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Sunday 27 July
Time Event Location
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city… Various Venues, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:00pm Tim Kliphuis Virtuoso Dutch jazz fiddler Tim Kliphuis has performed on the greatest jazz stages of the world… The Hub, Edinburgh
12:30pm–5:30pm Jazz On A Summer's Day Free afternoon-long concert in the gardens featuring a plethora of jazz bands from all over the… Ross Theatre Bandstand, Edinburgh
2:00pm Drew de Four Rock, blues, boogie and soul from energetic pianist Drew de Four, showcasing his new album 'Love… The Living Room, Edinburgh
6:00pm The Dave Donohoe Band New Orleans-style jazz from trombonist Dave Donohoe and his band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
6:00pm St Giles' at Six: Albion String Quartet Mozart's 'Quartet in B flat K458 'The Hunt'' and Mendelssohn's 'Quartet in A minor Op 13'. St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
6:00pm Topsy Chapman Gospel concert featuring the vocals of one of New Orleans' finest. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz… St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
6:00pm–7:30pm Stan Tracey Trio and Bobby Wellins Pianist Stan Tracey and Glaswegian saxophonist Bobby Wellins, two of the great names in UK jazz… The Hub, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm Scocha Traditional Scottish music with a rock'n'roll attitude. The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
7:00pm–9:00pm Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens Live jazz. Café Grande, Edinburgh
7:30pm In Reason, Darklight and Coholic Guitar rock. The Ark, Edinburgh
8:00pm Jackie Treehorn, Secta Rougue and OPEN Stoner rock quintet Jackie Treehorn head this night of heavy rock. Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Souljazz Orchestra Rare groove, funk, jazz, boogie and Afro-beat combine for some 'earthquaking Afro-funk'. The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
8:00pm Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Trio AAB CANCELLED. 'Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8:00pm Tom Waits Twice in a life-time chance to see the growly-voiced genius. Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
8:00pm–10:00pm Edith Budge Assured vocalist who flits between baritone and soprano singing music from the shows. 'Part of the… Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
8:15pm Sunday Singers Night Featuring Mary Mac launching her new CD (20 Jul) and a triple bill of Liz Dicks, Fiona Reid and… The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
8:30pm–10:30pm Jelly Roll Morton Gunnar Larsen plays solo piano and The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra play tribute to the… The Hub, Edinburgh
9:00pm–11:00pm Maeve Gilchrist A blend of folk and jazz from Edinburgh harpist Gilchrist, with bass player Aidan O'Donnell. 'Part… The Lot, Edinburgh
9:30pm–11:30pm The Bruce Katz Band with Tam White Gravel-voiced Scots blues singer White teams up with US blues/jazz organist Katz and his band. The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
11:00pm–3:00am Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests… The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
11:30pm Midnight Special Singer-songwriter/guitarist William Douglas and friends. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Monday 28 July
Time Event Location
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Napier University Jazz Summer School Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call… Napier University, Edinburgh
12:15pm Chester Cathedral Nave Choir Lunchtime concert. St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Chris Tyle Silver Leaf Jazz Band New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Swing 2008 with Bob Barnard Night of swing with guest trumpeter Barnard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. The Hub, Edinburgh
6:30pm 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… The Lot, Edinburgh
6:30pm–8:00pm John Gill's King Oliver Creole Band Paying tribute to Louis Armstrong and his Creole Jazz Band recordings of the 20s. 'Part of the… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm The Dickies and Gin Goblins Late 70s LA punk band perhaps best know for their adrenaline fuelled take on 'Banana Splits'. The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
7:30pm Vessel and Trixster Rock. The Ark, Edinburgh
7:30pm The Jazz Bar Big Band Jazz classics from this 17-piece ensemble. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm Tom Waits Twice in a life-time chance to see the growly-voiced genius. Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
8:00pm Little Feat American rock band who have been combining jams, popular melody and funk-boogie since the 1970s. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8:30pm Colin Steele's Stramash Exhilarating jazz-folk fusion, full of wit and wisdom from Scotland's leading jazz trumpeter… The Hub, Edinburgh
9:00pm Open Mic Just turn up and perform. Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
9:00pm Alan Barnes The multi-award-winning alto sax and clarinet man playing the music of Duke Ellington. 'Part of… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
9:30pm Burt MacDonald with Lol Coxhill Raymond MacDonald and George Burt, on saxophones and guitar respectively with saxophonist Coxhill. The Lot, Edinburgh
10:00pm 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. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Tuesday 29 July
Time Event Location
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information… St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
Napier University Jazz Summer School Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call… Napier University, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Jon Erik Kellso and Bob Barnard Traditional jazz from two swing trumpet masters. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
2:00pm–4:00pm Orange Kellin's New Orleans Blues Serenaders Polished New Orleans jazz. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. The Hub, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm Cathie Rae and Colin Steele Classical jazz vocalist, Rae, and trumpeter, Steele, join forces to 'salute Chet Baker'. 'Part of… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
7:30pm Rachel Harrington Seattle singer/songwriter Harrington performs an accomplished blend of country, folk and bluegrass… Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
7:30pm David Murray Black Saint Quartet Virtuoso saxophonist Murray returns to the quartet format that established his reputation as one… The Hub, Edinburgh
7:30pm For Pony, Lions.Chase.Tigers, Proxy and Engine 80 Alternative pop punk from headliners For Pony. The Ark, Edinburgh
8:00pm 30th Anniversary Concert Topsy Chapman's New Orleans Band and Mike Hart's Anniversary All Stars celebrate the festival's… Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8:00pm Triple School, Plaaydoh and Damn Shames Winning Sperm Records indie showcase. The Argyle Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Second Hand Marching Band and The Wind Whistles Eighteen-piece folk dance party with Canadian guests. Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm Samuel James Classic delta blues. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
8:15pm Open Mic Party Night Theatre Group fundraiser with DJs, comics, live music and more. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
9:00pm Dave Milligan Trio Pianist Milligan and his trio supply a melodic jazz selection from standards to contemporary… The Lot, Edinburgh
9:00pm Band Showcase Call in advance for a gig. Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
9:30pm Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen New Orleans meets blues and funk. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
10:00pm Lianne Carroll Double BBC Jazz Award-winning vocalist. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. The Hub, Edinburgh
11:30pm Funk Session Funk guitarist and DJ Aki leads this two drummer-fuelled funk band. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Wednesday 30 July
Time Event Location
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information… St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
Napier University Jazz Summer School Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call… Napier University, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Joe Gordon's Ragtime Banjos Dixieland jazz and ballads from the singer of the 'White Heather Club.' 'Part of the Edinburgh… Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
2:00pm–4:00pm Tommy Sampson Big Band The legendary Tommy Sampson, now in his 90s has been leading a big band since the 40s and takes… The Hub, Edinburgh
6:00pm Swedish Jazz Kings Chicago and New Orleans jazz music from a world renowned band. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
6:00pm John Bunch Trio with Jacob Fischer and Hugo Rasmussen US octogenarian pianist whose played with all the greats from Woody Herman to Benny Goodman… The Hub, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm The Songs of Robert Tannahill The 18th century Paisley weaver, Robert Tannahill, wrote over 100 songs. Dr Fred Freeman takes a… National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
7:00pm Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Eunioa Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
7:30pm kd lang What a voice. Madame Lang appears in town and uses her larynx of gold to promote her new album… Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
8:00pm Graeme Stephen Sextet Infiltrating Celtic music with totally new rhythms and sounds, Aberdeen-born guitarist Stephen's… The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Munchkins and El Topo Indie. Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm Paper Cut Rock Last ever show from Jo Malik's live band mashing up soul, blues, funk, country, post punk and folk. The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
8:00pm Celebrity Organ Recital With Birmingham's Henry Fairs, playing Elgar's 'Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G)', Buxtehude's… St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Offenders High quality blues. The Jam House, Edinburgh
8:00pm Barbara Morrison An eternal favourite at the Festival, Barbara Morrison brings her charm, exuberant humour and… Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8:15pm Adam Bishop Quartet London-based saxophonist. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
8:30pm The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Tribute from the jazz legend's colleagues James Moody, Slide Hampton, John Lee, Eric Gunnison and… The Hub, Edinburgh
8:30pm Big Buzzard Boogie Band Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
9:00pm Brass Jaw Fun, exhilarating saxophone quartet, starring Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow, Konrad Wiszniewski and… The Lot, Edinburgh
11:30pm Organism Hammond organ grooves from Gabriel Latchin. The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Thursday 31 July
Time Event Location
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival In parks, bars, concert halls and theatres the sound of jazz will resonate throughout the city… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information… St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
Napier University Jazz Summer School Guitarist Haftor Medboe leads this week long intensive course to develop musicians skills call… Napier University, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Swedish Jazz Kings with Topsy Chapman Chicago and New Orleans jazz joined by gospel vocalist Chapman. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz… The Hub, Edinburgh
12:30pm–2:30pm Bill Allred Band Dixieland bandleader at Disneyland, Florida. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'. Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh
12:45pm Scottish Opera: Cinderella One of the leading 'bel canto' operas of the 19th century, Rossini's 'Cinderella' is an… Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
6:00pm Topsy Chapman with Randy Reinhart and John Sheridan The New Orleans singer is joined by trumpeter and pianist Reinhart and Sheridan. 'Part of the… The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
6:45pm–10:15pm Jamie's Scottish Evening A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining. Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
7:00pm Rod Clements and Jacob's Pillow A little bit bluesy, a slice of folkiness and a splash of rock from the founding member of… Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
7:00pm Catherine Legardh and Brian Kellock Fresh jazz standards and contemporary sounds from the Danish singer, accompanied by Scotland's… The Lot, Edinburgh
7:30pm Doc Rodent A night of blues-rock. The Ark, Edinburgh
7:30pm In Dreams Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and The Everley Brothers are brought to life on the stage by Johnny… Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
7:30pm Lee Ritenour Fusion guitar legend as Ritenour makes his Edinburgh debut. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues… The Hub, Edinburgh
7:30pm Chris Grieve Sextet and Trianglehead Trombonist Grieve's sextet featuring trumpeter Ryan Quigley in a double bill with the exploratory… The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
7:30pm Mesa Verde, Black Channels and Facel Vega Screamo, post-rock and hardcore in one handy package. Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm Batchelors of Jazz Traditional jazz led by trombonist and vocalist Dave Batchelor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz… Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
8:00pm The Blue Valentines Piano-led jazz with covers of songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Georgie Fame, Louis Prima and… The Jam House, Edinburgh

Found 382 performances of 163 events.
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