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Surge In Spring III, Midlands Arts Centre (mac), Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, 27/04/2019.

Ian Mann enjoys the third edition of the genre defying Surge In Spring Festival, coordinated by Birmingham based musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, poet and educator Sid Peacock

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Film Review;  “Blue Note Records ; Beyond The Notes” directed by Sophie Huber.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of Blue Note Records in 1939 this is absolutely essential viewing for anybody with even the slightest interest in jazz.

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U.K. Exclusive Premiere of Scott Gray’s ‘Someday’ Video via The Jazz Mann.

Nashville, Tennessee musician (Adult Contemporary / Jazz / Singer - Songwriter), Scott Gray is releasing his new video “Someday” via The Jazz Mann.

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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 3) - An interview with John Marshall.

Pending his 2019 Cheltenham Jazz Festival gig with John Surman's Brass Project John talks more about his work with Soft Machine & with Surman, Eberhard Weber & others. He also picks his top ten CDs.

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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 2) - An interview with John Marshall.

In the second part of his interview with guest contributor Trevor Bannister John establishes himself on the 1960s London jazz and session scene and gets the call from Soft Machine.

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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 1) - An interview with John Marshall.

In the first episode of a three part interview with Soft Machine drummer John Marshall, conducted by guest contributor Trevor Bannister, John recalls his school and University days.

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Jazz Mann News

Fundraiser campaign started to help Anita Wardell.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Daniela Clynes has set up a fundraising appeal for vocalist Anita Wardell, who is recovering from a major stroke. Details attached.

Dhafer Youssef - Street of Minarets Tour continues, May to August 2024.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Oud player and vocalist Dhafer Youssef and his band will continue their 'Street of Minarets' tour of Europe during the summer of 2024, including a UK appearance at the Love Supreme Festival.

606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London -  Live Music Programme 1st May - 15th May 2024.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz events for the first half of May 2024,

Jazz Gigs & Events

‘Beyond the Bassline’, 500 years of Black music in Britain exhibition at The British Library, London.

Friday, April 26, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2024

Alex Garnett Trio at Jazz on the Plaza Café Yukari, Kew, London.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Creative Improvisers Orchestra, afternoon event Handbell Studio, The Shirt Factory, Kingston, NY, USA.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Zoe Gilby Quartet at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Brass Monkeys, album launch event at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Sunday, April 28, 2024