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Features

Colin May interviews Ibrahim Maalouf.

Colin May talks to Ibrahim Maalouf prior to the trumpeter / composer's appearance at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on July 29th 2025.

Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival, Moseley Park, Birmingham, 11th - 13th July 2025.

Guest contributor Dave Fuller, instigator of the Music Spoken Here series in Worcester, shares his highlights from the 2025 Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival.

Martin Speake – Duo Recordings 2024/25

The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).

Black Mountain Jazz “Jazz Pick and Mix Concert”, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 15/06/2025 (Part of ReVibe Festival).

A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock

Brecon Jazz Club presents ‘Jazz & More’ with Music Network Tân Cerdd, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon, 10/06/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys this collaboration between Brecon Jazz Club and a collective of singers and musicians associated with the Cardiff based Tân Cerdd Community Interest Company.

The Marr’s Bar, Worcester celebrates 25th Anniversary.

Worcester music venue The Marr's Bar, the home to the Music Spoken Here series of events, celebrates its 25th birthday in June 2025. Ian Mann and guest contributor Dave Fuller pay tribute.

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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

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

Joni Mitchell sung by Hattie Whitehead at Norton St. Philip Church, Bath - Matinee & Evening Performances.

Saturday, June 06, 2026