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Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 30/04/2017.

Ian Mann on performances by Monocled Man, Schnellertollermeier, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chick Corea, Chris Potter and Yazz Ahmed.

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Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 29/04/2017.

Ian Mann on a full and varied day of music including performances by Trondheim Jazz Exchange, Phronesis, Orchestra Baobab, Lionel Loueke, Logan Richardson, Steve Gadd and Hans Koller.

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Friday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 28/04/2017.

Ian Mann on two very different performances at the Parabola Arts Centre by bands led by saxophonist Marius Neset and drummer Seb Rochford.

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Thursday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 27/04/2017.

Ian Mann enjoys two performances by artists from the Southern States of the USA, the Marcus King Band and the great Dee Dee Bridgewater.

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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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Jazz Mann News

Weirdshire, Hereford, Programme for February and March 2026.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Herefordshire promoters Weirdshire have announced their programme for February and March 2026.

Nyron Higor Trio - UK & European Tour, March 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and vovalist Nyron Higor will lead his trio on a tour of Europe in March 2026, including a performances in London and Brighton. Press release attached.

Steamin’ Jazz Club at The Steam and Whistle, Cheltenham - Programme January to June 2026.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Steamin' Jazz Club, run by the band Swing From Paris, has announced its programme for the first half of 2026.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Eddie Gripper/Elijah Jefferey Quartet at Swansea Jazz Club, The Observatory, Swansea.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Chris Bowden with Lichfield House Jazz Band at Lichfield Jazz, The Cathedral Hotel, Lichfield, Staffs.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Detroitwich Funk Machine at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Jules’ Jazz Jam feat. Julian Martin at Ardour Academy, Cardiff.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sparks & Visions Jazz Festival at Theater Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.

Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026