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In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012

Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.

London Jazz Festival 2011

Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

The music of John Cage in the 21st Century.

Tim Owen looks at two contemporary interpretations of the music of John Cage sourced from either side of the Atlantic.

Sunday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 14/08/2011.

Ian Mann enjoys a broad array of music ranging from the sound and fury of Led Bib and WorldService Project to the refined chamber jazz of Meadow.

Saturday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 13/08/2011.

Saturday at Brecon provided an interesting cross section of music from a selection of very different artists.

Friday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 12/08/2011.

On the first evening of the festival Ian Mann enjoys the music of the Pascal Schumacher Quartet and the Stephane Kerecki Trio.

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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.

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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