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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 2) - An interview with John Marshall.

In the second part of his interview with guest contributor Trevor Bannister John establishes himself on the 1960s London jazz and session scene and gets the call from Soft Machine.

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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 1) - An interview with John Marshall.

In the first episode of a three part interview with Soft Machine drummer John Marshall, conducted by guest contributor Trevor Bannister, John recalls his school and University days.

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Tommaso Starace - Harmony Less Quartet “Narrow Escape” and Quintet “Eleuthera All That Jazz”.

Ian Mann enjoys two very different albums recorded in 2018 by the Italian born, London based saxophonist and composer Tommaso Starace.

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Routes In Jazz ; A Music Retrospective of Dizzy Reece, CBSO Centre, Birmingham, 26/01/2019.

Ian Mann is educated and entertained by the first date of a tour celebrating the life and music of trumpeter Dizzy Reece performed by pianist Trevor Watkis and a stellar international quintet.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Ten, Sunday November 25th 2018.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Festival and performances by Flying Machines, the Monty Alexander Trio and Bill Laurance and the WDR Big Band conducted by Bob Mintzer.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Nine, Saturday 24th November 2018.

Ian Mann on a diverse day of musical performances including those of Ranjana Ghatak, Hilde Marie Holsen, Ivo Neame / Pete Wareham Duo, Trish Clowes' My Iris and the Avishai Cohen Trio.

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Jazz Mann News

Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire -  Programme 2026 - 2027.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Jazz at Progress has announced its programme for September 2026 to March 2027. Events take place at the Progress Theatre, Reading. Fully detailed schedule attached.

Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London,  July - September 2026.

Monday, July 13, 2026

The new Upstairs programme presents a mix of jazz, contemporary soul, acoustic R&B, gospel, musical theatre, hip-hop, global music, classical performances and more. Full listings attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands, July 13th - 19th 2026.

Monday, July 13, 2026

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

Jazz Gigs & Events

54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival, various venues, Stanford University Campus, Stanford, California, USA.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Buxton International Festival, various venues, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Thursday, July 09, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026

Ronnie Scott’s Classical All Stars present Encounters with Gershwin and Grappelli feat. Lizzie Ball & James Pearson at Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s, Soho, London.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Rob Barron Trio at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Alex Clarke Quartet - ‘Out Of The Woods’ at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Monday, July 13, 2026