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Adam Bishop Quartet
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London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Alan Barnes
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The multi-award-winning alto sax and clarinet man playing the music of Duke Ellington. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 9.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Allan Vache Quartet
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The American clarinettist supplies a night of Benny Goodman greats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker
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Scottish sax man Smith and drummer Cosker join forces with Norwegian bassist Andersen mixing jazz and funky world beats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 6.00–7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Barbara Morrison
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An eternal favourite at the Festival, Barbara Morrison brings her charm, exuberant humour and wonderful voice to Edinburgh's stage again. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Batchelors of Jazz
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Traditional jazz led by trombonist and vocalist Dave Batchelor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens
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Live jazz.
27 Jul 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
Big Buzzard Boogie Band
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Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Bill Allred Band
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Dixieland bandleader at Disneyland, Florida. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
BK3 and Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet
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Brian Kellock, Chris Lightcap and Matt Wilson join forces for an afternoon of exciting jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Blue Valentines
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Piano-led jazz with covers of songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, Louis Prima and Fats Domino.
31 Jul 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Brass Jaw
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Fun, exhilarating saxophone quartet, starring Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wiszniewski and Allon Beauvoisin. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 9.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
The Bruce Katz Band with Tam White
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Gravel-voiced Scots blues singer White teams up with US blues/jazz organist Katz and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
26 Jul–27 Jul 9.30–11.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Burt MacDonald with Lol Coxhill
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Raymond MacDonald and George Burt, on saxophones and guitar respectively with saxophonist Coxhill. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 9.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Catherine Legardh and Brian Kellock
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Fresh jazz standards and contemporary sounds from the Danish singer, accompanied by Scotland's leading pianist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 7.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Cathie Rae and Colin Steele
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Classical jazz vocalist, Rae, and trumpeter, Steele, join forces to 'salute Chet Baker'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 7.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Chris Grieve Sextet and Trianglehead
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Trombonist Grieve's sextet featuring trumpeter Ryan Quigley in a double bill with the exploratory Trianglehead, with Martin Kershaw (saxes), Paul Harrison (piano) and Stu Ritchie (drums). 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 7.30 The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Chris Tyle Silver Leaf Jazz Band
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New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
Colin Steele's Stramash
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Exhilarating jazz-folk fusion, full of wit and wisdom from Scotland's leading jazz trumpeter, Colin Steele, fronting a ten-piece band that combines his jazz quintet with three top fiddlers and a piper from the Scottish folk scene. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Dave Donohoe Band
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New Orleans-style jazz from trombonist Dave Donohoe and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 6.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Dave Milligan Trio
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Pianist Milligan and his trio supply a melodic jazz selection from standards to contemporary tunes. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 9.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
David Murray Black Saint Quartet
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Virtuoso saxophonist Murray returns to the quartet format that established his reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive leaders in jazz in a series of classic recordings on the influential Black Saint label. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars
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Tribute from the jazz legend's colleagues James Moody, Slide Hampton, John Lee, Eric Gunnison and Greg Gisbert. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
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In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city, with over 100 concerts in ten days.
25 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Edith Budge
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Assured vocalist who flits between baritone and soprano singing music from the shows. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.00–10.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Trio AAB
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CANCELLED. 'Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Evan Christopher's Django a la Creole
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The clarinettist plays Creole versions of Django Reinhadt's European swing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
2 Aug 2.00–4.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops
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Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information call 01620 861 000 or visit www.fionnaduncan-workshops.co.uk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival'
29 Jul–2 Aug St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
Fish Fry
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Scottish jazz, funk, soul and Latin bands join DJs Erik D'Viking and Astroboy. Featuring urban ska, Afro-funk and disco from Mosa Funk Club.
2 Aug 11.30–3.00am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Funk Session
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Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band.
Tuesdays 11.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Haftor Medboe and Renee Stephanie
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Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by Stephanie.
3 Aug 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
The Jazz Bar Big Band
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Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble.
Mondays 7.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Jazz On A Summer's Day
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Free afternoon-long concert in the gardens featuring a plethora of jazz bands from all over the world including Todd Gordon, Edinburgh Schools Jazz Orchestra, The Dave Donohoe Band and Topsy Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 12.30–5.30 Ross Theatre Bandstand, Edinburgh
Jelly Roll
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Morton Gunnar Larsen plays solo piano and The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra play tribute to the 'originator of jazz' Jelly Roll Morton back in 1902. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 8.30–10.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Joe Gordon's Ragtime Banjos
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Dixieland jazz and ballads from the singer of the 'White Heather Club.' 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
John Bunch Trio with Jacob Fischer and Hugo Rasmussen
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US octogenarian pianist whose played with all the greats from Woody Herman to Benny Goodman, joined by guitarist Fischer and bassist Rasmussen. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 6.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
John Gill's King Oliver Creole Band
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Paying tribute to Louis Armstrong and his Creole Jazz Band recordings of the 20s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 6.30–8.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
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New Orleans meets blues and funk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 9.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Jon Erik Kellso and Bob Barnard
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Traditional jazz from two swing trumpet masters. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 12.30–2.30 Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
Ken Mathieson Classic Jazz Orchestra featuring Duke Heitger and Topsy Chapman
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Eight-piece outfit taking a fresh look at classic jazz and putting a new spin on original compositions, joined by New Orleans trumpet star Duke Heitger and special guest vocalist Topsy Champman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 6.00–7.30 The Spiegel Garden, Edinburgh
The Late Great Jazz Jam Session
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Expect a rich mix of styles as faces old and new drop in to perform with the House Trio each week.
Mondays 10.00 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Lee Ritenour
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Fusion guitar legend as Ritenour makes his Edinburgh debut. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Lianne Carroll
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Double BBC Jazz Award-winning vocalist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 10.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Little Feat
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American rock band who have been combining jams, popular melody and funk-boogie since the 1970s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Maeve Gilchrist
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A blend of folk and jazz from Edinburgh harpist Gilchrist, with bass player Aidan O'Donnell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
27 Jul 9.00–11.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Main Street Blues
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This bluesy four-piece will perform classics from legends such as BB King, Muddy Waters and Elmore James.
22 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Muddy Waters
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The only UK appearance of the six former members of the band - Jerry Portnoy, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin, David Maxwell, Calvin 'Fuzz' Jones and Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith - plus the 83-year-old, legendary, super-harmonica player James Cotton, for a special night of Delta-rooted blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Napier University Jazz Summer School
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Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call 0131 455 3352 or email summerschool@napier.ac.uk for more info and bookings. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul–1 Aug Napier University, Edinburgh
Niki King and Marcus Ford
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Tender and intimate acoustic ballads and sophisticated standards from the star jazz-chanteuse and talented guitarist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 10.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
The Offenders
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High quality blues.
30 Jul 8.00 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Ola Onabule
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Jazz, soul and funk vocals set to complex yet infectious rhythms.
1 Aug 9.00 The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Omar Sosa Trio
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Composer and pianist leads a new Cuban jazz sound drawing from cha-cha grooves, hip hop beats and rhapsodic melodies. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
2 Aug 8.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Orange Kellin's New Orleans Blues Serenaders
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Polished New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 2.00–4.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Organism
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Hammond organ grooves from Gabriel Latchin.
30 Jul 11.30 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Paper Cut Rock
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Last ever show from Jo Malik's live band mashing up soul, blues, funk, country, post punk and folk.
30 Jul 8.00 The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Paul Kirby Trio
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Trio led by pianist Kirby, featuring Graeme Stephen on bass and Chris Wallace on drums.
31 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
La Rumba Caliente
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Fusing the sounds of South and Central America with unique, funky and highly danceable sounds. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 10.30 The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Samuel James
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Classic delta blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 8.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Skye Steele with Phil Alexander, Mario Caribe and Guy Nicholson
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New York fiddler who mixes modern jazz with Balkan folk, Mexican grooves and Brazilian dance music. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 6.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
The Souljazz Orchestra
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Rare groove, funk, jazz, boogie and Afro-beat combine for some 'earthquaking Afro-funk'.
27 Jul 8.00 The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Stan Tracey Trio and Bobby Wellins
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Pianist Stan Tracey and Glaswegian saxophonist Bobby Wellins, two of the great names in UK jazz, reunite to play the music of Thelonious Monk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 6.00–7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Stephane Grappelli Centenary Concert
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Tribute to Stephane Grappelli featuring Martin Taylor, Florin Nicolescu and Jean Philippe Viret. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
3 Aug 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Stu Brown's Raymond Scott Project
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Drummer Stu Brown leads this celebration of the offbeat musical world of Raymond Scott who provided music for Warner Brothers cartoons in the 30s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 9.30 The Lot, Edinburgh
Sunday Singers Night
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Featuring Mary Mac launching her new CD (20 Jul) and a triple bill of Liz Dicks, Fiona Reid and Donna Swabey (27 Jul) backed by a fine jazz trio.
27 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Swedish Jazz Kings
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Chicago and New Orleans jazz music from a world renowned band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 6.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Swedish Jazz Kings with Topsy Chapman
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Chicago and New Orleans jazz joined by gospel vocalist Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 12.30–2.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Swing 2008 with Bob Barnard
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Night of swing with guest trumpeter Barnard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 12.30–2.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
30th Anniversary Concert
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Topsy Chapman's New Orleans Band and Mike Hart's Anniversary All Stars celebrate the festival's 30th birthday. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Tim Kliphuis
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Virtuoso Dutch jazz fiddler Tim Kliphuis has performed on the greatest jazz stages of the world, here he gives 'Hot Club treatments to popular classical music', as featured on his new CD with Scots musicians Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (bass). 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 12.30–2.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Todd Gordon
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The Scottish jazz vocalist returns with a programme of 'Jazz at the Movies'.
16 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Tommy Sampson Big Band
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The legendary Tommy Sampson, now in his 90s has been leading a big band since the 40s and takes you through 'snapshots from a life in music'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 2.00–4.00 The Hub, Edinburgh
Topsy Chapman
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Gospel concert featuring the vocals of one of New Orleans' finest. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
27 Jul 6.00 St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Topsy Chapman and Becky Kilgore
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Double bill of US vocalists. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
3 Aug 8.30–10.30 The Spiegel Garden, Edinburgh
Topsy Chapman with Randy Reinhart and John Sheridan
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The New Orleans singer is joined by trumpeter and pianist Reinhart and Sheridan. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 6.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh

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