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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

Recipients announced for the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The winners of the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards hve been announced. Press release attached.

Cadogan Hall, London - Programme for EFG London Jazz Festival 2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Cadogan Hall has announced its full programme for the 2026 EFG London Jazz Festival. Events take place from 13th - 22nd November 2026.

The Anthologist by Drake & Morgan, London to host Ronnie Scott’s residency during October 2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Anthologist by Drake & Morgan, near Bank Station, is welcoming legendary London jazz institution Ronnie Scott’s for a month-long Friday night residency this October. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Penarth Jazz Festival, Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

Low Key at Stratford Jazz, Rother St Arts House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Chris Dean with Dave Cottle Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Ursula Rucker & Tom Motzer Duo at Milkcrate Cafe, Philadelphia. PA, USA.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Elles Bailey at The Subscription Rooms, Stroud, Glos.

Thursday, October 15, 2026