Live music – jazz, blues, funk & more – 7 days a week, at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Open every day!
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*** TUESDAY 31st March ***
SOUL SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 21:00, Members Free or £2/6 until 20:00
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door 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.
*** WEDNESDAY 1st April ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – 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
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Featuring Mike Kearney on vocals and playing New Orleans stride piano.
Nathan Somevi
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Nathan Somevi, a Ghanaian-born, Aberdeen-raised musician brings his truly original sound – where gospel roots, R&B feel and African influences come together. Inspired by Charlie Hunter, his hybrid guitar style blends bass and melody into a captivating, groove-led sound that’s unmistakably unique.
Cumbiatones
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Cumbiatones is a Psychedelic Cumbia band based in Edinburgh (Scotland). Formed in 2021, Cumbiatones combines tradicional Cumbia rythms from Peru, Argentina and Colombia with rock music psychedelic sounds and energetic riffs that will get the crowd dancing non stop.
*** THURSDAY 2nd ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
18:15 – 19:45, 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
20:30 – 01:00 , £6/8 on door or FREE to play
FREE Entry from 23:00!
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!
At the end of the jam, the house band will play a set to close off the night.
*** FRIDAY 3rd ***
Viper Swing
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets here!
Edinburgh-based Viper Swing plays hot string jazz: infectious rhythms, joyful improvisations, and gravelly vocals blend to evoke the swing-era spirit of the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s.
Boptimism
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
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.
Aki Remally
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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.
*** SATURDAY 4th ***
The Mellotones Trio
15:00 doors, FREE Entry!
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Jazz Bar Saturdays: The Martin Waugh Quartet
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings.
Martin Waugh, piano.
Tam Anderson, guitar.
Fabrizio Conti, drums.
Ed Kelly, bass .
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 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.
Featuring:
Sam Coombes, sax
Phil O’Malley, trombone
David Patrick, piano
Ali Watson, bass
Chun-wei Kang, drums
The Sinners + All Vinyl DJ Toni McVey
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
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 hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
*** SUNDAY 5th (Easter Sunday) ***
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!
Hot Tin Roof
17:30, 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!
Ethan Iverson Trio with Calum Gourlay and Alyn Cosker
Blue Note recording artist Ethan Iverson makes his triumphant Edinburgh return!
Some of Iverson’s very first European gigs were in Edinburgh at Henry’s Cellar Bar around the turn of the century. 25 years later Iverson will play the Jazz Bar with noted Scottish talent Gourlay and Cosker.
In 2002 Ethan Iverson helped form The Bad Plus, a revolutionary and wildly successful avant-garde trio that The New York Times said was “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.”
Since leaving TBP, Iverson has released critically-acclaimed jazz albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette. Downbeat has called Iverson “A master of melody” while Hot House recently raved, “Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.” After witnessing a 2024 concert of jazz standards spontaneously chosen by the audience, Stereophile wrote, “Iverson is a natural, consistent crowd-pleaser. For his entire career, he has been finding ways to be accessible while pushing the envelope.”
Nemo Ganguli
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
Nu-jazz/fusion. Nemo Ganguli is a prodigious talent on drums. As a U.K Young Drummer of the Year top 10 Finalist in 2022 Nemo has been recognised as one of the most exciting young drummers in the U.K.
*** MONDAY 6th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
20:00 – 22:45, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 20:00-21:00, full gig from 21:15-22:45.
**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.
*** TUESDAY 7th ***
Jazz Society STUDENT Jam
19:00 – 20:30, FREE for students before 19:30 – or £6/8
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
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door 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.
*** WEDNESDAY 8th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – Open Rehearsal – FREE entry!
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying at the University of Edinburgh.
ACOUSTIC TEATIME with Mike Kearney
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards. Featuring Mike Kearney on vocals and playing New Orleans stride piano.
Mantis Ensemble
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Mantis Ensemble is a new Edinburgh based nu-jazz project from drummer Scott Jamieson.
Drawing on original compositions developed and refined through a range of musical collaborations, the project brings his works into a dynamic trio setting with a strong focus on groove and electronic textures. The trio made their debut at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2025, performing to a sold-out audience.
“True masterpiece of modern jazz music. Relaxing, groovy rhythmic textures meet sophisticated harmonies and precisely played synth riffs, infusing the music with a truly interesting and original vibe” – Berlin On Air
“Melodically brilliant and rhythmically captivating” – Stereofox
Glamour and The Baybes
23:00 – late, FREE Entry! 
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)
*** THURSDAY 9th ***
JOHN HUNT’S BLUES AND SWING EVENING
18:15 – 19:45, 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
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
20:30 – 22:45, £12 ADV or 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).
Late Night at The Jazz Bar
23:00 doors, Free entry!
Funky groovy set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** FRIDAY 10th ***
Family ‘Friday Night’ Party with Flex Band
16:00 – 17:30, £8 Child, £9 Adult Tickets Here!
Join Mike Kearney and his quartet FLEX for a fun, family-friendly live music session full of groove, rhythm and feel-good classics!
A proper Friday night out… starting at 4pm!
(It’s school holidays, so bedtime is… flexible 😉)
Let your kids experience the magic of a real live music party – no tactical nap required! Music, fun, and a whole lot of dancing – this is one party you won’t want to miss.
We’re excited to introduce yet another late-night Jazz Bar favourite to a younger audience – this time, keys wizard and soulful vocalist Mike Kearney, leading a brilliant live band bringing serious groove to the dancefloor.
Expect upbeat, feel-good 70s and 80s pop-funk, led from the keys with rich, warm sounds, smooth vocals and irresistible grooves.
Kid-sized fun, grown-up tunes.
Perfect for kids and families who want something a bit more like a real gig- think live instruments, big sound and plenty of space to dance, move and enjoy the music together.
THIS IS A KIDS EVENT- adults attending without children will not be permitted.
Conor Smith and Sam Vincent Kilbride
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Fraser Urquhart Group
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Famed Scottish Piano player Fraser Urquhart returns to the jazz bar to start our Saturday programming for a delightful range of swing and great American song book selections.
Ayla and the Astralnauts
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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.
*** SATURDAY 11th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ/ACOUSTIC
15:00 doors, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz/Acoustic featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Lucy Wijnands
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring international vocalist Lucy Wijnands.
Lucy Wijnands (USA) VOCALS
Fraser Urquhart PIANO
Ed Kelly BASS
Max Popp DRUMS
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 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.
Featuring:
Andy Middleton, sax
Colin Steele, trumpet
Fraser Urquhart, piano
Ed Kelly, bass
Max Popp, drums
Killerhorns + All Vinyl DJ Barney
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
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.
*** SUNDAY 12th ***
Sunday World Music Sessions: Heart of Africa (Live)
17:30 – 19:00, £9/11 ADV or on door, Tickets Here!
Doors: 5.15pm
Presented by Samba Sene:
Informal Sunday afternoon session showcasing diverse grooves and beats from the heart of Africa with original songs, percussion, dancing.
Following 2 sell-outs in November and February, this is the third in our series of informal Sunday afternoon sessions showcasing diverse grooves and beats from around the world.
Curated by Senegal’s Samba Sene, our special guests are Cynthia Gentle (Zimbabwe), Jules Sow on kora, singer songwriter Sylvain Ayite (Senegal), Africa Melody drumming group, and ending with a short upbeat set from Samba Sene & Diwan.
Unreserved seating, standing and dancing.
Accompanied children welcome. Children under 2 are free, all others should be paid for at the concession rate.
The Amy Winehouse Songbook – Marianne McGregor
20:00, £12/15 ADV or on door , Tickets Here!
Top jazz vocalist Marianne McGregor performs an evening of Amy Winehouse songs performed with a top Scottish jazz band.
Paying tribute to one of her jazz idols, Marianne and her band bring an exquisite show to the jazz bar, a live interpretation of the Amy Winehouse songbook. Marianne McGregor (vocals), Paul Harrison (piano), Laurie Moore (electric bass), Max Popp (drums), Sam Parkinson (guitar) and Brian Molley (saxophone/flute).
Sunday Late
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
*** MONDAY 13th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
20:00 – 22:45, £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 20:00-21:00, full gig from 21:15-22:45.
**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.
*** TUESDAY 14th ***
Soul Society STUDENT Jam
19:00 – 21:00, Members Free or £2/6 until 20:00
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
21:00 – 23:30, £6/8 on the door 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.
*** WEDNESDAY 15th ***
EUJO – Edinburgh Uni Jazz Orchestra
16:30 – Open Rehearsal – FREE entry!
A 17-piece big band consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Electric Blues with Jed Potts
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring the incredible Jed Potts, playing solo electric blues.
Conor Smith and John Burgess ‘Blues and Ballads’
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Brought together through a mutual love of old forgotten standards, Conor Smith and John Burgess present a set of swinging tunes from the 30s.
Conor Smith Guitar
John Burgess Reeds
Andy Sharkey Bass
Late Night at the Jazz Bar
23:00 – FREE Entry!
Late night groovy set guaranteed to keep you moving.
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