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Features

Carla Bley, 1936-2023 - a statement from ECM Records.

Following the sad passing of pianist and composer Carla Bley a statement has been issued by ECM Records. Ian Mann also adds his personal reminiscences of one of the greats.

Book Review - “Feel So Fine: Big Joe Turner – The Boss of the Blues” by Derek Coller.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister enjoys Derek Coller's biography / discography of the Kansas City born blues / jazz vocalist and rock 'n' roll pioneer 'Big' Joe Turner.

Sunday at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 01/10/2023.

Ian Mann enjoys a full day of words & music with performances by Abergavenny Sax Quartet, Loz Bridges / Glyn Lewis Duo, BMJazzKatz, Sarah Brown / Colin Good Duo & a Poetry & Jazz Improvisation event..

Saturday at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival, Melville Centre, Abergavenny, 30/09/2023.

Ian Mann enjoys a "Jazz Chat" with broadcaster John Hellings and an exceptional musical performance from trumpeter and composer Laura Jurd and her Sextet.

R.I.P. John Marshall (1941 – 2023).

Ian Mann and Trevor Bannister pay tribute to the late, great John Marshall (1941-2023), drummer with three seminal bands, Ian Carr’s Nucleus, Soft Machine and Eberhard Weber’s Colours.

Ezra Collective win 2023 Mercury Music Prize.

Ian Mann with a personal reflection on Ezra Collective's historic victory at the 2023 Mercury Music Prize ceremony, making them the first ever jazz act to win an award first instigated in 1992.

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Jazz Mann News

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

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

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

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

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

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

Brecon Jazz Festival 2025: Line up announced.

Monday, March 31, 2025

Brecon Jazz Festival 2025, running from August 8th to 10th, will feature an ambitious line-up, a fresh new team at the helm, and a renewed commitment to celebrating the best in jazz.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Vimala Rowe with John Etheridge “Blue Spirits” Trio at Guilford Jazz, Guildford Pavilion, Surrey.

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

The Joe Webb Trio at Swansea Jazz Club, Cu Mumbles, Mumbles, Swansea.

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Reuben Goldmark Trio at The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London.

Thursday, April 03, 2025

Natalie Tenenbaum at The Jazz Cafe, Camden Town, London.

Thursday, April 03, 2025

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

Thursday, April 03, 2025