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

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

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

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

Fifth Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Saturday 4th January 2025.

Ian Mann enjoys 5 varied performances from Dee Byrne's Outlines, Kevin Figes' 'You Are Here' Sextet, Secret Path Trio, Nani Vazana & the new trio Molecatcher (Iain Ballamy, Rob Luft & Conor Chaplin)

Fifth Annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Widcombe Social Club, Bath, Friday 3rd January 2025.

Ian Mann enjoys the first night of the 5th Bath Jazz Weekend and live performances by quartets led by pianist Ky Osborne & trumpeter Laura Jurd plus a screening of the 1959 film "Odds Against Tomorrow

Guildhall Jazz Festival, Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 20-24 November 2024.

Ian Mann enjoys this 'Festival within a Festival' and a wide ranging series of musical performances from jazz students and alumni of The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

EFG London Jazz Festival 2024, Second Sunday, 24/11/2024.

On the final day of the Festival Ian Mann enjoys an Australian Jazz Showcase, the improvised music event Moment's Notice and the sounds of the Deschanel Gordon Trio.

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Jazz Mann News

Billy Marrows + Grande Famila - New live album and UK tour Dates, March, April, May 2025.

Friday, March 28, 2025

Discus Music will release 'The Penelope Album Live' by award-winning London guitarist & composer Billy Marrows on 28th March. The release will be accompanied by an 8 date Grande Familia spring tour.

EFG London Jazz Festival announces first names for 2025 edition including Tanita Tikaram, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tune-Yards, Makaya McCraven and Hiromi.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Now entering its 33rd year, the global celebration of music, EFG London Jazz Festival, is announcing the first names for its 2025 edition, which takes place from 14-23 November. Press release attached

Corn Exchange Jazz Club, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Programme for April, May and June 2025.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Corn Exchange Jazz Club in Ross has announced its programme for April, May & June 2025. Performers include The Doug Sides Legacy Band, Alex Steele, Catherine Sykes, Nick Dewhurst.

Jazz Gigs & Events

54th International Jazz Week,  Burghausen, Germany.

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

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

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

Butcher’s Brew, presented by JAZZCATZ C.I.C, free event at The Birdcage Lincoln.

Saturday, March 29, 2025

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

Saturday, March 29, 2025

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

Saturday, March 29, 2025