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Tommaso Starace - Harmony Less Quartet “Narrow Escape” and Quintet “Eleuthera All That Jazz”.

Ian Mann enjoys two very different albums recorded in 2018 by the Italian born, London based saxophonist and composer Tommaso Starace.

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Routes In Jazz ; A Music Retrospective of Dizzy Reece, CBSO Centre, Birmingham, 26/01/2019.

Ian Mann is educated and entertained by the first date of a tour celebrating the life and music of trumpeter Dizzy Reece performed by pianist Trevor Watkis and a stellar international quintet.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Ten, Sunday November 25th 2018.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Festival and performances by Flying Machines, the Monty Alexander Trio and Bill Laurance and the WDR Big Band conducted by Bob Mintzer.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Nine, Saturday 24th November 2018.

Ian Mann on a diverse day of musical performances including those of Ranjana Ghatak, Hilde Marie Holsen, Ivo Neame / Pete Wareham Duo, Trish Clowes' My Iris and the Avishai Cohen Trio.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Eight, Friday 23rd November 2018

Ian Mann on a day of music dominated by the sounds of Scandinavia including performances by the Thomas Backman Band, the Adam Waldmann Trio, Supersilent and Phronesis.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Seven, Thursday 22nd November 2018.

Ian Mann on a day of international music with performances by the Al MacSween Trio, Liran Donin's 1000 Boats and Scandinavian 'supergroup' Rymden.

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Jazz Mann News

Mood Indigo Events announce Autumn 2025 Jazz Piano Series at 1901 Arts Club, Waterloo, London.

Saturday, June 07, 2025

The Mood Indigo Events Jazz Piano Series returns for its second season with a series of solo piano performances by Ternce Collie, Gwilym Simcock and Alcyona Mick during September and October 2025.

Beiggja - debut album and European tour dates, June and September 2025.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

The new Norwegian / Dutch 'jazz supergroup' Beiggja will release its debut album "Morning" on Hubro Records on June 13th 2025 and has also announced a series of European tour dates, including London.

Jazztopad Festival, New York City - 2025 line up announced.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Poland’s most innovative jazz festival, announces genre-blurring international lineup for June 13th - 18th 2025, its 9th edition in New York City. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Miles Davis Celebration Festival at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025

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

The Blockheads at The Forge, Camden, London.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Saturday, June 07, 2025

Jazz in the Vineyard - Celebrating Horace Silver feat, Steve Waterman & Clare Hirst, matinee & evening performances at High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey.

Saturday, June 07, 2025

Movement in Sound – Tengger + Seaming To at Sy ; Gigs, St.Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, June 07, 2025