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EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 - First Sunday, 17/11/2024.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by the World Heart Beat and Julian Joseph Jazz Academies, Norman and Corrie and Mark Kavuma with Banger Factory.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 - First Saturday, 16/11/2024.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra and Ensemble with Winston Rollins & Orphy Robinson, plus Emma Rawicz's new, all star, Visitor From Everywhere quintet.

Jammin’ Juan 2024, Palais des Congress, Juan-les-Pins, France 6th-8th November 2024.

Guest contributor Colin May enjoys the music of five different acts at this annual showcase event. Performers include Pablo Murgier, Christophe Imbs, Giorgi Mikadze, mohs and Ink.

Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, Abergavenny, Sunday Community Afternoon, 29/09/2024.

Ian Mann enjoys an afternoon of free events in Abergavenny including street music, a youth jazz ensemble, an acapella choir and the Jazz Lounge Piano Trail.

Brecon Jazz Festival 2024, Jazz & Film Weekend, Sunday August 18th 2024.

The final day of the 2024 Brecon Jazz Festival and a screening of the film "Django", plus related live music performances from Gareth Evans and from Afternoon In Paris with guest Mike Hatchard.

Brecon Jazz Festival 2024, Jazz & Film Weekend, Saturday August 17th 2024.

A screening of the film "The Jazz Baroness", about Thelonious Monk & Baroness “Nica” Rothschild, plus musical performances from the Geoff Eales / Ashley John Long Duo and the Julian Costello Trio.

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Jazz Mann News

Yasak Helva, - UK tour November 2025.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

The boundary-pushing trio of Anatolian fusion, Yasak Helva, are set to embark on their first UK tour this November, celebrating the release of their new album "Atamba". Press release attached.

Omar - “Brighter The Days”, UK tour May and June 2026.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Soul artist Omar Lyefook MBE will tour the UK in May and June 2026 in support of his new album "Brighter The Days". Press release and tour schedule attached.

Cambridge Jazz Festival, 9–23 November 2025 - final line up announced.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Cambridge Jazz Festival (CJF) returns for its 11th edition, promising its most ambitious, diverse and star-studded programme yet. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

Southbound Autumn Jazz Festival, Southbound Cafe & Bar, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Sunday, October 19, 2025

Indika Festival presented by Milap, various venues, Liverpool City Region.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025

Shahzad Ismaily (Solo) at Cafe Oto, Dalston, London.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Jon Lloyd Quartet at Pizza Express Live, The Pheasantry, London.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025