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‘A Journey Into Deep, Deep Peace’ - the music of Johnty Wilks.

Guest contributor Trevor Bannister interviews alto saxophonist Johnty Wilks and enjoys a live performance of his mellow, meditative music at the South Street Arts Centre, Reading.

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From the Archives - Dorian Ford.

Three recently rediscovered early reviews by Ian Mann of recordings featuring the versatile London based pianist and composer Dorian Ford.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2015, second Sunday, 22/11/2015.

Ian Mann on the last day of the Festival and performances by Phronesis with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band conducted by Julian Arguelles, Airelle Besson,Thelonious, and Raph Clarkson's Dissolute Society

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2015, second Saturday, 21/11/2015.

Ian Mann on a long day of jazz including performances by Michelson Morley, Greg Cordez Quintet, Royal Academy of Music Big Band, Fat Suit, Perfect Houseplants, BABs and Wolf Off.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2015, second Friday, 20/11/2015.

Ian Mann on performances by Pedro Segundo (solo), Binker Golding & Moses Boyd, Krzystof Urbanski's Urban Jazz Society and Nerija.

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EFG London Jazz Festival 2015, Thursday, 19/11/2015.

Ian Mann on guitarist Chris Montague's Festival Commission plus the Festival's educational outreach. Also a concert performance by Cuban born pianist David Virelles and his band Mboko.

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Jazz Mann News

The Jazz Photography of William Ellis to be Celebrated in Liverpool.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

An internationally celebrated music photographer from Liverpool will be exhibiting work in his home city from 3rd February to 15th April 2026 at The Capstone Theatre Foyer. Press release attached

Royal Albert Hall announce first season of Late Night Jazz for 2026.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

London's Royal Albert Hall has unveiled the line-up for its first season of the popular Late Night Jazz series for 2026, with 11 shows running from January through to April. Press release attached.

Chesterfield Jazz Club - Programme for January to June 2026

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Chesterfield Jazz Club has announced its programme for the first half of 2026. Performers include Martin Speake, Terri Shaltiel, Karen Sharp, Caroline Boaden, Pat McCarthy, Tommaso Starace.

Jazz Gigs & Events

NYC WINTER JAZZFEST, various venues, Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Thursday, January 08, 2026 - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Will Barnes Quartet at Corn Exchange Jazz Club, The Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Friday, January 09, 2026

6th Annual Bath Jazz Weekend at Widcombe Social Club, Bath.

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

Bryan Corbett’s Instrumental Groove Unit at Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Coltrane Dedication Quintet at Hafan Jazz, Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown, Powys.

Saturday, January 10, 2026