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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

Shrewsbury Jazz Network announce programme for April, May and June 2026.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Shrewsbury Jazz Network has announced its programme for spring and early summer 2026. Events take place at The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury. Fully detailed schedule attached.

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City, Programme for April 2026.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for April 2026. Performers include Wayne Escoffery, Kendrick Scott, Vijay Iyer, Joel Ross, Steve Wilson

Guildford Jazz - Programme for April 2026.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz. Performers include Chuck Israels, Jo Fooks, Deirdre Cartwright, Pete Roth, Bill Bruford.

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

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

MILES at Southwark Playhouse, Borough, London.

Wednesday, February 04, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026

Alan Barnes Octet presents ‘Copperfield’ at Guildford Jazz, The University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey.

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Brigitte Beraha with the James Chadwick Inside Out Band at Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff.

Thursday, March 05, 2026

BBC Big Band The Music of James Bond… and Beyond at Cadogan Hall, London.

Friday, March 06, 2026