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Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 02/05/2015.

Ian Mann enjoys a rich variety of music with performances by Archie Shepp, Lee Konitz/Dave Douglas Quintet, Wilko Johnson, Joe Lovano, Impermanence Trio and Alexander Hawkins/Elaine Mitchener Duo.

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Way in to the Way Out: Arun Ghosh and Zoe Rahman, EFG London Jazz Festival, 15th, 16th November 2014

Part lecture, part musical performance, Ghosh and Rahman present an A to Z of their musical influences and personal jazz histories. Informative, educational and entertaining.

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Book Review; ?Different Every Time ? The Authorised Biography of Robert Wyatt? by Marcus O’ Dair.

The story of a remarkable life and an indomitable spirit that addresses its subject with sympathy and honesty allied to painstaking detail. It's also highly readable and good value for money.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Ten, 23/11/2014.

Ian Mann visits two iconic London jazz clubs, The Vortex and Ronnie Scott's and enjoys performances by trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and the American quintet Kneebody.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Nine, 22/11/2014.

Ian Mann on three talents from the North of England, saxophonists Phil Meadows and James Mainwaring and "an Englishman in New York", pianist John Escreet.

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EFG London Jazz Festival, Day Eight, 21/11/2014.

Ian Mann on two exciting new discoveries from Europe, Denmark's Girls In Airports and Holland's Estafest. Plus a remarkable tribute to a great British talent, the late Lindsay Cooper.

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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