Live music – jazz, blues, funk & more – 7 days a week, all-year round, at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Open every day!
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*** THURSDAY 30th ***
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
C.A.L.I.E
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Glasgow based C.A.L.I.E returns to the Jazz Bar!
Led by saxophonist Josie Girgis, ‘C.A.L.I.E,’ is an exciting collective of exceptional musicians. Dedicated to exploring a vast range of genres (in exceedingly ambitious ways); C.A.L.I.E provides its audiences with truly eclectic set of music.
MAY 2026
*** FRIDAY 1st May ***
Sean Bisset Trio
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Octology
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Keith Edwards (Saxophone) regular leader of the Jazz Bar Big Band presents his brand-new project, showcasing arrangements of hardbop classics and jazz standards for the captivating and energetic Octet format (8-piece band).
Dank Mango
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 on the door 💃🕺🏻.
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.
*** SATURDAY 2nd ***
The Mellotones Trio
15:00 – 17:30 Free entry!
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Jazz Bar Saturday: Dot Allan
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings
Piano trio featuring pianist Dot Allan playing standards along with our house rhythm section.
‘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.
Sandino e seu Bando (Brazilian Carimbo & Cumbia)
+ All Vinyl FUNK DJ Ann Tweak
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
Brand new Latin music assemble led by Sandino (aka Dino) on the melodeon, focused on Forró Pé de Serra (traditional northeast brazilian music) with a hint of Carimbó and Cumbia rhythms to give some extra flavor.
An authentic fusion of dance music from South American that will make you move your body and soul all night.
*** SUNDAY 3rd ***
Phoenix Choir
17:00 – 19:00, £12 ADV – SOLD OUT. Tickets might be available on the door
The Phoenix Choir are renowned as Edinburgh’s powerhouse soul & gospel choir – and tonight they bring a feast of intimate vocal harmonies.
Paired back to smaller groups, each group have their moment to showcase their own style and flavour of soul, and highlight individual voices as well soaring harmonies.
From Kirk Franklin to Yebba, Bill Withers, Aretha, SWV and more you can expect a glorious range of soul & R&B tunes.
All of the singers are part of The Phoenix Soul & Gospel Choir, which will be performing later this year in the Usher Hall, and have performed in The Queens Hall (25), Pianodrome (25), Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival (24), La Belle Angele (23), Kelburn Garden Party, Edinburgh’s Christmas, and recorded for artists The War & Treaty.
Lorna Reid Band
20:00 – 22:00, £12 ADV or on door Tickets here!
Edinburgh vocalist Lorna Reid, and her topflight band, blend soulful jazz classics with original writing
Including songs from her acclaimed album I Will Tell Your Story. Featured on BBC Radio and described as ‘simply great soulful, grownup songcraft’. A smoky and lyrical vocal style, influenced by greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Diana Krall and Julie London, Lorna has performed at international jazz festivals in New York, London and Edinburgh. She creates an intimate, memorable atmosphere—perfect for a night at the jazz bar. “Fabulous repertoire from easy listening to hot vintage swing (BBC Radio Scotland)
Little Wolf Co
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door 
Contemporary groove based band taking influence from jazz, soul and funk playing immersive instrumental compositions.
*** MONDAY 4th ***
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 5th ***
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 6th ***
Electric Blues with Jed Potts
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring the incredible Jed Potts, playing solo electric blues.
Aki Remally Presents: Hendrix and Us
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Established Scottish jazz-funk guitarist Aki Remally reconstructs the music of Jimi Hendrix with a funk-heavy approach
Hendrix And Us returns to the Jazz Bar featuring Aki Remally, Jamie Graham, Tom Wilkinson and Michael J. Watson. We’ll be playing heavy things, groovy things but most importantly, Hendrix things with a massive serving of funk and exploratory vibes… It will be loud and it will be filled with soul…
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 7th ***
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 8th ***
Anatole Muster
19:00, £15 Final Release Tickets here! When Sold Out, tickets may be available on the door.
Swiss London-Based producer and accordion phenomenon Anatole Muster
At only 22 years of age, Swiss London-Based producer and accordion phenomenon Anatole Muster has already gained critical praise from both musicians and fans alike. His unique approach to modern jazz got featured by Jamie Cullum on his BBC 2 radio show and made him collaborate with genre-bending heavyweights just as Tennyson, Kiefer or Louis Cole.
Anatole’s music has propelled him to perform worldwide, including shows at Montreux Jazz Autumn of Music festival, Rio Montreux Jazz Festival, M4Music Switzerland, a sold-out Minaret Records-Show in Los Angeles and two sold-out performances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, to name a few.
Anatole’s new album, “Wonderful now”, scheduled for release on April 19th, showcases a remarkable musical diversity by an artist with an exceptional background. In these 28 minutes of music, Anatole emancipates from the confines of traditional genre and explores the multitude of sounds that have made him love music so much. Anatole journeys through jazz and hyperpop all the way to emotional dance and trap with seamless fluidity all while remaining faithful to the improvisatory nature of jazz. Anatole’s unique voice, the accordion is skilfully weaved into the music, adding his unmistakable electrifying melodic phrasing into every composition.
Legit
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
A collective gig of the best of Scotlands west coast jazz scene, curated by the accomplished Ben MacDonald.
Each month a fresh line-up playing Improv, Originals and Standards.
Ayla and the Astralnauts
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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.
*** SATURDAY 9th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 doors, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Laura Osa
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings
Laura Osa, winner of the 2024 ‘Rising Star’ award at the Scottish Jazz Awards, is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose sweet, vocals blend seamlessly with powerful songwriting. Known for infusing deep emotion into every note, her sound fuses R&B, Gospel, and Jazz into a unique and soulful experience. She is currently working on her debut EP, ‘BE Still’ set for release in 2026.
‘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.
Bohemian Monk Machine + All Vinyl DJ Toni McVey
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
Bohemian Monk Machine are a 6-piece funk band based in Perth, Scotland.
After forming in 2017, they quickly established themselves across Scotland. They’ve sold out shows at The Edinburgh Jazz Bar and supported acts such as The Hot 8 Brass Band and Tom Maguire and the Brass Holes in Glasgow. In 2019, they recorded their debut release, ‘Tpot Studio Sessions’. Recorded by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View), it helped encapsulate their raw energy and improvised ethos.
*** SUNDAY 10th ***
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!
Early Evening Acoustics
17:00, FREE Entry!
Relax with an early evening acoustic set from our regular Jazz Bar musicians.
The Nicole Smit Quintet
Acclaimed Edinburgh based vocalist Nicole Smit plays two sets paying tribute to her jazz heroes.
Music inspired by Dinah Washington, Etta Jones, Eartha Kitt and Billie Holiday.
Sunday Late at the Jazz Bar
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
A late night Neo-soul/ jazz/ fusion set perfect for a Sunday.
*** MONDAY 11th ***
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 12th ***
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 13th ***
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.
Hot Sounds Island
20:30 – 22:30, £12 Early Bird or £15 Final Release or on the door 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.
Late Night at The Jazz Bar
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
Late Night groovy set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** THURSDAY 14th ***
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
Marianne Sings Ella Fitzgerald
20:30 – 22:45, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Scottish Jazz Awards winner Marianne McGregor plays the music of Ella Fitzgerald for this special show.
Featuring an all star band of Scottish Jazz players paying tribute to one of jazz’s greats.
Late Night at The Jazz Bar
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
Late Night groovy set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** FRIDAY 15th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV
Ben MacDonald and India Blue
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Ben MacDonald has emerged over the last few years as one of the leading guitarists on the Scottish jazz scene, joined today by India Blue.
INDIA BLUE is a spell-binding songstress born in South East London, spending her present days in Glasgow’s Southside. Inspired by urban rhythms and nature’s stillness, INDIA BLUE delivers a soulful, rhythmic flow with a balanced yin-yang energy of calm and moody. Her imaginative lyricism takes you on a journey; through healing in darkness and lightness, honouring the power of creation.
India is a vocalist for Azamiah, a Glasgow based 4-piece with Norman Villeroux, Alex Palmer & Josef Akin. Azamiah draws on jazz roots while touching on everything from electronica to dubby low-end, taking the listener on a journey across moody and light landscapes.
Flex
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 on the door 💃🕺🏻.
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!
*** Next Full Music Listings will be published mid May ***
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