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 2026-07-30T12:26:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/toulouse-lautrec-jazz-club-kennington-london-forthcoming-performances-july-and-august-2026 Toulouse Lautrec has announced its performance schedule for the period July 30th - August 1st 2026. 2026-07-30T12:26:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/august-2026-at-the-black-swan-venue-newcastle-arts-centre-newcastle-upon-tyne Newcastle Arts Centre has announced its music programme for August 2026. Details attached. 2026-07-29T16:28:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/zoe-rahman-hull-suite-live The decision to document the music via a live recording is fully justified by the skill and vitality of the performances. “Hull Suite Live” is an excellent addition to the Rahman canon. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-07-29T16:04:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/the-fezz-play-the-music-of-steely-dan-black-mountain-jazz-melville-centre-abergavenny-26-07-2026 "Open your mind to good music that’s different". Guest contributor John Hellings enjoys the music of Steely Dan as performed by The Fezz. Jazz, Rock, Live, 2026-07-28T12:11:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/smoke-jazz-club-new-york-city-programme-for-september-2026 SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for September 2026. Performers include George Cables, Steve Davis, Steve Turre, Walter Smith III, Mark Turner, Eddie Henderson, Renee Rosnes, Jon Faddis,. 2026-07-27T22:12:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/jason-staddon-together Presenting a variety of musical styles the “Together” EP shows much promise. Staddon is a technically gifted guitarist, a distinctive vocalist and a disarmingly candid songwriter. Jazz, EP, 2026-07-27T17:24:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/jazz-in-the-west-midlands-july-27th-august-2nd-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. 2026-07-27T12:15:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/features/article/65th-jazz-a-juan-pinede-gould-juan-les-pins-france-9th-to-19th-july-2026 2026-07-26T12:07:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/brian-molley-quartet-tus-origin Maintains the high standard of playing and writing that has distinguished Molley’s previous albums, with the current line-up of the quartet particularly well suited to this project. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-07-23T15:38:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/finn-keeble-group-to-appear-at-pizza-express-jazz-club-soho-london-on-monday-october-19th-2026 The North East based quartet the Finn - Keeble Group, co-led by drummer Abbie Finn and saxophonist Harry Keeble, is scheduled to make a rare London appearance in October. Full details attached 2026-07-23T09:07:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii-barbican-centre-london-19-07-2026 This was a superb show that delivered on all its promises. We enjoyed superb musicianship and a selection of tunes both old and new that explored almost every aspect of Metheny’s storied career. Jazz, Live, 2026-07-22T16:26:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/geoff-wright-stands-down-from-derby-jazz-and-mjazz Long serving jazz promoter and administrator Geoff Wright is taking a step back after fifty years of involvement with jazz in Derby and the wider East Midlands. 2026-07-16T23:22:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/sam-green-rivers-and-lakes An impressive debut from Green. His writing is intelligent, atmospheric, and exhibits a strong sense of narrative and sense of place, plus a distinctive group sound. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-07-16T23:10:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/the-green-note-camden-town-london-newsletter-16-07-2026 The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events. 2026-07-16T15:31:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/efg-london-jazz-festival-announce-new-names-for-2026-including-asha-puthli-the-joy-roberto-fonseca-vincent-segal-lots-more EFG London Jazz Festival has announced more of its programme for 2026. Returning from 13-22 November, the Festival brings together world-renowned artists, emerging talent and ambitious new projects. 2026-07-15T21:38:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/guido-spannocchi-kammermusik An immersive and frequently beautiful listening experience. Although less immediate than much of Spannocchi’s previous work this intriguing and beguiling album is definitely something of a ‘grower’. Jazz, Album, Recommended, 2026-07-15T17:39:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/kings-place-london-announces-major-autumn-winter-2026-jazz-season Kings Place will present an ambitious season of jazz performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists including Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, Bill Laurance, Fergus McCreadie, Matt Carmichael. 2026-07-14T22:11:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/bmj-collective-with-fabienne-ambuehl-black-mountain-jazz-melville-centre-for-the-arts-abergavenny-12-07-2026 Yet another example of the Collective and their guest at the top of their game as this monthly series continues to deliver – in spades. Jazz, Live, 2026-07-14T15:03:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/chesterfield-jazz-club-programme-july-december-2026 Cheltenham Jazz Club, run by musicians Wendy Kirkland and Pat Sprakes, has announced its programme for the second half of 2026. Events take place at The Olde House, Chesterfield. 2026-07-14T11:27:00+00:00 https://www.thejazzmann.com/news/article/jazz-at-progress-progress-theatre-reading-berkshire-programme-2026-2027 Jazz at Progress has announced its programme for September 2026 to March 2027. Events take place at the Progress Theatre, Reading. Fully detailed schedule attached. 2026-07-13T21:16:00+00:00