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BOOK REVIEW:  “The Summer We Crossed Europe In The Rain”  Lyrics for Stacey Kent by Kazuo Ishigoro, illustrated by Bianca Bagnarelli.

Charming collection of song lyrics written by the distinguished author Kazuo Ishiguro for the jazz singer Stacey Kent. The book also features the distinctive artwork of illustrator Bianca Bagnarelli.

Twenty five years of jazz at The Spin Jazz Club, Oxford.

As Oxford's premier jazz venue The Spin celebrates its 25th anniversary co -founder Pete Oxley talks to Colin May (via email) about the ups and downs of the clubs history.

Brick Lane Jazz Festival, London, 26-28 April 2024.

Guest contributor Colin May dips into three days of live music performances at London's Brick Lane Jazz Festival.

Monday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 06/05/2024.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the 2024 Cheltenham Jazz Festival and performances by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Clare Teal Seven, UB40, corto.alto and Gregory Porter.

Sunday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 05/05/2024.

Ian Mamm enjoys performances by Dreamscapes, Sam Eastmond and John Zorn's Bagatelles, The Royal Scammers, un.procedure plus, Theo Croker and Huey Morgan

Saturday at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 04/05/2024.

Ian Mann enjoys shows by the Birmingham / Siena / Hamburg Jazz Exchange, Brad Mehldau, David Ola's Lucumi Project, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Lakecia Benjamin, but is left disappointed by Nadine Shah.

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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

Pete Tanton’s Cuban Heels at The Black Swan Bar, Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Alan Barnes at Chesterfield Jazz Club, Olde House, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Thursday, October 16, 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