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Jazz in Prague - Interview with Prague jazz expert Tony Emmerson.

Steph Sheehan asked UK jazz bloggers to contribute questions towards an interview with Tony Emmerson, the oracle of jazz in Prague.

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Jack Davies

Ian Mann admires three very different albums released simultaneously on his own label by the enterprising young trumpeter and composer Jack Davies.

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Book Review; Gilad Atzmon “The Wandering Who?”

This book is a fascinating insight into what makes Atzmon tick. Yes, it's a polemic but it's a very insightful and entertaining one.

In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012

Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.

London Jazz Festival 2011

Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

The music of John Cage in the 21st Century.

Tim Owen looks at two contemporary interpretations of the music of John Cage sourced from either side of the Atlantic.

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Jazz Mann News

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist, first broadcast 22/03/2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 22/03/2026, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

5th Anniversary edition of Battersea Jazz Festival to take place in London in June 2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

This year’s edition of the annual Battersea Jazz Festival will take place from June 3-13, celebrating national & international jazz talent across a range styles across venues in and around Battersea.

Jazz in the West Midlands - March 23rd - 29th 2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

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

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

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

The Hans Koller ‘Monk’ Quartet at Cheltenham Jazz Club, The Victory Club Ballroom, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Glos.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke Duo at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Roger Beaujolais with the Dave Cottle Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Observatory, Swansea.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Kings Heathens With Deborah Rose at Red Lion Folk Club, Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026