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Thursday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 03/05/2018.

Ian Mann compares and contrasts two very different performances by blues rock guitarist Eric Gales and his band and classical violinist Nigel Kennedy with his jazz/classical crossover ensemble.

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Purdy’s Pop-Up Jazz Club w Rebecca Poole & Fleur Stevenson, HAODS Studio, Henley on Thames, 03/02/

"Jazz club take on Bowie transmits all his wistfulness." Guest contributor Marc Edwards enjoys a party night featuring the contrasting styles of vocalists Rebecca Poole and Fleur Stevenson.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Sunday November 19th 2017.

Ian Mann witnesses the future of British jazz at the NYJO Jazz Jam and the JazzNewBlood showcase and loses himself in a spectacular Norwegian double bill featuring Sinikka Langeland and Jaga Jazzist.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Saturday November 18th 2017.

Eclectic, Iklectik, Elektrik - Ian Mann on the penultimate day of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Friday November 17th 2017.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by Trio Elf, Cassie Kinoshi's Seed Ensemble, Henri Texier's Hope Quartet and Darcy James Argue's Secret Society.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Thursday November 16th 2017.

Ian Mann on a long but satisfying day of jazz including performances by Ranjana Ghatek & Liran Donin, Sarah Tandy, Kate Williams, Steve Williamson, Sam Leak and Illegal Crowns.

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Jazz Mann News

Kidderminster Jazz Club - shows announced for 2026.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Kidderminster Jazz Club has announced three shows for 2026 with performances by The Inscape Jazz Quartet, the Zoe Gilby Trio and Yetii. Details attached.

Tortoise - new album and US and European tour dates 2025/26.

Friday, October 24, 2025

Tortoise will release their new album "Touch" on 24th October 2025. They will be touring extensively in the US & Europe from October 2025 to April 2026, including dates in London, Bristol & Leeds.

NYJO at EFG London Jazz Festival 2025.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

NYJO (The National Youth Jazz Orchestra) returns to the EFG London Jazz Festival this November with a diverse programme celebrating NYJO's 60th anniversary. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

Indika Festival presented by Milap, various venues, Liverpool City Region.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025

Fred Hersch Trio at The Village Vanguard, New York City, USA.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

Music Spoken Here’s Sunday Service with Onika Venus, early evening event at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Chris Cobbson Quartet - From Dixie to Smooth: The History of Jazz Guitar at Black Mountain Jazz, The Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, October 26, 2025