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Film Review;  “Blue Note Records ; Beyond The Notes” directed by Sophie Huber.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of Blue Note Records in 1939 this is absolutely essential viewing for anybody with even the slightest interest in jazz.

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U.K. Exclusive Premiere of Scott Gray’s ‘Someday’ Video via The Jazz Mann.

Nashville, Tennessee musician (Adult Contemporary / Jazz / Singer - Songwriter), Scott Gray is releasing his new video “Someday” via The Jazz Mann.

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“You Didn’t Look Like a Drummer” (Part 3) - An interview with John Marshall.

Pending his 2019 Cheltenham Jazz Festival gig with John Surman's Brass Project John talks more about his work with Soft Machine & with Surman, Eberhard Weber & others. He also picks his top ten CDs.

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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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Jazz Mann News

Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington, London - Programme for 4th - 7th November 2026.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Touluse Lautrec has announced its live music events for the period 4th - 7th November 2026. Details attached.

Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s - Programme for November and December 2026.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Ronnie Scott's has announced its programme for its Upstairs venue for November and December 2026. Fully detailed listings attached.

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter 03/11/2026.

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events, including news of the venue's programme for the 2026 EFG London Jazz Festival.

Jazz Gigs & Events

‘TonRaum’ - An Exhibition & Collaborative Project between Composer/Sound Designer Barry Edwards & Ceramicist Claudia Lis at Ruthin Craft Centre, Ruthin, Denbighshire.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Sunday, January 10, 2027

NUEJAZZ Festival,various venues, Nuremberg, Germany.

Friday, October 23, 2026 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Five Way Split at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Mark Lasis Quintet at The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Lara Eidi & Anthony Fort: The Living Songbook at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington, London.

Wednesday, November 04, 2026