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Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2015.

Ian Mann enjoys a rich variety of music with performances by Archie Shepp, Lee Konitz/Dave Douglas Quintet, Wilko Johnson, Joe Lovano, Impermanence Trio and Alexander Hawkins/Elaine Mitchener Duo.

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Way in to the Way Out: Arun Ghosh and Zoe Rahman, EFG London Jazz Festival, 15th, 16th November 2014

Part lecture, part musical performance, Ghosh and Rahman present an A to Z of their musical influences and personal jazz histories. Informative, educational and entertaining.

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Book Review; ?Different Every Time ? The Authorised Biography of Robert Wyatt? by Marcus O’ Dair.

The story of a remarkable life and an indomitable spirit that addresses its subject with sympathy and honesty allied to painstaking detail. It's also highly readable and good value for money.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Ten, 23/11/2014.

Ian Mann visits two iconic London jazz clubs, The Vortex and Ronnie Scott's and enjoys performances by trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and the American quintet Kneebody.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Nine, 22/11/2014.

Ian Mann on three talents from the North of England, saxophonists Phil Meadows and James Mainwaring and "an Englishman in New York", pianist John Escreet.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Eight, 21/11/2014.

Ian Mann on two exciting new discoveries from Europe, Denmark's Girls In Airports and Holland's Estafest. Plus a remarkable tribute to a great British talent, the late Lindsay Cooper.

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Jazz Mann News

Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival 2026 -  second wave of artists announced.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival has announced the 2nd round of acts for this year's event. Artists include Jordan Rakei, Soul II Soul, Cymande, Don West, Sampa The Great, Craig Charles, Goldie.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Announces 30th Anniversary Line-Up.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Cheltenham Jazz Festival has announced details of its 30th anniversary edition, taking place from Wednesday 29th April to Monday 4th May 2026. Press release, including full schedule, attached.

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 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

Dave Jones’ Stratospheric at Teign Jazz & Blues, Teignmouth Corinthian Yacht Club, Teignmouth, Devon.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Eastside Jazz Festival at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), Birmingham.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Friday, February 13, 2026

Fugue & Groove Trio at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire.

Thursday, February 12, 2026