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London Jazz Festival 2010

Ian Mann reports on events at the 2010 London Jazz Festival.

Rune Grammofon celebrate their 100th release with a special compilation album.

Tim Owen looks at the Norwegian independent's special compilation "Twenty Centuries Of Stony Sleep". He also examines the latest release by the label's flagship group, Supersilent.

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The enduring legacy of the Incredible String Band

Tim Owen looks at three recently re-issued classics from cult favourites Incredible String Band and examines their long term musical legacy.

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Luxembourg Comes To London

Jazz musicians from Luxembourg will be playing a series of concerts in London during the autumn of 2010. Ian Mann takes a look at the bands involved and listens to their latest albums.

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Saturday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 07/08/2010

I saw a wide variety of music today encompassing a broad spectrum from blues to neo- classical and all manner of jazz reference points in between.

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Friday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 06/08/2010

The 2010 programming policy (by Sarah Dennehy and Elaine Madden) was more adventurous and eclectic and re-introduced some of the variety that Brecon Jazz has long been famous for.

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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