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Features

Video Review - Patchwork Jazz Orchestra - “If I Were A Bell”, released 12/10/2020.

The latest video from Patchwork Jazz Orchestra combines witty and humorous animation with some terrific playing and arranging, but sends a very serious message to Boris Johnson and the UK Government.

Sunday at ‘Virtual’  Brecon Jazz Festival, 09/08/2020.

Ian Mann on the final day of jazz and conversation from the foot of the Brecon Beacons.

Saturday at ‘Virtual’ Brecon Jazz Festival, 08/08/2020.

Ian Mann on a day of performances featuring a beguiling mix of local heroes and international collaborations.

Friday at ‘Virtual’ Brecon Jazz Festival, 07/08/2020.

Ian Mann enjoys the hugely successful first day of this lovingly coordinated online international jazz festival.

Jonny Mansfield - ” “Portrait” an “Album in a Day”.

Multi-instrumentalist Jonny Mansfield has completed the challenge of recording a full album in a single day. The result, "Portrait", is now available via Bandcamp.

Celebrating Musical Traditions in Ards and North Down in the time of Covid-19.

Composers Sid Peacock and Ruth Angell have been commissioned to write a work celebrating the different musical and cultural traditions of this area of Northern Ireland. Press release attached.

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Jazz Mann News

Weirdshire, Hereford, Programme for February and March 2026.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Herefordshire promoters Weirdshire have announced their programme for February and March 2026.

Nyron Higor Trio - UK & European Tour, March 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and vovalist Nyron Higor will lead his trio on a tour of Europe in March 2026, including a performances in London and Brighton. Press release attached.

Steamin’ Jazz Club at The Steam and Whistle, Cheltenham - Programme January to June 2026.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Steamin' Jazz Club, run by the band Swing From Paris, has announced its programme for the first half of 2026.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Eddie Gripper/Elijah Jefferey Quartet at Swansea Jazz Club, The Observatory, Swansea.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Chris Bowden with Lichfield House Jazz Band at Lichfield Jazz, The Cathedral Hotel, Lichfield, Staffs.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Detroitwich Funk Machine at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jules’ Jazz Jam feat. Julian Martin at Ardour Academy, Cardiff.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sparks & Visions Jazz Festival at Theater Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.

Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026