Enjoy live music – jazz and funk and more – every night at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Join us daily!
PLEASE CHECK OUR TICKETS PAGE TO FIND ANY ADVANCED TICKETS THAT ARE MENTIONED IN THE SCHEDULE. All other gigs are ‘pay on the door’ only.
*** WED 1st ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
4.30pm – Open Rehearsal – Free entry
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
ACOUSTIC TEATIME BLUES with Jed Potts
6.15pm-8pm Free entry
An evening of acoustic blues, featuring the outstanding Jed Potts on guitar—from Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters and The Blueswater.
Brian Molley Quartet play Henry Mancini
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird Tickets Here!
Brian Molley and his Quartet play the music of Henry Mancini.
From the cool sophistication of The Pink Panther to the sweeping lyricism of Moon River and the cinematic brilliance of Peter Gunn, Mancini’s melodies have become part of our collective soundtrack.
Known for their lyricism, versatility and dynamic interplay, the Brian Molley Quartet reimagine Mancini’s iconic works through the lens of contemporary jazz, balancing faithful homage with inventive improvisation.
AKI REMALLY
12.00am-1:30am Free entry
Aki Remally presents a set of original music influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway and Thundercat with some choice covers thrown in for good measure. Expect soulful melodies, deep lyrics, soaring guitar and hefty grooves – music for the body and mind.
*** THU 2nd ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
6.15pm-8.30pm, Free entry
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
GROOVE JAM
9.15pm-11.30pm, £8/6 or Free to play
The Jazz Bar’s all-inclusive jam session is back! On the first Thursday of every month, the Jazz Bar’s team of regular house musicians are here to welcome and guide any and all musicians, genres and abilities into the Edinburgh music scene for an evening of funky tunes and the opportunity to meet artists of all shapes and sizes!
Groove Afterparty
00:00 – 1.30am Free entry
After the jam sessions, stick around for a funky set from our fantastic house band!
*** FRI 3rd ***
Jazz Bar Friday: The Jack Pearce Quintet
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Described as “A band about to make its mark on UK Jazz”, The Jack Pearce Quintet showcases Jack’s original compositions that pay homage to jazz traditions while injecting a fresh, inventive spirit.
King Louis and the Primas
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Ayla and the Astralnauts
12.30am-2.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Led by the dynamic Ayla Ersoy, a rising star in Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene, Ayla and the Astralnauts bring a fresh take on funk and soul. Backed by the seasoned talents of jazz-bar veterans Glamour and the Baybes, this powerhouse collaboration guarantees an unforgettable night of electrifying grooves and soulful melodies.
Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or lose yourself in the music, Ayla and the Astralnauts deliver an experience that’s out of this world. Don’t miss your chance to see them live and be part of something truly cosmic.
*** SAT 4th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
2.30pm-5.30pm, Free entry
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
JAZZ BAR SATURDAYS: Gary Laidlaw Trio
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings – this week presenting Gary Laidlaw and his trio.
Purchase of this ticket also to stay for both our 9pm gig and midnight gig!
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
Femme Fierce + All Vinyl DJ Toni
12.30am-2.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
A late night high energy set of soul, funk and disco guaranteed to keep you moving, fronted and led by the soulful high energy vocals of Kat Brooks.
PLUS All Vinyl DJ Toni
*** SUN 5th ***
Acoustic Teatime with Mike Kearney
5pm-7.00pm, Free entry
Acoustic Teatime featuring the incredible Mike Kearney, the keys wizard and vocalist from The Katet.
Foo Birds
8.00pm-10.00pm, £10 Early Bird Tickets Here!
Kate Lister – Vocals
Alex Hill – Keys
Dan Abrahams – Guitar
Charlie Nash – Bass Guitar
Joe Shaw – Drums
The Foo Birds are an independent five-piece whose unique musical partnership has been evolving for over a decade. Their music dynamically blends elements of nu-soul, RnB, jazz and pop and is characterised by the powerful voice of Kate Lister, with lyrics exploring the joys and vulnerabilities of being human in an ever-changing world.
Their latest release, Everybody’s Shouting, was produced by Chris Hyson (Jordan Rakei, Frida Touray) and mixed by Alex Killpartrick (Olivia Dean). The EP offers a timely reflection on the chaos of modern life, and the solace we find in connection and creativity. It’s uplifting and soulful – a thoughtful antidote to overwhelming times.
Previous shows include Pizza Express Jazz Club (London), Band on the Wall (Manchester), Peggy’s Skylight (Nottingham) and The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh). Festival appearances include headline slots at Kelburn Garden Party, Fife Jazz Festival & Tinderbox Fest and they have been celebrated on Jazz FM, Worldwide FM & BBC Radio.
Nu-Sound: This Month Featuring Niamh Baillie Strong
10.30pm-12.00am, £6/4 on door only
Our Monthly neosoul, fusion, hip hop and original music night introduces both new and established bands on one bill.
*** MON 6th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUE 7th ***
SOUL SOCIETY JAM
7pm – 9pm, Soul soc free or £2/6 until 19:30
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm, £8/£6 or Free to play
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WED 8th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
4.30pm – Open Rehearsal – Free entry
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
Acoustic Teatime with Mike Kearney
6.15pm, Free entry
Acoustic Teatime featuring the incredible Mike Kearney, the keys wizard and vocalist from The Katet.
Hot Sounds Island
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird Tickets Here!
Hot Sounds Island is the UK’s only Japanese Jazz Fusion tribute band, showcasing the best of the genre from its influential artists. Expect tracks from Casiopea, T-Square, Masayoshi Takanaka, Akira Wada and many more. Whether you’re hip to the material or not, this is a gig that will open your ears to the highly infectious world of Japanese Fusion.
Dank Mango
12.00am-1.30am, Free entry
Neo-soul, hip-hop grooves and throwback funk classics! This vocal lead band is guaranteed to get your hips moving. Inspired by new and old artists from Steely Dan to Jordan Rakei, Dank Mango will cook up a funk-filled night with a wide range of musical styles to keep you on your toes. Led by vocal and guitar talent Ed Denman, Groovy bass by Lucas Gilchrist, Tight drums from Jack O’Rourke and soulful keys by Will Anderson.
*** THU 9th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
6.15pm-8.30pm Free
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
The Lolita Jackson Group
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird Tickets Here!
The Lolita Jackson group will take you on a journey through jazz, R&B and jazzfunk with NYC based singer Lolita Jackson.
Sinners
12.00am-1:30am, Free entry
Neo-soul grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring funky guitar from Aki Remally, dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums), Dougie Coulter (bass) and Tom Wilkinson (bass).
*** FRI 10th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays : The Third Exit
With Douglas Whates, Martin Kershaw and Doug Hough
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Bassist/composer Douglas Whates’s project drawing from the “chordless” trio tradition of Rollins, Konitz, et al. Featuring Martin Kershaw (sax) and Doug Hough (drums), the trio take the less travelled third exit towards inventive originals as well as reinvented standards.
Marianne McGregor
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10/8 on the door
Marianne McGregor is a powerful voice in UK Jazz, awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards 2023, Marianne has been delighting sell-out audiences with her impressive voice and scat-singing. Using her voice like an instrument, Marianne sings with tone and sincerity that can both break your heart and mend it all in one performance. Alongside her star-studded band of top Scottish jazz players the group embody exciting improvisation and awe-inspiring musicianship.
Aki Remally
12.30am-2.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Aki Remally presents a set of original music influenced by the likes of Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway and Thundercat with some choice covers thrown in for good measure. Expect soulful melodies, deep lyrics, soaring guitar and hefty grooves – music for the body and mind.
*** SAT 11th ***
Ed Kelly + David Milligan
3pm-5.30pm Free entry
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar duo playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Lachlan McCall and Robert Pettigrew
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings – this week presenting Lachlan Mccall, Robert Pettigrew and Ed Kelly
Purchase of this ticket also to stay for both our 9pm gig and midnight gig! If you want to only come for the 9pm show please buy on the door – as arriving at half 8 with this ticket will not guarantee entry if space doesn’t allow
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
Los Chichanos: Last 2025 Show + All Vinyl DJ Pat
12.30am-3.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
The band behind Edinburgh’s wild late night fiestas!
Psychedelic jungle cumbia + chicha. The last chance to see the group at jazz bar this year!
PLUS All Vinyl DJ Pat
*** SUN 12th ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids + Disco
And parents, we’ve got you covered too! With our fully licensed bar, you can sip on your favourite cocktail, enjoy a cold beer, or unwind with a glass of wine while the kids groove to the tunes. We also have an impressive non-alcoholic beer selection.
But that’s not all—there’s a 30-minute disco after the show for anyone still needing to party and burn off even more energy!
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The show starts at 2pm and consists of two 30min sets with a break in between. 30min of disco to follow- all finished by 4pm. Please arrive early- doors open at 1.30pm.
Snacks and juices for children available to purchase from the bar.
This is not a drop off event- adults must remain with the children at all times.
HOT TIN ROOF
5pm-7.00pm Free entry
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
Kimberly Tessa
8:00pm-10:00pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Vocalist and saxophonist Kimberley Tessa has been making waves across the Scottish jazz scene. Awarded ‘Rising Star’ at the 2023 Scottish Jazz Awards, she performs throughout Scotland playing Jazz sets, original music, and with the vocal trio “The Vintage Girls”.
She will be performing alongside guitarist Sean Bissett as well as her rhythm section for a set of Jazz infused RnB originals and some classic jazz numbers. Sean Bissett has spent the last 10 years working as a session guitarist in Scotland. An early found interest in improvised music has led him on a near 20-year journey studying the great musicians Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield, to name a few.
Boom, Thwack, Twang
10:30pm – 00:00am £6/£4 tickets only available on the door
From blues legend Harry Higgs and his band, a night full of soulful blues, jazzy RnB and shred guitar.
*** MON 13th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUE 14th ***
JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
7pm-8:30pm, Free for students before 19:30 – or £8/6
Edinburgh University Jazz Society Open Jam Session. Make sure to come along for a great night of music whether you want to join in or, relax on the axis of the wheel of life, with jazz, and cocktails.
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9:15pm-11:30pm, £8/£6 or Free to play
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WED 15th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
4.30pm – Open Rehearsal – Free entry
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
Acoustic Teatime
6.15pm, Free entry
Acoustic Teatime featuring jazz and blues playing a slick selection from the songbook of hidden gems, with a dash of classics for good measure.
Jazz Main
9.15pm-11.30pm £10 Early Bird Tickets Here!
Tonight, we catch JazzMain before they head off to perform at next week’s Guiness Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland. The quartet, no strangers to The Jazz Bar of course, have spent well over two decades bringing the very best of Blue Note-inspired jazz to audiences across the UK and Ireland.
Always a popular draw with audiences, this evening the band will take a deep dive into the history and music of the great jazz recordings that shaped the era of the post-Bop West Coast ‘Cool Jazz’ movement, interspersed with some jazzed-up funk n’ soul-tinged soundscapes.
Nick Gould leads this punchy tenor sax-led foursome – together with Steve Grossart (keys), Iain Harkness (electric 5-string bass) and Kevin Dorrian (drums)
MIDNIGHT SWIM CLUB
12.00am-1.30am Free entry
*** THU 16th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
6.15pm-8.30pm Free entry
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
The Lone Pine Pickers
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Led by guitarist Ross Milligan, The Lone Pine Pickers are a new all-star band performing country inflected jazz music. This is a band jam-packed with musical talent, also featuring Conor Smith (guitar/pedal steel), Roy Percy (bass) and Ewan Laing (drums)
Killerhorns
12.00am-1:30am, Free entry
Led by drummer Carter Skillicorn, the Killerhorns play horn led funk and soul, ranging from deep cut New Orleans tunes to JBs inspired orignals and everything in-between.🕺
*** FRI 17th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays : Graeme Stephen
6.15 pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Guitarist Graeme Stephen brings together a new group featuring three outstanding musicians from the Scottish scene: Stephen Henderson (drums), Martin Kershaw (saxophone), and Elie Afif (bass). Playing new music by Graeme, the group brings a fresh and open approach — expect music drawing on folk, jazz and free improvisation.
Graeme Stephen – guitar
Stephen Henderson – drums
Martin Kershaw – saxophone
Elie Afif – bass
Legit
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10/£8 on the door
Led by Ben Macdonald, some of the west coasts finest jazz musicians join us for a night of fast paced energetic jazz standards.
Glamour and the Baybes
12.30am-3.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
7-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
*** SAT 18th ***
ED KELLY + DAVID MILLIGAN
3pm-5.30pm Free entry
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar duo playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Caroline Scott Quartet
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Drummer Caroline Scott’s quartet brings together some of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians featuring Harben Kay (sax), Fergus McCreadie (piano) and Ali Watson (bass).
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
G Money and the Deep Pockets + All Vinyl DJ Chris Astrojazz
12.30am-3.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
From Bohemian Monk Machine, a brand new band: G Money and the Deep Pockets.
Expect high energy funk mania and exciting new original material!
PLUS All Vinyl DJ Chris Astrojazz
*** SUN 19th ***
HOT TIN ROOF
5pm-7.00pm Free entry
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
Kai Reesu
8.00pm-10.00pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Kai Reesu are a melting pot of underground hip-hop and jazz ; led by Paul Copeland on keys and centred around a core rhythm section with Matt Sim on drums and Robert McArthur on guitar and bass , they blend elements of psychedelia , grime and melancholic neo-classical piano into a foundation of old skool funk and progressive hip-hop , with thumping polyrhthms and rich horns.
Following two sets of Kai Resu we have Eloi at 22:30
Eloi
10.30am-12:00am, £6/£4 tickets only available on the door
Eloi (Ee – loy), are an Edinburgh based 7-piece future-jazz group. Inspired by the likes of Nubiyan Twist, Ezra Collective and Hiatus Kaiyote, their debut EP ‘Maya’ was released in 2022, and the follow up ‘Bloom Again’ was released in 2023.
*** MON 20th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUE 21st ***
SOUL SOCIETY JAM
7pm – 9pm, Members Free or £2/6 until 20:00
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6 or Free to play
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WED 22nd ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
4.30pm – Open Rehearsal – Free entry
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
Celtic Django
9.15pm-11.30pm, £10 Early Bird Tickets Here!
Following their run of 3 sold out Jazz Bar Fringe Shows in August, Celtic Django Project return with their fusion of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club gypsy jazz meets Scottish folk music. Expanding their line up with traditional fiddle/ jazz violin, expect a fun and unique musical experience with vibrant gypsy jazz laced with Celtic spirit from the treasure trove of Scotland’s musical heritage. www.celticdjangoproject.com
AYLA AND THE ASTRALNAUTS
12.00am-1.30am Free entry
Led by the dynamic Ayla Ersoy, a rising star in Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene, Ayla and the Astralnauts bring a fresh take on funk and soul. Backed by the seasoned talents of jazz-bar veterans Glamour and the Baybes, this powerhouse collaboration guarantees an unforgettable night of electrifying grooves and soulful melodies.
Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or lose yourself in the music, Ayla and the Astralnauts deliver an experience that’s out of this world. Don’t miss your chance to see them live and be part of something truly cosmic.
*** THU 23rd ***
ACOUSTIC BLUES with Jed Potts
6.15pm-8:30pm Free entry
An evening of acoustic blues, featuring the outstanding Jed Potts on guitar—from Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters and The Blueswater.
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Scottish trumpeter Colin Steele leads a stellar line-up as he celebrates the swinging dance tunes from the 30s and 40s. Drawing from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Kenny Ball, expect familiar tunes played with vibrancy and freshness from Martin Foster (clarinet and saxophone), Campbell Normand (piano), Roy Percy (double bass) and Jim Drummond (drums).
FLEX
00:00-1:30am Free entry
Keys wizard and soulful vocalist, Mike Kearney (Fender Rhodes), leads brand new quartet, FLEX. Featuring Ben Collard (Drums), Dougie Coulter (Bass). Obscure and refreshing 70s and 80s pop/funk covers from Michael McDonald and Steely Dan to Earth Wind and Fire – all the yacht rock classics!
*** FRI 24th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays : JOHN STOWELL
featuring Tom Remon
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
On a rare visit from the USA, and without doubt one of the most original jazz guitarists of his generation, John Stowell’s unique style continues to delight audiences around the world. Twice the recipient of Downbeat Magazine’s International Critics’ Award, his playing has been heard in the company of Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, and David Liebman, amongst many others. Influenced as much by pianists and horn players as guitarists, Stowell’s approach to the instrument is entirely his own, making this appearance at Hampstead Jazz Club a must-see gig.
“More guitarists would play like John Stowell if they knew how” – Herb Ellis
“John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality” – Larry Coryell
also featuring TOM REMON
Tom Remon is a guitarist who cut his teeth with the Tomorrow’s Warriors, and made an impressive debut recording with UK jazz hero guitarist, Jim Mullen. Tom has toured extensively across the UK and over nine countries in Europe with MOBO award nominated Irish jazz drummer David Lyttle.
Boptimism
9.15pm-11.30pm, £8/ £10 on the door only
Keith Edwards (Saxophone) regular leader of the Jazz Bar Big Band presents his project, showcasing arrangements of hardbop classics and jazz standards for the captivating and energetic Quintet format.
Mighty Mighty
12.30am-3.00am, £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Led by the magnetic Amy Reader, this genre-bending band blends old-school funk with smooth hip-hop beats to create a sound that’s impossible to resist. With a rhythm section that makes your feet move and lyrics that hit deep, their performances are a late-night celebration of everything funky and fresh.
*** SAT 25th ***
ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH GRAEME MEARNS
2.30pm-5.30pm Free
Graeme Mearns is best known for his unique guitar style, emotive vocals and poetic, often darkly humorous lyrics. Expect a variety of styles from swing jazz and blues to hardcore punk, rock, ska and garage as well as the mellower acoustic music. Not to be missed!
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Simon Mercieca Group
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets here!
Maltese born Edinburgh based Pianist, Producer and Composer Simon Mercieca is debuting his new group in a set of concerts of jazz which is heavily influenced and inspired by hip hop music. Some of his recent performances include the Malta Jazz Festival, the St Michael’s Church Concert Series. He has also been part of the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra where he was invited to play a duet in the Queens Hall with leading saxophonist Tommy Smith.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
Killerhorns + All Vinyl DJ Ann Tweak
12.30am-3.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Led by drummer Carter Skillicorn, the Killerhorns play horn led funk and soul, ranging from deep cut New Orleans tunes to JBs inspired orignals and everything in-between.🕺
Plus All Vinyl DJ Ann Tweak
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*** SUN 26th ***
New Step Jazz Session
5pm-7.00pm Free entry
Edi Uni Jazz Society is bringing you a new monthly set showcasing their emerging talent – an exciting opportunity to hear the next generation of jazz musicians.
The Coven
8pm-10:00pm £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets here!
What happens when you put leading ladies together in one night of soul, blues and jazz – Kat Brooks and Nicole Smit will show you.
Becca Sloan
10.30am-12:00am, £6/4 on the door
From the West of Scotland, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Becca Sloan has been recognised by BBC introducing as “the best of the best” for her distinctive, soulful style.
*** MON 27th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
FOUR trumpets, FOUR trombones, FIVE saxes and FOUR rhythm! It’s a variable line-up of top-class pro players, who travel in from around Scotland to participate in this outstanding gig. Nowhere else can you hear this standard of regular Big Band playing. Led by saxophonist Keith Edwards, the personnel changes weekly, as does their selection of fantastic arrangements.
*** TUE 28th ***
JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
7pm-8:30pm, Free for students before 19:00 – or £8/6
Edinburgh University Jazz Society Open Jam Session. Make sure to come along for a great night of music whether you want to join in or, relax on the axis of the wheel of life, with jazz, and cocktails.
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6/Free to play
Open Stage ‘Jazz Jam’ where our excellent House Trio backs all kinds of surprise jazzy guests dropping in to play – and we’ve no idea who’s coming in until tonight! If you want to play, turn up with your instrument and ask for a place on the evening’s list of guest players.
*** WED 29th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
4.30pm – Open Rehearsal – Free entry
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studing at the University of Edinburgh.
BLUES AT THE JAZZ BAR: featuring Gus Munro
7.30pm – 11.30pm £5/7 tickets only available on the door (free to play)
A brand new night at the jazz bar, hosted by Edinburgh blues mainstay Richard Price, we aim to highlight and provide a home for blues in the city. With a featured artist – Gus Munro – performing an hour of their set followed by an Open Blues Jam (starting 9pm). This is the night to see blues in the jazz bar every month. Always featuring a blues trio to close off the night
Late night at the jazz bar
12.00am-1.30am Free entry
A late night groovy funky set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** THU 30th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
6.15pm-8.30pm, Free
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
Jimmy Steel Vintage Sax
9.15pm-11.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Jimmy Steele from The Vintage Explosion presents The Vintage Sax LIVE in his debut gig at The Jazz Bar. Taking material from both of his EPs ‘The Vintage Sax’ and ‘Commander Jimmy Steele’, Jimmy and his band (made up of The Vintage Explosion members) will be paying homage to the somewhat forgotten era of roaring rock ‘n’ roll saxophone from the 1950s, with some tasteful jazz in between!
Glamour and the Baybes – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
12.00am-1:30am,
The Babes are bringing you a halloween special – you won’t want to miss this!
5-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
*** FRI 31st ***
The Tom Anderson plays Kenny Burrell
6.15pm-8.30pm, £9 Early Bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Premiering with their first performance, this new quintet unites leading musicians from Edinburgh and Glasgow, each with a wealth of experience performing across the UK, Europe, the USA, and South America. The lineup features Tom Anderson (guitar), Deke McGee (saxophone), Ed Kelly (bass), Malcom Herpich (drums), and José Rojas (congas).
Their sound is a laid-back fusion of jazz and blues, inspired by the cool sophistication of Kenny Burrell and Stanley Turrentine. For their debut, the ensemble will explore Burrell’s classic album Midnight Blue, along with a selection of other standards he performed — all delivered with warmth, swing, and subtle Latin inflections.
Ali Affleck
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Award winning Old time jazz and blues vocalist.
Early jazz historian Ali has earned her solid reputation as the quintessential ‘go to’ vocalist for authentic trad Jazz / prohibition era blues. Representing the Pioneers of early music (particularly the forgotten heroines!) Ali’s fresh interpretations breathe new life into this highly specialized music and this sees her leading the charge for bringing old school Jazz back to the attention of our modern ears!
Bodega Latina
12.30am-2.00am
A night of wall to wall hot & steamy salsa!
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