Bebop Spoken There

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

18395 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 259 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 30 ), 69

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

From This Moment On

March

Tue 31: Bede Trio @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. Albert Hills Wright (alto sax); Finn Carter (piano); Michael Dunlop (double bass).

April

Wed 01: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 01: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 01: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 02: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00. Subject: Musicians playing classical & orchestral music.
Thu 02: The Noel Dennis Band @ Prohibition Bar, Albert Road, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU. 7:00pm (doors). £10.84. Quartet plus special guest Zoë Gilby. Over 21s only.
Thu 02: Renegade Brass Band @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors).
Thu 02: Shalala @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £7.00. adv..
Thu 02: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Fri 03: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 03: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 03: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 03: King Bees @ Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle. 7:00pm (doors). Free. Chicago blues.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Press release: NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

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Friday 26 June

CLARK TRACEY

Clark Tracey Quartet: Suites of Stan!

Multi award winning drummer Clark Tracey pays tribute to some of the many quartet suites penned by his legendary father, Stan Tracey CBE.

Saturday 27 June

OUTRI

OUTRI is a solo bass endeavour by established North-East bass player and ‘musical magpie’ (NARC mag) Ian ‘dodge’ Paterson. This project takes inspiration from a love of jazz, folk, electronica, found-sound and cinematic landscapes combining organic shifting loops underpinned with beautiful harmonies and glitchy electronica.

MARK TOOMEY

Teesside Saxophonist Mark makes a rare trip to Newcastle with his brilliant quartet. Heavily rooted in the bebop tradition he will present a set of original and unique compositions.

ALEXIA GARDNER

Alexia Gardner, an international jazz vocalist and recording artist. Previously Grammy Awards nominated for Best Newcomer and Best Vocal Jazz Album, she now leads a dynamic, swinging quintet earning a reputation for their interpretations of Great American Songbook standards and popular classics

RORY INGHAM

Hailing from Yorkshire via Fife, Scotland, Rory has emerged as a top trombonist on the UK’s fertile jazz scene. A graduate of the Royal Academy, he was named ‘Rising Star’ in the 2017 British Jazz Awards. In addition to working with a panoply of top UK artists and bands including Claire Martin, Dave Holland, Dennis Rollins, Guy Barker, BBC Big Band.

LAURA JURD

One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd's unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. Re-imagining repertoire from across Miles' career, expect rock-tinged, groove music that goes beyond a tribute and takes the spirit of Miles Davis to new and uncharted territory. An unmissable night of music played at the highest level.

TICKET DEALS AVAILABLE!

BOOK NOW at newcastlejazzfestival.co.uk

NJF26 is presented with the support of @transmissiondynamics, The Ray Truscott Estate, The Mike Durham Jazz Legacy Fund and @jazzsoundrecords

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