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Features

Kenneth Roy interview by Tom Brumpton.

Guest contributor Tom Brumpton talks to singer, multi-instrumentalist & songwriter Kenneth Roy about his new album "Chairman" and his collaboration with engineer & producer Daniel ‘Doctor’ Ryman.

Brecon Jazz ‘Taster Day’, 08/06/2023.

Ian Mann enjoys Brecon Jazz's free 'Taster Day' publicising the forthcoming Brecon Jazz Festival and musical performances from the Debs Hancock / Eddie Gripper Duo and the NPTC College Big Band.

A tribute to Jen Wilson 1944 – 2023.

Jen Wilson, jazz pianist, author, historian and archivist died on Monday 8th May 2023 at the age of 78. Lynne Gornall and Roger Cannon of Brecon Jazz Club and Festival pay tribute.

Music Spoken Here celebrates one year at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Instigated by Dave Fuller in May 2022 Music Spoken Here showcases exceptional, original and contemporary jazz-influenced music on a monthly basis at The Marr's Bar, Worcester.

Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 01/05/2023.

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by Kit Downes, Andrew Woodhead, Squeeze and Binker Golding.

Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 30/04/2023.

Ian Mann on performances by Paal Nilssen-Love's Circus, Deadeye, Mozes Rosenberg / Giacomo Smith Quartet, Stanley Clarke's N'4EVER, Julian Lage Trio and Fergus McCreadie Trio.

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Jazz Mann News

Kim Cypher announces live album and returns to Ronnie Scott’s in July 2025.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Saxophonist, vocalist & composer Kim Cypher announces her live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ set for release on July 11th and new single ‘On My Own Again’ on July 26th, plus a series of UK live shows.

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2025 - Line up announced.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

From Friday 11 to Sunday 20 July, the Scottish capital will come alive as venues across Edinburgh host an incredible line-up of jazz and blues artists from around the globe. Press release attached.

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City Announces June 2025 Line-Up.

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club announces June line-up: A piano-packed month featuring Emmet Cohen, Danilo Perez, and Eric Scott Reed, plus trumpeter Nicholas Payton.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Laura Jurd Quartet at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Azhaar Saffar & Global Wave at The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

BMJ Collective with guest Alex Hutton at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mick Foster - with Swingshift10, lunchtime event at Jaguar Social Club, Coventry.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Gaz Hughes Trio at Kenilworth jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Monday, May 12, 2025