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Jack Davies

Ian Mann admires three very different albums released simultaneously on his own label by the enterprising young trumpeter and composer Jack Davies.

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Book Review; Gilad Atzmon “The Wandering Who?”

This book is a fascinating insight into what makes Atzmon tick. Yes, it's a polemic but it's a very insightful and entertaining one.

In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012

Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.

London Jazz Festival 2011

Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.

The music of John Cage in the 21st Century.

Tim Owen looks at two contemporary interpretations of the music of John Cage sourced from either side of the Atlantic.

Sunday at Brecon Jazz Festival, 14/08/2011.

Ian Mann enjoys a broad array of music ranging from the sound and fury of Led Bib and WorldService Project to the refined chamber jazz of Meadow.

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Jazz Mann News

Fini Bearman - New album and UK tour dates, May, June, July 2025.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & composer Fini Bearman will release her fifth studio album "Last Night Of The World" in April 2025 followed by a series of UK tour dates in May, June & July.

Alabaster DePlume - New album and UK & European Tour, April and May 2025.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Alabaster DePlume, the London-based saxophonist, singer, songwriter, activist, orator & poet-philosopher will be touring in the UK & Europe in support of his new album A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole

The New School’s College of Performing Arts, New York City presents three spring concerts.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

The New School's College of Performing Arts presents three concerts in April and May 2025 featuring works by Carla Bley ( the US premiere of 'Escalator Over The Hill), John Zorn and more.

Jazz Gigs & Events

The Boom Yeh at Music Spoken Here, The Marr’s Bar, Worcester.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Mingus Music at Derby Jazz, Dubrek Studios, Derby.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Rod Youngs Quartet featuring Denys Baptiste at Guildford Jazz, The Stoke Pub, Guildford, Surrey.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Springtime Jazz Day-Festival presented by Brecon Jazz Festival, various venues, Brecon.

Saturday, April 12, 2025

BMJ Collective with Denny Ilett at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, April 13, 2025