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R.I.P.  John Taylor (1942-2015)

Ian Mann's reflections on the sudden and tragic passing of the great British jazz pianist, composer and educator John Taylor.

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Sunday at Swansea International Jazz Festival, 14/06/2015.

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by Lee Gibson & The Capital City Jazz Orchestra, Dave Jones Quartet, The Session, Steve Waterman Quartet and Hamish Stuart Octet.

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Saturday at Swansea International Jazz Festival, 13/06/2015.

Ian Mann on the second day of the festival with performances by Bridgend Big Band, Geoff Eales, Gareth Williams, Robert Fowler's Gerry Mulligan Concert Big Band, Radio Londra and Monsters On A Leash.

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Friday at Swansea International Jazz Festival, 12/06/2015.

Ian Mann on an excellent first day of the Festival with performances by the John Critchinson Quintet, Brian Breeze Band, Groucho Club, Laurence Cottle Quintet and The Jive Aces.

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Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 04/05/2015.

Ian Mann on the final day of the 2015 festival with performances by Hackney Colliery Band, Hattie Briggs, Melissa James and the Neil Cowley Trio.

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Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 03/05/2015.

A day of musical surprises including performances from Surnatural Orchestra, In Bed With, John Scofield w. Pablo Held, Medeski Martin & Wood w. Jamie Cullum, Bassekou Kouyate and Julian Arguelles.

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Jazz Mann News

Guildford Jazz - Programme for March 2026.

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz. Performers include Alex Garnett Trio, Alan Barnes Ocyet, Jazz Samba feat. Mark Crooks, Alex Clarke Quintet.

Taupe - new album and UK & European tour March and April 2026.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Glasgow based trio Taupe will release their third album "waxing / waning" on 6th March 2026 followed by a series of UK & European live dates during March and April. Press release attached.

Sheffield Jazz - Spring 2026 season of gigs.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Sheffield Jazz has announced its gig schedule from February to May 2026. Events take place at Crooke's Social Club, The Crucible Playhouse & Theatre and Firth Hall. Fully detailed schedule attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Steve Waterman Trio at Guildford Jazz,The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey.

Monday, February 02, 2026

Aidan Thorne / James Chadwick Duo at Music at Bill’s Kitchen, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, Shropshire.

Monday, February 02, 2026

Swing From Paris at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth.

Monday, February 02, 2026

Guido Spannocchi Quartet at East Side Jazz Club, Leytonstone Social Club, Leytonstone, London.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026