We’re often told (mostly by publicists) that jazz is still a vibrant, living form with creative potential but given the ceaseless flow into the JJ inbox of press releases consigning it (and other music) to the dusty archives with the hack’s buzzverb “curate”, one might think it’s all over. They remind of the estate agent […]

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10.09.2025

Aberjazz Festival 2025: small town, big sound - Jazz Journal

Fishguard, a quiet coastal village in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of jazz hotspots. But for five days each summer it transforms into a vibrant hub of rhythm, soul and community spirit. Under the inspired leadership of Alice and Paul Stonhold, the Aberjazz Festival […]

Jazz Journal

11.09.2025

Scarborough Jazz Festival approaches - Jazz Journal

The 22nd Scarborough Jazz Festival takes place 26-28 September, bringing artists including James Taylor, Alan Barnes, Emma Rawicz, Simon Spillett and Joe Stilgoe to the North Yorkshire coastal town. Now in its second year with Mark Gordon as director (following the retirement of Mark’s father, Mike, who founded the event), the festival is set among […]

Jazz Journal

12.09.2025

New releases August-September 2025, C-E - Jazz Journal

Records offered for review to Jazz Journal in July-August 2025, including Ron Carter & Rosa Passos, Kai Craig, Olivia Cuttill, Bernie Dresel and Georgia Duncan // Editor's pick: Kai Craig

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Curate me a riff, baby - Jazz Journal

Aberjazz Festival 2025: small town, big sound - Jazz Journal

Scarborough Jazz Festival approaches - Jazz Journal

New releases August-September 2025, C-E - Jazz Journal

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