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Women In Jazz at Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2023.

To celebrate Woman’s History Month, Aberdeen Jazz Festival asked jazz musician and broadcaster Seonaid Aitken to interview a group of female/non-binary performers at this year’s Festival.

Meet ‘Robot Glasper’: A ‘Jazzbot’ Who Invents His Own Solos.

Guest contributor Peter Cole interviews jazz engineer and lecturer Dave Clements, the inventor of 'Robot Glasper'.

Kim Cypher - ‘Bring Your Own Sunshine’ and ‘Brighter Tomorrow’ projects.

Saxophonist and vocalist Kim Cypher on two projects close to her heart, 'Bring Your Own Sunshine', which raises funds for cancer charity Maggie's and 'Brighter Tomorrow', a Tribute to The Arts.

Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, The Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 18 -20 November 2022.

Five concerts @ the 2022 Wall2Wall Jazz Festival from Aaron Liddard & The Argonauts, Charlie & Jake, Marvin Muoneke w. the BMJ Collective, Julie Campiche Quartet, Debs Hancock w. the Monmouth Big Band

Jammin’ Juan 2022, Palais des Congrès, Juan-les-Pins, France, 2nd, 3rd and 4th November 2022.

Guest contributor Colin May enjoys performances by seven different up and coming acts at this year's showcase event.

Chris Hodgkins - “Festooned With Trumpets”, “A Salute To Humphrey Lyttelton”, “Vic Parker At The Quebec Hotel”.

Ian Mann enjoys three very different albums released simultaneously by trumpeter and composer Chris Hodgkins.

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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