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Double Bill Sunday at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny featuring the Ross Hicks Trio “Three Elms” album launch and the Patrick Barrett-Donlon Quartet’s “Leading From The Back”.

Guest contributor Debs Hancock, with help from other audience members, on this double bill showcasing two distinctive performances by outstanding young jazz musicians based in Wales.

Fifth Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Sunday 5th January 2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by Ribbons (Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash), Sarost (Mark Sanders, Paul Rogers, Larry Stabbins), and the Huw Warren / Angharad Jenkins Duo.

Jazz Mann News

NDR Bigband (Hamburg Radio Jazz Orchestra) begins 2025/2026 season with Nikki Iles as new Principal Conductor.

Friday, April 04, 2025

British bandleader, pianist & composer Nikki Iles will be the new Principal Conductor of the NDR Bigband from the 2025/26 season. She succeeds Geir Lysne & will lead the renowned ensemble for 2 yearse

The Drawing Room…After Dark, Mayfair, London - Listings for April and early May 2025

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

The Drawing Room...After Dark series of jazz events is curated by Liam Dunachi & Mátyás Gayer and takes place at Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, London. Press release with full listings attached

The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter 01/04/2025.

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Remi Harris Hot Club Trio at Kidderminster Jazz Club, St. Ambrose’s Parish Centre, Kidderminster, Worcs.

Friday, April 04, 2025

Chris Wood at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Friday, April 04, 2025

John Law’s Re-Creations “Many Moons” Tour at Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Friday, April 04, 2025

Royal Albert Hall Young Producers present Soul Garden at The Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Saturday, April 05, 2025

Alice Leggett Quartet with guest Alex Hitchcock “Birdsong” at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, April 05, 2025