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Features

Le QuecumBar, Battersea, London - “Life During Lockdown”.

Sylvia Rushbrooke of Le QuecumBar, London's home of Gypsy Jazz and Swing, outlines the problems facing venue operators during the Covid crisis and offers suggestions as to how fans can help out.

John Russell (1954 - 2021) - An Appreciation by Alex Ward and Stephen Vitkovitch

Musician Alex Ward and record label owner Stephen Vitkovitch have written a tribute to their friend, guitarist, improviser and organiser John Russell, who sadly passed away on January 18th 2021.

A Tribute to Celia Mur,  Jazz / Flamenco Singer from Spain -  by Lynne Gornall of Brecon Jazz.

Lynne Gornall pays tribute to jazz / flamenco singer Celia Mur, who died in 2019, and recalls Celia's performance at the 2013 Brecon Jazz Festival, footage of which has recently become available.

New Switzerland - Julie Campiche, Ikarus, Trio Heinz Herbert - EFG London Jazz Festival Livestream, 14/11/2020.

Three distinctive, almost unclassifiable, acts featuring some of Europe’s most adventurous young musicians, demonstrating just how creative, vibrant & distinctive the contemporary Swiss jazz scene is.

“Jass to Jazz”, A three video discussion on the History of Jazz,  Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

Vocalist Debs Hancock discusses the History of Jazz with jazz journalists John Hellings and Nigel Jarrett.

Tango Jazz Quartet - “Tango Meets Jazz”, Wall2Wall Virtual Jazz Festival 2020, Abergavenny.

Commissioned by the Wall2Wall Jazz Festival & filmed in Argentina this stream charts the linked histories of tango & jazz and the music & history of the Tango Jazz Quartet, led by Gustavo Firmenich.

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Jazz Mann News

SMOKE Jazz Club, New York City Announces February 2025 Line-Up.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for February 2025. Performers include Jacky Terrasson, Mary Stallings, Eric Alexander, George Cables, Johnathan Blake, Jazz Messengers Alumni.

Jazz events in and around Surrey and Berkshire during 2025.

Thursday, January 09, 2025

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister has forwarded the 'Surrey Jazzfinder', which lists forthcoming jazz gigs in Surrey, Berkshire and the surrounding areas.

Royal Albert Hall, London announces first season of Late Night Jazz 2025.

Thursday, January 09, 2025

The Royal Albert Hall has announced its first series of Late Night Jazz for 2025. Press release including full details of the programme attached.

Jazz Gigs & Events

January Blues Festival at 229, London.

Friday, January 03, 2025 - Friday, January 31, 2025

NYC Winter Jazzfest 2025, various venues, New York City, USA.

Thursday, January 09, 2025 - Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Make Much Wenlock Weird presents Haress and Hawthonn at The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, Shropshire.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Freight Train (Paul Clarvis, Liam Noble, Cathy Jordan) at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Alison Rayner Quintet at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, January 11, 2025