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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

Beiggja - debut album and European tour dates, June and September 2025.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

The new Norwegian / Dutch 'jazz supergroup' Beiggja will release its debut album "Morning" on Hubro Records on June 13th 2025 and has also announced a series of European tour dates, including London.

Jazztopad Festival, New York City - 2025 line up announced.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Poland’s most innovative jazz festival, announces genre-blurring international lineup for June 13th - 18th 2025, its 9th edition in New York City. Press release attached.

EFG London Jazz Festival reveal more new names for 2025.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Promoters Serious have announced more artists for the 2025 EFG London Jazz Festival, among them Bill Frisell, Hermeto Pascoal, Jasmine Myra, Michael Wollny, Marius Neset, Emma-Jean Thackray, Tortoise.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Miles Davis Celebration Festival at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City, USA.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025

Andy Mears Octet at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

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

The Blockheads at The Forge, Camden, London.

Friday, June 06, 2025 - Saturday, June 07, 2025

Salt Peanuts at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Friday, June 06, 2025