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Features

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Book review;  Miles Davis, The Complete Illustrated History.

There's a surprising amount of real content here and the book is an absorbing read as well as being a visual delight. This is a gratifyingly substantial piece of work.

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London Jazz Festival 2012, Part Two; 16th, 17th, 18th November 2012.

Ian Mann enjoys the final three days of the festival.

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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.

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Jazz Mann News

Kings Place, London announces launch of Kings Place Jazz Orchestra and autumn 2025 jazz shows.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Kings Place announces the launch of the newly formed Kings Place Jazz Orchestra, a freshly curated series by Michael Mwenso and an autumn filled with jazz performances. Press release attached.

Nominations are open for the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2025.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Voting is now open for the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Entries are open to anyone with the final deadline set for Midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025. Press release attached.

Laura Jurd - new album and UK & European tour dates.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Trumpeter & composer Laura Jurd will release her new album "Rites & Revelations" on October 19th 2025. She will be touring in the UK & Europe during November.

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

Jazz A Juan, various venues,  Juan-les-Pins, France.

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2025, various venues, Edinburgh.

Friday, July 11, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025

41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival, various venues, Birmingham, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull.

Friday, July 18, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025