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Ludovic Beier (Django Festival Allstars): ''Manouche means 'free man,' and gypsies have been travelers since they migrated west from India to Europe.'' (DownBeat March, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18383 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 247 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 17 ), 57

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Preview: Durham Jazz Festival - October 23-25

Planning is well underway for the Durham Jazz Festival. Yes, that's right, the Durham Jazz Festival! The date(s) for your diary are the long weekend of Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th October. The Gala, Redhills, Durham University and other venues will make it a city-wide affair. The one confirmed name is...Ronnie Scott's Soho Songbook! Yes, the world famous Ronnie Scott's house trio - James Pearson, Sam Burgess and Chris Higginbottom - will be appearing in the Land of the Prince Bishops. And the trio's special guest will be star vocalist Polly Gibbons! 

In due course full details will be available at: durhamjazzfestival.co.uk. Russell
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