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Book Review - Phil Freeman, “Ugly Beauty – Jazz in the 21st Century”.

Insightful, intelligent and thought provoking. Freeman makes a compelling and convincing case for the ongoing importance and vitality of jazz in the 21st century.

Book Review - Jim Philip with Trevor Bannister “It Won’t Sound The Same Again…Great Jazz Never Does”.

Ian Mann enjoys the autobiography of multi-reeds player Jim Philip, co-written with regular Jazzmann contributor Trevor Bannister.

Kari Kirkland Interview.

Guest contributor Tom Brumpton interviews California based jazz vocalist, and former trapeze artist, Kari Kirkland on the release of her new album "Wild Is The Wind".

Third Stourbridge Festival of Improvised Music, Claptrap The Venue, Stourbridge, West Midlands,14/11/2021.

Ian Mann enjoys an afternoon of musical spontaneous creation featuring a collective of the Midlands' finest improvisers.

“Wherever You Are”, Brecon Jazz Festival 2021, The Castle Hotel, Brecon, Sunday 22nd August 2021.

Ian Mann enjoys the music of two projects assembled specifically for the Festival, Paula Gardiner's 6.0 and Swing Strings Trio.

“Wherever You Are”, Brecon Jazz Festival 2021, Sunday 15th August 2021.

Ian Mann enjoys the second full Sunday of music at The Castle Hotel and two very different performances from the Capital City Jazz Orchestra and the Dee Byrne / Rebecca Nash Quartet

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Jazz Mann News

Jazz in the West Midlands - December 22nd - 28th 2025.

Monday, December 22, 2025

A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Kings Place, London in February 2026.

Friday, December 19, 2025

Kings Place has announced its programme for February 2026 including some performances that are likely to be of interest to jazz listeners. Press release attached.

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City - Programme for February 2026.

Friday, December 19, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for February 2026. Performers include Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón, Theo Croker, Bill Charlap. Press release including full line-up details details attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Dobet Gnahore and her musicians performing with the Estro Armonico Orchestra, Conducted by Gast Waltzing at Escher Theatre, Luxembourg.

Thursday, January 01, 2026

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