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Talking Drums with Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones’ drum kit - and approach to drumming - prompted much interest when he appeared recently with The John Horler Trio so we invited him to tell us more about his world of percussion.

Music Spoken Here, Worcester celebrates three years and fifty shows.

On Thursday 22 May 2025, Evesham-based promoter Music Spoken Here will be celebrating a three-year residency at The Marr’s Bar, Worcester with their 50th show. Instigator Dave Fuller tells the story.

Jazz Mann News

Jazzmeia Horn - European Tour Dates, July 2025.

Monday, June 09, 2025

Vocalist and composer Jazzmeia Horn will embark on a tour of Europe, in support of her widely-celebrated new album Messages. The schedule includes Soul Mama in London. Press release attached.

Jazz in the West Midlands - June 10th - 15th 2025.

Monday, June 09, 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.

Mood Indigo Events announce Autumn 2025 Jazz Piano Series at 1901 Arts Club, Waterloo, London.

Saturday, June 07, 2025

The Mood Indigo Events Jazz Piano Series returns for its second season with a series of solo piano performances by Ternce Collie, Gwilym Simcock and Alcyona Mick during September and October 2025.

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

Brecon Jazz Club presents ‘Jazz & More’  with Community Music Network Tån Cerdd at The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Tim Whitehead & Tony Woods Quintet at Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Fraser Urquhart, Calum Gourlay, Corrie Dick - The Scottish Connection with guests Bruce Adams and Jim Mullen at 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Chris Cheek, album launch, two shows at Bar Bayeux, Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025