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Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Jazz Stream 2021, Day Two, Sunday May 2nd 2021.

With performances covering almost the entire range of jazz genres there literally was “something for everybody” and in the true tradition of the Festival there were exciting new discoveries to be made

Cheltenham Jazz Festival,  Jazz Stream 2021, Day One, Saturday May 1st 2021.

A five hour extravaganza of specially commissioned performances recorded both in the UK and internationally that really captured the spirit of the Festival and its sheer musical diversity.

Remembering Chick Corea (1941 - 2021).

Ian Mann's personal memories of the music of the late, great Chick Corea, as experienced via a rich seam of classic recordings and live music performances.

“Build Your Own Album” -  with Jonathan Silk and FORJ.

"Skirfare", the debut release by FORJ, a quartet led by drummer Jonathan Silk, offers purchasers the opportunity to pick their own track combination to create their personally chosen album download.

Le QuecumBar, Battersea, London - “Life During Lockdown”.

Sylvia Rushbrooke of Le QuecumBar, London's home of Gypsy Jazz and Swing, outlines the problems facing venue operators during the Covid crisis and offers suggestions as to how fans can help out.

John Russell (1954 - 2021) - An Appreciation by Alex Ward and Stephen Vitkovitch

Musician Alex Ward and record label owner Stephen Vitkovitch have written a tribute to their friend, guitarist, improviser and organiser John Russell, who sadly passed away on January 18th 2021.

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Jazz Mann News

Jazz at The Lescar, Sheffield -  Upcoming gigs June - August 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Jez Matthews has forwarded full details of the forthcoming regular jazz events at The Lescar Hotel, Sheffield during June, July and August 2025.

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter,  17/06/2025.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist,  first broadcast 15/06/2025.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 15/06/2025, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

Jazz Gigs & Events

Jazz Connections: Everyday Lives - Exhibition featuring the work of jazz scholar Dr Pedro Cravinho & photographer Brian Homer at Library of Birmingham Foyer, Centenary Square, Birmingham.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Serious Summer Jazz Series at The Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall, London.

Monday, June 16, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025

Danilo Perez Trio at SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025

Vancouver International Jazz Festival, various venues, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Friday, June 20, 2025 - Tuesday, July 01, 2025

East Neuk Festival feat, Tom Smith Septet, Euan Stevenson Trio a.o. , various locations, Fife.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025