Afternoon events, Music, Jazz

Bebop from the saxophonist and accompanying musicians.

Formed in 2011, The Studio 9 Orchestra performs some of the finest contemporary arrangements for an 18-piece jazz band. This concert will take you through a musical journey where the hardest Mingus swing sits next to funk and breathtaking orchestral harmonies, played by some of the finest musicians on the South Coast. A…

A week-long course with no previous jazz experience necessary, ending with a performance in St Andrews. Ages 8–14 in the morning and over 16s in the afternoon.

Family friendly day of live music while you dine. Starting acoustic then moving into full live bands as the day progresses.

John Russell’s band have been a mainstay of Edinburgh Jazz for over 30 years, playing swing and gypsy music from the Django Reinhardt/Duke Ellington era. They’ve changed their personnel lately and ushered in a new chapter in the band’s history – reviving the early enthusiasm and free spirited approach.

Classic jazz and Gypsy swing by the Brighton-based group.

The trombone player is joined by reeds-player Trevor Whiting, trumpeter Gary Wood, pianist Alan Haughton, bass-player Tomas Pedersen, drummer Ronnie Fenn and special guest saxophonist Alan Barnes in a mainstream jazz performance.

Contemporary jazz by the bassist and his accompanying musicians.

The newest (and youngest) band on the Edinburgh traditional jazz scene deliver high energy New Orleans jazz, bringing the world of the 1920s speakeasy back to life.

Musical performance event with the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, with readings by Tam Dean Burn of Edwin Morgan's poetry, ‘enveloped’ by music from the GIO and Maggie Nicols.

The outfit play multi-instrumental jazz.

The drummer and composer leads his band as it plays various jazz songs.

Contemporary jazz from the saxophonist and his accompanying musicians.

Classic sounds of the jazz age from Newcastle six piece band swing, ragtime, New Orleans style from the 20s and 30s – perfect for a post Mardi Gras pint.

Classic early jazz by the Newcastle-based group.

The band performs the music of Woody Herman.

Fiery modern jazz from Zhenya who has established himself as one of London's leading saxophonists. The last album is called "Off the Cut" which was done together with top UK pianist Nick Ramm. Zhenya has also collaborated with many recognized UK and international musicians including Foley McCreary, Robert Mitchell, Chris…