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“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

R.I.P. Tony Allen (1940 -2020) - “The Beat at the Heart of Popular Music”.

Political & cultural journalist Stefan Simanowitz has given us permission to publish the text of his 2010 interview with Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, which took place on the drummer's 70th birthday.

Jazz Goes To College - A Musical Detective Story.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister tracks down the details of the 'Jazz Goes To College' broadcast featuring the Max Roach Quintet with guest Sonny Rollins at Reading University in November 1966.

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Jazz Mann News

Tickets On Sale for New Jersey’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, Nov 6th-22nd 2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the line-up for the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival which will be taking place Friday, November 6th to Sunday, November 22nd 2026.

Brecon Jazz Festival announces 2026 line up.

Monday, May 25, 2026

Brecon Jazz Festival 2026, which takes place on 6th - 9th August has announced its line-up for events at The Guildhall, The Muse and Theatr Brycheiniog. Details attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands, May 25th - 31st 2026.

Monday, May 25, 2026

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.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Sarah Meek/Dan Newberry with Dave Cottle Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Observatory, Swansea.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Tomorrow’s New Quartet at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio at Derby Jazz, Chapel Street Arts, Derby.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Callum Au Big Band “Sing Seven Seas”  album launch at Hall One,Kings Place, London.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Kim Cypher Quintet with Fayyaz Virji, lunchtime appearance at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Sunday, May 31, 2026