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Surge In Spring Festival, Midlands Arts Centre (mac), Birmingham, 08/04/2017.

It's good to see a “cutting edge” festival returning to Birmingham again, especially one that is so supportive of young, up and coming musicians.

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‘Jazz on a Winter’s Day’ -  Scott Willcox Big Band recording session, 18/02/2017.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister on a "a fascinating day spent at a church near Shepperton, where producer Andy Cleyndert was recording Scott Willcox's ten-piece big band for his Trio label".

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2016, Day Ten, Sunday 20th November 2016.

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by the JD Allen Trio, Triforce and Friends, Zenel, Kokoroko and the Liberation Music Orchestra directed by Carla Bley.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2016, Day Nine, Saturday 19th November 2016.

Ian Mann enjoys very different performances by the Steve Fishwick / Alex Garnett Quartet, Dinosaur, Daniel Herskedal, The BBC Concert Orchestra, Chris Sharkey and the Charlie Hunter Band.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2016, Day Eight, Friday 18th November 2016.

Ian Mann on performances by the Elchin Shirinov Trio, Denys Baptiste, Oddarrang and Slowly Rolling Camera. Photograph by Tim Dickeson.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2016, Day Seven, Thursday 17th November 2016.

Ian Mann on a day of words of music featuring contributions from Professor Mark Smith, the Mike Fletcher Trio, Nerija, Chico Freeman Quartet and The Cookers.

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Jazz Mann News

Emmanuelle Parrenin - UK tour, November 2025.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The French folk artist Emmanuelle Parrenin will play a short series of UK live dates in November 2025 with shows in London, Newcastle and Norwich. Schedule attached.

Liverpool International Jazz Festival 2026 - line-up announced.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

A stellar line-up has been announced for the annual Liverpool International Jazz Festival, which returns to the city’s Capstone Theatre in late February and early March 2026. Press release attached

Birmingham Jazz Black History Month, live performances October and November 2025.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Birmingham Jazz are celebrating Black History Month with a series of ten performances at the 1000 Trades venue over two weekends that reflect the theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. 

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

Jon Lloyd Quartet at Pizza Express Live, The Pheasantry, London.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Orchestra Mambo International -A Celebration of Celia Cruz at Cadogan Hall, London.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Gena Davies : Thanksgiving Service, morning event at St Michael’s Church, Brecon.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025