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In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012

Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.

London Jazz Festival 2011

Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

The music of John Cage in the 21st Century.

Tim Owen looks at two contemporary interpretations of the music of John Cage sourced from either side of the Atlantic.

Sunday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 14/08/2011.

Ian Mann enjoys a broad array of music ranging from the sound and fury of Led Bib and WorldService Project to the refined chamber jazz of Meadow.

Saturday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 13/08/2011.

Saturday at Brecon provided an interesting cross section of music from a selection of very different artists.

Friday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 12/08/2011.

On the first evening of the festival Ian Mann enjoys the music of the Pascal Schumacher Quartet and the Stephane Kerecki Trio.

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Jazz Mann News

Nominations are open for the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2025.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Voting is now open for the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Entries are open to anyone with the final deadline set for Midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025. Press release attached.

Laura Jurd - new album and UK & European tour dates.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Trumpeter & composer Laura Jurd will release her new album "Rites & Revelations" on October 19th 2025. She will be touring in the UK & Europe during November.

Olivia Cuttill - new album and UK and European tour dates, July to October 2025.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Trumpeter & composer Olivia Cuttill will release her new album ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin' on August 29th 2025 and will be touring in the UK & Europe. Press release attached.

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Jazz Gigs & Events

Jazz Connections: Everyday Lives - Exhibition featuring the work of jazz scholar Dr Pedro Cravinho & photographer Brian Homer at Library of Birmingham Foyer, Centenary Square, Birmingham.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025