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Jazz A Juan Festival 2025, Part Two.

Colin May's second report on the 64th Jazz A Juan Festival held in Juan Les Pins, France. Performers include Meshell Ndegeocello, Gregory Porter, Ibrahim Maalouf, Sophye Soliveau, Herbie Hancock.

Jazz A Juan Festival 2025, Part One.

Colin May's first report on the 64th Jazz A Juan Festival held in Juan Les Pins, France. Performers include Emile Londonien, Dianne Reeves, Jamie Cullum, Xhitong Xu, Marion Rampal, Macha Gharibian.

Colin May interviews Ibrahim Maalouf.

Colin May talks to Ibrahim Maalouf prior to the trumpeter / composer's appearance at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on July 29th 2025.

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival, Moseley Park, Birmingham, 11th - 13th July 2025.

Guest contributor Dave Fuller, instigator of the Music Spoken Here series in Worcester, shares his highlights from the 2025 Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival.

Martin Speake – Duo Recordings 2024/25

The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).

Black Mountain Jazz “Jazz Pick and Mix Concert”, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 15/06/2025 (Part of ReVibe Festival).

A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock

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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