Information and lineups for the UK's best jazz festivals
Brass: Durham International Festival
When: 1-17 July
Where: Various venues, Durham
What: A new arrival on the festival scene, bringing together brass band traditions from across the world.
Who: Maceo Parker, James Taylor Quartet, The Glenn Miller Orchestra
How much: From �12 per event
Brecon Jazz Festival
When: 12?14 August
Where: Various venues, Brecon, Powys, Wales
What: Family-friendly jazz do in bucolic surroundings.
Who: Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Allen Toussaint, Monty Alexander, Matthew Herbert Big Band
How much: TBC
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
When: 22?31 July
Where: Various venues, Edinburgh
What: Live performances from leading jazz and blues players, plus workshops and the unmissable mardi gras.
Who: TBC
How much: Varies according to performance
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
When: 29 June?3 July
Where: Various venues, Glasgow
What: One of Europe's biggest jazz events. The Old Fruitmarket hosts most of the outdoor action, with smaller, "chamber jazz" gigs taking place in more intimate venues.
Who: Cleo Laine, Courtney Pine
How much: �0-�30 per event
Manchester Jazz Festival
When: 22?30 July
Where: Various venues, Manchester
What: Wide range of styles on offer and much of it free: the festival managed to retain its council funding this year.
Who: Nat Birchall Quartet, Honeyfeet, Magic Hat Ensemble, Mr Scruff
How much: �0-�25 per event
Scarborough Jazz
When: 23?25 September
Where: The Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
What: Classy and increasingly popular three-dayer with a wide range of contemporary talent.
Who: Hadouk Trio, Liz Fletcher, Orchestre National de Jazz, Kate Williams Quartet, Andreas Varady Quartet
How much: �75, day pass �40
Swanage Jazz Festival
When: 8?10 July
Where: Various venues, Swanage, Dorset
What: Mixes well-known with younger performers. Ten venues and a boat trip to boot!
Who: Ian Shaw and his Band, Gill Manly, Andy Dickens Quintet, Charlotte Glasson Quintet
How much: Weekend pass �70
Upton Jazz
When: 24-26 June
Where: Upton, Worcestershire
What: The organisers invite you to "Moor your boat, pitch your tent beside the river Severn and walk to the jazz."
Who: Amy Roberts Quintet, Bill Bailey Jazz Band, Louisiana Joymakers, Alan Barnes' Quartet, Tom Kincaid Trio
How much: Weekend pass �70, day tickets from �25
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