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6th Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Saturday 10th January 2026.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.

6th Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Friday 9th January 2026.

Ian Mann on the film "All Night Long" plus two very different musical performances by the Jon Lloyd Quartet and Raph Clarkson's Equal Spirits.

BMJazz Katz, “Christmas in Sight”, Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 07/12/2025.

A Yuletide celebration championing the work of Back Mountain Jazz's youth jazz ensemble the BMJazz Katz and their tutors, the BMJ Collective.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Ten, Sunday 23/11/2025.

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by the Royal Academy Jazz Orchestra, Billy Marrows / Max Kahn Duo, Terje Isungset's Ice Quartet and Seb Rochford's Finding Ways.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Nine, Saturday 22/11/2025.

Ian Mann on the avant rock of Tortoise at the Barbican followed by three very different big band performances forming part of the Guildhall Jazz Festival at Milton Court.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Eight, Friday 21/11/2025.

A day at the Guildhall Jazz Festival with performances from Olesa Quintet, Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet, Jacqui Dankworth Quartet, Joe Garland Band and Linda May Han Oh with the Guildhall Improvisers.

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Jazz Mann News

EFG London Jazz Festival announces new names for 2026 including Goldie, Mariza, Caravan Palace, Gerald Clayton and Kyoto Jazz Massive.

Friday, June 05, 2026

The EFG London Jazz Festival has announced a new wave artists scheduled to appear at the Festival, which will take place at venues across the city 13 - 22 November 2026.

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City, Programme for July 2026.

Friday, June 05, 2026

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 2026. Performers include Terney Sutton, Emmet Cohen, Jane Monheit, Eric Scott Reed, Cyrus Chestnut, René Marie, Randy Brecker, Houston Person.

Blue Note Records Announces Signing of Pianist and Producer Kiefer.

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Blue Note has signed pianist & producer Kiefer who will release his debut solo album in the autumn. Kiefer will also be touring with two UK dates in July 2026 followed by other shows in Europe & USA.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Battersea Jazz Festival, various venues, Battersea, London.

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 - Saturday, June 13, 2026

Lichfield Jazz Weekender at The Hub @ St Mary’s and other venues, Lichfield, Staffs.

Thursday, June 04, 2026 - Sunday, June 07, 2026

Sarah Jane Eveleigh Quinte, lunchtime event at Guildford Jazz, The High Clandon Estate Vineyard, Guildford, Surrey

Saturday, June 06, 2026

We Are Children (We Make Sound) Album Launch at St Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, London, W4.

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Jack J Hutchinson at Mid Wales Rhythm & Blues Club, The Muse, Brecon.

Saturday, June 06, 2026