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Talking Drums with Ronnie Jones

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

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

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

Make Show! - Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 05/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys five very different performances from acts featuring a passion for showmanship - Buena Vista Al Stars, Neil Cowley Trio, Macy Gray, Kim Cypher and Roger Daltrey.

“Trumpets, Tenors and Voices” - Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 04/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the music of trumpeters Poppy Daniels, Keyon Harrold & Byron Wallen and tenor saxophonists James Brandon Lewis & Nubya Garcia, plus the vocal led sounds of the Olivia Murphy Orchestra.

Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 03/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys a day of consistently high quality jazz and performances by Billy Cobham. Marco Mezquida, Brown Penny and Daniel Casimir, plus the annual Jazz Exchange event.

Friday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys performances from two of the leading lights of the contemporary London jazz scene, Mark Kavuma and the Banger Factory and Kokoroko.

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Jazz Mann News

Nigel Price Organ Trio - UK & Ireland Tour, September - December 2025.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Guitarist Nigel Price will lead his Organ Trio featuring Ross Stanley (Hammond) and Joel Barford (drums) on an extensive tour of the UK & Ireland throughout the Autumn of 2025. Schedule attached.

Ben Shankland Trio - UK Tour, September 2025.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Pianist and composer Ben Shankland will lead his trio on a tour of the UK in September 2025. Schedule attached.

606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London, Programme for September 2025.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of the venue's live music programme for September 2025. Fully detailed schedule attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Kerry Williams Trio at Jazz on the Plaza, Café Yukari, Kew, London.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Jon Crespo Quartet - ‘Beyond Armstrong’ at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

100 years of Oscar Peterson with the Dean Stockdale Quartet at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Monday, September 01, 2025

Jazz Jam Ft. Alex Merritt at FarGo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry

Thursday, September 04, 2025

Swansea International Jazz Festival at Cu Mumbles and National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Thursday, September 04, 2025 - Sunday, September 07, 2025