Friday 10 June
Ben Sidran Swing State, Ronnie Scott's, London
Ivo Neame, Scott's Jazz Club, Belfast
The Mark Nightingale and Alan Barnes Quintet, Pizza Express Jazz Club, London
Allan McKeown Quartet, The Blue Arrow, Glasgow
Soul Summit feat. Polly Gibbons, Boisdale, Belgravia, London
Saturday 11 June
Brandon Allen Sextet, 606, London
March this year saw the release of a powerhouse Stanley Turrentine tribute album from fine saxophonist Brandon Allen who has paid tribute to Gene Ammons in the past now turning his attention to the soulful, hardblowing Turrentine on this latest release of his issued by the Ubuntu label. With the Aussie ace at the 6 are trombonist Mark Nightingale, saxist Sam Mayne, pianist Will Barry, bassist Dave Whitford and drummer Ian Thomas.
Jamie Safir Piano Talk, Crazy Coqs, London
Louise Clare Marshall, The Pheasantry, London
John Etheridge's Blue Spirits, Vortex, London
Soul Summit feat. Polly Gibbons, Boisdale, Belgravia, London
Mario Bakuna Band, Peggy's Skylight, Nottingham
John Etheridge, top
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