http://www.thejazzmann.com Jazz news, Jazz reviews and live Jazz gigs, events and reviews from Ian Mann the Jazz Man en ian.mann@onetel.com Copyright 2026 2026-09-08T12:44:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/the-muse-arts-centre-brecon-programme-september-november-2026 The Muse has announced its music programme for Atuumn 2026 with a mix of jazz, blues, folk, reggae and more. Schedule attached. 2026-09-08T12:44:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/daylight-music-autumn-programme-2026 Arctic Circle has announced its Daylight Music series of lunchtime musical events for October to December 2026. Events take place at St John's, Leytonstone, London. 2026-09-08T12:19:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/space-new-album-and-uk-and-european-tour-dates Swedish piano trio Space will release a new album "London Concert" on October 9th 2026. They will also be touring in the UK and Europe, with two British dates in late October. 2026-09-08T12:05:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/bryan-corbetts-instrumental-groove-unit-kidderminster-jazz-club-st-ambrosess-parish-centre-kidderminster-worcs-04-09-2026 Of the three IGU performances that I’ve seen over the past couple of years this was probably the pick of the bunch. A great start to Kidderminster Jazz Club’s new season. Jazz, Live, 2026-09-08T11:45:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/nicolas-meier-world-group-elysian-drift Meier has been developing his pan-cultural approach to jazz for the past twenty years and this latest release is arguably his most brilliantly realised album yet. Highly recommended. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-09-07T11:31:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/jazz-in-the-west-midlands-september-7th-13th-2026 A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester. 2026-09-07T10:26:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/harborough-jazz-club-programme-september-2026-january-2027 Harborough Jazz Club has announced its programme for Autumn and early Winter 2026/27. Events take place on Sunday lunchtimes at The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. 2026-09-06T18:07:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/ronnie-scotts-jazz-club-soho-london-programme-for-november-2026 Ronnie Scott's has announced its full programme for November 2026, including shows forming part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Fully detailed listings attached. 2026-09-03T16:58:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/606-jazz-club-chelsea-london-programme-for-september-2026 Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of the venue's programme for September 2026, plus a preview of the special events the Club has planned for its 50th anniversary in October. 2026-09-03T16:19:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/jazz-leeds-autumn-programme-2026 Jazz Leeds has announced its programme for September, October, November & December 2026. The majority of the events take place at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Schedule attached. 2026-09-03T15:48:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/nyjo-announces-autumn-season The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) has announced its autumn programme of concerts, workshops and other learning opportunities. Press release attached. 2026-09-02T16:05:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/the-green-note-camden-town-london-latest-newsletter-02-09-2026 The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events, plus an appeal for financial support to help the venue keep going during these difficult times. 2026-09-02T15:43:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/nominations-announced-for-the-all-party-parliamentary-jazz-awards-2026 The nominations have today been announced for the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. The recipients will be announced on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at World Heart Beat, London. 2026-09-02T10:43:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/jazz-north-has-announced-the-latest-recipients-of-its-promoter-support-scheme-new-northern Jazz North has announced the two jazz festivals & six jazz promoters awarded bursaries to present emerging artists in their programmes through its support scheme, New Northern. Press release attached. 2026-09-01T18:56:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/benedict-stephens-quartet-presents-the-bill-henderson-project-melville-centre-abergavenny-30-08-2026 This young quartet’s affectionate, but not slavish, tribute was warmly received by an appreciative audience. An excellent evening of music making that certainly exceeded my expectations. Jazz, Live, 2026-09-01T16:59:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/last-chance-to-enter-the-2026-sarah-vaughan-international-jazz-vocal-competition Last Chance to Enter the 2026 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Closing date for applications September 8th 2026. Press release attached. 2026-08-31T23:01:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/guildford-jazz-programme-for-october-2026 Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz. Performers include Nicolas Meier, Martin Shaw, Five Way Split, Nigel Price, Libor Šmoldas. Fully detailed listings attached. 2026-08-31T20:57:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/set-me-free Gibbs’ new direction certainly makes for interesting listening and his customary skill and craftsmanship is evident throughout. Jazz, EP, 2026-08-30T15:52:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/walrws-60s-pop-classics-with-a-jazz-twist The arrangements are subtle, intelligent and imaginative, respectful of the originals and skilfully adapting the songs to a jazz aesthetic without sacrificing anything in terms of melody and beauty. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-08-28T18:04:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/world-heart-beat-unveils-silk-road-music-festival-featuring-international-artists-from-across-asia-europe-and-africa From 3 October to 12 December 2026, World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms will host 9 exceptional concerts celebrating the rich artistic traditions that flourished along the historic Silk Road 2026-08-28T10:07:00+00:00