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BMJazz Katz - “Work, Play, Inspire!”

Ian Mann enjoys a performance by Black Mountain Jazz Club's youth ensemble BMJazz Katz and their tutors at the Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 10/03/2024.

Ian Storror and Jazzata reach the 40th Anniversary of promoting music in Bristol.

Starting in 1983 at The Albert Inn, the pub that he had run since 1979 in Bedminster, Bristol, Ian Storror has continued to promote weekly jazz & folk events at various Bristol venues.

Sheffield Jazz celebrates 50th Anniversary.

Sheffield Jazz will celebrate presenting jazz in the city for 50 years with a double bill featuring the Tony Kofi Quartet & the Emma Rawicz Quartet. A brief history of Sheffield Jazz is attached.

Jammin’ Juan 2023, Palais Des Congress, Juan-Les-Pins, France, 8th to 10th November 2023.

Guest contributor Colin May enjoys performances by eighteen different up and coming acts at this year's showcase event, among them the UK's own Fergus McCreadie Trio.

Carla Bley, 1936-2023 - a statement from ECM Records.

Following the sad passing of pianist and composer Carla Bley a statement has been issued by ECM Records. Ian Mann also adds his personal reminiscences of one of the greats.

Book Review - “Feel So Fine: Big Joe Turner – The Boss of the Blues” by Derek Coller.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister enjoys Derek Coller's biography / discography of the Kansas City born blues / jazz vocalist and rock 'n' roll pioneer 'Big' Joe Turner.

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Jazz Mann News

Olivia Cuttill - new album and UK and European tour dates, July to October 2025.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Trumpeter & composer Olivia Cuttill will release her new album ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin' on August 29th 2025 and will be touring in the UK & Europe. Press release attached.

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist,  first broadcast 13/07/2025.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 13/07/2025, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

Jazz FM announces summer schedule for 2025.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Jazz FM celebrates legends of jazz, soul and blues this summer. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Jazz Connections: Everyday Lives - Exhibition featuring the work of jazz scholar Dr Pedro Cravinho & photographer Brian Homer at Library of Birmingham Foyer, Centenary Square, Birmingham.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Serious Summer Jazz Series at The Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall, London.

Monday, June 16, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025

Cheltenham Music Festival 2025, various venues, Cheltenham, Glos.

Friday, July 04, 2025 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Jazz A Juan, various venues,  Juan-les-Pins, France.

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2025, various venues, Edinburgh.

Friday, July 11, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025