Music, Jazz within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.

Swinging, rat pack inspired tunes with a top class vocalist and his trio.

Relax and enjoy an evening of music, mood and style in an atmospheric setting as Tempo, Fringe Award winners, perform a classic selection of songs - unforgettable melodies such as "Come fly with me", " Summertime", "the way you look tonight", "Just in time" and "My baby just cares for me". Vocal vibrance, versatility and…

Complex eclectic jazz, blues and psych-rock.

Really hot new band of the “next big talents” led by two Scots, saxophonist Leah Gough Cooper, and trumpeter, Kim Macari. Influenced by Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny and Brian Blade, their compositions are deeply rooted in the jazz tradition and range from bop to contemporary acoustic fusion. With Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor…

Continuing the carnival atmosphere – the twelve Italian brass, reeds and drums play party music from wild Balkan dances to traditional Mediterranean marches and Latino jazz. Uplifting.

Step back to the early 1920s, to the birth place of jazz: to the music of the bars and dance halls of New Orleans: Louis, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver. Swinging sounds delivered with real conviction, spirit and passion from this hugely popular Edinburgh group, led by banjoist, Bill Salmond, and tonight in an all star…

The piano maestro has been back and forth to Copenhagen regularly in recent years, building a reputation for himself in one of Europe’s great jazz cities. Now he’s formed a band which features two great local residents – Daniel Franck (bass) and Niclas Camapgnol (drums). New musicians, but they play the powerful, swinging…

CD launch by charismatic singer with firepower quartet - Graeme Stephen (g), Paul Harrison (keys), Mario Caribe (b) and Stu Ritchie (d).

Student musicians showcase their work.

Groovy funk four-piece with ace guitarist Aki Remally.

The guitarist has continuously refreshed and updated his music, offering Scottish audiences a constant stream of interesting projects across the contemporary jazz spectrum. Now, for the first time, he’s put together an international all star band that reflects his Scandinavian roots, and gives a new platform for his often…

The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.

One of the highest profile vocalists in Denmark since singing in the Eurovision Song Contest ten years ago. She came last. That might tell you something – she’s got great taste and musicality, terrific time and a voice that sounds like it’s inside the lyric all the time. She sings classic jazz standards and arrangements…

The historic heart of Edinburgh becomes a mini New Orleans for the afternoon. In the Grassmarket a host of bands, stages, brollie dollies and a mix of visiting and local musicians create non stop entertainment and a party atmosphere. This year’s musical line up includes: Shreveport Rhythm, Horndog Brass Band, The Rae…

The alto saxophonist’s Quartet has reinvented itself with Kershaw’s trademark lyricism steeled by a musical intelligence that makes for music that satisfies head and heart. And with the skill, energy and musical nous of Paul Harrison (piano), Euan Burton (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums) in the band, there’s constant…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sleepy Eyes Nelson solo Country blues from guitarist and singer (£2); noon-1pm George King & Walter Smith Piano and clarinet duo paying homage to Fats Waller (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Sue McHugh & Campbell Norman Vocal classics delivered with panache…

A rollercoaster of a live experience, Cowley’s piano led Trio hit you with a power and force unmatched in the jazz world - a rousing, thrills and spills approach where catchy and spiky post-jazz compositions are partnered by powerful bass and drums. “combining the hammering rock-driven energy of Jerry Lee Lewis and the…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweeddale solo Blues guitar and vocals – classic blues tunes (£2); noon-1pm Richard Michael History of Jazz Piano Award-winning romp through the musical DNA of the great pianists (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Subie Coleman & Kevin Mackenzie Rich, smoky…

Young London-based playing older styles of jazz, The Shirt Tail Stompers have quickly made a name for themselves all over Europe with their heady brew of music for listening and dancing by Fats Waller, Fletcher Henderson, Wingy Manone and many others, with even references to the 30s British swing scene of Nat Gonella.

Hamburg’s best hot jazz and swing quartet play 1920s, 30s and 40s classics.

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sleepy Eyes Nelson solo Delta blues guitar and vocals (£2); noon-1pm Stephanie Trick Amazing American piano star – stride to ragtime (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Mike Rogers Great vocals – hits from the great American songbook (£4); 3-4pm Stephanie Trick solo…