group Public Enemy, this celebratory concert comprises MCs and poets performing their hit. For one unmissable night, NJPAC unites the leading voices in jazz, hip-hop and poetry.
Blaring horns and baring souls, these masterful artists exclaim their vision of justice, change, and joy. The incredible lineup includes hip-hop stars Rakim (Paid in Full), Slick Rick, and Chuck D (Public Enemy.  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess; one of the top poetry slam teams in the nation, the Nuyorican Poets Café’s Slam Team featuring La Bruja; spoken word performers; leading jazz artists and more. Complete line-up to be announced soon! Location: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. This performance is part of Dodge Poetry.

FRI 11.21 @ 7:30 p.m. JAZZ JAMS
Co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies, Jazz Jams at Clement’s Place is a FREE Jazz Jams Session concert series featuring top-flight New Jersey musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr.  Audience members immerse themselves in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night. Co-producers: Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IFJS and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Comm Engagement, NJPAC. Location: Clement’s Place.

FRI 11.21 @ 7:30 p.m. CARLOS VARELA with special guest DIANA FUENTES
Carlos Varela – vocals + guitar
Diana Fuentes – vocals
Rodrigo Toscano - poet
“The music of Cuba’s Carlos Varela feels as timely as ever.” – Los Angeles Times
Known as the “Poet of Havana” or the “Bob Dylan of Cuba”, the immensely popular Cuban singer-songwriter Carlos Varela has dedicated his 30-year music career to expressing “the problems of my people.” His poetic lyrics speak to the promise and pain of Cuba across generations, with complex emotion and powerful imagery. His message has been banned and censored by Cuban authorities, but his songs, like 2000’s “Una Palabra,” continue to resonate around the world. As Carlos explains: “Words can transform. They can reach your soul and your heart. They can shake your bones. They can change your life, and that can’t be lost.”
Special guest Diana Fuentes is a Cuban singer-songwriter known for her sparkling voice and her fusion of pop, R&B and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. She began as a vocalist in Síntesis and Carlos Varela’s band, earning Latin GRAMMY® nominations. She was the first Cuban female artist signed to Sony Music Latin since Celia Cruz, earning two Gold Records and one Platinum Record. Opening the concert is Rodrigo Toscano, an author of 12 books of poetry, dialogist, essayist and labor-environmental activist.
Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. This performance is part of Dodge Poetry and receives additional support from the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.

FRI 11.21 @ 8:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE BIG BAND with ANDRA DAY, JOSÉ JAMES, and LEDISI
Christian McBride – bass/bandleader
Christian McBride Big Band
Andra Day - vocals
José James – vocals
Ledisi – vocals
“one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” – Glide Magazine
Montclair resident Christian McBride is a nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist/composer/producer, NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor, Artistic Director of the Montclair Jazz Festival, Board Member and Artistic Chair of Jazz House Kids. He makes his return as a bandleader with his latest project featuring his acclaimed Big Band and several special guest vocalists including: contemporary R&B innovator José James, the unparalleled GRAMMY® Award-winning Ledisi, and Andra Day who won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in the biopic The United States vs. Bille Holiday.
Most of the vocalists appearing on his latest album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 (Mack Avenue Records) have performed with him on the NJPAC stage. As told to WBGO Radio, “The impetus for this recording actually stems from the annual gala at NJPAC. So since 2012, I’ve been NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor and my Big Band has been the house band for the gala ever since. We’ve invited all kinds of great singers to come and sing at those galas. Between the gala and the James Moody Festival, we’ve had Al Jarreau, Dianne Reeves, Jeffrey Osborne, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Lizz Wright, Fantasia, Cynthia Erivo, Philip Bailey, every singer you could possibly think of. Every year I had to write these arrangements for these singers and they only got played once. After more than 10 years, I’m looking at my library and I got this huge pile of big band music that’s only been played once. I thought they shouldn’t go to waste.“Location: NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.

SAT 11.22 @ 7:30 p.m. STANLEY JORDAN PLAYS JIMI
Stanley Jordan – guitar
“one of the world’s finest guitarists” – Downbeat
World-renowned jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan channels the blues-rock legend in this can’t-miss tribute. “This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive and playing today,” he explains. It was Jimi’s death in 1970 that first moved 11-year-old Stanley to take up the guitar. His jazz career took flight, with four GRAMMY® nominations and the development of his signature two-handed touch technique, which was inspired by Jimi’s left-handed tapping. In this performance, Stanley channels Jimi while allowing his own style to shine through. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

SUN 11.23 @ 11:30 a.m. + 1:30 p.m. DORTHAAN’S PLACE: NAT ADDERLY JR. QUARTET
Nat Adderly Jr. – piano
“The finest in jazz is on the menu… anticipation runs high at Dorthaan’s Place, whether you’re there for the music, the food, the scene, Dorthaan, or all of the above.” - All About Jazz
NJPAC continues Dorthaan’s Place, its popular Sunday jazz brunch series at NICO Kitchen + Bar curated by Newark’s First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk. The series made its debut during NJPAC’s 2012-13 season and has grown ever since. This edition presents New Jersey’s Nat Adderley, Jr. — pianist, composer, arranger and longtime music director for Luther Vandross. Inspired by greats like Chick Corea, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk. There are two brunch seatings: 11:00 a.m. (music begins at 11:30 a.m.) and 1:30 p.m.  Location: NJPAC’s NICO Kitchen & Bar.

Sun 11.23 @ 3:00 p.m. 14th ANNUAL SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION
Gary Walker – host
Ann Hampton Callaway – judge
Jon Faddis – judge
Nnenna Freelon – judge
Christian McBride – judge
Janis Siegel – judge
Tyreek McDole - vocalist
The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the only global jazz vocal contest of its kind, open to all genders and nationalities. This event offers outstanding jazz singers a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business—and offers audience members a chance to discover the jazz stars of tomorrow. For this 14th annual “The SASSY Awards” event, WBGO Radio’s Gary Walker will host and 2023 SVVC winner Tyreek McDole will perform. A panel of all-star judges—Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Faddis, Nnenna Freelon, Christian McBride, and Janis Siegel—will select the winner. Gifted young contestants from around the world are evaluated on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing. The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize. Past winners include Samara Joy, Cyrille Aimée, Jazzmeia Horn, Quiana Lynell, Laurin Talese, and more. For more information or to enter the competition, visit SarahVaughanCompetition.com. Location: NJPAC’s Victoria Theater.

About NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is the most diverse performing arts center in the country, and the anchor cultural institution for both the city of Newark and the state of New Jersey.  It is an artistic, cultural, educational and civic center where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC Arts & Well-Being develops initiatives and programs that amplify the health benefits of the arts and measure the impact of the Arts Center on community health and well-being. NJPAC has attracted more than 12 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.  Visit http://www.njpac.org for more information.       

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®
For the 14th consecutive year, the Festival is sponsored by the TD Bank is the title sponsor of all jazz programming during NJPAC’s season, including free community performances and educational events, as well as mainstage concerts showcasing jazz superstars. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J.
To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TDBank_US/.
TD Bank is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, a top 10 North American bank. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us.

Kahil El’Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at 229, London.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble was founded by spiritual jazz multi-percussionist and bandleader Kahil El’Zabar in 1974.

With El’Zabar at the helm, the band’s line-up has featured Light Henry Huff, Kalaparusha Maurice Macintyre, Joseph Bowie, Hamiett Bluiett, and Craig Harris.

The current line-up has been consolidated over two decades — trumpeter Corey Wilkes entered the circle twenty years ago, while baritone sax player Alex Harding joined seven years ago, after having played with El’Zabar since the early 2000s in groups such as Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOfq6F6BxSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjoQZmiJgNc

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/kahil-el-zabar-ethnic-heritage-ensemble/229/3462710

229, London W1W 5PN

Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 19:00.
Performing
Kahil El’Zabar Kahil El’Zabar Quartet Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Remi Harris - Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green, Extra show at The Regal Tenbury Wells, Worcs.

Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025

Featuring: Remi Harris

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Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green – New Date Now on Sale
We’re thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, a second date has been added for Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green with Remi Harris and his band!

Sunday 2 November at 7pm
at The Regal, Tenbury Wells

This powerful show celebrates the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris is joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and drummer Nicky Waters to perform classics from across Peter Green’s career, including Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

“A highly enjoyable show… The standard of the playing was excellent throughout.” — thejazzmann.com

“This was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… with taste and accuracy.” — Lichfield Live

Tickets;
https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/events/man-of-the-world-the-music-of-peter-green-1-xmnde

Regal Tenbury Trust, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, England, WR15 8AE, United Kingdom

01584 811 442

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Sarah Jane Morris & Tony Remy, album launch at 229, London.

Date: Sunday, March 08, 2026

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“Sarah Jane Morris has a magnificent, enormous voice.”
THE SUNDAY TIMES

International Women’s Day 2026 sees the launch of the new album from Sarah Jane Morris & Tony Remy ‘The Sisterhood Volume 2’.

A representation of Sarah Jane’s roots, inspirations, and indefatigable love of contemporary music-making and its iconic pioneers ‘The Sisterhood, Volume 2’ celebrates twelve female stars who dominated the singing and songwriting of the 20th century - Amy Winehouse, Big Mama Thornton, Bonnie Raitt, Debbie Harry, Etta James, Janis lan, Joan Armatrading, Patti Smith, Peggy Seeger, Sinead O’Connor and Tracy Chapman.

Sarah Jane Morris - Lead Vocals
Tony Remy - Guitar
Marcus Bonfanti - Guitar/Vocals
Henry Thomas - Bass/Vocals
Anders Olinder - Keys/Vocals
Martyn Baker - Drums

Tickets here;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/sarah-jane-morris/229/3442347

229, London W1W 5PN.

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Booker T. Jones at Koko, Camden, London.

Dates: Friday, April 17, 2026 - Saturday, April 18, 2026

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As leader of the legendary Booker T. & The MG’s, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY lifetime achievement award recipient Booker T. Jones is arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in History.

Working alongside Otis Redding, Albert King and more at Stax Records, Booker T. Jones has also worked with Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Bill Withers and countless others.

Do not miss this chance to catch one of the finest musicians of all time as part of the Ace Records 50th Anniversary Concerts Series.

Tickets here;
https://agmp.seetickets.com/tour/booker-t-jones

Jammin Juan Jazz Market Place at in Juan-les-Pins, France.

Dates: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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Guest contributor Colin May has supplied the following information regarding this event;

The programme has been released for the 8th edition of Jammin Juan, the jazz market place that takes place in Juan-les-Pins from the 29th to 31st of October. The event was started to support emerging artists by bringing them together with programmers from festivals and clubs, and the media. This year 21 groups that have been selected from the many that applied will play either a showcase or a concert.

For details of who is playing and a link to registrations please see https://jammin.jazzajuan.com/en/

Bryan Corbetts Instrumental Groove Unit at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Featuring: Bryan Corbett

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https://events.hiveonline.org.uk/

Bryan Corbetts Instrumental Groove Unit
Jan
10
Sat
19:00
Bryan Corbetts Instrumental Groove Unit
Tickets from £12
Saturday 10th January
NEW JAZZ START TIME - Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start
£25/£12 U22
Seated gig
Renowned Birmingham based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents his new Instrumental Groove Unit featuring Paul Deats (Fender Rhodes & keyboards), Luke Harris (drums) and Wayne Matthews (basses)
This exciting new project introduces original material and a repertoire with emphasis on the ‘pocket’ of groove and freedom of improvisation.
The Bomb……Courtney Pine

The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE

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01743 234970

James Allsopp Group at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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James Allsopp Group
Nov
15
Sat
19:00
James Allsopp Group
Tickets from £12
Saturday 15th November
NEW JAZZ START TIME - Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.
£25/£12 U22
Seated gig
James Allsopp (tenor saxophone and mellotron) returns to SJN at the Hive with a new and exciting project featuring some of London’s most in demand musicians. Chris Batchelor (trumpet), Tom Herbert (electric bass), Zands Duggan (percussion) and Dave Storey (drums).
The band is on tour to promote their new album “Stars and Sand”. Expect deep grooves inspired in equal parts by traditional North African music, Soul Jazz and Berlin in the 70s. This is joyous, life affirming music. Deceptively simple, deeply melodic and with a healthy dose of the other worldly.

The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE

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Kodo at Royal Festival Hall, London.

Dates: Friday, March 06, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026

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Fri 6 & Sat 7 March, Royal Festival Hall
KODO

Don’t miss your chance to explore the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life first hand with KODO as they debut a brand new show across two night’s at the Royal Festival Hall.

Tickets and further information here;
https://serious.org.uk/events/kodo

Southbank Centre / Royal Festival Hall,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

Mabel Matiz at Royal Festival Hall, London.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

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Friday 13 February, Royal Festival Hall
Mabel Matiz

Turkish musician, singer-songwriter and producer Mabel Matiz offers an impressive blended sound of maqam music, Anatolian folk melodies with synth, and urban pop. Don’t miss his exciting headline show at the Southbank’s Royal Festival Hall for 2026.

Tickets and further information here;
https://serious.org.uk/events/mabel-matiz

Fri 13 February 2026
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm

Location
Southbank Centre / Royal Festival Hall,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX
Visit Website
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

Tickets

£30 - £60 + booking fee

Yasmine Hamdan at , EartH (Theatre),  Hackney, London.

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Thursday 12 February, EartH (Theatre)
Yasmine Hamdan

One of the most groundbreaking musicians in the Middle East, Lebanese singer-songwriter Yasmine Hamdan returns to London for 2026 with a headline show at EartH and her new album I remember I forget, set to be released on 19 September.

Tickets and further information here;
https://serious.org.uk/events/yasmine-hamdan

Thu 12 February 2026
Stage time / 8:00pm
Doors / 7:30pm

Location
EartH (Theatre),
11-17 Stoke Newington Road
N16 8BH
Visit Website
https://earthackney.co.uk/

Tickets
£25 + booking fee

Aynur at The Barbican Centre, London.

Date: Thursday, April 02, 2026

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

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Thursday 2 April 2026, Barbican
Aynur

One of the most prominent Kurdish singers of our times, Aynur, is back to perform at London’s Barbican for 2026!

Since her last performance at the EFG London Jazz Festival in 2023, Aynur released her acclaimed album Rabe (meaning ‘stand-up’ or ‘rise-up’ in Kurdish), which secured the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart last year, and is described by Songlines Magazine as “one of her strongest albums”.

Over the past 25 years, she has created a timeless musical language, combining the treasures of Kurdish traditions with modern arrangements that connect generations and cultures. Don’t miss your chance to see this multi award winning cultural icon in the UK in 2026.

Tickets and further information here;
https://serious.org.uk/events/aynur-3

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

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

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Monday 30 March, Barbican
The Bad Plus Chris Potter and Craig Taborn

Witness The Bad Plus with Reid Anderson, Dave King, Chris Potter, plus Craig Taborn live at the Barbican as they celebrate the enduring legacy of Keith Jarrett, one of the most visionary improvisers in jazz history.

Tickets plus further information at;
https://serious.org.uk/events/the-bad-plus-chris-potter-craig-taborn

Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, matinee and evening shows at Cadogan Hall, London.

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

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Swing into Christmas
with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Sunday 21 December, 1pm & 6pm

Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas, recreating the sounds of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday and perform iconic Christmas songs as well as many fantastic new song selections for the 2025 show – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style!
ENCORE & series discounts available.

Tickets and further information here;

Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500
https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/swing-into-christmas-with-the-down-for-the-count-swing-orchestra-2025

Nigel Price Organ Trio at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Date: Friday, November 07, 2025

Featuring: Nigel Price Organ Trio

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https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2025-2026-season-shows

Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Nov 7
Doors 7:00 PM
Performance begins 7.30 PM
Tickets £15.00

The Nigel Price Organ Trio, nominated for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best ensemble’ (they won in 2010) and winners of the 2016 British Jazz Award for ‘Best Small Group’ will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album ‘It’s On!’

Nigel is known for his clear, no nonsense, driving approach to jazz guitar and has steadily become one of the UK’s foremost exponents of the instrument.

Ross Stanley is not only one of the greatest ever UK musicians, he also plays a real B3 Hammond Organ, often with 2 Leslie speakers.

Joel Barford is the man of the moment and has been causing a stir across the UK and further afield with his incredible drumming ability.

Together they form perhaps the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today.

Band:
Nigel Price - Guitar
Ross Stanley - Hammond Organ
Joel Barford - Drums

Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St, Kidderminster DY10 1RP
Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

N-Ex-T presents Sean Noonan, Matthew Bourne & Michael Bardon at Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown, Powys.

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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N-Ex-T: Sean Noonan, Matthew Bourne & Michael Bardon
Wed 10 Dec |  Newtown

The project features Sean Noonan on drums and vocals, the award-winning pianist Matthew Bourne, and double bassist Michael Bardon, forming a trio with undeniable chemistry throughout the album.

Time & Location
10 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
Newtown, Hafan Yr Afon, Car Park, Back Ln, Newtown SY16 2NH.

About the event;

A series of experimental music evenings where sound knows no boundaries and creativity has no limits.

A space for sonic adventurers, risk-takers, and the curious, N-Ex-T brings together improvisers, noise-makers, and unconventional artists to explore new territories in sound.

Whether you’re into free jazz, ambient textures, electronic explorations, or raw, unfiltered improvisation, this is a night where the unexpected thrives.

This month we are very excited to bring Sean Noonan, Matthew Bourne & Michael Bardon…

THE NOONAN TRIO
Sean Noonan (Vocals and Drums)
Matthew Bourne (Keyboards)
Mick Bardon (Double Bass)

Maverick science meets its match with The Noonan Trio’s first album, Inherit a Memory. The combo explores the outer boundaries of musical radicalism, speculatively blending new music, free improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling.

The Noonan Trio features Sean Noonan on drums and vocals, Matthew Bourne, awarded “Jazz Innovation” at the BBC Radio Jazz Awards and hailed as “the future sound of jazz” and an “unpredictable pianist,”, and double bassist Michael Bardon (Zappanation Rock Opera), forming a trio with undeniable chemistry throughout the album.

Sean Noonan is a celebrated N.Y. speaking drummer and composer based in London whose innovative music defies categorization. As a “rhythmic storyteller,” he crafts imaginative narratives akin to modern-day sonic griots, seamlessly blending ancient traditions of wandering minstrels with contemporary musical forms.

Modern Drummer Magazine highlights Noonan’s independent spirit: “Independence might be the ruling concept of this drummer-leader’s career. It defines a common relationship not only among his hands, feet, and voice, but between his art and almost everything else in drumming.”

Noonan’s rhythmic storytelling evolved through collaborations with artists such as Marc Ribot, Marni Nixon (legendary Hollywood songstress), Malcolm Mooney (singer from CAN), Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bassist for Ornette Coleman), Irish American folk singer Susan McKeown, Malian Griot Abdoulaye Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra. These cross-genre compositions explore the ensemble as an extension of a drummer’s limbs, orchestrating rhythmic language derived from the drum kit.

Doors 7PM
Starts 7:30PM

Help us plan well ahead and book early. There is 0% ticket fee.

Baka Beyond at Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown, Powys.

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

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Baka Beyond
Sat 22 Nov |  Newtown
Bath based Baka Beyond blend African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that’s got everyone dancing! Their music isn’t just about beats; it’s about bridging cultures and spreading joy.

Time & Location
22 Nov 2025, 20:00 – 22:30
Newtown, Hafan Yr Afon, Car Park, Back Ln, Newtown SY16 2NH

About the event
Please Note this is a standing event, however, there will be chairs around the sides of Hafan for a bit of a rest

Bath based Baka Beyond blend African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that’s got everyone dancing! Their music isn’t just about beats; it’s about bridging cultures and spreading joy.
Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn’t just play their music – they live it.

Martin Cradick and Su Hart, the brains behind the band, were so moved by the Baka’s spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest that they knew they had to share it with the world. Their album “Spirit of the Forest” catapulted them to global fame, but they’ve stayed true to their roots. To ensure the Baka people benefit from their music, they set up the charity “Global Music Exchange” and still visit the same Baka extended family to ensure that they continue to benefit.

From humble beginnings to a multicultural phenomenon, Baka Beyond have travelled the world with stage shows are a testament to the power of music to unite us all. With band members hailing from across the globe, each bringing their own unique flair, Baka Beyond honours the Baka philosophy: “everyone is to be listened to.”

The current touring unit brings the Spirit of the Forest to Hafan Yr Afon. Martin Cradick (guitar), Su Hart (vocals) and drummer Clyde Kramer have all spent time living and playing music with the Baka Pygmies in their rainforest home. Scott (percussion) brings the rhythms and colour of his native Sierra Leone into the mix, while all these elements are grounded by the solid Congolese grooves of Kibisingo (bass) who toured with Kanda Bongo Man for many years. The lineup is completed by Bella Linley (vocals) and fiddle prodigy, Ben Moneypenny bringing a Celtic flair

Join the celebration and let the music take you on a journey around the world!

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bakabeyond

Website: https://bakabeyond.net

Nearly Dan at The Jazz Cafe, Camden Town, London.

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Nearly Dan are the Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan.

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan are saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes.

It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album Can’t buy a Thrill, featuring the hits Do It Again and Reelin’ In The Years.

The 9-piece Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour­ plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja, Gaucho plus Donald Fagen’s solo masterpiece The Nightfly.

https://www.seetickets.com/tour/nearly-dan-perform-steely-dan

Merope + M.Haiux at Sy Gigs, Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025

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Chris Taylor of Sy ; Gigs writes;

Event 8.0 - December 6th @ The Unitarian
Merope + M.Haiux

Securing this booking is a real personal milestone. Since beginning the SY Gigs seasons, I’ve been hoping to host Merope.

Merope’s roots lie deep in the soil of Lithuania’s folk tradition, brought vividly to life by Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė’s ethereal vocals and kanklės (a traditional Lithuanian string instrument). These are interwoven with the ornate, exploratory guitar and electronics of Belgian multi-instrumentalist Bert Cools. Together, they create an intimate sound world, a celestial, contemporary reimagining of ancient Baltic music.
https://stroomtv.bandcamp.com/album/v-jula

Support on the night comes from M.Haiux, the solo project of Liverpool-based guitarist Matthew McPartlan. With minimalistic finger-picked guitar, M.Haiux crafts melodic soundscapes steeped in emotional depth and quiet power.
https://mhaiux.bandcamp.com/music

This will be a beautiful and immersive evening. There a number of early bird tickets at 2024 prices available now.

Tickets;
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury-Unitarian-Church/Merope/41223526/

Saturday 6th December 2025
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church in Shrewsbury
6:30pm til 10:15pm (Performance starts 7:30pm)

Eddie Parker’s Airborn at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Dave Fuller, instigator of Music Spoken Here writes;

Eddie Parker’s Airborn will be coming to Worcester in December to play our last show of 2025!
Along with Iain Ballamy (Apr 2024) and Mark Lockheart (coming up in 2026), this will leave only 18 more members of the legendary Loose Tubes ensemble (who I’ve only seen once, at their reunion gig in 2014 at Ronnie Scotts) to appear on our stage!
Life goals!

Featuring Eddie Parker (flute, keyboards) Rob Luft (guitar) , Jay Davis (drums) and Dave Manington (bass).

Original music ranging from mysterious further reaches of tonality to funky grooves and beautiful ballads, with influences from Schoenberg to Santana
Airborn began life as “a posh covers band”, playing music by Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, John McLaughlin and Keith Jarrett. Pretty soon, former Loose Tubes flautist Eddie Parker began to write original music for the combination and the Airborn Suite emerged. The music ranges from the mysterious further reaches of tonality to funky grooves to beautiful ballads, with influences from Schoenberg to Santana.
The band features former Music Spoken Here featured artist Rob Luft on guitar, Dave Manington on bass and Jay Davis on drums.

http://www.musicspokenhere.club

Venue;
The Marrs Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
Worcestershire
WR1 1TA

TICKETS
Music Spoken Here is proud to offer exceptional live music experiences in Worcester at a price affordable to you. Our fortnightly events at The Marr’s Bar are ticketless, just show up on the night and pay what you can afford on the door.
The suggested contribution for this event is £15.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Allexa Nava at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Featuring: Allexa Nava

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https://musicspokenhere.club/event/allexa-nava/

Allexa Nava
November 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Fiery saxophonist, flautist and composer from Peru making her mark on the UK scene.

I first saw London-based Peruvian saxophonist, flautist and composer Allexa Nava when she performed with the all-female Latin band Colectiva at the Brick Lane Jazz Festival in 2024. She has since been forging her solo career with the release of her debut EP ‘No Language’ in February this year, appearing on the Future Jazz Showcase program at The Jazz Cafe in London in April and plenty of other live performances in the UK and abroad. She has also been a fixture performing in the band for the “Paradise Under The Stars” Cuban experience show in London and is a regular performing and recording buddy of the young trumpeter Poppy Daniels.

Allexa will be performing with her quartet featuring Emile Hinton on keys, Jai Patel on trombone and Cassius Cobbson on drums.

TICKETS
Music Spoken Here is proud to offer exceptional live music experiences in Worcester at a price affordable to you. Our fortnightly events at The Marr’s Bar are ticketless, just show up on the night and pay what you can afford on the door.
The suggested contribution for this event is £15.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue;
The Marrs Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
Worcestershire
WR1 1TA

Rosie Frater-Taylor at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

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Re:play Session 5 | Rosie Frater-Taylor
November 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

An electrifying force in contemporary British jazz weaves rock, alt-pop, neo-soul, new-school jazz, and folk into her singular sound.

Making her third appearance at The Marr’s Bar, virtuoso guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Rosie Frater-Taylor returns for the final session in our Re:play series featuring artists who performed for us when we were just getting started. Rosie’s trio played the final gig of our first year on 22nd December 2022. She since returned with Steve Taylor’s Fusion Phew in May last year.

Rosie wrote, recorded, produced and released her debut album ‘On My Mind’ in 2018, comprising eight original songs with her playing guitar, ukulele, bass and singing with her dad Steve Taylor on drums. That was followed up by ‘Bloom’ in 2021 that included covers of Stevie Nicks’ Dreams (which has received over 2m streams) and Crazy by Seal.

Her third album ‘Featherweight’, released last year, draws on the legacy of luminaries such as Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny and Steely Dan, while incorporating modern, rock-tinged influences like John Mayer, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Madison Cunningham. Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page lauded her exceptional “connection with the guitar” following her performance at the Gibson Garage launch in February last year.

Rosie will be performing in her regular trio with Dave Edwards on bass and Tom Potter (2016 Young Drummer of the Year).

TICKETS
Music Spoken Here is proud to offer exceptional live music experiences in Worcester at a price affordable to you. Our fortnightly events at The Marr’s Bar are ticketless, just show up on the night and pay what you can afford on the door.
The suggested contribution for this event is £15.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue;
The Marrs Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester,
Worcestershire
WR1 1TA

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2026, Moseley Park, Birmingham,

Dates: Friday, July 10, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival
10th – 12th July 2026. Moseley Park, Birmingham.
https://mostlyjazz.co.uk/

Fugue and Groove Jazz Trio at Fentham Hall Jazz Club, Marsh Lane, Solihull.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Tuesday 17th March
Evening
Fentham Hall Jazz Club, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B92 0AH

Boo Hewerdine & Reg Meuross Duo plus Deborah Rose at Red Lion Folk Club, King’s Heath, Birmingham.

Date: Wednesday, November 05, 2025

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https://www.redlionfolkclub.uk/

Nov 5th
Boo Hewerdine & Reg Meuross
Plus Deborah Rose
£17

Experience an unforgettable evening with Boo Hewerdine and Reg Meuross as they embark on a co-headline tour that promises to captivate audiences with their exceptional musical talents. Boo Hewerdine, renowned for his work with The Bible and collaborations with artists like Eddi Reader, is celebrated for his poignant lyrics and unforgettable melodies. Reg Meuross, acclaimed for his evocative songs and masterful storytelling, has a rich discography that has earned him both critical praise and a devoted following.

The Red Lion,
Vicarage Road
King’s Heath,
Birmingham B14 7LY.

Wednesday 7.45 pm. Doors open 7.15 pm.
Finish around 10.30 pm.

Janette Mason – ReWired at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, December 05, 2025

Featuring: Janette Mason

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https://www.jazzinreading.com/jazz/jazz-at-progress/?future=true

Jazz at Progress | Janette Mason – ReWired | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 5 December 2025 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee.

Janette Mason keyboard
Tom Mason bass
Eric Ford drums
Janette Mason – ReWired

‘A substantial triumph for Janette Mason as she breathes new jazz life into this well chosen selection of tunes. Her arrangements are intelligent, imaginative and sophisticated.’ Ian Mann (The Jazzmann) ****

Janette Mason is a jazz pianist, a composer for film and TV, an arranger and producer of all genres from jazz to soul to pop, and a dedicated and heartfelt musical communicator. Over the course of a thirty-year career she has quietly but emphatically made her presence felt, delighting audiences with her skills in all kinds of settings, from tiny jazz clubs to international film and TV projects.

Whether leading her own trio, playing sessions with Oasis, Pulp, or Seal, working with legendary producer Tony Visconti, launching her latest project AYRA in collaboration with vocal legend Juliet Roberts, teaching jazz at Bradfield College or fulfilling her role as Artist in Residence at Twickenham Theatre, Janette always stays true to her core values – a commitment to musical excellence, combined with a generous, giving sensibility that reaches out to audiences and ensures that the message in the music is always there to be heard.

Janette says that her direct influences as a keyboard player were Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea. Her own playing on her latest album, ‘ReWired’ has been described as ‘a triumph of elegant tones and passionate swing’. It took her six months to tie down the rights to the eight songs she reinterprets: ‘Cars’ (Gary Numan), ‘John, I’m Only Dancing’ (David Bowie), ‘Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered’ (Rodgers and Hart), ‘Good 4 U’ (Olivia Rodrigo), ‘The Man with the Child in His Eyes’ (Kate Bush), ‘Eleanor Rigby’ (Beatles), ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ (George Shearing) and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ (Noel Gallagher).

Janette will be joined by:

Tom Mason, one of the most versatile double bassists and bass guitarists on the UK music scene.  His résumé of recordings, performances and tours boasts artists such as Lizz Wright, Mark Ronson and Jamie Cullum. Tom has also been long-term member of award-winning pianist Robert Mitchell’s Panacea.

Eric Ford on drums, has performed across the globe and played on around sixty albums. He has worked with musicians as diverse as Ronnie Laws, Marc Almond, Clare Teal, The London Jazz Orchestra and Jason Rebello. He will be familiar to Progress audiences for his performances with the acclaimed contemporary jazz trio Partikel, the Scott Willcox Big Band and Chris Biscoe’s celebration of Mike Westbrook

‘My career has come full circle,’ Janette explained in a recent interview. ‘I am now working on and playing music I listened to and was influenced by as a teenager. Sometimes I can’t believe that has happened. I have reached a point in life where I just feel happy. That’s where I am at and If audiences enjoy even a small percentage of it, and it takes them somewhere else, that will be wonderful.’

Full details of the album ‘Rewired ‘are available here.
https://propermusic.com/products/janettemason-rewired

Progress Theatre
progress theatre - jazz in reading
http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk | The Mount, Off Christchurch Road, Reading RG1 5HL
Bar at all gigs from 7:00pm. Drinks may be taken into the auditorium during performances.
Progress Theatre is a self-governing, self-funding theatre group founded in 1947, maintained by volunteers. The Theatre itself is an intimate 95-seat venue. It is the oldest operating theatre in Reading and has a fully licensed bar. There is wheelchair access to the Theatre with a space for disabled patrons. In 2011 Sir Kenneth Branagh became the Patron to Progress Theatre.

The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, November 07, 2025

Featuring: Freddie Gavita

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https://www.jazzinreading.com/jazz/jazz-at-progress/?future=true

Jazz at Progress | The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard | Tickets on sale soon
Friday 7 November 2025 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee.

Freddie Gavita trumpet
Tom Cawley keys
Daniel Casimir bass
Mez Clough drums

The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard
Quite a line up to perform music of one of the finest trumpeters in jazz, Freddie Hubbard. He came of age as a soloist in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1961 to 1965. Ten albums for Blue Note and featured on several classic recorded albums with Oliver Nelson, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, to name but a few! Hubbard died in 2008 and deserves to be remembered as being among the jazz greats.
We are therefore delighted to host this gig with wonderful musicians led by 2017 British Jazz Award “Best Trumpeter” Freddie Gavita, who has long been an admirer of Hubbard and will add to our knowledge of his legacy.
Apart from Daniel Casimir, the three other members of the quartet are new to Jazz In Reading. However, there was a livestream quartet performance by Guildford Jazz in Covid afflicted February 2021, a review of which by Trevor Bannister is on our website.
Here is a quote from the review “The spellbinding quality of Freddie’s individual voice was immediately obvious in the opening bars of his own composition ‘Yearning’; understated, flawlessly executed, beautifully articulated and warm in tone. He allows the music space to breathe and to grow in its own way”.  Freddie is a regular member of the house band at Ronnie Scott’s, apart from performing nationwide in various formats.

Tom Cawley (1998 Young Musician of the Year) is a regular in the quartet and a senior member of the UK’s jazz establishment being a composer, arranger, band leader and professor of Jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music. He has released several acclaimed albums with his “Tom Cawley’s Curios” band.

Daniel Casimir (2021 Instrumentalist Of The Year in the Jazz FM Award) was bassist with Jean Toussaint for a memorable gig at Progress December 2018 – the “Brother Raymond Tour.” Since then, Dan has hit the heights and won awards for his music and playing. Formed his own big band and continues to creatively push the boundaries in jazz.

Finally, drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Mez Clough, has toured and performed with numerous hugely well-known artists from various genres in the music industry. He is also the regular percussionist for Madness.

We believe that an exciting evening of jazz awaits. Please come and enjoy it with us.

Carlos Varela and guest Diana Fuentes at New Jersey Performing Arts Centre (NJPAC), Newark, New Jersey, USA.

Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

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Just Announced - Tix On Sale for Cuban Luminaries Carlos Varela and Diana Fuentes in Concert in Newark, Nov 21

Announcing Cuban Musical Sensations, Carlos Varela and Diana Fuentes, to Perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Nov 21

NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
http://www.njpac.org

FRI 11.21 @ 7:30 p.m. CARLOS VARELA with special guest DIANA FUENTES
Carlos Varela – vocals + guitar
Diana Fuentes - vocals

Known as the “Poet of Havana”, the immensely popular Cuban singer-songwriter Carlos Varela has dedicated his 30-year music career to expressing “the problems of my people.” His poetic lyrics speak to the promise and pain of Cuba across generations, with complex emotion and powerful imagery. His message has been banned and censored by Cuban authorities, but his songs, like 2000’s “Una Palabra,” continue to resonate around the world. As Carlos explains: “Words can transform. They can reach your soul and your heart. They can shake your bones. They can change your life, and that can’t be lost.”

Special guest Diana Fuentes is a Cuban singer-songwriter known for her sparkling voice and her fusion of pop, R&B and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. She began as a vocalist in Síntesis and Carlos Varela’s band, earning Latin GRAMMY® nominations. She was the first Cuban female artist signed to Sony Music Latin since Celia Cruz, earning two Gold Records and one Platinum Record.

This performance is part of the TD Jazz Series and Dodge Poetry, and receives additional support from the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.

About NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States.  It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.  Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts.  NJPAC has attracted more than 11 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.  Visit http://www.njpac.org for more information.

Sponsorship
About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®
For the 14th consecutive year, TD Bank is the title sponsor of all jazz programming during NJPAC’s season, including free community performances and educational events, as well as mainstage concerts showcasing jazz superstars. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J.
To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TDBank_US/. 
TD Bank is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, a top 10 North American bank. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit http://www.td.com/us.

Lichfield Jazz Big Band Christmas Special at St. Annes Church, Burntwood, Lichfield, Staffs,

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025

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23/06/2025
Nick Dewhurst has forwarded the following information regarding this event;

It might be a bit too early to be thinking about Christmas…or is it?

Well - it’s now under 6 months until the “world-famous” Lichfield Jazz Big Band Christmas Special gig happens in 2025, and I wanted to let you know about an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ticket that I’m running on my website for the next month!

Here’s what you need to know….

Friday 19th December 2025
The Lichfield Jazz Big Band play their legendary Christmas Big Band show exclusively in the stunning venue which is St Anne’s Church in Burntwood.
Featuring 16 of the finest Jazz musicians from across the Midlands, the LJBB will play arrangements of Christmas & festive tunes like you’ve never heard before!
Doors will open at 7pm, and the show will run from 7.45-9.45pm with a short interval.  There will be light refreshments available from the church. 

Tickets for the concert will cost £15, and will be available from my website as well as on the door, however, between now and the 23rd of July, there will be an early bird discounted ticket, costing £13.  You can purchase these tickets here: http://www.nickdewhurst.com/box-office

So - as is always the case with this gig, get your tickets early as it always sells really well!

If you’ve any questions about the gig, please send me an email & I’ll be happy to help.

Thanks all - and back to the summer now! 

All the very best,
Nick

Nick Dewhurst Music
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http://www.nickdewhurst.com

Colosseum / Soft Machine double bill at Cadogan Hall, London.

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Progressive Jazz Rock Legends COLOSSEUM + SOFT MACHINE

Colosseum came to fame in 1969 when the band led by legendary drummer Jon Hiseman released its debut album Those Who Are About To Die Salute You. Best selling studio albums followed, notably Valentyne Suite (1969) and The Daughter of Time is Truth (1970). Changes in personnel saw the arrival of the soulful Chris Farlowe, famed for his Sixties chart hit Out Of Time and Clem Clempson, the young blues guitar virtuoso and vocalist and bass player Mark Clarke. However, the group broke up in 1971 and the musicians went their separate ways.

Named after the William S. Burroughs novel The Soft Machine, the Canterbury-scene legends Soft Machine were formed by Daevid Allen, Kevin Ayers, Mike Ratledge, & Robert Wyatt in 1966. Soft Machine shared the stage with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa and more. A series of incredible albums were released before the band split in 1978.

https://www.seetickets.com/event/colosseum-soft-machine/cadogan-hall/3291562

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X 9DQ
Thursday 27 November 2025 at 18:00.
Performing
Colosseum Soft Machine

Other Voices Festival, various venues, Cardigan, Wales.

Dates: Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Sunday, November 02, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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12/06/2025

We have received the following press release;

First Wave of Music Trail Acts Revealed for Other Voices Cardigan 2025

Advance ticket price of £40 ends 30th June
30 October – 1 November 2025
Live & Online from West Wales
Wristbands are now just £40, rising to £65 from 1st July

Other Voices Cardigan returns to West Wales this autumn, bringing another brilliant weekend of music, story and song to venues throughout the historic town of Cardigan.
This year’s Trail spans more than ten unique venues across town - from pubs and chapels, newly repurposed spaces and many returning favourites - promising yet another unforgettable weekend of live music and buzzing energy. Today, the first wave of artists for the 2025 Music Trail is revealed - a selection of artists spanning genres and sounds from Ireland and Wales.

With many more to be announced, the first wave of artists announced includes:

Baby Brave / Bruna Garcia / Curtisy / Daithí / Danielle Lewis / David Murphy / Ellie O’Neill / God Knows / Gwen Siôn / Joshua Burnside / Kidsmoke / Makeshift Art Bar / Molly Palmer / Morn / Qbanaa / Roís / Salamay / Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta / Siula /  Still Blue / Taff Rapids / Talulah / Tessio / The Factory Set / Tokomololo / Tramp / Wrkhouse

Plus changes to St Mary’s Church Entry for 2025, and First Church Acts to be Announced Soon!

As always, St Mary’s Church will host a series of one-of-a-kind, intimate headline performances broadcast live to the world for free via the Other Voices YouTube channel, and streamed to a cinema screen in Mwldan so everyone can share in the experience.

New for 2025, all festival wristband holders will have the opportunity to attend St Mary’s Church performances on a first-come, first-served basis. Each artist will have a designated slot, with the Church cleared between sets to give as many people as possible the chance to attend. No separate tickets are needed - just join the queue for the artists you’d like to see and experience the magic inside St Mary’s.

The Clebran sessions return for 2025, with powerful conversations, thought-provoking interviews and fresh ideas that explore the issues shaping our world today. The full Clebran programme will be revealed soon - keep an eye out.

And following the success of last year, Clebran on the Trail also returns, bringing intimate conversations with this year’s performers to venues across town.

Advance wristbands are available now for just £40, granting access to all Music Trail performances, Clebran sessions and Church performances (subject to capacity). From 1st July, the price will rise to £65. Get yours now at othervoices.ie and join us for another wonderful weekend in Cardigan!

Philip King, founder of Other Voices, says:
“We always look forward to bringing Other Voices to Aberteifi/Cardigan and our 2025 programme will highlight the abundant and diverse range of brilliant new music that is flowing out of Ireland and Wales today. This year’s Clebran series of trilingual conversations will look at big picture issues through the lens of the local, with a perspective that reflects the shared as well as the many distinct identities in Ireland and Wales that we celebrate here through our languages and music. With our partners at Mwldan and Triongl, we are grateful for the opportunity to play our part in deepening and strengthening our Ireland-Wales connections as envisaged by our two Governments in the Ireland-Wales Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan 2021-25. We look forward to seeing Other Voices/Lleisiau Eraill continuing to grow and flourish in the coming years.”

Dilwyn Davies, CEO of Mwldan, says:
“We’re utterly delighted to be able to bring the fifth physical edition of Other Voices to Aberteifi in 2025. Year on year, we’ve seen fantastic growth in audience numbers as the word has spread about what a special festival experience this is. We’re ready to welcome audiences and artists from Ireland, Wales and elsewhere to our gorgeous small town on the westerly edge of Wales to create and share some unforgettable magic. We’re also deeply indebted to our funders for supporting this fantastic event.”

Other Voices Cardigan is produced by South Wind Blows in partnership with Mwldan and Triongl, with support from the Welsh Government, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Ceredigion County Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and BBC Cymru Wales. Other Voices Cardigan will be filmed for future television broadcast on BBC Cymru Wales and RTÉ, and on BBC iPlayer and RTÉ Player.

Stay tuned for more acts and programme details coming soon.

http://www.othervoices.ie

Other Voices
Other Voices started as a one-off music event in a small church in Dingle, a small fishing village in the west of Ireland and over the last 23 years the idea has grown. Other Voices is now an established fixture in the musical calendar – a ‘must attend’ event for performers and audiences alike. It has led to the creation of an international music TV series and, in turn, a global cultural movement celebrating local stories on an international scale. Other Voices has travelled to London, Belfast, New York, Austin, Texas and Berlin.

Mwldan
Mwldan is an independent Arts Centre and cinema based in Cardigan. The venue presents a multi-artform live programme and screens around 3000 films and live broadcasts annually. A major producing venue, Mwldan is behind international collaborations such as Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain. In 2017 Mwldan started the record label bendigedig in partnership with ARC Music Productions Ltd, operating a 360-degree model of artist management, agenting, producing, releasing, PR and marketing. A not-for-profit registered charity and social enterprise, the organisation has an annual turnover of £1.7 million (pre-Covid) and employs a staff team of 25.
http://www.mwldan.co.uk | @TheatrMwldan

Triongl
Triongl is a TV and Film production company established in 2017 by Nora Ostler and Alec Spiteri and joined by Gethin Scourfield in 2018. All three are experienced producers with a track record of producing high quality, award-winning content. They will be documenting ‘Other Voices/Lleisiau Eraill’ for an hour’s special edition for later broadcast on S4C and RTÉ.
http://www.triongl.cymru | @triongl_tv

Stella Cole at Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Saturday 15 November, Saffron Hall

Stella Cole
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Stella Cole — the dazzling vocalist breathing new life into the Great American Songbook with vintage charm, modern flair, and show-stopping style.

Tickets here;
https://serious.org.uk/events/stella-cole-2

SAFFRON WALDEN Saffron Hall,
Audley End Road
CB11 4UH

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Dates: Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

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1 October - 20 November 2025

K-Music Festival 2025

From 1 Oct to 20 Nov, the K-Music Festival returns with its most ambitious line-up, celebrating the richness and innovation of Korean music like never before! Explore bold boundary-pushing sounds, from powerful post-rock and experimental jazz to immersive ritual performances and world-premiere orchestral works. ⁠

Further information and tickets here;
https://serious.org.uk/k-music-2025

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Dates: Friday, November 14, 2025 - Sunday, November 23, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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26/03/2025

We have received the following press release;

SERIOUS
Announce First Names For
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025
Including Tanita Tikaram, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tune-Yards, Makaya McCraven and Hiromi
14-23 November 2025

Now entering its 33rd year, the global celebration of music, EFG London Jazz Festival, is announcing the first names for its 2025 edition, which takes place from 14-23 November. For 10 days and nights musicians from all over the world will come together in London to perform boundary-pushing music that showcases jazz and its influence across genres and cultures.

Jazz transcends borders, blending various musical traditions around the world and bringing together diverse communities through the shared language of music. EFG London Jazz Festival has always embraced collaborations between musicians from all over the globe with jazz and its surrounding genres’ openness to diversity, creativity and unity, while continuing to evolve and inspire musicians and audiences worldwide.

Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater is bringing her WE EXIST! show to the Barbican on Saturday, 15 November. Bridgewater has had a glittering four-decade career reimagining jazz classics, ascending to the upper echelon of vocalists, uniquely spinning standards and taking intrepid leaps of faith.

When she was just 18 years old, Tanita Tikaram achieved worldwide recognition, selling over 4 million of her debut album, ‘Ancient Heart’, defying previous female music stereotypes, and defining her in the eyes of music history. She returns for the first time in 8 years to make a rare performance at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday, 15 November.

Following the announcement of their new album Better Dreaming, Tune-Yards, the music project of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, are performing at the EFG London Jazz Festival on 22 November at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Known for their vibrant fusion of indie pop, Afrobeat and experimental loops, Tune-Yards gained widespread acclaim with w h o k i l l in 2011, which featured the breakout hit “Bizness” and won the Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics’ poll. Tune-Yards’ music is characterised by layered vocals, polyrhythmic beats, and socially conscious lyrics, tackling themes of race, privilege, and politics.

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. She performs on Friday, 21 November at the Barbican, which follows her 2023 performance at the same venue for the festival for which The Arts Desk enthused: “as breathtaking for its energy as for its brilliant versatility” in their 5-star review.

A midweek highlight will see the return of Makaya McCraven to the festival following his Sold Out show at the Barbican in 2023, which the Financial Times said was “like being immersed in a recording session in which each song was a master take”. This year, the prodigiously talented drummer and composer takes over KOKO in Camden on Wednesday, 19 November.

At the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, 15 November is acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, and composer, Chris Thile. A multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius,” Thile is a founding member of the highly influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau.

The following night at Cadogan Hall, Kurt Elling and The Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather Report. Known for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, the two-time Grammy winner brings his one-of-a-kind brand of contemporary lyricism and vocal ingenuity to jazz. This celebration of Weather Report, one of jazz’s great supergroups, will reimagine the fusion band’s iconic songs in addition to new arrangements inspired by their constellation of musicians.

Closing the first weekend on Sunday, 16 November at Village Underground is American Neo Soul star Bilal, who returns to the spotlight following the success of his two album releases in 2024. His latest, Adjust Brightness, is a giant step forward, as Bilal merges his organic, soulful roots with experimental electronic influences inspired by artists like Aphex Twin and Stereolab. Fans can expect an immersive sonic experience that defies genre conventions, as Bilal continues to evolve and refine his unique style.

Trombonist, singer and composer Rita Payés is one of the standout emerging talents of the Sant Andreu Jazz Band, the nucleus from which some of the most promising young musicians on the jazz scene in Spain have emerged in recent years. She performs at the EFG London Jazz Festival for the first time at Union Chapel on Wednesday, 19 November.

At the Union Chapel on Thursday, 20 November is pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie whose music is a unique blend of jazz and Scottish folk inspired by his country’s sublime landscapes. McCreadie’s music captures the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide, with an appeal that extends far beyond the constraints of genre. Also performing that evening is trumpeter and synthesist Laura Jurd whose unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. Laura’s love of folk traditions can often be heard in her music, alongside a background in classical composition, taking twists and turns that both invite surprise and evoke the inevitable.

Following their Sold Out show at last year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, GeeJay return with their strong, soulful and emotionally-charged songs to Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday, 20 November. Expect vintage jazzy chords and groovy rhythms, with saxophone adding a further element to the melodic mix.

The festival will once again launch at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall with Jazz Voice, the glittering opening gala featuring star vocalists reimagining timeless songs for the specially-created EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra and guest conductor. Taking place on Friday, 14 November, this year’s all-star names will be revealed soon.

EFG London Jazz Festival is a place to explore music and to celebrate the legacy and the future of an inspiring musical universe.

EFG London Jazz Festival Director, Pelin Opcin, said:
“The EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 is all about celebrating global talent, with incredible artists from the UK and around the world performing in venues across London this November. We’re excited to announce the first artists in this year’s lineup, from emerging musicians to iconic performers. As ever, the Festival will feature never-before-seen performances, including one-off collaborations and new commissions. A special thank you to the Festival’s title sponsor, EFG Private Bank, for their continued support; our shared values of innovation, collaboration and diversity are so important to the ongoing success of the Festival. We can’t wait to welcome audiences back in November to experience the unforgettable magic of live music.”

Serious would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of their partners, particularly the extended support of title sponsor EFG, which helps to support the breadth and diversity of the festival. The EFG London Jazz Festival is made possible thanks to the support of many key sponsors and funders, including Arts Council England, Serious Trust, PRSF, BBC Radio 3, Champagne Thienot, Jazzwise Magazine and Jazz FM UK.

EFG London Jazz Festival Shows

14 Nov - Jazz Voice - Royal Festival Hall

15 Nov - We Exist! The Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet - Barbican

15 Nov - Tanita Tikaram - Royal Festival Hall

15 Nov - Chris Thile - Queen Elizabeth Hall

15 Nov - Kurt Elling and The Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather Report - Cadogan Hall

16 Nov - Bilal - Village Underground

19 Nov - Makaya McCraven - KOKO

19 Nov - Rita Payés - Union Chapel

20 Nov - Fergus McCreadie + Laura Jurd - Union Chapel

20 Nov - GeeJay - Islington Assembly Hall

21 Nov - Hiromi’s Sonicwonder - Barbican

22 Nov - Tune-Yards - Royal Festival Hall

Praise for 2024 edition

“beautifully curated” - The Guardian, ★★★★★

“The incredible musical jamboree of the EFG London Jazz Festival is our yearly reminder that the jazz scene has never been more various” - The Telegraph, ★★★★★

“exceptional” - The Times, ★★★★

“November can be a month to hunker down for the onset of winter and its weather, and where better to do that than in one of the myriad venues across the capital” - The Arts Desk, ★★★★

“there’s a noticeable buzz amongst the crowd amassing” - Clash

Serious is one of the UK’s leading producers of live jazz, international and new music through concerts, festivals, tours, digital shows, talent development schemes, learning and participation programmes, and bespoke events for all.
https://serious.org.uk/

EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. EFG International’s group of private banking businesses operates in around 40 locations worldwide. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
https://www.efginternational.com/uk

Remi Harris, ‘Man of the World ; The Music of Peter Green’, at The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Worcs.

Date: Saturday, November 01, 2025

Featuring: Remi Harris

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https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/events/man-of-the-world-the-music-of-peter-green-1

Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Saturday 1 November 2025
7:30 pm 9:30 pm
Regal Tenbury Trust
49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. , WR15 8AE

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Nicky Waters on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

“A highly enjoyable show that featured some much loved material from the ‘Golden Era’ of the first edition of Fleetwood Mac, alongside some less familiar gems from the Bluesbreakers’ catalogue… The standard of the playing was excellent throughout” thejazzmann.com

“this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… The songs were treated with proper respect, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy” Lichfield Live

Bath Jazz Weekend 2026 at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Dates: Friday, January 09, 2026 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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Bath Jazz Weekend - on the ever shifting first full weekend of January - will happen next year on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026.  Make sure you put it in your diary now!

Curved Air at The Forge, Camden, London.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

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British Progressive Rock Group CURVED AIR

Curved Air are a pioneering English progressive rock group formed in 1970 by musicians from mixed artistic backgrounds, including classical, folk, and electronic sound. The resulting sound of the band was a mixture of progressive rock, folk rock, and fusion with classical elements.

Along with High Tide and East of Eden, Curved Air were one of the first rock bands after It’s a Beautiful Day, The Flock and The United States of America to feature a violin.

Curved Air released eight studio albums, the first three of which broke the UK Top 20, and had a hit single with Back Street Luv which reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart.

The Forge, Camden, London NW17NL
Thursday 13 November 2025 at 19:00

https://www.seetickets.com/event/curved-air/the-forge-camden/3225819