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Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 03/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys a day of consistently high quality jazz and performances by Billy Cobham. Marco Mezquida, Brown Penny and Daniel Casimir, plus the annual Jazz Exchange event.

Friday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys performances from two of the leading lights of the contemporary London jazz scene, Mark Kavuma and the Banger Factory and Kokoroko.

Thursday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 01/05/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys performances from powerhouse blues vocalists Alice Armstrong and Elles Bailey plus the jazz of the Eddie Gripper Trio with local sax hero Dom Franks.

Brick Lane Jazz Festival, an alternative view, 27/04/2025.

Colin May takes his own look at Sunday's events with shows from Mark Kavuma, Miriam Adefris, Orii Orchestra, Brown Penny, Flock, and the trio of Alina Bzhezhinska, Tony Kofi & Joel Prime.

Sunday at Brick Lane Jazz Festival, London, 27/04/2025.

Guest contributor Dave Fuller enjoys final day performances by Alley Lloyd and her band and Gary Crosby's Africa Space Programme featuring Steve Williamson, Denys Baptiste & Winston Clifford

Saturday at Brick Lane Jazz Festival, London, 26/04/2025.

Guest contributor Dave Fuller enjoys three very different performances from Isobella Burnham, Tomorrow's Warriors Frontline and Ill Considered.

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Jazz Mann News

EFG London Jazz Festival announce The Jazz Social line-up for 2025.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The meeting point for festival goers - The Jazz Social - returns; with events across two weeks including live performances, radio broadcasts, family activity and more. Press release attached.

Weirdshire, Hereford - Programme for October and November 2025.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Herefordshire promoters Weirdshire have announced their programme for October and November 2025.

EFG London Jazz Festival at the Barbican - full programme announced.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Barbican has announced its full programme for EFG London Jazz Festival, which will take place 14–23 November 2025. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

Adrian Cox Trio, lunchtime event at The Black Swan Venue, Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Friday, October 17, 2025

Southbound Autumn Jazz Festival, Southbound Cafe & Bar, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Sunday, October 19, 2025

Robert Mitchell’s Little Black Book at Derby Jazz, Chapel Street Arts Centre, Derby.

Friday, October 17, 2025

Indika Festival presented by Milap, various venues, Liverpool City Region.

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025