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Features

New Look Jazzmann Website.

Jazzmann website designer Phil Dunsford shares his thoughts about the recent upgrading of the Jazzmann website.

Remembering Lyle Mays and Jon Christensen.

"Rest in Peace". Ian Mann shares his memories of two recently departed musicians closely associated with the ECM record label, American keyboard player Lyle Mays and Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2019, Day Ten, Sunday 24th November 2019..

Ian Mann on the final day of the Festival and performances by Led Bib, Asha Parkinson, Tara Cunningham. Isobella Burnham and Eddie Gomez.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2019 - Day Nine, Saturday November 23rd 2019.

"Super Saturday". Ian Mann visits five different venues for performances by Daylight Music, Gareth Lockrane Big Band, Jean Toussaint Sextet, Whirlwind Jazz Orchestra and Ben Williams & Sound Effect

EFG London Jazz Festival 2019 - Day Eight, Friday November 22nd 2019.

Ian Mann enjoys performances from groups led by guitarist Nicolas Meier, vocalist Cherise and trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2019 - Day Seven, Thursday 21st November, 2019.

"Piano Men". The music of leading British jazz pianist / composers as interpreted by the Sam Leak Trio and the exotic and wide ranging sounds of Palestinian pianist and composer Faraj Suleiman.

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Jazz Mann News

Guildford Jazz - Programme for June 2025.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Martin Collins of Guildford Jazz has forwarded details of the organisation's programme for June 2025. Performers include Steve Waterman, Clare Hirst, Tim Whitehead, Tony Woods, Martin Pyne.

Peter Johnstone International Organ Quartet, UK tour July 2025.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Scottish keyboardist Peter Johnstone will take his International Organ Quartet on a four-date tour in July to coincide with the release of the group’s first album, "Resistance Is Futile".

Jazz in the West Midlands - May 27th - June 1st 2025.

Monday, May 26, 2025

A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Alex Clarke Trio at Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Exit Velocity Festival at Eastside Jazz Club,  Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Bold Big Band at Black Swan Bar & Venue, Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Liz Exell Quartet at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Miles Davis Celebration Festival at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025