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Friday at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 26/09/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys musical performances by the Misha Mullov-Abbado Sextet and the Debs Hancock / Newman Tai Duo plus the striking visual imagery of the "Her Frame, Her Sound" photographic exhibition.

Sunday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 10/08/2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Festival and performances by Julian Martin/ Ben Thomas, Soweto Kinch. Emily Masser / Alex Clarke, Dreamscapes, Ashley John Long's Rare Earth Project, Jazz Sabbath.

Jazz Mann News

Ibrahim Maalouf releases live single and video from the Proms and announces a six city headline UK tour for June 2026.

Friday, October 03, 2025

French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf has marked his debut at the BBC Proms this July with the release of a video. He will be touring in the UK in June 2026. Press release attached.

Tommy Smith and Gwilym Simcock - new album and UK live dates.

Friday, October 03, 2025

Saxophonist Tommy Smith & pianist Gwilym Simcock release their first recording together, Eternal Light on Friday 3 October 2025 exclusively via Bandcamp. The album is being supported by two live dates

Northern jazz artists are invited to apply for Jazz North’s live touring support programme, Northern Line.

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Northern Line is now open for applications until 12 noon on Friday 7th November 2025. Press release attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2025, various venues, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Friday, September 26, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025

K-Music Festival 2025, various venues, London.

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025

Simon Spillett at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Friday, October 03, 2025

Hudson Jazz Festival, various venues, Hudson, New York State, USA.

Friday, October 03, 2025 - Sunday, October 05, 2025

Down for the Count Swing Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London.

Saturday, October 04, 2025