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EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Seven,  Thursday 20/11/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the Afternoon Showcases from student bands at the Guildhall Jazz Festival plus ticketed events featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson and saxophonist Sam Newbould in the evening.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Six, Wednesday 19/11/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by Mali Sheard's Homestead, Jazzmeia Horn and 'Take The Coltrane' by the Dave O'Higgins Quartet.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Five, Tuesday 18/11/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Kezia Abouma Quintet, the Erica Tucceri Quartet and finally Howl Quartet.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Four,  Monday 17/11/2025

Ian Mann enjoys performances by Chiara Spigariol's Whispered Tales project, the Ashley Henry Quartet and the Miguel Gorodi Quintet.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Three,  Sunday 16/11/2025.

Ian Mann on the third day of the Festival and performances by Gloria Yehilevsky, the Matt Carmichael Sextet, Treyja, Emma Rawic's Inkyra and the Michael Wollny Trio.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 - Day Two, Saturday 15/11/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the second full day of the Festival and three very different performances from Harper Trio, L' Antidote and Five Way Split.

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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

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

Deborah Rose at Credenhill Church, Credenhill, Herefordshire (part of the Traherne Festival).

Saturday, June 06, 2026