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Features

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble meets The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation.

Tim Owen looks at two related releases on the Denovali record label.

Reel Recordings

Tim Owen with our first look at Reel Recordings, the Canadian label that specialises in British jazz of the 1960's and 70's. Tim examines releases by Splinters, Harry Miller's Isipingo & Bob Downes.

Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2011. 02/05/2011

A final day full of pleasant surprises at the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival with performances from Denys Baptiste, Sam Crockatt, Portico Quartet and Hugh Laurie.

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Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2011. 01/05/2011

More reviews of performances at the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival featuring Kit Downes, John Taylor, Django Bates, Tord Gustavsen, Stian Westerhus, Overtone Quartet and Big Air.

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Saturday At Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2011. 30/04/2011

The 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival was arguably the most successful yet with Saturday's musical highlights including Andy Sheppard's Trio Libero and Django Bates and the TDE's.

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Jvtlandt

Tim Owen on the first four releases by the new Danish label Jvtlandt, where the emphasis is on improvised music by mainly Japanese musicians.

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Jazz Mann News

Ludlow Piano Festival 2026 - full line-up announced.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Ludlow Piano Festival, curated by Alistair McGowan, has announced its full programme with a mix of classical and jazz performances taking place at various venues around the town. Details attached.

World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, London launches ‘International Piano in the Elms Festival’, March 2026.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The festival features 6 concerts by acclaimed classical & jazz pianists, plus a piano trail through Nine Elms, masterclasses, free piano lessons, café concerts, & a concert showcasing young pianists.

Transatlantic Hot Club - UK Tour,  April 2026.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Transatlantic Hot Club - Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp), Adrien Chevalier (Violin), Ashley John Long (Bass), Jeremy Lohier (Accordion) will be touring in the UK during April. Schedule attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Dave O’Higgins at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Karim Saber ‘Sundance’ album launch at The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Ian Shaw’s Piano Bar with Vanessa Haynes, Polly Gibbons, Esther Bennett, Andy Williamson at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Alex Bonney / Will Glaser / Cath Roberts / Tom Challenger at Hundred Years Gallery, London E2.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio at Guildford Jazz, The Stoke Hotel, Guildford, Surrey.

Friday, January 30, 2026