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Features

Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 03/05/2026.

Ian Mann enjoys 'Super Sunday' at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and performances by Makaya McCraven, Robinson Khoury, Camilla George, Georgia Cecile and Yazz Ahmed.

Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2026.

Ian Mann enjoys a day of remarkable performances from bands led by Joshua Redman. Elaine Mitchener, Matt Carmichael and Theon Cross, plus the student musicians at the annual Jazz Exchange event.

Friday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 01/05/2026.

Ian Mann enjoys an evening at the Parabola Arts Centre and musical performances by BLACKSABBATHMODE and China Moses.

On the poly-semantic nature of jazz as body music: Initiation into Jazz Dance with motion artist Lea.

Jazz dancer Elena Tatarenkova, who performs under the stage name of Lea, talks about her latest project, "Jazzing Bodies" and much more. Interview by guest contributor Taliya Hafiz.

Brick Lane Jazz Festival, Various Venues, London,  Friday 24th April 2026.

Guest contributor Colin May enjoys the energy of the second day of he 2026 Brick Lane Jazz Festival.

Music Spoken Here, Worcester celebrates fourth birthday.

Instigated by Dave Fuller in 2022 Music Spoken Here presents contemporary jazz, fusion, funk and soul on a fortnightly basis at The Marr's Bar, Worcester.

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Jazz Mann News

Lichfield Jazz Weekender - Line up announced.

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

The Lichfield Jazz Weekender will present four days of gigs, workshops and talks at The Hub at St. Mary's and other venues throughout the city from Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th June 2026.

Warren James / Jake Leg Jug Band - Gig schedule for June, July & August 2026.

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Warren James has forwarded his latest newsletter including details of his forthcoming live appearances with a variety of different line ups.

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Latest Newsletter, 02/06/2026.

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exit Velocity Festival, Part 2, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham.

Monday, June 01, 2026 - Friday, June 05, 2026

Steve Banks Quintet at The Flute & Tankard, Cardiff.

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

benjin at Weirdshire, De Koffie Pot, Hereford.

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Battersea Jazz Festival, various venues, Battersea, London.

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 - Saturday, June 13, 2026

The New Conrad Miller Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, June 03, 2026