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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

Jazz in the West Midlands - June 2nd - 8th 2025.

Monday, June 02, 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.

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival launches GoFundMe appeal.

Sunday, June 01, 2025

In the light of funding cuts Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help finance the 41st edition, scheduled for 18th -27th July 2025.

Dave Jones wins award from Prog Magazine.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Pianist & keyboard player Dave Jones won last week's Tracks Of The Week with the complex Trepidation/74 Heist, taken from his new EP, Stratospheric, which is out now.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exit Velocity Festival at Eastside Jazz Club,  Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Tuesday, June 03, 2025

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