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“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

R.I.P. Tony Allen (1940 -2020) - “The Beat at the Heart of Popular Music”.

Political & cultural journalist Stefan Simanowitz has given us permission to publish the text of his 2010 interview with Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, which took place on the drummer's 70th birthday.

Jazz Goes To College - A Musical Detective Story.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister tracks down the details of the 'Jazz Goes To College' broadcast featuring the Max Roach Quintet with guest Sonny Rollins at Reading University in November 1966.

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Jazz Mann News

Fundraiser campaign started to help Anita Wardell.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Daniela Clynes has set up a fundraising appeal for vocalist Anita Wardell, who is recovering from a major stroke. Details attached.

Dhafer Youssef - Street of Minarets Tour continues, May to August 2024.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Oud player and vocalist Dhafer Youssef and his band will continue their 'Street of Minarets' tour of Europe during the summer of 2024, including a UK appearance at the Love Supreme Festival.

606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London -  Live Music Programme 1st May - 15th May 2024.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz events for the first half of May 2024,

Jazz Gigs & Events

‘Beyond the Bassline’, 500 years of Black music in Britain exhibition at The British Library, London.

Friday, April 26, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2024

Alex Garnett Trio at Jazz on the Plaza Café Yukari, Kew, London.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Creative Improvisers Orchestra, afternoon event Handbell Studio, The Shirt Factory, Kingston, NY, USA.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Zoe Gilby Quartet at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Brass Monkeys, album launch event at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Sunday, April 28, 2024