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Tim Owen looks at two freely improvised albums on Evan Parker’s psi label

psi have come up trumps with these recordings, by two of the most well-honed ?voices? on the London jazz circuit.

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The Big Session Festival June 2008

Now in it?s fourth year the Big Session Festival continues to go from strength. The quality of the music offered this year was characteristically high

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Oysterband Clun Green Man Festival The Memorial Hall, Clun, Shropshire, 3rd May 2008

Fresh from an eventful but successful tour of Canada the Oysters were in fine form for this gig in rural Shropshire

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February 09 London Vortex gigs

Tim Owen reports on two gigs at London's Vortex

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Lichfield Real Ale, Jazz and Blues Festival 2008

A strong line up representing incredible value for money makes this one of the hidden treasures of the UK jazz calendar. This is a little gem of a festival with a very welcome beery bonus.

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008

Cheltenham remains a major focal point of the British jazz calendar with the emphasis still very much on the cutting edge of the music.

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Jazz Mann News

SERIOUS announces Summer Jazz Series - May, June, July 2026.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

The 2026 Summer Jazz Series will feature performances from leading international jazz artists at a number of London venues. Performers include Pat Metheny, Robert Fonseca, Stacey Kent, RIOPY.

Alex Bonney establishes new ‘Earconnector’ label on Bandcamp.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Trumpeter, electronic musician, engineer and producer Alex Bonney has established a new digital only outlet for his music. The first release, "Open Silver Skies" features his quartet.

Warren James - Performance schedule for January, February and March 2026.

Friday, January 23, 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.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Sparks & Visions Jazz Festival at Theater Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.

Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026

Dorian Ford - Köln Concert 51 — 51st Anniversary Concert at The Hex Hall For All, Acland Burghley School, London NW5.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Andy Abbott at Weirdshire, Upstairs at The Jam Factory, Hereford.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026