Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Gilmore has announced that fans worldwide can now join the magic of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival through an exclusive series of high-definition livestreams. Press release attached
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, the independent venue in South London, has announced the launch of The Jazz Ladder, a pioneering new talent incubator programme. Press release attached.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Cheltenham Jazz Club has announced its programme for May and June 2026. Performers include Jon Lloyd, Eddie Gripper, Gareth Williams, Dave Green. Details attached.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Music Spoken Here has added two new events to its programme with the visits of the V6 Organ Trio and the Alex Hitchcock Quartet. Full details attached.
Friday, April 17, 2026
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens welcomes back its seasonal concert series – Jazz in the Gardens. From late spring to early summer it will host nine concerts on Friday nights. Press release attached.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Public nominations are now open for the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Entries are open to anyone. Public nominations open on Fri 17th April with the final deadline set for midnight on Fri 15th May.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Bassist & composer Shez Raja will be touring in the UK during June, July & August in support of his latest album "Spellbound". His band will include guitarist Guthrie Govan. Press release attached.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The full lineup has been announced for this live premiere, including Orphy Robinson, Ayanna Whitter-Johnson, Jean Toussaint, Romarna Campbell, Nathaniel Cross, Kezia Abouma, Mark Crown, Mutale Chashi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 12/04/2026, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations
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Instigated by Dave Fuller in 2022 Music Spoken Here presents contemporary jazz, fusion, funk and soul on a fortnightly basis at The Marr's Bar, Worcester.
Colin May looks ahead to the 65th edition of the French jazz festival Jazz a Juan, which will take place in July 2026, and interviews two of its organisers, Reno di Matteo and Maryline Bailly.
"Jazz is a community. We all feel sadness when a member of that community passes, never mind how well or how remotely we knew them". Ian Mann reflects on three jazz lives that ended in January 2026.