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London Jazz Festival 2012. Part One; 12th,13th,14th,15th November 2012.

Ian Mann enjoys the first four days of a week of excellent music at the 2012 London Jazz Festival.

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Jazz in Prague - Interview with Prague jazz expert Tony Emmerson.

Steph Sheehan asked UK jazz bloggers to contribute questions towards an interview with Tony Emmerson, the oracle of jazz in Prague.

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Jack Davies

Ian Mann admires three very different albums released simultaneously on his own label by the enterprising young trumpeter and composer Jack Davies.

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Book Review; Gilad Atzmon “The Wandering Who?”

This book is a fascinating insight into what makes Atzmon tick. Yes, it's a polemic but it's a very insightful and entertaining one.

In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012

Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.

London Jazz Festival 2011

Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

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Jazz Mann News

Music Spoken Here, Worcester - Programme for January and February 2026.

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Music Spoken Here has announced its first three events of 2026. Performances take place at The Marr's Bar, Worcester. Fully detailed schedule attached.

Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, London- Spring 2026.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The RAM has announced its spring season of events and performances, including an array of jazz performances. Details attached.

Kate Kortum Wins 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Tim Richards Trio Album Launch at The Old Library Bar, New Cross Road, London SE14.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Music Spoken Here’s Sunday Service with Czafari, early evening event at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

The Jazz Loft according to W Eugene Smith -Film screening at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

RWCMD Big Band – A Quincy Jones Tribute at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Terence Collie, Jac Jones, Ryan Trebilcock ‘The Music of Thelonious Monk’ at Jazz on the Plaza Café Yukari, Kew, London.

Sunday, November 30, 2025