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Music, Jazz & Blues, Edinburgh

Found 74 events at 18 places.
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Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
16 Aug
7.30		 Todd Gordon The Scottish jazz vocalist returns with a programme of 'Jazz at the Movies'.
22 Aug
7.30		 Main Street Blues This bluesy four-piece will perform classics from legends such as BB King, Muddy Waters and Elmore James.
Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
7.00–9.00		 Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens Live jazz.
3 Aug
7.00–9.00		 Haftor Medboe and Renee Stephanie Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by Stephanie.
The Hub, Castlehill Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
12.30–2.00		 Tim Kliphuis Virtuoso Dutch jazz fiddler Tim Kliphuis has performed on the greatest jazz stages of the world, here he gives 'Hot Club treatments to popular…
27 Jul
6.00–7.30		 Stan Tracey Trio and Bobby Wellins 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…
27 Jul
8.30–10.30		 Jelly Roll Morton Gunnar Larsen plays solo piano and The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra play tribute to the 'originator of jazz' Jelly Roll Morton back in 1902.
28 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Swing 2008 with Bob Barnard Night of swing with guest trumpeter Barnard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul
8.30		 Colin Steele's Stramash Exhilarating jazz-folk fusion, full of wit and wisdom from Scotland's leading jazz trumpeter, Colin Steele, fronting a ten-piece band that combines…
29 Jul
2.00–4.00		 Orange Kellin's New Orleans Blues Serenaders Polished New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
7.30		 David Murray Black Saint Quartet Virtuoso saxophonist Murray returns to the quartet format that established his reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive leaders in jazz…
29 Jul
10.00		 Lianne Carroll Double BBC Jazz Award-winning vocalist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
2.00–4.00		 Tommy Sampson Big Band 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…
30 Jul
6.00		 John Bunch Trio with Jacob Fischer and Hugo Rasmussen US octogenarian pianist whose played with all the greats from Woody Herman to Benny Goodman, joined by guitarist Fischer and bassist Rasmussen.
30 Jul
8.30		 The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Tribute from the jazz legend's colleagues James Moody, Slide Hampton, John Lee, Eric Gunnison and Greg Gisbert. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues…
31 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Swedish Jazz Kings with Topsy Chapman Chicago and New Orleans jazz joined by gospel vocalist Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
7.30		 Lee Ritenour Fusion guitar legend as Ritenour makes his Edinburgh debut. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
10.00		 Niki King and Marcus Ford Tender and intimate acoustic ballads and sophisticated standards from the star jazz-chanteuse and talented guitarist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz…
1 Aug
6.00–7.30		 Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker Scottish sax man Smith and drummer Cosker join forces with Norwegian bassist Andersen mixing jazz and funky world beats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz…
1 Aug
8.30		 BK3 and Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet Brian Kellock, Chris Lightcap and Matt Wilson join forces for an afternoon of exciting jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
2 Aug
2.00–4.00		 Evan Christopher's Django a la Creole The clarinettist plays Creole versions of Django Reinhadt's European swing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
The Jam House, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jul
8.00		 The Offenders High quality blues.
31 Jul
8.00		 The Blue Valentines Piano-led jazz with covers of songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, Louis Prima and Fats Domino.
The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.15		 Sunday Singers Night 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.
Mondays
7.30		 The Jazz Bar Big Band Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble.
Mondays
10.00		 The Late Great Jazz Jam Session Expect a rich mix of styles as faces old and new drop in to perform with the House Trio each week.
Tuesdays
11.30		 Funk Session Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band.
30 Jul
8.15		 Adam Bishop Quartet London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul
11.30		 Organism Hammond organ grooves from Gabriel Latchin.
31 Jul
8.15		 Paul Kirby Trio Trio led by pianist Kirby, featuring Graeme Stephen on bass and Chris Wallace on drums.
2 Aug
11.30–3.00am		 Fish Fry 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.
The Lot, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
9.00–11.00		 Maeve Gilchrist A blend of folk and jazz from Edinburgh harpist Gilchrist, with bass player Aidan O'Donnell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
28 Jul
6.30		 Skye Steele with Phil Alexander, Mario Caribe and Guy Nicholson 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
9.30		 Burt MacDonald with Lol Coxhill Raymond MacDonald and George Burt, on saxophones and guitar respectively with saxophonist Coxhill. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
9.00		 Dave Milligan Trio Pianist Milligan and his trio supply a melodic jazz selection from standards to contemporary tunes. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
9.00		 Brass Jaw Fun, exhilarating saxophone quartet, starring Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wiszniewski and Allon Beauvoisin. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz…
31 Jul
7.00		 Catherine Legardh and Brian Kellock Fresh jazz standards and contemporary sounds from the Danish singer, accompanied by Scotland's leading pianist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues…
31 Jul
9.30		 Stu Brown's Raymond Scott Project Drummer Stu Brown leads this celebration of the offbeat musical world of Raymond Scott who provided music for Warner Brothers cartoons in the 30s.
Minto Hotel, 16-18 Minto Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.00–10.00		 Edith Budge Assured vocalist who flits between baritone and soprano singing music from the shows. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
8.00		 Samuel James Classic delta blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
8.00		 Batchelors of Jazz Traditional jazz led by trombonist and vocalist Dave Batchelor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Jul–1 Aug Napier University Jazz Summer School Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call 0131 455 3352 or email summerschool@napier.ac.uk for…
Queen's Hall, 87-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.00		 Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Trio AAB CANCELLED. 'Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul
8.00		 Little Feat American rock band who have been combining jams, popular melody and funk-boogie since the 1970s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
8.00		 30th Anniversary Concert 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…
30 Jul
8.00		 Barbara Morrison An eternal favourite at the Festival, Barbara Morrison brings her charm, exuberant humour and wonderful voice to Edinburgh's stage again. 'Part of…
31 Jul
8.00		 Muddy Waters The only UK appearance of the six former members of the band - Jerry Portnoy, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin, David Maxwell, Calvin 'Fuzz' Jones and…
2 Aug
8.30		 Omar Sosa Trio 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…
3 Aug
8.00		 Stephane Grappelli Centenary Concert Tribute to Stephane Grappelli featuring Martin Taylor, Florin Nicolescu and Jean Philippe Viret. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
Ross Theatre Bandstand, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
12.30–5.30		 Jazz On A Summer's Day Free afternoon-long concert in the gardens featuring a plethora of jazz bands from all over the world including Todd Gordon, Edinburgh Schools Jazz…
Royal Over-Seas League, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
28 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Chris Tyle Silver Leaf Jazz Band New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Jon Erik Kellso and Bob Barnard Traditional jazz from two swing trumpet masters. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Joe Gordon's Ragtime Banjos Dixieland jazz and ballads from the singer of the 'White Heather Club.' 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
12.30–2.30		 Bill Allred Band Dixieland bandleader at Disneyland, Florida. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
The Spiegel Garden, George Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug
6.00–7.30		 Ken Mathieson Classic Jazz Orchestra featuring Duke Heitger and Topsy Chapman 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…
3 Aug
8.30–10.30		 Topsy Chapman and Becky Kilgore Double bill of US vocalists. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
The Spiegeltent, George Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
6.00		 The Dave Donohoe Band New Orleans-style jazz from trombonist Dave Donohoe and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
26 Jul–27 Jul
9.30–11.30		 The Bruce Katz Band with Tam White Gravel-voiced Scots blues singer White teams up with US blues/jazz organist Katz and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.'
28 Jul
6.30–8.00		 John Gill's King Oliver Creole Band Paying tribute to Louis Armstrong and his Creole Jazz Band recordings of the 20s. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul
9.00		 Alan Barnes The multi-award-winning alto sax and clarinet man playing the music of Duke Ellington. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
7.00		 Cathie Rae and Colin Steele Classical jazz vocalist, Rae, and trumpeter, Steele, join forces to 'salute Chet Baker'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
29 Jul
9.30		 Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen New Orleans meets blues and funk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
6.00		 Swedish Jazz Kings Chicago and New Orleans jazz music from a world renowned band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul
8.30		 Big Buzzard Boogie Band Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
6.00		 Topsy Chapman with Randy Reinhart and John Sheridan The New Orleans singer is joined by trumpeter and pianist Reinhart and Sheridan. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul
8.30		 Allan Vache Quartet The American clarinettist supplies a night of Benny Goodman greats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
St Cuthbert's Church, 5 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
6.00		 Topsy Chapman Gospel concert featuring the vocals of one of New Orleans' finest. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
St Mark's Unitarian Church, 7 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
29 Jul–2 Aug Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information call 01620 861 000 or visit…
The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul
7.30		 Chris Grieve Sextet and Trianglehead Trombonist Grieve's sextet featuring trumpeter Ryan Quigley in a double bill with the exploratory Trianglehead, with Martin Kershaw (saxes), Paul…
31 Jul
10.30		 La Rumba Caliente Fusing the sounds of South and Central America with unique, funky and highly danceable sounds. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
Various Venues, Edinburgh
Date Event
25 Jul–3 Aug
(Times vary)		 Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city, with over 100 concerts in ten days.
The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jul
8.00		 The Souljazz Orchestra Rare groove, funk, jazz, boogie and Afro-beat combine for some 'earthquaking Afro-funk'.
30 Jul
8.00		 Paper Cut Rock Last ever show from Jo Malik's live band mashing up soul, blues, funk, country, post punk and folk.
1 Aug
9.00		 Ola Onabule Jazz, soul and funk vocals set to complex yet infectious rhythms.

Found 74 events at 18 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.