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Martin Speake – Duo Recordings 2024/25

The past year has seen alto saxophonist Martin Speake release three very different duo recording with pianists Alcyona Mick and Will Butterworth and drummer Jeff Williams (pictured).

Black Mountain Jazz “Jazz Pick and Mix Concert”, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 15/06/2025 (Part of ReVibe Festival).

A highly successful conclusion to the ReVibe Festival and an excellent advertisement for Black Mountain Jazz and its activities. Photograph of Reuben Carter by Debs Hancock

Jazz Mann News

Swansea Jazz Club - July 2025 events.

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Swansea Jazz Club has announced its programme for July 2025. Events take place at Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City Announces July 2025 Line-up.

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club Announces July Line-Up: Performers include The Cookers, Wayne Escoffery, Jimmy Greene, Jane Monheit, Jon Faddis, Steve Turre. James Carter, ELEW. Press release attached.

Chris Ingham Quintet - ‘Steely Jazz’, forthcoming album and UK tour dates.

Monday, June 30, 2025

Pianist / vocalist Chris Ingham and his quintet are due to release "Walter / Donald", a series of jazz arrangements of Steely Dan songs. They will be touring estensively from July to November

Jazz Gigs & Events

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

Serious Summer Jazz Series at The Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall, London.

Monday, June 16, 2025 - Saturday, July 26, 2025

Vancouver International Jazz Festival, various venues, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Friday, June 20, 2025 - Tuesday, July 01, 2025

B.D. Lenz Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Julian Martin Trio at Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth.

Thursday, July 03, 2025