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Jazz & blues

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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.

Islay Jazz Festival

Islay Jazz Festival

4 Sep 2008

If the idea of a successful jazz festival on Islay once seemed more than a touch outlandish, the actuality has been quite the opposite. The Islay Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a line-up that typifies the programming policy…

New Jazz Orchestra - Camden ‘70

New Jazz Orchestra - Camden ‘70

4 Sep 2008

New Jazz Orchestra - Camden ‘70 (Dusk Fire Records) Neil Ardley was well on the way to being a forgotten figure in British jazz, but reissues of some of his work in the past couple of years have gone some way to redressing the balance. It should be…

Haftor Medboe Group - New: Happy

Haftor Medboe Group - New: Happy

4 Sep 2008

The current line-up of Haftor Medbøe’s group is the strongest yet. The guitarist’s accomplished soloing is supported by powerful contributions from two of the leading horn players on the Scottish scene, saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski and trombonist…

Fettes Jazz Festival

Fettes Jazz Festival

Swingin’ in the Marquee

21 Aug 2008

The fourth Fettes Jazz Festival offers another attractive weekend festival housed in a marquee in the grounds of Fettes College, with a programme that combines top local talent with some exciting guests. The familiar format features an opening session…

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Popular events

Fraser Urquhart
Date	Location
Relaxing piano. View full details
13 Jun 6.45pm 27 Jun 6.45pm	Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

The Babes
Date	Location
Mix of rock, jazz, blues and funk from this six-piece playing arrangements of Prince, Herbie Hancock, Zappa and improv renditions of classics. View full details
14 May–25 Jun Mon 10.30pm	The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Jazz Bar Quartet
Date	Location
Jazz four-piece. View full details
6 Jun–7 Jun Wed & Thu 8pm 13 Jun 8pm 15 Jun 8pm 20 Jun–21 Jun Wed & Thu 8pm	The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

The Whighams Jazz Club
Date	Location
All singers and instrumentalists are welcome at this jazz jam with a different host every week and a stellar trio. View full details
3 Jun–17 Jun Sun 8pm Featuring the Matt Anderson Quartet from Leeds (27 May), Chris Clark on guitar/vocals (3 Jun), vocalist…	Whighams Wine Cellars, Edinburgh
24 Jun 8pm Joined by Colin Steele (trumpet) and Iain Ewing (vocals).	Whighams Wine Cellars, Edinburgh
1 Jul 8pm Singer Alison Affleck, pays homage to the 30s and 40s music of pianist Teddy Wilson.	Whighams Wine Cellars, Edinburgh
8 Jul 8pm Joined by saxophonist Stewart Forbes.	Whighams Wine Cellars, Edinburgh
15 Jul 8pm Vocalist Victoria Bennett hosts tonight's session.	Whighams Wine Cellars, Edinburgh

Mike Kearney Ka-Tet
Date	Location
Talented piano player/vocalist Mike Kearney leads this funk/blues five-piece. View full details
9 May–27 Jun Wed 11.30pm	The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Popular places

Harbour Jazz Club

88 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP

Quarry Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PY

The Hillary Step

199 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 0BH

Live! On The Park At Pizza On The Park

11–13 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LY

Northwood Golf Club

Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2QW