Cheltenham Jazz Club Record Sale, daytime event at The Independent Record Shop, Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, Glos.

Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025

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CHELTENHAM JAZZ CLUB RECORD SALE
ON SATURDAY. THE 8TH OF March 2025
AT THE INDEPENDENT RECORD SHOP 7 SHURDINGTON ROAD, CHELTENHAM GL53 0JB
10 am – 4 pm.

Sale of CDs and Vinyl, including some rarities built up over a number of years, plus an interesting collection of jazz books.

Come along, it will be a sociable event, and make contact with the jazz scene in Cheltenham.

http://www.cheltenhamjazz.co.uk

2025 Petersfield Jazz Festival at Churcher’s College, Ramshill, Petersfield, Hampshire.

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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We have received the following press release;

Stellar line-up confirmed for Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival 2025
BBC Radio 3 shows support for this summer’s festival

Hampshire’s largest jazz and blues festival has announced a stellar line-up for this year’s musical extravaganza.

Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival 2025 is all set for Saturday, June 14th 2025 and will showcase world-leading talent from12 acts, featuring musicians who have played and collaborated with legends including Jeff Beck, Amy Winehouse, James Taylor Quartet, Van Morrison, Madonna, Incognito, Groove Armada, Bill Bruford and many more.

The festival, which has been promoted by Soweto Kinch of BBC’s Radio 3 ‘Round Midnight ‘will put the spotlight on an array of artists, many of whom are recognized internationally and some of whom also live in Hampshire and the surrounding areas.
The confirmed line-up will be a thriller for jazz and blues fans alike and features:

The Full Circle Quartet
Jazz Samba
Betty Accorsi
Jana Varga
Meirer, Roth and Redtenbacher
Rainey’s Revue

Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival 2025 takes place in the stunningly beautiful grounds of Churcher’s College, a leading co-ed private day school founded in 1722.

Colin Clark, the chief organiser and driving force behind the festival which is now in its second year said; “Jazz and blues fans are in for a real treat in just a few months’ time. I’m delighted that we have secured such a depth and breadth of musical talent for the festival this year and we expect a sell-out show.”

Tickets are priced at £40 are limited and are available along with full details of the festival at:
http://www.petersfieldjazzfest.com

The venue, hosted by Churcher’s School is Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AS and features two marquees, food and drink as well as ample parking for ticketholders.

Colin Clark’s inspiration for the Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival came from running The Strange Fruit Jazz Club in Petersfield, which takes over Gallery No.30 on the third Friday of each month. This club has been thriving for over three years, consistently selling out events thanks to the remarkable local talent. With a wealth of musicians, artists, and actors in the Petersfield area, the success of Strange Fruit highlighted the need for a dedicated jazz festival.

About the line-up

The Full Circle Quartet has crafted an album inspired by the South Downs and was recognized by Jazzwise magazine as one of their top 100 picks for 2023. Under the leadership of the esteemed bassist Terry Pack, the band boasts an impressive array of talent. They delighted audiences last year and are returning due to popular demand.

Jazza Samba features the exceptional tenor saxophonist Mark Crooks and the award-winning guitarist Nigel Price, presenting a fresh take on the classic ‘Jazz Samba’. This performance pays homage to the iconic 1962 album by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd.

Betty Accorsi is a talented saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer originally from Italy, now residing in Brighton. She began her classical saxophone training at a young age at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan. The Betty Accorsi Quartet has made notable appearances at venues such as Pizza Express Soho, the Pheasantry Chelsea, Hampstead Jazz Club, the Verdict Brighton, and the Brighton Jazz Festival.

Jana Varga: Blending a variety of influences, including classical music and the songwriting styles of Janis Ian, James Taylor, and the folk sounds of Paul Simon, Jana has developed a unique voice that continues to grow.  Currently, she regularly appears in the acclaimed ‘Joni Reimagined’ show, a tribute to Joni Mitchell’s music, where she has recorded and performed live alongside platinum-selling artist Rumer.

A festival one-off ‘super-group’ features top guitarists Nicolas Meier, Pete Roth, and bassist Stefan Redtenbacher performing for the first time ever as a trio. Their CVs are hugely impressive;
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. His considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group—carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.
Pete Roth is a versatile artist and accomplished session guitarist, born in Germany, where his musical journey began in the heart of a family deeply rooted in music.
His new endeavour with his trio featuring bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer, Bill Bruford.
Stefan Redtenbacher was born in Salzburg and though most popular musicians are self-taught, Stefan took the formal training route, his natural talent and capacity for study taking him from the Vienna Conservatory to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Chichester University where he assembled his Funkestra, purveyors of a deft line in what their leader, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, terms ‘Strudel Funk’.

Rainey’s Revue showcasing music from the 1920s/30s/40s with classic songs by Ma Rainey. The music has been arranged by Richard Exall (sax/clarinet/flute) in conjunction with Musical Director, Dom Barnett (piano).  The established rhythm section of Sam Kelly (drums) and Marianne Windham (double-bass) are complimented by the acoustic jazz-influences of Tony Qunta (acoustic guitar).

Eddie Gripper and Alex Clarke Quarte at Kenilworth Jazz Club, Kenilworth Rugby Club, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Date: Monday, April 07, 2025

Featuring: Eddie Gripper / Alex Clarke Quartet

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In April we are proud to present the Eddie Gripper and Alex Clarke Quartet, bringing exceptional talent and innovation to the stage for an unforgettable evening of live jazz.

KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Monday 7th April, 2025
Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm
Tickets: £15.00, Students £7.50 available on the door or online at https://wegottickets.com/event/652443/
* Please note the online price includes the ticketing site fee and is the same as the door price.

After a short stint of gigs in 2023, the quartet reunites for a swift, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing.

As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a variety of styles, Alex’s sound is steeped in the tradition of swing and bebop, “leaving the listener captivated by every phrase and nuance” (Jazz Views).

Having “already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) after the release of his debut album ‘Home’, Eddie Gripper has been rapidly establishing himself as another young contender on the national jazz circuit. He has worked as a performer, promoter and producer alongside top musicians in his field, including Huw Warren, Iain Ballamy, Laura Jurd, Alex Merritt and Yuri Golubev. As a composer, he has collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins in a handful of projects, exploring the various aspects of folk, jazz and contemporary classical traditions.

The quartet itself also features James Owston (Double Bass) and Matthew Holmes (Kit).

KENILWORTH JAZZ CLUB
KENILWORTH: RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
GLASSHOUSE LANE
KENILWORTH
CV8 2AJ

Ethan Iverson at 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

Venue

606 Club

90 Lots Road
London
SW10

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Laura Thorne of the 606 Club writes;

Please find below details of the remarkable US pianist, composer & Blue Note artist Ethan Iverson’s performance coming up on Thursday 13 March.

Important things to know:

:: It’s his only London show!

:: It’s a new programme, ‘Into the Dark’

606 Club London
Thursday 13 March 8pm :: 606 Club Special - Ethan Iverson ‘Into the Dark’
https://www.606club.co.uk/events/view/606-club-special-ethan-iverson/
90 Lots Road London SW10 0QD 020 7352 5953 :: @606Club

US-born pianist and composer Ethan Iverson is probably best known as a founding member of the iconic New York based band The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective who the New York Times described as “…better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard and Carnegie Hall and collaborated with the likes of Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell and the Mark Morris Dance Group. 

Now Ethan presents himself with a solo program capitalising on his long interest in film noir, mysterious science fiction, and other cinematic pursuits: Into the Dark. Indeed, during his time with the Bad Plus, many of the pieces were created as “soundtracks” for imaginary narratives. For this solo recital, Iverson will weave a spellbinding web of pianistic mastery, bringing original music as well as covers of famous “dark” themes from television and cinema. (The set list will include themes from Twin Peaks, Laura, Vertigo, Chinatown and others.) The concert will begin with his new prelude “Into the Dark” and end with “Back to the Light,” returning the audience to everyday concerns. A truly iconic and unique musician.

“pianist Ethan Iverson….letting [his] distinctive attributes shine while also interacting at the highest levels of listening and invention” Downbeat; “Ethan Iverson is….endlessly resourceful….there’s never a moment when he isn’t either launching a new idea or expanding on one” Guardian

Benn Clatworthy at Guildford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey.

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Martin Collins of Guildford Jazz has provided the followng information regarding this event;

Wednesday 19th March: Benn Clatworthy
From storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing, Los Angeles-based Benn
Clatworthy has matured into a truly great tenor player. He was a huge hit with our Guildford Jazz audience on his last visit in 2013. His tone is extraordinarily beautiful, and his melodic ideas come from the heart. As someone said recently “It’s as though he’s talking to us and telling us a story through the saxophone!’ We are delighted to welcome him back with a top-class rhythm section featuring the fantastic Alex Hutton on piano, Matt Home on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.
From 19:15 to 22:30 at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.
Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk/

BMJ Collective with Hilary Cameron at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, March 09, 2025

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From;

https://www.facebook.com/BlackMountainJazz/

and

https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/bmj-collective-with-guest-hilary-cameron

Are you excited yet? TICKETS will be on sale very soon for our The BMJazz Collective and guest vocalist/pianist Hilary Cameron.
Expect another FABULOUS evening with The BMJazz Collective.
NOT to be missed!

Singer, pianist, and Manhattan School of Music, New York graduate Hilary Cameron blends Latin jazz with the soulful style of Joni Mitchell. In-demand across London and the US, Hilary has performed at top venues like Ronnie Scott’s and Smalls NYC. Known for her role as an accompanist, this rare performance with the BMJazz Collective at Black Mountain Jazz gives audiences a chance to see her shine as the featured guest. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear why Hilary is so highly regarded in the jazz world!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRMaF78B6Jo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ncFh2Ap1c

BMJ Collective with guest Hilary Cameron
Sun, 09 Mar |  Abergavenny
Our mid-month BMJ Collective gig brings pianist/vocalist Hilary Cameron to the club as our house band’s special guest. Please note the early start of 7pm.

Abergavenny, Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD.

BMJ Collective was formed in 2021 for that year’s ‘hybrid’ wall2wall Jazz Festival.  It has since provided the tutors at the BMJazz Katz workshops, where youngsters have the opportunity to play together as a jazz band.

The monthly gigs that follow the workshops always feature a special guest.  As well as helping to meet the workshop costs, the gigs also give the workshop participants to come for free and see their tutors at their best.

This month’s guest is the popular pianist/singer Hilary Cameron. 

Singer, pianist, and Manhattan School of Music, New York graduate Hilary Cameron blends Latin jazz with the soulful style of Joni Mitchell. In-demand across London and the US, Hilary has performed at top venues like Ronnie Scott’s and Smalls NYC. Known for her role as an accompanist, this rare performance with the BMJazz Collective at Black Mountain Jazz gives audiences a chance to see her shine as the featured guest. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear why Hilary is so highly regarded in the jazz world!

Jack Mac - sax and vocals
Ryan Thrupp - drums
Nick Kacal – double bass
Hilary Cameron – Piano and Voice

Tickets

Ticket type
General Admission
Price
From £9.00 to £18.00

Standard
£18.00
+£0.45 ticket service fee

Friends of BMJ
£16.00
+£0.40 ticket service fee

Under 18s
£9.00
+£0.23 ticket service fee

Kit Downes, Lauren Kinsella and Robin Fincker ‘Shadowlands’ at Hall Two, Kings Place, London.

Date: Thursday, April 03, 2025

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JAZZ

Thu 3 Apr | Hall Two 8.30pm
Kit Downes, Lauren Kinsella and Robin Fincker
Shadowlands

Inspired by a blend of early music, folk and plainchant Shadowlands weaves a form of contemporary chamber music rich in sonic textures. Thus the language of Kit Downes, an essential pianist of the new British scene, mixes with that of the Anglophile saxophonist and clarinetist Robin Fincker and the Irish singer Lauren Kinsella in a common desire to question slowness and good gestures. 
£20; Half-price concessions

Kings Place, 90 York Way, King’s Cross, London N1 9AG

http://www.kingsplace.co.uk

Siglo Section Big Band at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Wednesday March 26th, 8pm

SIGLO SECTION BIG BAND Cardiff’s Hottest Big Band! This 18-piece powerhouse is revitalising the big band tradition, bringing a new, youthful energy to performances of the best music ever written.

Cu Mumbles, 7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4AX
(Please note Cu Mumbles venue is CARD ONLY at the BAR!)

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE HERE
https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/ourtickets

CALL TO BOOK OVER THE PHONE 01792 677287

*Please note seats are on a first come basis

http://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk

Jazz Jam Session at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday March 19th, 8pm

Jazz Jam Session FREE ENTRY

Cu Mumbles, 7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4AX
(Please note Cu Mumbles venue is CARD ONLY at the BAR!)

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE HERE
https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/ourtickets

CALL TO BOOK OVER THE PHONE 01792 677287

*Please note seats are on a first come basis

http://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk

Adrian Cox, ‘Makin’ Runs’ at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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Wednesday March 12th, 8pm

“Makin’ Runs,” the latest project by internationally acclaimed clarinettist Adrian Cox Music, delves into alternative ragtime repertoire from the early jazz era, aiming to capture and express the timeless essence of the music.

Cu Mumbles, 7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4AX
(Please note Cu Mumbles venue is CARD ONLY at the BAR!)

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE HERE
https://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk/ourtickets

CALL TO BOOK OVER THE PHONE 01792 677287

*Please note seats are on a first come basis

http://www.swanseajazzland.co.uk

Bath Jazz Weekend 2026 at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Dates: Friday, January 09, 2026 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

Featuring: Various Artists

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Bath Jazz Weekend - on the ever shifting first full weekend of January - will happen next year on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026.  Make sure you put it in your diary now!

The Music of Curtis Mayfield performed by the Curtom Orchestra at 229, London.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

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Curtis Mayfield is a one-of-a-kind musical genius”
Lionel Richie

The Curtom Orchestra are an all-star band featuring members of Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito and more who will be celebrating the life and music of Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions

It is now over 20 years since the passing of Singer-Songwriter & Producer Curtis Mayfield. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Curtis Mayfield commenced his musical career as part of a gospel choir.

After meeting Jerry Butler he formed The Impressions in 1956. The Impressions recorded many classics including ‘We’re a Winner’, ‘I’m So Proud’, ‘It’s All Right’, ‘For Your Precious Love’ and the politically-charged ‘People Get Ready’.

After leaving The Impressions in 1970, Curtis Mayfield released a slew of socially conscious albums such as ‘Curtis’ (1970), ‘Super Fly’ (1972), ‘Back To The World’ (1973) and more.

The Curtom Orchestra will be performing all of the classics and fan favourites from throughout the career of Curtis Mayfield tonight.

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-music-of-curtis-mayfield-the-curtom-orchestra/229/3291114

229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
020 7631 8379

Daylight Music: Piano Day 2025, lunchtime event at St Mary Magdalene Church, London, N7 8LT.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

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From;
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arcticcircle/1591224

Daylight Music: Piano Day 2025
Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St Mary Magdalene Church, Holloway Road, N7 8LT

What’s your favourite day of the year? World Penguin Day? Random Act of Kindness Day? Or maybe Ice Cream for Breakfast Day? The one we’ve come to look forward to is the 88th day of the year – when we like to clear our schedule to spend some quality time with the dashing, demure and dynamic music machine that is the grand piano.

Simply put we will use this once again as an excuse to put the piano into the spotlight. Across our fifteen plus years we’ve had every kind - from toy pianos to a player piano, from hacked pianos to double ping-ponging pianos.

On this occasion we’ll be placing the piano in the round and invite musicians old and new to join us and bring us closer to the merry march of dancing keys and hammers. We’ll announce our guests nearer the time - but it would be lovely to see you once again around the piano on the 88th day of 2025.

Arctic Circle’s Daylight Music has, for over fifteen years, become an important part of London’s live music scene, with a weird and wonderful mix of musicians presenting ideas and storytelling in music and sound, alongside delicious cake, in some of the most splendid and iconic venues.

Further event details: Cafe is open. An event for all ages. Pay-What-You-Can entry in advance or on the door (£12 per adult suggestion, children free), subject to availability/capacity.

Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

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From;
https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/al-swingers-pointless-beauty

Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty
30 Mar 2025, 20:00
Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny NP7 5UD, UK

Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. Originally launched as a studio project in 2014, this quartet has evolved into a live powerhouse, performing together since 2023.

With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres, head-bobbing grooves, and immersive soundscapes, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh, modern sound that captivates and inspires.

Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious,’ Al Swinger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain - its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art.

Feel the rhythms, surrender to the soundscape, lose yourself in a tapestry of deep groove and ethereal texture.

Al Swainger - Bass and Electronics
Jon Clark - Drums and Triggers
Gary Bamford – Keys
Gary Alesbrook - Flugel

‘Musically ambitious, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ - Theo Travis (Soft Machine, Steven Wilson)

‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ - Nick Lea (Jazz Views)

‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ - London Jazz News

https://pointlessbeauty.com/

Tickets

Ticket type
Standard Ticket
Price
£18.00
+£0.45 service fee

Ticket type
‘Friends of BMJ’ Ticket
Price
£16.00
+£0.40 service fee

Ticket type
Under 18s Ticket
Price
£9.00
+£0.23 service fee

eavesdropping festival at Cafe Oto and Vortex Jazz Club, London.

Dates: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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We have received the following press release;

PRESS RELEASE

eavesdropping festival, 27-30 MARCH 2025

eavesdropping returns for another four-day festival, curated by Juliet Fraser, which includes four evening double-bill events (at Cafe OTO) and a weekend-long forum of provocations (at Vortex Jazz Club). Eight artists working at the experimental fringes or intersections of various musical genres will share new work, stimulating our ears and our imaginations. During this year’s forum we will explore the topic ‘Experiments in Magic’, with weighty talks by Zuleika Lebow & Sara Mohr-Pietsch and a
global soundwalk led by Ximena Alarcón-Díaz sitting alongside shorter contributions gathered through our annual Call for Provocations.

Thursday 27 March
Sarah Saviet | violin
Aya Metwalli | voice & electronics

Friday 28 March
Stephanie Lamprea | soprano
Anna Zaradny | electronics

Saturday 29 March
Isidora Edwards | cello
Rachel Musson | sax, flute, electronics

Sunday 30 March
Hyelim Kim | daegeum
Madison Greenstone | clarinet

Explore the full festival programme here;
https://www.eavesdropping.london/activity/festival-2025/

Many festivals claim to be accessible or welcoming to all; few practice that ambition quite so assiduously… The welcoming atmosphere extends to the performers, who are encouraged to present something they haven’t been able to do elsewhere, and the weekend’s best moments mix humility and adventure.
— Tim Rutherford-Johnson, The Wire, 2024

about eavesdropping
eavesdropping is a platform for the sharing of new music and new ways of thinking about music. Excited by experimentalism, we create opportunities for artists and audiences to practise engaged listening and compassionate debate. Our activity includes a festival, a forum, a podcast, and artist development opportunities. Our mission is to build community through an ethics of curiosity and care, in the belief that ripples do make waves.

Festival Producer Linda Jankowska adds;

I am pleased to announce eavesdropping’s next festival, a riotous four-day festival running 27-30 March 2025 at Cafe OTO and Vortex Jazz Club in London. https://www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/eavesdropping-festival-2025/.

This will be eavesdropping’s sixth edition. Since 2017 we have built a reputation for imaginative programming that focuses on female artists working at the experimental fringes of a variety of musical genres. From the jazz and free improvised scene, the festival will feature bills from Rachel Musson, Isidora Edwards and Madison Greenstone.

More information at;
https://www.eavesdropping.london/

Mike Hall with the Alex Steele Trio at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

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CORN EXCHANGE JAZZ CLUB
ROSS ON WYE
PRESENT
MIKE HALL WITH THE ALEX STEELE TRIO
THURSDAY 20th MARCH 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DOORS OPEN 6:45pm
(tickets available here)
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vidlerhospitalityltd/1588921

While the days of playing with the National Jazz Youth Orchestra are long gone they did help kick-start Mike’s musical career. He then spent 20 years working with composer/pianist Michael Garrick, touring Malaysia, making CDs, and getting his face on national radio. He often freelanced with the Liverpool Phil and the Hallé and now appears with Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington Orchestra.

Career highlights include a week at Ronnie Scott’s Club, performing at the World Sax Congress in Slovenia and Strasbourg, a gig with the Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Liverpool Phil and even playing in John and Cleo’s Christmas Show.

He runs his own jazz quartet and writes for and leads his octet, Boplicity. After 20 years heading Jazz Studies at RNCM in Manchester, Mike now splits his time between performing all over the UK, composing, and running jazz workshops both at home and abroad.

Mike Hall - saxophone
Alex Steele - piano
Mike Green - bass
Mike Cypher - drums

The Corn Exchange,  HR95HL

Tammy Payne Quartet at Brecon Jazz Club, The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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Next Brecon Jazz Club - Tues 11 March, Tammy Payne Quartet - Muse
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/breconjazz-jazzlivecymru/t-ojdexva

Celebrating Women in Jazz
TAMMY PAYNE QUARTET
Outstanding jazz vocalist & percussionist, plus
Ruth Hammond keys, Al Swainger bass, Liz Exell drums

Join our monthly Jazz Club events at the Muse, watching top quality jazz performances in friendly company & venue.
CONTACT:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

BRECON JAZZ CLUB
MUSE ARTS CENTRE
Glamorgan St.
Brecon, LD3 7DW

http://www.breconjazzclub.org

The Fabulous Red Diesel -‘Ostara, Spring Awakening’ at The Beacon, Hastings.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

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From;
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fabulous-red-diesel-ostara-spring-awakening-tickets-1238094085739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, March 22
The Fabulous Red Diesel -Ostara- Spring Awakening
March 22nd, Ostara, it’s Spring awakening time ! Fancy dress- Forest Awakening’’ theme- music From the FRD plus special guest at The BEACON

Date and time
Saturday, March 22 · 8 - 11:30pm GMT

Location
The Beacon, 67-68 Saint Mary’s Terrace, Hastings TN34 3LS.

Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

About this event
Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
Ostara is the pagan festival of Spring awakening. We dance, we feast and we muck about in the garden at The Beacon .Let your imagination run wild with a Spring awakening theme, hares, stags, forest fairies, earth goddesses, anything you can think of ! There will be prizes for the most original costume, and of course live music from The Fabulous Red Diesel plus special guest. We will be having a seed/plant swap table, so bring your surplus, and take away some different seeds and plants. Wild your spaces, spread the love and plant something, while there’s still time. Food available from the Beacon and a licenced bar, fire if the garden-fun starts at 8pm.

On March 22nd, we’re having an Ostara Fancy dress party up at the beacon in Hastings. The theme is Ostara, -Spring awakening, so use your imagination. Stags, hares, tree spirits, nature goddesses, whatever takes your fancy !

Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2025, various venues, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Dates: Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025

Bill Stewart Trio at The Village Vanguard, New York City, USA.

Dates: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025

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We have received the following information regarding this residency;

Village Vanguard - Bill Stewart Trio - March 11th thru March 16th, 2025

March 11-16 Bill Stewart Trio
with Bill Stewart - drums, Walter Smith III - saxophone, Larry Grenadier - bass

https://villagevanguard.com/

Village Vanguard 178 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014, United States
(212) 255-4037 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Tigran Hamasyan at The Barbican Centre, London.

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

More details

We have received the following press release regarding this event;

Tigran Hamasyan
Announces headline show at the Barbican on 16 June

Tickets available here from 10am, Friday 7 February
https://serious.org.uk/events/tigran-hamasyan-3

Tigran Hamasyan is considered one of the most remarkable and distinctive pianists and composers of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, Hamasyan seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.

On 16 June, Hamasyan returns to the Barbican Hall to perform a special concert following his Sold Out performance at Cadogan Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival last year. This show is the first of a special series of shows taking place this summer, more details to follow soon.

Born in Gyumri, Armenia, in 1987, his musical journey began in his childhood home, where he was exposed to a diverse array of musical influences leading to him playing piano at the age of three, performing in festivals and competitions by the time he was eleven, and winning the Montreux Jazz Festival’s piano competition in 2003.

Hamasyan’s new conceptual album “The Bird of a Thousand Voices” was released in August 2024. Hamasyan composed, scored, and arranged the much-anticipated project blending its traditional folk footprints with rock influences. The recently released double album is inspired by an ancient Armenian tale in which a hero travels into unseen realms to find and bring back a mythical bird – whose thousand different songs will awaken people again and bring harmony to the world.

In addition to awards and critical acclaim, Hamasyan has built a dedicated following worldwide, as well as praise from Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and the late Chick Corea.

Serious is one of the UK’s leading producers of live jazz, international and new music through concerts, festivals, tours, digital shows, talent development schemes, learning and participation programmes, and bespoke events for all.

The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8DS.

Jay Phelps presents Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ at 2229 , Londom.

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Featuring: Jay Phelps

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JAY PHELPS presents: MILES DAVIS ‘Kind of Blue’

London-based trumpeter Jay Phelps brings his band to 229 for one night only to perform the entire ‘Kind of Blue’ album by Miles Davis in full along with more fifties era music from Miles Davis.

Jay Phelps has performed with some of the world’s top artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Shabaka Hutchings, Amy Winehouse, and Wizkid.

With a line up featuring some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians, this two set Miles Davis special (which has already sold out the Jazz Café three times) will be a fully seated performance.

DJ’s Jez Nelson & Chris Philips from One Jazz Radio will be hosting the night.

Tickets here;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/jay-phelps-presents-miles-davis-kind-of-blue-/229/3297988

229,
229 Great Portland Street,
London,
W1W 5PN.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Residency at The Barbican Centre, London.

Dates: Friday, March 14, 2025 - Sunday, March 16, 2025

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

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We have received the following press release;

Barbican announces final line up for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Residency

This week, the Barbican announces an additional performance as part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s residency at the Barbican, completing the line up for the 14-16 March 2025 weekend. Opening the residency will be the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra and the Guildhall Ellingtonian Band – a performance that will sit alongside workshops with young musicians at the neighbouring Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Additionally, while in London the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra, with leaders from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will deliver workshops and performances with young people from local schools in Hackney.

Full details of all performances follow below.

JLCYO & Guildhall Ellingtonian Band (Fri 14 Mar 2025, Hall, 6.30pm)
JLCO and LSO: The Jungle (Sat 15 Mar 2025, Hall, 7pm)
JLCO with Wynton Marsalis: The Democracy! Suite (Sun 16 Mar 2025, Hall, 7.30pm)

Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra & Guildhall Ellingtonian Band
Friday 14 March 2025, 6.30pm
Barbican Hall
Tickets from £10 plus booking fee
The next generation of jazz musicians open the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s Barbican residency as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra (JLCYO) takes to the stage alongside the Guildhall Ellingtonian Band.
Led by acclaimed trumpeter and Juilliard faculty member Tatum Greenblatt, the JLCYO brings together some of the most gifted young musicians from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As the premier youth jazz ensemble in the tri-state area and the top group of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy, they deliver performances that transform aspiring artists into professional-level musicians. They will also be joined on the evening by special guest soloists, to be announced at a later date.
Opening the evening, the Guildhall Ellingtonian Band present a programme of four horn settings of Duke Ellington compositions. With passion and precision, this ensemble from Barbican neighbours the Guildhall School of Music and Drama promise a big sound from a small band.
Produced by the Barbican
Part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra weekend residency
Find out more
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/jlcyo-guildhall-ellingtonian-band

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra: The Jungle
Saturday 15 March 2025, 7pm
Barbican Hall
Tickets from £45 plus booking fee
The Barbican’s resident orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano join forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) to present JLCO Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No 4 ‘The Jungle’. Blending jazz, blues and classical music, The Jungle is a wild and brilliant portrait of New York City in all its dazzling, high-pressure, cosmopolitan glory. This UK Premiere performance is a co-presentation by the Barbican and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s weekend-long residency at the Barbican, JLCO Artistic Director, trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis’s Symphony No 4 encompasses glimpses of ragtime and elements of popular dance music. Its six movements combine rapid and hard-swinging fast passages with poignant, blues-tinged melodies and colourful, plushly orchestrated jazz chords. The ‘La Esquina’ movement pays homage the city’s Afro-Latin culture while the work’s finale sees wailing brass spin bold melodies over rhythmic riffs.
The evening will open with a performance by the JLCO and Wynton Marsalis of a selection of works by Duke Ellington, before joining with the LSO in the second half.
Presented by the Barbican and the London Symphony Orchestra
Part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra weekend residency
Find out more
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-lso-sir-antonio-pappano

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: The Democracy! Suite
Sunday 16 March 2025, 7.30pm
Barbican Hall
Tickets from £35 plus booking fee
Led by trumpeter, composer and band leader Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra presents the European premiere of Marsalis’ new work: The Democracy! Suite, as well as a selection drawn from the globally renowned ensemble’s vast canon of jazz masterworks.
“Jazz music is the perfect metaphor for democracy” says Wynton Marsalis. At a time when America, and indeed, the whole world, finds itself at a crossroads, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer was inspired to write a poignant work, The Democracy! Suite, which proves that the joy and beauty of jazz can bring us all closer together. Released as a digital album (JLCO inc., 2021) recorded by Marsalis and a septet comprising members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Democracy! Suite features impassioned compositions that are a reflection of turbulent times, urging us into action.
Presented as a two-part concert at the Barbican, a septet will perform the European premiere of The Democracy! Suite in the first half, after which the full orchestra will perform a selection of works drawn from their vast canon.
Produced by the Barbican
Part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra weekend residency
Find out more
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis

About the Barbican
The Barbican is a catalyst for creativity, sparking possibilities for artists, audiences, and communities. We showcase the most exciting art from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries to entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
We are an international arts and events centre rooted firmly in our own neighbourhood, collaborating with local communities and putting the City of London on the map as a destination for everybody. Central to our purpose is supporting emerging talent and shaping opportunities that will accelerate the next generation of creatives.
As a not-for-profit, we rely on the generosity of individuals and organisations, including our principal funder the City of London Corporation. Every ticket purchased, donation made, and pound earned supports our arts and learning programme and enables the widest possible range of people to experience the joy of the arts.
Opened in 1982, the Barbican is a unique and audacious building, recognised globally as an architectural icon. As well as our theatres, galleries, concert halls and cinemas, we have a large conservatory with over 1,500 species of plants and trees, a library, conference facilities, public and community spaces, restaurants, bars, and a picturesque lakeside oasis.
We’re proud to be the home of the London Symphony Orchestra, and a London base of the Royal Shakespeare Company. We regularly co-commission, produce and showcase the work of our other associates and partners including the Academy of Ancient Music, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Boy Blue, Darbar Festival, Doc’n Roll Film Festival, Drum Works, EFG London Jazz Festival, London Palestine Film Festival, Serious, and Trafalgar Theatre Productions.
For more information, visit our website or connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | LinkedIn
https://www.barbican.org.uk/

About the London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), established in 1904 is the oldest of London’s symphony orchestras. It made its first British tour in 1905, conducted by Sir Edward Elgar. Today it is ranked among the world’s top orchestras, with a family of artists that includes Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor Emeritus Sir Simon Rattle, Principal Guest Conductors Gianandrea Noseda and François-Xavier Roth, Conductor Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas and Associate Artists Barbara Hannigan and André J Thomas. The LSO is Resident Orchestra at the Barbican in the City of London, and reaches international audiences through touring and artistic residencies, and through digital partnerships and an extensive programme of live-streamed and on-demand online broadcasts.
Through a world-leading learning and community programme, LSO Discovery, the LSO connects people from all walks of life to the power of great music. LSO musicians are at the heart of this unique programme, leading workshops, mentoring bright young talent, performing at free concerts for the local community and using music to support neurodiverse adults. LSO musicians also visit children’s hospitals and lead training programmes for teachers. In 1999, the LSO formed its own recording label, LSO Live. It has become one of the world’s most talked-about classical labels and has over 200 recordings in the catalogue so far. The LSO is a leading orchestra for film and uses streaming services to reach a worldwide audience totalling millions every month. Through inspiring music, learning programmes and technological innovations, the LSO’s reach extends far beyond the concert hall. For more information, visit the LSO’s website here. https://www.lso.co.uk/

The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8DS,

BBC Big Band Rhapsody in Blue – A Celebration of the Music of George Gershwin at Cadogan Hall, London.

Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025

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BBC Big Band
Rhapsody in Blue – A Celebration of the Music of George Gershwin
Saturday 8 March, 7.30pm

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band is joined by renowned conductor Barry Forgie and special guest vocalist Emer McParland for a unique celebration of the music of George Gershwin.

Through a wonderfully diverse repertoire, arranged and curated by conductor Barry Forgie, the concert showcases and celebrates the musical genius of perhaps the most influential composer of the 20th century. Gershwin’s legacy and influence not only continues to define a classic era of music but also crosses musical boundaries between Jazz, Popular, Classical, and beyond.

The evening will feature a sparkling selection of music exploring the full spectrum Gershwin’s incredible body of work – all specially arranged for big band and performed in the orchestra’s own inimitable style.

Expect numbers such as ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, ‘Embraceable You’ and ‘A Foggy Day’ through to Porgy & Bess, Prelude II and An American in Paris. The programme will (of course) culminate with a performance of the iconic Rhapsody in Blue, specially arranged for big band, to celebrate the centenary of the work’s first-ever British performance, in 1925 at the Savoy Hotel by Gershwin himself.

Expect an evening of truly world-class music, celebrating one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, and his seminal performance of Rhapsody in Blue in London 100 years ago.

‘World-class… a brilliant musical force’
(The Telegraph)

‘I told my wife that for my next birthday I want this band as a gift!’
(Lalo Schifrin)

‘The best in the business’
(Clare Teal)

‘Joyous…!’
(George Benson)

ENCORE members: £3 off top-price tickets
Groups of 8 or more save 10%

https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/bbc-big-band-rhapsody-in-blue-a-celebration-of-the-music-of-george-gershwin

Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500

Under Milkwood by the Clark Tracey Sextet at Cheltenham Jazz Club, The Victory Club, Cheltenham, Glos.

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Featuring: Clark Tracey Sextet

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https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenham-jazz/under-milkwood-by-the-clark-tracey-sextet/e-egopkg

Cheltenham Jazz Events ›Under Milkwood by the Clark Tracey Sextet
Under Milkwood by the Clark Tracey Sextet
The Victory Club, Cheltenham, GL50 2SY
Monday 29th September 2025

Much acclaimed jazz drummer Clark Tracey has been leading his own bands since 1981 and currently leads an ever-evolving quintet as well as tribute bands to his father, the late Stan Tracey.

His latest quintet features a few of the most exciting young musicians today. They recently recorded their first CD, which is due for release in the New Year. The unusual inclusion of a vocalist in Clark’s quintet, next to a horn player, offers another soundscape with which to work.  An exceptional vocalise artist, Emily Masser adds rhythm and words from the heart of Bebop, as well as beautiful lyrics.

Clark Tracey - drums
Be Tracy - Vocals
Sharon Myfanwy White - vocals
Simon Allen - Tenor
Gareth Williams - Piano
Andrew Cleyndert - Bass

Dom Franks Strayhorn Organ Quartet at Cheltenham Jazz Club,  The Victory Club Ballroom, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road Cheltenham, Glos.

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

Featuring: Dom Franks’ StrayHorn Quartet

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From;
https://www.cheltenhamjazz.co.uk/

THE DOM FRANKS’ STRAYHORN ORGAN QUARTET
WHEN: 8.00 pm, Monday 17th March 2025
WHERE: The Victory Club Ballroom Burlington House, Lypiatt Road Cheltenham.
Tickets: CJ Members £17.00, non members £20.00

Dom Franks – Saxophones, Matt Hopkins – Guitar, Anders Olinder – Hammond Organ, Andy Tween – Drums.                 

We are pleased to welcome Cheltenham’s Dom Franks with his Strayhorn Organ Quartet to Cheltenham Jazz for the first time. They will be playing a blend of originals from their highly regarded new album, alongside material by Roy Hargrove, Pat Metheny, Kenny Garrett and some favourite standards.‘

A well-produced and entertaining collection providing a very satisfying listen with great variety and plenty of accomplished soloing ’London Jazz News.‘

You sound great, man, like Sanborn but on tenor!’ US Downbeat Poll-winning altoist, Greg Abate

Tickets available on the door or online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheltenham-jazz

The Casimir Connection at St Mary’s Church, Primrose Hill, London.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Featuring: The Casimir Connection

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Diane McLoughlin of The Casimir Connection writes;

The Casimir Connection is performing on 29th March at St Mary’s Church, Primrose Hill, London.
We will be playing music from both our albums Cause and Effect and Reflection, along with some of my new compositions being previewed for our third album. I’m exploring the themes of solace, hope and positive energy. Much needed elements at the moment!

Tickets and more information are available here:
https://wegottickets.com/event/646467

We are performing in the historic St Mary’s Church in Primrose Hill, which has a long history of music making. It has a warm acoustic, ideal for our kind of music. There is a lovely Bechstein grand piano and seating rather than pews. There will also be a bar.

The Casimir Connection features Diane McLoughlin on saxophones, Alcyona Mick on piano, Kit Massey on violin and Tim Fairhall on double bass.

Here are some reviews of Reflection:

“there’s serenity and optimism..all delivered with virtuosic commitment” (Jazzwise)

“brooding, folkloric pieces” (Mojo Magazine)

“an impressive album that warrants repeated listening” (Jazz Journal)

“a fine album from an ensemble that is truly bringing a new perspective on classical chamber composition and contemporary jazz and does so with a genuine sense of adventure” (Jazz Views)
 

Hope to see you there.
Best Wishes
Diane
The Casimir Connection

National Youth Jazz Wales, Three Day Course at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

Dates: Monday, April 14, 2025 - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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From Tomos Williams via Facebook;

There’s going to be a 3 day National Youth Jazz Wales course held this April.
Jazz Explorers Cymru, National Youth Arts Wales and RWCMD have collaborated to make this happen
Please go to the link for all the details, and please spread this info far and wide.
Diolch / thanks

From;
https://www.nyaw.org.uk/jazz

National Youth Jazz Wales
Empowering the next jazz generation in Wales

National Youth Jazz Wales is an ambitious new partnership between Jazz Explorers Cymru, National Youth Arts Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, supported by the Arts Council of Wales and National Music Service Wales. Together, we aim to build a new talent development programme to inspire and support young jazz musicians throughout Wales.

We are now inviting aspiring young jazz musicians to a 3-day course of workshops, masterclasses and rehearsals, working with internationally renowned jazz educators, culminating in an informal public performance. It will be joyful, challenging and collaborative.

14-16 April 2025 at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.

The course is open to all instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 14-22. You don’t need prior jazz experience, but we suggest that everyone should be at least Grade 5 (or equivalent) standard on their instrument. Participants will be split into different groups based on their age and experience to ensure everyone receives the right level of support.

The lead tutors will be Paula Gardiner, Huw Warren and Andrew Bain (Head of Jazz at RWCMD) – with additional support from other specialist tutors and jazz students. Scroll down for more information.

Whilst the full cost of the course has been subsidised by the partner organisations and the Arts Council of Wales, there is a nominal cost to participants (see below). The level of the fee is dependent on whether you need accommodation and how far you are travelling. Bursaries are also available for those from lower income households, to ensure that everyone can take part. The course will be welcoming and inclusive, but please contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

Register
REGISTER HERE for further details and to secure your place. The deadline for registration is 3pm on 28 February 2025.
https://www.nyaw.org.uk/nationalyouthjazzwales-registe

If you have any questions, please email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Lunches will be provided for everyone taking part. For those staying overnight, we will also provide breakfasts and dinner. Please inform us of any dietary requirements in the registration form.

Cost
£165 for course only
£165 for course and accommodation if you live outside Cardiff
£240 for course and accommodation if you live in Cardiff

If we receive more applications than we have accommodation, we will prioritise based on travelling distance. Bursaries are available, based on household income - further details here.
https://www.nyaw.org.uk/bursaries

You should be aged between 14 and 22 on 14 April 2025. You must either have been born in Wales and/or currently living in Wales, or studying full-time in Wales. NYAW reserves the right to exclude anyone from taking part in its ensembles at its reasonable discretion, to be exercised by senior staff or trustees.

For any questions about our eligibility criteria, please email us at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Meet our Jazz Tutors

Our tutors are drawn from the most experienced jazz educators and performers in Wales, including the current and previous Heads of Jazz at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Details of more tutors will be added below, when available.

Andrew Bain
Andrew is Head of Jazz at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Musician, educator and researcher, he is one of the leading performers and educators in Europe having performed with luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, John Taylor, NDR Big Band, Dave Liebman and Bob Mintzer, including a New York residency.

Paula Gardiner
Paula was Head of Jazz at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama until retiring in 2023 to resume her freelance career.
During the nineties and noughties, Paula founded several bands including the Paula Gardiner Quartet, 6, The Paula Gardiner Trio, Paula Gardiner 6.0 and the anarchic big band that was Wales’ Jazz Composers. She has worked internationally, taking her own music to the US and composing/conducting a major project in Wales and South Africa for the cultural Olympiad, 2012.

Huw Warren
Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making. His playing and compositions have featured on major stages worldwide and as well as being frequently broadcast. Huw has appeared on over 50 recordings, including a set of highly individual albums under his own name. His approach to jazz education centres around the broadest possible definition of genre, and a focus on developing the individual voice both in improvising and composition.

National Youth Arts Wales
Office 202, 2nd Floor
Trafalgar House
5 Fitzalan Place
Cardiff
CF24 0ED

029 2280 7420

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Movement in Sound – Tengger + Seaming To at Sy ; Gigs, St.Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, June 07, 2025

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From;
https://sygigs.com/events/event/movement-in-sound-tengger-seaming-to/

Movement in Sound – Tengger + Seaming To

Movement in Sound – Tengger + Seaming To
Event Details
Venue: St Alkmunds Church
Date: 7 June, 2025
Time: 6:45pm - 10:15pm
Tickets: Book Now
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/St-Alkmunds-Church%2C-Shrewsbury%2C-SY1-1UH/Movement-in-Sound—-Tengger—Seaming-To/40535767/

Event 4.0 of Season 3.0 Movement in Sound

As part of this year’s Belle Vue Belle Vue Arts Festival theme, ‘Movement’, SY.Gigs is thrilled to present an extraordinary evening of music and exploration. Bringing together the Pan-Asian, New-Age drone psychedelic band Tengger and the avant-garde multi-instrumentalist and experimentalist Seaming To family band.

This event promises to push the boundaries of sound and experience. Hosted at the stunning St Alkmund’s Church.

Tengger is a traveling musical family, made up of Pan-Asian couple, Itta (from South Korea) and Marqido (from Japan), who create their brand of psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of voice, Indian harmonium, and Toy instruments (played by Itta) and synths & electronics (played by Marqido).Tengger (meaning ‘unlimited expanse of sky’ in Mongolian) to mark the expansion of the family. It also means ‘huge sea’ in Hungarian.
Trance-inducing pieces that draw on New Age, Krautrock, and Folk” – Pitchfork

Composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Seaming To was born in London and comes from a family of concert pianists. She studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and during her time in Manchester began performing and releasing albums with supergroups Homelife (Ninja Tune) and Graham Massey’s Toolshed. She has appeared on BBC Radio (Radio 1/Radio 3/6 Music) and performed and toured the UK, Europe and the Far East.
Seaming will be performing with her whole family.
“One of the most captivating and unclassifiable performers on the scene.” – Financial Times
“The voice of the 21st century…” – BBC Radio One

St Alkmunds Church, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH

Trish Clowes’ My Iris at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre,  Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025

Featuring: Trish Clowes’ My Iris

Venue

The Hive, Shrewsbury

5 Belmont,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire.
UK

More details

From;
https://events.hiveonline.org.uk/

Mar
8
Sat
20:00

Trish Clowes
Tickets from £12
Saturday 8th March (gig start at 8:00pm)

My Iris’, an intense and thrilling band that represents the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene returns to SJN at the Hive with new compositions for 2025. Lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her band members Ross Stanley (piano & organ), Chris Montague (guitar) and Joel Barford (Drums) with a unique platform for individual expression, delivering driving grooves and lingering melodic lines, seamlessly morphing between earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes.

Presented by Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

Tickets here;
https://events.hiveonline.org.uk/whats-on/trish-clowes/

The John Horler Trio: A Portrait of Bill Evans at Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

Featuring: John Horler Trio

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From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/

Jazz at Progress | The John Horler Trio: A Portrait of Bill Evans | Buy tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/progresstheatre/t-eadpaxp
Friday 16 May 2025 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee.
John Horler piano
Alec Dankworth bass
Ronnie Jones drums
John Horler makes a welcome return to Jazz at Progress with his Portrait of Bill Evans. Accompanied by his long-time associate Alec Dankworth on bass and Ronnie Jones on drums, John will bring his ‘moonlight’ touch and imaginative flair for swinging improvisation to pay tribute to Bill Evans and his groundbreaking trio
John is a highly respected pianist and composer who has earned a formidable reputation on the British jazz scene over many years. Growing up in a musical family his gifts emerged at an early age and by the age of sixteen he was studying clarinet and piano at the Royal Academy of Music – an institution where, at that time in the mid-1960s, jazz was neither studied nor valued. John’s abilities were eventually fully acknowledged in later years when he was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) for his services to music
Perhaps best known for his 26-year stint as accompanist to Dame Cleo Laine, John’s impeccable credentials include playing in the big bands of Sir John Dankworth and Maynard Ferguson and supporting scores of visiting guest stars from America, most memorably a week-long gig with Chet Baker at The Canteen. He has worked with legends of the British scene such as Ronnie Ross, Peter King, Kenny Wheeler, Tommy Whittle, Tony Coe, Simon Spillett and Alan Barnes, and broadcast and recorded extensively,  including a number of highly acclaimed albums by his own trio
In his biographical notes, John writes:
For me music, and especially jazz, is about togetherness, about individual input being merged with others to make a whole piece of music.
I was not enthusiastic about the piano as a jazz instrument until I heard Bill Evans. He absorbed the music of the European composers Debussy, Ravel and even Brahms, which he welded into his own very special jazz language. I embraced that almost immediately and even today he is s till the most influential figure in my playing; not in a copying sense I hope, but in an inspirational way.
This is a priceless opportunity to see one of Britain’s most acclaimed jazz pianists playing the music he loves – not to be missed. As the saying goes, ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’.
‘John Horler is a quiet, dedicated, gently humorous man, the kind of musician whose work steals up on you. His piano playing, almost placid on the surface, is full of unexpected turns and hidden surprises.’ – Dave Gelly The Observer
Listen to John Horler & Tony Coe on ‘A Piece for Poppy’ from their album Dancing in the Dark recorded at the 2007 Appleby Jazz Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8t0Ahp0Zv8.

Progress Theatre
16 The Mount,
Reading RG1 5HL

http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk

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

Date: Friday, April 04, 2025

Featuring: John Law’s Re-Creations

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From;
https://www.jazzinreading.com/

Jazz at Progress | John Law’s Re-Creations “Many Moons” Tour | Buy tickets https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/progresstheatre/t-mopyoqa
Friday 4 April 2025 | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7: 30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee.
John Law piano
Sam Crockatt sax
Henrik Jensen bass
Alex Goodyear drums
John Law presents Re-Creations: creative arrangements of some of the world’s most familiar music. The idea is simple: they take the best-known tunes from all genres – jazz, pop, indie, rock, folk, classical sometimes – and re-create, finding new arrangements and new angles; sometimes just spontaneously re-inventing them.
But no matter how free and inventive they get, no matter how complex and intricate the arrangements become, audiences everywhere always feel part of the creative process, because they know the tune and recognise it when it comes back.
This is music played by highly skilled musicians.  Audiences don’t feel excluded. They are integral to the evening and the whole experience.
Featuring UK Parliamentary Jazz Award Winner saxophonist Sam Crockatt, Danish bass player and composer Henrik Jensen and a new young firebrand on the UK jazz drumming scene: Alex Goodyear
John Law“One of the UK’s most imaginative and versatile jazz pianists”– International Piano Magazine
“This was the best, and most dynamic, of the Re-Creations shows that I’ve seen. Law is a brilliant technician and his own playing was superb, as was that of his very able colleagues.” – The Jazz Mann

Progress Theatre
16 The Mount,
Reading RG1 5HL

http://www.progresstheatre.co.uk

Gnoss at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025

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We have received the following information regarding this event;

SUNDAY 4 MAY
GNOSS
Widcombe Social Club
Doors 7.00pm - Gnoss on stage 8.00pm
AOTA presents traditional music from Scotland. Young generation Scottish artists GNOSS bring a rich tapestry of acoustic layers, outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary flair to their scintillating performances.
Gnoss combines the talents of:
Aidan Moodie (Guitar/Vocals)
Graham Rorie (Fiddle/Mandolin/Electric Tenor Guitar)
Connor Sinclair (Flute/Whistles/Vocals)
Craig Baxter (Bodhran/Percussion)
Gnoss’ signature sound combines songs and tunes brimming with character.  Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows, proven through sell-out performances across the UK and Europe, including standout appearances at the Orkney Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Towersey Festival, Denmark’s Tønder Festival and Glasgow’s famous Celtic Connections.
Tickets:  £ 18/£16 WSC members
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/all-of-the-above-amp-bath-jazz-weekend-16630581839

Widcombe Social Club
Widcombe Hill
Bath, BA2 6AA

Chris Wood at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

Date: Friday, April 04, 2025

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FRIDAY 4 APRIL
CHRIS WOOD
Widcombe Social Club
Doors 7.00pm - Chris Wood on stage 8.00pm
All Of The Above welcomes England’s passionate, compassionate, fierce, acute, witty, uncompromising and influential singer of traditional songs and composer of songs in the tradition - there’s no-one quite like Chris Wood.
Wood’s music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. An independent streak shines through everything he does. Direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. Characteristically he cites his major influence as Anon.
Chris Wood’s most recent album So Much to Defend ranges in subject matter from football to empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, Cook-in Sauce and, not least, the Gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society.
Reviewing the album fROOTS MAGAZINE perceptively said:
Chris Wood might be the Ken Loach of songwriting. Very political, but at the same time full of compassion, and he grows sharper and more acute with each passing album. Hes good, quite probably the very best we have today, and we need him more than ever.
Similarly, ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE wrote:
“Steeped in tradition, yet always striving for a new day, this is a glorious album proving that Chris Wood is a bit of a national treasure.”
Tickets:  £ 18/£16 WSC members
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Widcombe Social Club
Widcombe Hill
Bath, BA2 6AA

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025, various venues, Cheltenham, Glos.

Dates: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Monday, May 05, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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We’re counting down the days until Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025 where we’ll be joined by the likes of David Gray, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Amadou & Mariam, Nubya Garcia, Jools Holland with more names to be announced early next year.
Save the date for next year: 30 April – 5 May 2025

Tickets are now on sale here with more names set to be announced early 2025. Follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know.
https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on

Maddy Coombs 4tet at Clun Valley Jazz, SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

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Maddy Coombs 4tet - 12th July 2025, SpArC Theatre Bishop’s Castle
£23.00
Doors at 19:15, start at 20:00

The third instalment in the Clun Valley Jazz/Tomorrow’s Warriors series welcomes Maddy Coombs and her quartet to Bishop’s Castle.

Hailing from Northampton, Maddy studied at Guildhall. She has played alongside Judi Jackson, Soweto Kinch and Mark Kavuma, as well as having performed her own music at venues including, We Out Here Festival and Pizza Express Jazz Club.

Her own music draws inspiration from many artists including Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Melissa Aldana and Joel Ross, amongst others, and her and her band will be playing a set of standards and original music.

Alongside Maddy (tenor sax) will be Sultan Stevenson (piano), Zoe Pascal (drums) and Menelik Claffey (bass)

Donovan Haffner 5tet at SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Donovan Haffner 5tet - 21st June 2025, SpArC Theatre Bishop’s Castle
£23.00
Doors at 19:15, 20:00 start.

In the second collaborative show from Clun Valley Jazz and Tomorrow’s Warriors, we are joined by the Donovan Haffner 5tet.

Donovan has played with a multitude of professional musicians including the big contemporary British names such as Moses Boyd, Charlie Stacey, and Jay Phelps, Balimaya Project, and European contemporary names such as Rasmus Sorenson. Donovan is also included in Jay Phelps’ Miles Davis Kind of Blue Project who play shows around the UK. He has been selected as a finalist for the ‘Jazz Newcomer of the Year award in the prestigious ‘Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2024’. Donovan was also a finalist at the ‘Music Company’s Tina May Award’ in 2024.

Donovan Haffner runs his own Quintet which comprises band members Donovan Haffner (Alto Sax), Francisco Garcia de Paredes (Guitar), Jay Verma (Piano), Harry Pearce (Bass) and Harry Ling (Drums). The group was formed by playing together at Guildhall School of Music when Donovan was just 18 years old.

Ivo Neame and Elchin Shirinov Present Keith Jarrett: A Portrait Performance at Clun Valley Jazz, SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Dates: Friday, May 02, 2025 - Saturday, May 03, 2025

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Ivo Neame and Elchin Shirinov Present Keith Jarrett: A Portrait Performance Part I - 2nd May 2025, SpArC Theatre Bishop’s Castle
£23.00
Doors at 19:15, start at 20:00
Clun Valley Jazz presents a world premiere concert celebrating the life and work of iconic pianist and composer Keith Jarrett.
Ivo Neame and Elchin Shirinov will play twin pianos, exploring Jarrett’s vast catalogue and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary Köln Concert.
This is a two-part performance, with different material being played across the course of the two evenings.

Ivo Neame and Elchin Shirinov Present Keith Jarrett: A Portrait Performance Part II - 3rd May 2025, SpArC Theatre Bishop’s Castle
£23.00
Doors at 19:15, start at 20:00
Clun Valley Jazz presents a world premiere concert celebrating the life and work of iconic pianist and composer Keith Jarrett.
Ivo Neame and Elchin Shirinov will play twin pianos, exploring Jarrett’s vast catalogue and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary Köln Concert.
This is a two-part performance, with different material being played across the course of the two evenings.

Romarna Campbell Trio at Clun Valley Jazz, SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.

Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025

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Romarna Campbell Trio - 8th March 2025, SpArC Theatre Bishop’s Castle
£23.00
Doors at 19:15, 20:00 start.

Join us for the first in a series of collaborative events between Clun Valley Jazz and Tomorrow’s Warriors, a music education collective that helps aspiring young artists discover their magic, nurture nascent talent, achieve creative ambitions, and build engaged diverse audiences.

First up, the Romarna Campbell Trio! Romarna’s musical storytelling begins with the drums. The nomadic spirit of this exciting drummer, producer and composer lives in her jazz and hip-hop-infused music. Her irrepressible energy can be heard on Inherently

Political, a super-charged sonic assault on racism that immediately won favour with Anne Frankenstein, Jazz FM’s Tony Minvielle and had her crowned by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Jamz Supernova as New Name of the Week.

Having honed her craft with Berklee College of Music, Tomorrow’s Warriors, and the Notebenders, Romarna stands on the shoulders of giants and draws inspiration from their view as she beats a path forward that is very much her own.

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Gallowstreet at 229, London.

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Explosive Dutch Brass Machine GALLOWSTREET

Gallowstreet, the Dutch brass band with an attitude. Hailing from the Galgenstraat in Amsterdam they have refined their sound through the course of 5 albums.

Over a decade of innovating brass music, Gallowstreet has been up and at it. Armed with 7 horn players and 1 drummer the band employs a wide range of musical genres to tell stories with their compositions, most of them beat driven, all of them with anthemic quality.

Gallowstreet has proven to be a big inspiration for the emerging European Brass Band scene. There’s not a week that goes by without a video of one of the songs being covered by young enthusiastic brass bands from around the globe. Their songs have seen re-arrangements for a wide range of ensembles and Gallowstreet has been a consistent source of inspiration for other bands.

With shows on Lowlands, North Sea Jazz, Bout Du Monde, in Algeria, Slowakia and Turkey and sold out club shows in the famous Paradiso in Amsterdam and the legendary New Morning in Paris the band is a well-traveled, seasoned ensemble that knows the crack of the whip when it comes to playing big shows for large crowds.

Tickets;
https://www.seetickets.com/event/gallowstreet/229/3249931

229 Great Portland Street,
London W1.

Rob Luft Quartet at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Featuring: Rob Luft

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Rob Luft Quartet
March 27, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

One of the most exciting and accomplished jazz guitarists in Europe today.

Rob Luft is undeniably one of the most exciting jazz guitarists in Europe of his generation. Hailing from London, this award-winning virtuoso has garnered comparisons to legends such as John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, and Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Rob is a true rising star, possessing a rare combination of talent as a guitarist, band-leader, composer, and captivating communicator. He won the Kenny Wheeler Award after graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016, followed by the release of his debut album “Riser” in 2017. Luft’s joy in music-making, humility, and ability to connect with other musicians quickly made him one of the most sought-after instrumentalists to emerge from the UK in recent years.

His highly anticipated third album “Dahab Days” was released on Edition Records in October 2023 and reveals Rob’s willingness to push boundaries and expand his sonic palette. Drawing inspiration from his time in Egypt’s Dahab region during the pandemic, he infuses the album with a unique ambiance that permeates his compositions.

For this performance Rob is joined by Joe Wright (sax), Will Sach (bass) and Corrie Dick (drums)

TICKETS
Music Spoken Here is proud to offer exceptional live music experiences in Worcester at a price affordable to you. Our fortnightly events at The Marr’s Bar are ticketless, just show up on the night and pay what you can afford on the door.
The suggested contribution for this event is £10-15.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue
The Marrs Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA

Organiser;
Music Spoken Here
Phone
07989745955
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Lekan Babalola’s Sacred Funk 4tet at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Lekan Babalola’s Sacred Funk 4tet
March 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Western jazz blended with Ghanaian and Nigerian dance styles, embracing a musical culture dating back centuries
Lekan Babalola is a two-time Grammy Award-winning musician, film director, and conceptual artist with over 40 years in the arts. Awarded his first Grammy in 2006 for performances on the late Ali Farka Toure’s album ‘In the Heart of the Moon’, he was awarded a second at the 49th Grammy awards in 2008 for his work on the American jazz diva Cassandra Wilson’s album ‘Loverly’.

Lekan started his career playing in the Yoruba Christian Church owned by his father. As custodians of Yoruba tradition his family taught him first hand Yoruba art and culture and this has influenced all his work. He also received a cultural and political apprenticeship from the late Fela Kuti.

The Sacred Funk project has been going several years with Lekan on percussion and his wife Kate Luxmoore on clarinet, joined by various other musicians in the past including Reed Bass, who has played for us in December 2023, and Christos Stylianides (trumpet) who will be appearing with Jas Kayser & Chums in January.  In the current lineup we welcome back our friends Josh Vadiveloo (appeared with Dan Lockheart in September 2023) on bass and Reuben Reynolds (appeared with Reed Bass in December 2023) on guitar.

TICKETS
Music Spoken Here is proud to offer exceptional live music experiences in Worcester at a price affordable to you. Our fortnightly events at The Marr’s Bar are ticketless, just show up on the night and pay what you can afford on the door.
The suggested contribution for this event is £10-15.
You can find out more about our admission and membership options at A New Approach
https://musicspokenhere.club/a-new-approach/

Venue
The Marrs Bar
12 Pierpoint Street
Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 1TA

Organiser;
Music Spoken Here
Phone
07989745955
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An exploration of Harp & Piano – Marysia Osu & Hanakiv at Sy : Gigs, Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury.

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

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An exploration of Harp & Piano – Marysia Osu & Hanakiv

Event Details
Venue: The Unitarian
Date: 29 March, 2025
Time: 6:45pm - 10:15pm
Tickets: Book Now
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury-Unitarian-Church/An-exploration-of-Harp—Piano—-Marysia-Osu—Hanakiv/40451016/
Event 3.0 of Season 3.0 Piano Day Special

Piano Day, is an annual worldwide event founded by a group of like-minded people. It takes place on the 88th day of the year because of the number of keys on the instrument being celebrated.
As part of International Piano Day 2025 SY.Gigs is proud to be hosting two exceptional female artists, Marysia Osu and Hanakiv (Johanna Kivimagi).
Marysia Osu is a Polish born, London based harpist, producer and composer known for her innovative blend of classical, ambient and jazz. Osu’s work reflects a deep connection to beauty, emotion and self-expression.
She is a member of Levitation Orchestra and has blessed records with the dreamy sonics of the harp for artists such as Maxwell Owin & Joe Armon Jones, Puma Blue, Alabaster dePlume, Laura Misch, Yazmin Lacey and Loyle Carner. She released her debut album “harp, beats & dreams” via Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings in 2024.
Hanakiv is a young composer and musician from Estonia (now based in London) who creates meditative piano-based ambient music with elements from classical and electronic music. ‘Goodbyes’ was her debut recording in 2023 on Matthew Halsall’s label Gondwana. She draws on influences as diverse as Tim Hecker, Björk “Vespertine”, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Arvo Pärt, Erkki-Sven Tüür and Aphex Twin as well as her own cultural heritage.

About SY.GIGS
SY.Gigs is a not-for-profit alternative ‘pop up’ music promotion venture based in Shrewsbury, UK.
The events bring together alternative music in Shrewsbury’s historic churches, creating special experiences. Each location adds its unique character, enhancing the atmosphere and deepening the connection between the audience, the music, and the town’s significant heritage.
Focusing on genres that push the boundaries of the mainstream, we aim to foster a sense of community and support well-being through the shared pleasure of immersive live music. These gatherings are more than concerts, they’re celebrations of creativity, culture, and connection.
SY.Gigs thrives thanks to the dedication of our hosts, benefactors, volunteers, partners, and a supportive community.
Special thanks go to our partners Glou Glou and Opus Media Productions, whose continued involvement makes our mission possible. Together, we keep the spirit of alternative music alive in Shrewsbury.

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Shrewsbury Unitarian Church,
39-40 High Street,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire SY1 1LR.

Brecon Jazz Festival 2025, various venues, Brecon, Powys.

Dates: Friday, August 08, 2025 - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025

SAVE THE DATES!
Fri/Sat/Sun 8, 9, 10th August
Main weekend event
and more to come!

The Blockheads at The Forge, Camden, London.

Dates: Friday, June 06, 2025 - Saturday, June 07, 2025

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Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. - Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Micky Gallagher - became known as The Blockheads.

As Ian Dury & The Blockheads they went back out on tour, and in 1978 released What a Waste a single that reached #5 in the U.K. charts. They were then joined by saxophonist Davey Payne and toured the U.S.A supporting Lou Reed.

In 1979 Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (#1 in the UK charts) and Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 (#3 in the UK charts) were released along with the classic Do It Yourself LP.

Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded in 1982 only to reform in the early 1990’s to perform at the ‘Madstock’ Festival in Finsbury Park headlined by Madness.

Tickets here;
https://agmp.seetickets.com/tour/the-blockheads

Ron Carter and String Quartet ETHEL Play Monk and Bach at Carnegie Hall, New York City, USA.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Tix Now Available: Ron Carter and String Quartet ETHEL Play Monk at Carnegie Hall 3/13

Acclaimed String Quartet ETHEL and Legendary Bassist Ron Carter Present REFLECTIONS ON MONK AND BACH, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, March 13, 2025
World premiere performance of MONK SUITE — compositions and arrangements for string quartet and bass featuring the music of Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington and J. S. Bach

String quartet ETHEL ’s Carnegie Hall debut

The “avatar of ‘post-classical’ music—the virtuosic string quartet ETHEL (The New Yorker)” and legendary bassist Ron Carter join forces for an unforgettable classical-jazz mashup performance at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Centered on the music from Monk Suite: Kronos Quartet Plays Music of Thelonious Monk, an album celebrating the art of Thelonious Monk arranged originally for string quartet and bass, this remarkable concert unites two leaders of their respective musical fields for one unique genre-defying performance. (Program details are below.) 

“ETHEL is thrilled and honored to share the Carnegie Hall stage with our longtime friend and Board Member, Ron Carter. We have been waiting for the right opportunity to collaborate and are honored that Maestro Carter conjured up this concert for us. This celebratory event demonstrates the flexibility and timelessness of the string quartet and how well jazz translates to it.”  — DOROTHY LAWSON, cellist and co-founder of ETHEL

Marking ETHEL’s Carnegie Hall debut, the program involves the recasting of some of Monk’s work as string quartet music, affirming the strength and universality of his music. It was 40 years ago when Carter recorded these works on the Monk Suite album (Arkiv Music, 1985) with the Kronos Quartet. JazzTimes raved at the time that “the unexpected settings and sonorities work well on a strong front line (fiddles as trumpet and tenor, viola as trombone); Carter’s role, beautifully balances between arco and pizz., elicits solos of crisp authority.” Also on the program are a few of Duke Ellington works as played by Monk as well as Carter’s jazzy-tinged version of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3.

“I am looking forward to playing my version of what Bach’s music would sound like if he could do what I do, with the tools and jazz bassist’s perspective that I have. I hope and expect the audience will be surprised — and surprised that they enjoyed this concept.”  — RON CARTER, bassist

About ETHEL      

Established in New York City in 1998, string quartet ETHEL sets the contemporary concert standard: “indefatigable and eclectic” (The New York Times), “vital and brilliant” (The New Yorker). Composer performers—Ralph Farris (viola), Kip Jones (violin), Dorothy Lawson (cello), and Corin Lee (violin)—fuse uptown panache with downtown genre mashup. ETHEL has performed across the United States and worldwide; released eight feature albums (most recently Persist with flutist Allison Loggins-Hull); guested on 50+ recordings; won a GRAMMY® with jazz legend Kurt Elling; and toured with Todd Rundgren & Joe Jackson. ETHEL champions the art and music of today, forging human connections across sound and style.

At the heart of ETHEL is a collaborative ethos — a quest for common creative expression, forged in listening and community. The quartet designs productions that inspire engagement, such as “The Red Willow,” featuring Taos Pueblo flutist Robert Mirabal, and “Signature Sessions,” a supercharged survey of the quartet’s 25+ years of inspired music-making.

ETHEL has premiered over 250 works, many of them commissioned by the quartet; ETHEL members have themselves been commissioned by The Ringling Museum of Art, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Georgia Tech, and the NEA. The quartet regularly performs music by such celebrated composers as Julia Wolfe, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Jessie Montgomery, Andy Akiho, and Marcelo Zarvos. Other collaborators include Bang on a Can All-Stars, Vijay Iyer, Stewart Copeland, Raven Chacon, David Byrne, Annie-B Parson, Gina Gibney, Grant McDonald, Steve Cosson, and Annie Dorsen.

ETHEL has been featured at TED Conferences; on ABC Radio Australia, SiriusXM, Conan O’Brien, John Schaefer’s New Sounds, Fred Child’s Performance Today, Randy Cohen’s Person Place Thing, NPR’s Weekend Edition; and on the soundtracks of Dan In Real Life and HBO’s Deadwood. From mid-2020 to early ‘22, ETHEL curated and produced Balcony Bar from Home, a virtual series hosted on The Metropolitan Museum’s Facebook page which has garnered nearly two million views.

ETHEL is Ensemble-in-Residence at Denison University, and Resident Ensemble at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Balcony Bar in the Great Hall. ETHELcentral.org

About RON CARTER    

RON CARTER is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz and has played on seminal albums in many other genres. He has recorded over 2200 albums, and has a Guinness world record to prove it! In Jazz: From 1963 to 1968, he was a member of the acclaimed Miles Davis Quintet. He can be heard on many iconic jazz records of the 60’s and 70’s such as Speak No Evil, Maiden Voyage, Speak Like a Child, Red Clay to name a few. In other music genres: After leaving the quintet he embarked on a prolific 50-year free-lance career that spanned vastly different music genres and continues to this day. He recorded with Roberta Flack and Aretha Franklin, with Gil Scott Heron on Pieces of a Man, appeared on the seminal hip-hop album Low End Theory with A Tribe Called Quest, played on albums by Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Paul Simon and more and wrote and recorded pieces for string quartets and Bach chorales for 2-8 basses.

As a leader: Carter has spent at least half the year on worldwide tours with his various groups. The Ron Carter Trio, The Ron Carter Foursight Quartet, the Ron Carter Nonet and Ron Carter’s Great Big Band. He has recorded multiple albums with his groups. As an author: Carter shares his expertise in the series of books he authored, where he explains his creative process and teaches bassists of all levels to improve their skills and develop their own unique sound. He also penned
his autobiography “Finding the Right Notes.” In 2021 he pioneered a new type of music transcription with Chartography, showing not only the bass line but also how the band responded and how the entire tune transformed over time.

As a teacher: He was Artistic Director of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Studies while it was located in Boston and, after 18 years on the faculty of the Music Department of The City College of New York, he is now Distinguished Professor Emeritus. He also taught at the Juilliard School and at Manhattan School of Music.

Awards and Honorifics: He is a three-time GRAMMY® winner, was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contributions to Japan-US relations, the medallion and title of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by France, numerous MVP and Outstanding Bassist awards by the music press.

He has seven honorary doctorates from Juilliard, Berklee, University of Michigan, New England Conservatory, Clark University, Manhattan School of Music and University of Rochester. Film appearances: In October 2022 PBS released a full-length feature film documentary called Ron Carter Finding the Right Notes about Carter’s life and legend. He appeared as himself on an episode of HBO’s Treme and in Round Midnight, among others. RonCarterJazz.com

Program + Ticketing Info
Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, Corner of 57th St & Seventh Ave, Trains N/Q/R/W 57th St
Tickets: $100+. To purchase, contact http://www.carnegiehall.org | CarnegieCharge 212.247.7800 |
Box Office at 57th Street & Seventh Avenue

RON CARTER and ETHEL | Reflections on Monk + Bach
Ron Carter (bass)
Dorothy Lawson (cello)
Ralph Farris (viola)
Kip Jones (violin)
Corin Lee (violin)

BACH Brandenburg Concerto #3 (arr. Carter)
MONK ‘Round Midnight (arr. Darter)
MONK Misterioso (arr. Darter)
MONK Monk Suite (arr. by Darter)
ELLINGTON Black and Tan Fantasy (as played by Monk, arr. Darter)
ELLINGTON It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it Ain’t Got That Swing) (as played by Monk, by Darter)

Tindersticks at The Royal Albert Hall, London.

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025

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Monday 17 March, Royal Albert Hall
Tindersticks

Known for their richly orchestrated, darkly beautiful music, Tindersticks have carved a niche for themselves since their inception in the early 1990s. They return with their new album Soft Tissue to headline London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Mon 17 March 2025
Stage time / 7:30pm
Doors / 7:00pm

Location
Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore
SW7 2AP

Tickets
£40 - £60 + booking fee

Lizz Wright at The Barbican Centre, London.

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

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Tuesday 18 March, Barbican Centre
Lizz Wright

Following her spellbinding performance at the Proms and a sold-out show at Cadogan Hall earlier this year, the sensational singer will bring her soaring jazz, gospel, blues & folk infused sound to audiences.

James Taylor Quartet & Orchestra + Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day, Snowboy & Yvonne Yanney at The Barbican, London.

Date: Friday, July 18, 2025

Featuring: James Taylor Quartet (JTQ)

Venue

Barbican Centre

Silk Street,
London.
EC2Y 8DS

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JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET & Orchestra + Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day, Snowboy & Yvonne Yanney.

James Taylor Quartet announce a one-off concert featuring a full Orchestra and very special guests Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day (The Prisoners), Snowboy, & Yvonne Yanney at London’s Barbican.

In recent years the James Taylor Quartet have taken inspiration from Lalo Schifrin, Quincy Jones, John Barry and more to produce a trio of breath-taking albums ’Soundtrack from Electric Black’ (2018), ‘People Get Ready’ (2020) and 2022’s ‘Man in the Hot Seat’.

All of the LP’s feature a full orchestral line up and are a cinematic stew of lush strings, powerful horns, funk rhythms and the trademark James Taylor Hammond organ sound.

This is a night not to be missed - The James Taylor Quartet with a full Orchestra and very special guests.

https://www.seetickets.com/event/james-taylor-quartet-orchestra/barbican/3253132

54th International Jazz Week,  Burghausen, Germany.

Dates: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Sunday, March 30, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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* 54th International Jazz Week Burghausen, March 26-30, 25: Musical highlights and a small record * Ticket sales start on November 27,  2024

54th International Jazz Week Burghausen: Musical highlights and a small record
The 54th International Jazz Week Burghausen, from 26 to 30 March 2025, will feature top-class artists, a varied program and a small record:

Record participation in the Burghausen Jazz Award 2025
For the first time in the history of the Burghausen Jazz Prize, the mark of 100 valid applications has been exceeded: 108 entries from 48 countries mark a new milestone. Compared to previous years (2024: 70, 2023: 60, 2020/21: 42, 2019: 35), this development shows the growing international importance of the competition. A total of 426 musicians took part, including artists from the USA, Canada, China and Colombia. Applications from Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary and Norway are particularly well represented.
The decision on who will win the Burghausen Jazz Prize 2025 will be made on March 25 in the Burghausen Stadtsaal. Here, five bands selected by the jury in a blind process will compete in the live final.

Wide-ranging program with international stars and newcomers
From March 26 to 30, 2025, Jazz Week promises a festival experience in a class of its own.

Jazz Week will open in the Wackerhalle with a performance by the 2025 Jazz Prize winner, followed by a concert by celebrated and multi-award-winning star vocalist Gregory Porter. On 27 March, the Norwegian jazz collective OJKOS will delight audiences with their innovative soundscapes before saxophone legend Kenny Garrett takes to the stage with his acclaimed program Sounds From The Ancestors.

On the Friday of the festival, the musical action is spread across several venues: In the Wackerhalle, the energetic Lehmanns Brothers and Billy Cobham’ Spectrum 50 with the Brazilian percussionist Marco Lobo will provide excitement. At the same time, the Bundesjazzorchester presents a concert in the Stadtsaal and the JUZ invites you to a club night with Karaba, Grande Mahogany and DJ Dancekowsky.

Saturday starts with an atmospheric afternoon of blues in the Wackerhalle, where the Jimmy Reiter Band and Vanessa Collier deliver rousing performances. After a brief respite, the Wackerhalle is all about women in the evening with the Italian-born singer, pianist and composer Afra Kane and the Fabia Mantwill Orchestra, while the accordion virtuoso Louise Jallu and the exciting improvisation project Radiolectric “Rodeo” by the Kreusch brothers, with singer and performance artist Sabina Sciubba, also set musical exclamation marks in the Stadtsaal. The day is rounded off with the legendary Jazznight, which invites you to linger and discover at various locations in Burghausen’s old town.

The “Next in Jazz” program for young talents on Sunday will once again conclude the International Jazz Week and the acts Knobil, Prim feat. Lukas Lauermann and Antiánima will provide a promising glimpse into the future of jazz.

Picturesque Burghausen becomes a musical hot spot
With its mix of world stars, international talent and a unique atmosphere, the International Jazz Week Burghausen will continue to attract music fans from all over the world in 2025. The festival thus cements Burghausen’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading jazz hot spots.

Tickets and information
Tickets are available from November 27, 2024. Pupils and students receive a 50% discount on the main concerts. Arrangements can also be booked via the tourist office. You can find further information at: http://www.b-jazz.com

Curved Air at The Forge, Camden, London.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

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British Progressive Rock Group CURVED AIR

Curved Air are a pioneering English progressive rock group formed in 1970 by musicians from mixed artistic backgrounds, including classical, folk, and electronic sound. The resulting sound of the band was a mixture of progressive rock, folk rock, and fusion with classical elements.

Along with High Tide and East of Eden, Curved Air were one of the first rock bands after It’s a Beautiful Day, The Flock and The United States of America to feature a violin.

Curved Air released eight studio albums, the first three of which broke the UK Top 20, and had a hit single with Back Street Luv which reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart.

The Forge, Camden, London NW17NL
Thursday 13 November 2025 at 19:00

https://www.seetickets.com/event/curved-air/the-forge-camden/3225819

Brick Lane Jazz Festival, various venues in and around Brick Lane, London.

Dates: Friday, April 25, 2025 - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Featuring: Various Artists

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08/11/2024
We have received the following press release;

Brick Lane Jazz Festival announce the first wave of artists for their fourth edition including headliners Ragz Orginale, Adi Oasis, and Laraaji

25th – 27th April 2025 | Early bird tickets start from £29.95

Artists so far include:

Laraaji, Adi Oasis, Ragz Originale, dialE, Gary Crosby’s Groundation, Madison McFerrin, Jelani Blackman, BINA., Afriquoi, oreglo, Move 78, Àbáse, Allysha Joy, Last Nubian (Live), Sans Soucis, Bnnyhunna, Liv East, Jasmine Myra, Ray Lozano, Astrønne, Marla Kether, edbl & Jackson Mathod, Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble, Katie Tupper, Marysia Osu, David Walters, Rio Rainz, Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi, Bruno Berle, ECHT!, Faye Meana, DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson, August Charles, Ari Tsugi, Jay Phelps, Close Counters, Sol Paradise, Mark Kavuma, Aldorande, papaya noon, Tru Thoughts Records Presents, Rohan Rakhit Presents & Arsen Superfly

Brick Lane Jazz Festival returns in 2025 for its fourth year, with a genre-defying line-up that mirrors the vibrant convergence of London’s thriving underground music scenes. Focused on spotlighting local and emerging talent, the festival brings together artists from jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B, breakbeat, and electronic music, performing across twelve iconic music venues on and around Brick Lane.

Having firmly established itself as a cornerstone of East London’s cultural landscape, the festival continues to uncover underground jazz gems while drawing in artists making waves on the UK scene, all set against the backdrop of some of the capital’s most renowned cultural hotspots. All festival venues are within a short walk from the central hub at the iconic Truman Brewery space on Brick Lane, transforming the site and surrounding area into a vibrant hive of gig-hopping excitement for three days every April. Today, Brick Lane Jazz Festival unveils the first round of their 2025 line-up.

Newly announced headliners include new age zen master Laraaji, French-Caribbean soul / funk rising star Adi Oasis and R&B trailblazer and producer-in-demand, Ragz Originale. Elsewhere the festival will feature appearances from rising stars in the jazz scene such as Ife Ogunjobi (winner of this year’s Parliamentary Jazz “Best Newcomer” award) and the Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble, as well as showcasing some of the city’s best electronic and experimental outfits with the likes of Last Nubian, Marysia Osu, and Marla Kether set to play. BLJF will also celebrate global artists with sets from Irish Jamaican artist Rio Rainz, Ukranian harpist Alina Bzhezhinska and Ghanian Dutch artist Bnnyhunna, as well as further spotlighting the ever-expanding R&B / soul crossover scene with performances from Jelani Blackman and Astrønne. The full list of artists and day spits are as follows:

FRIDAY
Ragz Originale — Jelani Blackman — BINA.  — Move 78 — Àbáse — Allysha Joy — Last Nubian (Live)  — Marla Kether — David Walters — Rio Rainz — ECHT! — Faye Meana — Ari Tsugi — Rohan Rakhit Presents: The Cockney Sikh b2b Kieran Dotwav, Nadī + TBA — Arsen Superfly (DJ set) + MANY MORE TBA

SATURDAY
Adi Oasis — dialE — Afriquoi — Ife Ogunjobi — oreglo — Allysha Joy — Sans Soucis — Bnnyhunna — Liv East — edbl & Jackson Mathod — Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble — Jay Phelps — Close Counters — papaya noon — Tru Thoughts Records Presents: WheelUP, Footshooter & Vimbai, Robert Luis, Lucy Michael & Rhys Baker + MANY MORE TBA

SUNDAY
Laraaji — Gary Crosby’s Groundation — Madison McFerrin — Flock — Jasmine Myra — Ray Lozano — Astrønne — Marysia Osu — Bruno Berle — Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi — DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson — Sol Paradise — Mark Kavuma — Aldorande + MANY MORE TBA

Brick Lane Jazz Festival has been making waves on the UK music scene, growing from its modest debut across four venues in 2022 to a 12-stage extravaganza spanning Brick Lane and Shoreditch in just three years. With over 100 artists set to perform across this three-day celebration, the festival has quickly become a fixture on the music calendar. Crowned #1 Best London Festival by The Standard and #1 Best UK Festival by TimeOut in 2023, the festival has only amplified its impact in 2024 with the launch of BLJF Presents—a year-round event series showcasing the UK’s most exciting artists, record labels, and parties. After sell-out shows in Manchester, Glasgow, and London this October, BLJF Presents is heading to new heights with a major event at the iconic Barbican Centre planned for early spring 2025, plus more regional stops in Bristol, Brighton, and even Paris later in the year.

The festival will once again partner with Jazz re:freshed and Tomorrow’s Warriors, both vital community organizations that nurture emerging talent in UK jazz. Tomorrow’s Warriors will be back as the festival’s charity partner, bringing an Emerging Talent Stage for fans to catch the next wave of jazz stars as they debut the freshest live material.

The festival’s stages are hosted by some of the most important venues in East London including Village Underground, Ninety One Living Room (hosted by Jazz re:freshed), Rough Trade East, 93 Feet East, Rich Mix, Juju’s Bar & Stage, and many more. As always, those without tickets can enjoy free-entry spaces throughout the site, including the Tomorrow’s Warriors live stage at The Brick Lane Tap Room, the Signature Brew stage at The Big Chill, and DJ stages at 93 Feet East and Cafe 1001.

Reflecting on this fourth edition, the festival’s Founder, Juliet Kennedy says, “Every year I think, ‘Can we really top last year’s lineup?’ And yet, the talent in UK jazz just keeps raising the bar! This year’s lineup is a dream, and I can’t wait to bring the get everyone down to Brick Lane again with our fantastic partners, Tomorrow’s Warriors and Jazz re:freshed. Let’s go 2025!”

Early bird tickets for the festival are now on sale with day passes starting from just £29.95, and weekend passes from £89.95. Tickets and more info are available HERE
https://bookings.kaboodle.com/tickets

Avishai Cohen Trio present ‘Brightlight’ at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Dates: Monday, March 17, 2025 - Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Featuring: Avishai Cohen (Bass)

Venue

Ronnie Scott’s, London

47 Frith Street
Soho, London
W1D 4HT

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From;
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/avishai-cohen

Avishai Cohen Trio present Brightlight

Cohen’s captivating live performances, unique sound and musical statement is now extensively known throughout every corner of the world, attracting large live audiences, listeners and passionate fans. Cohen music has shaped and influenced many.

Ticket prices
£55 – £75

Line-up
AVISHAI COHEN – bass/vocals
GUY MOSKOVICH – piano
RONI KASPI – drums

‘Today known as a unique composer and music Influencer with no boundaries‘.

With his current established trio, Cohen will present on tour music from his latest celebrated album ‘Brightlight’ (October 2024) performing brand new original compositions, alongside fan favourites and repertoire from his vast musical library.

Cohen, who has always distinguished himself in the past as a great promoter and discoverer of new, young gifted musicians, here Cohen brings exceptional talent to the fore with his trio configuration, Guy Moskovich on piano and drummer Roni Kaspi.

Guy has been extensively touring as the pianist of choice for Avishai over the past few years and is for the first time a key partner and his presence shines on ‘Brightlight’.

Sensational young drummer Roni Kaspi, born in Israel in July 2000, met Avishai Cohen during covid lockdown, sending to Avishai a performance virtually on Facebook. This distant interaction immediately developed into a strong musical connection, which led to her being invited to join Avishai on tour and recordings have followed The story continues at the highest level with ‘Brightlight’.

Expect high emotions and wonderful interactions between the trio and fans.

“The stage is undoubtedly a place where Cohen feels at home, so much so that attending one of his live performances is probably the best way to get acquainted with his musical universe.’’

Times and Tickets
17th – 19th March 2025

Anat Cohen: Journeys — A 50th Birthday Celebration at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room, New York City, USA.

Dates: Friday, March 14, 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Anat Cohen will be marking her 50th birthday next spring with a special set of four concerts in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room, an indoor amphitheater overlooking the New York City skyline. “Anat Cohen: Journeys — A 50th Birthday Celebration,” taking place March 14-15, 2025, will present the clarinetist-saxophonist performing in solo, duo, small-group and large-ensemble settings, including with her Tentet and alongside her brothers, trumpeter Avishai Cohen and saxophonist Yuval Cohen, both celebrated artists in their own right. The programs will showcase Anat’s broad mastery of music, from swing and post-bop to Brazilian and other world styles.
For tickets and details, click here
https://jazz.org/concert/anat-cohen-journeys-a-50th-birthday-celebration/

Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell at The Regal, Tenbury Wells, Worcs.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Featuring: Hejira featuring Hattie Whitehead

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Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve booked this very special show for the Regal next year! Hejira is fronted by Hattie Whitehead, who stunned Regal audiences with her incredible vocals when she supported Miles Hunt here in July.

Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Saturday, 26th April 2025 | 7:30 PM
‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band, set up to honour the masterful works of Joni Mitchell, focusing on her celebrated late ‘70s jazz period. Featuring music from albums like The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, and Mingus, this project draws much of its repertoire from Mitchell’s outstanding live album Shadows And Light, which captured the essence of her tour with some of jazz’s greatest musicians.

The band includes legendary jazz guitarist Pete Oxley, and alongside Hattie’s captivating vocals, Hejira will bring to life the great songs from Joni Mitchell’s back catalogue, including ‘Amelia,’ ‘Woodstock,’ ‘A Case Of You,’ ‘Song For Sharon,’ and more!

Tickets are on sale now! Book now via: https://bit.ly/3ZOArYj

The Regal, Tenbury Wells
47-49 Teme Street
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire, WR15 8AE

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

Date: Friday, April 04, 2025

Featuring: Remi Harris Trio

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https://www.kidderminsterjazzclub.co.uk/2024-2025-season-show

Kidderminster Jazz Club
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 @ 7:00PM
Remi Harris Hot Club Trio

One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix and Joe Pass.

The trio features Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric guitars playing an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of his favourite tunes. He has toured worldwide as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.​

Band
Remi Harris - Guitar
Tom Moore - Double Bass
Chris Nesbitt - Rhythm Guitar

Venue Address
St Ambrose’s Parish Centre
Leswell St, Kidderminster DY10 1RP

Bring Your Own Bottle/Drinks

Stevie Wonder’s 75th Birthday Party feat. The Wonder of Stevie at Koko, London.

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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In 2025, Stevie Wonder will be turning 75 years of age. In memory of one of the most iconic musicians of all time, AGMP are presenting a special celebration of Stevland Hardaway Morris with rare archive films, DJ’s and a live performance from The Wonder of Stevie, the UK’s finest celebration of Stevie Wonder.

The Wonder of Stevie will be performing live playing hits and fan favourites such as Isn’t She Lovely, Higher Ground, Masterblaster (Jammin’), Superstition, For Once In My Life, Sir Duke, Do I Do, Lately, Uptight (Everything’s Alright), I Was Made To Love Her, Boogie On Reggae Woman, I Wish, Living For The City, As, My Cherie Amour, Pastime Paradise,  and, of course, Happy Birthday.

The Wonder of Stevie feature the cream of UK soul and jazz musicians such as

Noel McCalla (Morrissey Mullen, Sniff and the Tears) - Vocals
Derek Nash (Jools Holland, Amy Winehouse) - Saxophone
Winston Rollins (Incognito, Aswad) - Trombone
Chris Storr (The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai) - Trumpet
Nic France (Working Week, Loose Tubes) - Drums
Neil Angilley (Maceo Parker, Down To The Bone) - Keyboards
Jonathan Noyce (Jethro Tull, Gary Moore) - bass
Tim Cansfield (Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan) - Guitar
Bryan Chambers (David Gilmour, Prince) - Backing Vocals
Louise Marshall (Grace Jones, Jools Holland) - Backing Vocals

https://www.seetickets.com/event/stevie-wonder-s-birthday-party/koko/2896863

KOKO, London NW1 7JE
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 19:00.