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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.

Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 29/04/2023.

Ian Mann enjoys a series of sold out shows including performances by Birmingham / Siena Jazz Exchange, CollapseUncollapse with Stian Westerhus, Black Top with Xhosa Cole and Ezra Collective.

Playin’ in the (Farm)Yard -  The Snug Sessions at Bishop’s Court Farm, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Trevor Bannister enjoys music from Chad Lelong & Oliver Darley's ‘The Songs of David Bowie Re-Imagined’ project & interviews Jazz at The Snug founders Keith Ives, Mayank Patel & Jonathan Wingate.

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Jazz Mann News

Black British Folk Takeover at Cecil Sharp House, London -  Line up announced.

Friday, September 05, 2025

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the English Folk Dance and Song Society and Angeline Morrison will present the Black British Folk Takeover as part of Black History Month. Press release attached.

Jammin’ Colours - Concert schedule, September to December 2025.

Friday, September 05, 2025

The Belgian music agency Jammin' ColorS has announced a series of concerts by its artists during the Autumn of 2025. Events take place in numerous European countries, including the UK.

Unpredictable Series - September 2025 - London & Madrid - Line up announced.

Friday, September 05, 2025

The international series Unpredictable will present a number of performances and workshops in Madrid and London during September 2025. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Swansea International Jazz Festival at Cu Mumbles and National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

Thursday, September 04, 2025 - Sunday, September 07, 2025

Derby Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival at Quad, Derby.

Friday, September 05, 2025 - Saturday, September 06, 2025

Nick Dewhurst / Jim Wynn Duo, lunchtime performance at St. Alkmund’s Church, Swansea.

Saturday, September 06, 2025

The David Gordon Trio - In C Album Launch Special, lunchtime event at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Sunday, September 07, 2025

Jazz Instrumental Workshop with Juan Galiardo, afternoon event at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

Sunday, September 07, 2025