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Mulatu Astatke set for Glasgow Jazz Festival

Mulatu Astatke set for Glasgow Jazz Festival

Ethio-jazz pioneer visits Scotland for the first time

21 Jun 2011

An alto saxophone line snakes slowly over shimmering vibraphone and sensuous Latin percussion. Horns create a dreamy, exotic mood as Ethiopian modes meet Western scales. A buzzing guitar or grooving organ might come in, bringing a touch of slow-burning…

Timeline - Summer music festivals 2011 from Scotland and beyond

Timeline - Summer music festivals 2011 from Scotland and beyond

A chronological list of the best festivals in Scotland and beyond

27 May 2011

A chronological list of the most significant festivals happening in Scotland this summer, along with the biggest and best from the rest of the UK and beyond.

In the swing of it - Jazz, Blues and Folk venues

In the swing of it - Jazz, Blues and Folk venues

15 Sep 2008

Boasting some of the finest new names and most exciting stalwarts of the jazz, blues and folks scene, Edinburgh and Glasgow have long set an impressive stall with some of the most diverse festivals and year round line-ups.

Bobby Watson

Bobby Watson

19 Jun 2008

GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Sat 28 Jun There was a time when Bobby Watson was a regular visitor to these parts, both in his own right and with the great 29th Street Saxophone Quartet, but it has been a while now since we had the…

Festivals

5 Jun 2008

Until 8 June Leith Festival Various venues, Leith, Edinburgh, prices vary www.leithfestival.com Leith Festival showcases its trademark brew of home-grown talent and big name headliners with over 100 musical acts, 50 comedians and a dozen visual…

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James Taylor Quartet, Craig Charles DJ & Federation of the Disco Pimp
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The Hammond-driven grooves of the JTQ are supported by Federation of the Disco Pimp, and Craig Charles mans the turntables for a late funk & soul set afterwards. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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29 Jun 10.30am The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Brass Jaw
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Brass quartet with no rhythm section but plenty of improvisational muscle. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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27 Jun 6pm Recital Room at City Halls, Glasgow
Colin Tully and Sensorium
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Most of the time Colin Tully teaches Alexander Technique for a living, but back in the day he was asked by Bill Forsyth to compose the score for Forsyth's classic movie Gregory's Girl; here, Tully and his band play the score along with a host of originals. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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29 Jun 7.30pm Platform, Glasgow
Das Kapital plays Hanns Eisler
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Sax/guitar/drums trio play the fierce and rousing music of East Germany's foremost composer. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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28 Jun 7.30pm Recital Room at City Halls, Glasgow
George Benson and Christian Scott
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George Benson's singing has earned him more fans than his remarkable guitar-playing; here he does both. Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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2 Jul 7.30pm Clyde Auditorium at SECC, Glasgow
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