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Thursday and Friday at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, Abergavenny, 1st and 2nd September 2016.

Ian Mann on the first two days of the festival and performances by Lee Gibson and the Dave Cottle Trio, Kevin Fitzsimmons Quartet, Olly Jenkins Duo and Huw Warren's Trio Brasil plus Iain Ballamy.

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Sunday at Brecon Jazz Weekend, 14/08/2016.

The final day of the Weekend and performances by Dani Sicari & The Easy Rollers, Lieko Quintet, Bahla, Brownfield Byrne with guest Trish Clowes and Celtic Jazz Sounds. Photography by Bob Meyrick.

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Saturday at Brecon Jazz Weekend, 13/08/2016.

Ian Mann on Day 2 of the weekend and performances by Dowally, GSD Ensemble, Trefor Owen, Asterope, Caravela, Tina May, Nerija and Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio. Photography by Bob Meyrick.

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Friday at Brecon Jazz Weekend, 12/08/2016.

Ian Mann on the start of the first Brecon Jazz Weekend and performances by two very different piano trios led by Geoff Eales and Andy Nowak. Photography by Bob Meyrick.

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Jazz Corner - ‘All Those Cultural Links’.

Guest contributor Lynne Gornall of Brecon Jazz Club on the spirit of local and international co-operation within the jazz community.

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Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2016.

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by Ibibio Sound Machine, Remi Harris Trio, Ben Cipolla Band, Elkie Brooks and Darius Brubeck Quartet.

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Jazz Mann News

manchester jazz festival 2026 announces headliners.

Monday, February 09, 2026

manchester jazz festival (mjf2026) will take place between 15-24 May 2026 at venues and sites across Manchester. Press release attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands - February 9th - 15th 2026.

Monday, February 09, 2026

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

NYJO and Sam Eastmond Take John Zorn’s Masada on Tour.

Thursday, February 05, 2026

NYJO reunites with composer, arranger, and conductor Sam Eastmond to take a powerful new iteration of John Zorn’s Masada on a short UK tour in March 2026. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MILES at Southwark Playhouse, Borough, London.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026

Julian Argüelles Late Birthday Gig at 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Monday, February 09, 2026

Glen Manby / Lizzie Beesley Quartet at Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Art Centre, Brecon.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The Charlie Wright Quartet at Corner Pocket Jazz and Blues Club Westwood Club on Westwood Heath Rd, Coventry.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026