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In Memoriam - Dani Harris (1988 – 2026),  Ralph Towner (1940 – 2026),  Richie Beirach (1947 – 2026).

"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.

6th Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Sunday 11th January 2026.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by the Rebecca Nash / Alex Merritt Duo, Elliot Galvin's 'The Ruin'' and the Emily Tran Quintet.

Jazz Mann News

Peter Slavid - ‘European Modern Jazz’ on the radio playlist, first broadcast 22/03/2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 22/03/2026, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations

5th Anniversary edition of Battersea Jazz Festival to take place in London in June 2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

This year’s edition of the annual Battersea Jazz Festival will take place from June 3-13, celebrating national & international jazz talent across a range styles across venues in and around Battersea.

Jazz in the West Midlands - March 23rd - 29th 2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

A roundup of gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings provided by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Hans Koller ‘Monk’ Quartet at Cheltenham Jazz Club, The Victory Club Ballroom, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Glos.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke Duo at Union Chapel, Islington, London.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Roger Beaujolais with the Dave Cottle Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, The Observatory, Swansea.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Kings Heathens With Deborah Rose at Red Lion Folk Club, Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026