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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JUNE
*** MONDAY 1st ***
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 2nd ***
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 3rd ***
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.
Colin Steele Trio
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
We have a very special trio made of some Scotlands finest jazz players, playing choice jazz standards.
Featuring:
Colin Steele – trumpet
Dave Milligan – piano
Ed Kelly – double bass
The Lions
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Funky, soulful melodies, deep lyrics, soaring guitar and hefty grooves – music for the body and mind.
*** THURSDAY 4th ***
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 5th ***
Secret Path Trio
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Fraser Fifield on low whistle, Tom Bancroft on drums and Paul Harrison on Wurlitzer piano.
Secret Path Trio was nominated in the ‘best band’ category of the 2024 Scottish Jazz Awards and have played throughout the UK since their formation in 2023.
Marianne McGregor and International Friends
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Scottish Jazz Awards ‘Best Vocalist’ (2021 & 2023) Marianne McGregor brings an exclusive show featuring a collaboration between local musicians and exciting guests from Denmark. The five piece present a programme of swinging jazz with sensational musicianship and sizzling improvisation from each player.
With Marianne on vocals, Scottish jazz guitarist Sam Parkinson, joined by international guests Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (bass), Jimmy Nyborg (trumpet) and Oleksandr Kolosii (saxophone).
Bringing together a blend of jazz, swing, soul, and other influences, the band create a melting pot where the one constant is the language of jazz and musical instinct. This concert promises an exhilarating take on vocal jazz and improvisation.
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 6th ***
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: Sally McGreevy
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate gig featuring jazz standards to start our Saturday Jazz offerings.
Sally McGreevy is a local vocalist originally from Glasgow now living in Edinburgh. She has worked with some of Scotlands finest musicians, from a duo setting to big band. She has written and performed 10 Edinburgh Fringe shows – profiling the life and songs of great jazz singers, lyricists and divas – meaning she has an extensive back catalogue of well loved tunes. Her shows are mostly sell outs with great audience reviews.
‘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.
Stewart Forbes-sax, Matt Gough-trumpet, Chick lyall- piano, Ali Watson -bass, Nemo Ganguli -drums.
James Brown is Annie + All Vinyl DJ Barney
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
Edinburgh’s groove merchants James Brown is Annie blend tight horn lines, deep-pocket rhythms and sharp musicianship into a high-energy set that moves effortlessly between funk, soul and jazz. Expect punchy arrangements and serious grooves.
*** SUNDAY 7th ***
Sunday World Music Sessions (Heart of Africa)
17:15 – 18:45, £9/11 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Presented by Samba Sene:
Informal Sunday afternoon session showcasing diverse grooves and beats from the heart of Africa with original songs, percussion, dancing. We are very excited about this lineup!
Curated by Senegal’s Samba Sene, this month’s Heart of Africa features the mighty MAKOSSA, with special guests including:
Rising Afro Rock star BLCQ ALMOND
JULES SOW on kora
with Samba Sene, Ramcise Modi, Akin Fatunmbi.
Please note slightly amended times from previous events.
Doors: 5pm, Running time: 5.15-6.45pm.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE EVENTS HAVE ALL SOLD OUT SO FAR – EARLY BOOKING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Unreserved seating, standing and dancing.
Accompanied children welcome. Children under 2 are free, all others should be paid for at the concession rate.
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
All star Scottish jazz lineup playing a special set of the best of swing.
Featuring:
Colin steele – trumpet, Martin foster – clarinet and saxophone, Campbell Normand – piano, Roy Percy – bass, Jim Drummond – drums.
Ayla Ersoy
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
Ayla Ersoy is singer, songwriter, and pianist, lead singer of the resident band at The Jazz Bar, Ayla and The Astralnauts. With capturing vocals and jazzy chords Ayla will be bringing the vibes and soulful sound to everyone in the room.
*** MONDAY 8th ***
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 9th ***
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 10th ***
Electric Blues with Jed Potts
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring the incredible Jed Potts, playing solo electric blues.
Rikki Abbott & The Disciples Of Bop
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Rikki Abbott & The Disciples Of Bop are a high-energy jazz fusion “supergroup” blending jazz, funk, soul, with original compositions
Featuring a collective of seasoned musicians, the band is known for sophisticated musicianship, infectious energy, and deeply funky rhythms that have earned them a strong following on the Edinburgh jazz scene. Led by composer and arranger Rikki Abbott trumpet, keys, and compositions whose festival appearances include the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, and Cork Jazz Festival, the band regularly performs at renowned Edinburgh venues including Whighams Wine Cellars and The Depot.
The lineup features Jim Francey (tenor sax), Emma Sharp (alto sax), Andy Johnstone (baritone sax), Doug Richardson (trombone), Iain Carleton (guitar), Mark Crossley (bass), Rick Bamford (drums), and Derek Gordon (percussion).
Their repertoire combines original compositions with music by legendary artists including The Crusaders, The Meters, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, and John Coltrane.
Neon Moss
23:00 – late, FREE Entry! 
Neon Moss are a Scottish Jazz Funk band consisting of drummer Andrew Scott, Saxophonist Jenna Tufnail, bassist Gregor Wilson and guitarists Aaron Wilson and Kenny Martin.
This band draws main inspiration from the Fearless Flyers, blending baritone and standard tuned guitar, creating compositions of beloved songs in a way that will get you moving. Expect big riffs, tasty solos, nasty grooves!
*** THURSDAY 11th ***
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
Wylie, Whates, Kilner & Ganguli
20:30 – 22:45, £12 ADV Tickets Here!
This project brings together four improvising musicians from across the contemporary Scottish jazz scene.
They come together for a collaboration built on spontaneity, risk, and deep listening. Drawing deeply from different musical and cultural sources of inspiration, the group strives to draw music that is entirely shaped in the moment, out of their compositions and those of renowned and well-loved composers – whilst exploring rhythmic interplay, ambient textures, and groove-driven passages.
Late Night at The Jazz Bar
23:00 doors, Free entry!
A late night groovy funky set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** FRIDAY 12th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Kimberley Tessa Duo
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
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.
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 13th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Lachlan Mccall, Robert Pettigrew
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 Lachlan Mccall, Robert Pettigrew.
‘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.
Brian Molley – sax, Graeme Stephens – guitar, Pete Johnstone – piano, Elie Afif- bass, Jim Drummond – drums.
Ayla and The Astralnauts + All Vinyl DJ Jedda
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door
(DJ starts at 23:30)
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.
*** SUNDAY 14th ***
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
17:00 – 19:00, 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!
Pejla
20:00 – 22:00, £12 ADV or on door, Tickets Here!
Pejla are a Scottish-Scandanavian indie-jazz band using electronic textures and a lineup of drums, tuba, euphonium and synth
Pejla are a Scottish-Scandanavian indie-jazz band consisting of Adrian Ortman (drums), Danielle Price (tuba) and Martin Lee Thomson (euphonium) . Brought together by a common thread of improvisation, they began collaborating as individuals in 2020, building their own sound world through a series of projects blending music with visual art and text. They were featured artists in YABAI-FEST 2021 and Britten Pears Young Artist Programme Ensemble in Residence 2023, subsequently touring the UK and Sweden with their project “Situational Soundtrack.” From these beginnings, they formed Pejla in 2024. With roots in jazz, folk and experimental music combined with modern influences from artists including Dinosaur, Laura Jurd and Big Bad Wolf, this unlikely group walk the line between genres, mixing together energetic grooves with quirky synths and infectious low brass melodies.
Euphonium – Martin Lee Thomson, Tuba- Danielle Price, Drums – Adrian Ortman, Keys/Synth – David Swan special guest.
Bandcamp https://pejla.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud https://m.soundcloud.com/pejlaband
Sunday Late
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
A late night jazz/fusion/nesoul set, perfect for a Sunday night.
*** MONDAY 15th ***
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 16th ***
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 17th ***
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.
Patagonia Latin Sound
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Patagonia Latin Sound is a joyful eight-piece band based in Edinburgh that incorporates musicians from Chile, Mexico, and the UK.
We groove a wide repertoire of Latin American music: Boleros, Bossa, Cumbia, Cuban son, Afro-Peruvian music, Latin pop and folk. We combine our diverse musical influences to create an original, mesmerising, and playful sound, featuring a range of instrumental and vocal textures and polyrhythmic passages. This is enriched by our setup, which includes flute, sax, melódica, cajón, maracas, güira, clave, congas, guitarra, ukulele, tiple, bass, and vocals.
Cumbiatones
23:00 – late, 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 18th ***
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
Milele
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Milele is a Glasgow-based improvisational jazz collective led by bassist and composer Ashwari Panesar.
Tonight, Milele will perform a set consisting of original compositions by Ashwari Panesar alongside arrangements of music by artists the band finds particularly inspiring. The music draws from a wide range of contemporary jazz influences, with a focus on improvisation, interaction, and collective energy.
Featuring Zoe Downs, Alex Handyside, and Finlay Mayers Porras, with special guests, the group gained early attention with a sold-out opening-night performance at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, performing original music as part of the festival programme. Since then, Milele have continued to develop their sound through live performance, exploring different textures, grooves, and improvised ideas each time they play.
In November 2025, the band performed and recorded at the Soundhouse Winter Jazz Festival in Edinburgh, further establishing themselves in Scotland’s growing jazz scene.
Flex
23:00 doors, 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!
*** FRIDAY 19th ***
Jazz Bar Friday: Pete Malinverni
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Pianist, composer, educator Pete Malinverni has been a fixture on the New York City Jazz scene since moving there in the early 1980s
Since moving to NYC, Pete has recorded sixteen times as a leader, including in solo piano, piano/violin duet, trio, quartet, quintet, big band and choral contexts. All of his recordings have been received by critics and the public alike and have seen heavy airplay on all platforms, from the radio to the internet.
Throughout his time in NYC, Pete has established performing, recording and inspirational contact with a host of masters on the scene there, including Joe Lovano, Vernel Fournier, Charles Davis, Mel Lewis, Dennis Irwin, Karrin Allyson, Steve Wilson and many, many others. These collaborations have happened in studios and on stages like the Carnegie Recital Hall, the Caramoor Festival, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the Rome Music and Image Festival, the Santiago (Chile) Jazz Festival and others, as well as in New York’s great clubs, such as the Village Vanguard, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Village Gate, Bradley’s, Smalls and Mezzrow.
These experiences, along with his work in inspirational settings such as the Devoe Street Baptist Church in Brooklyn (Minister of Music for eighteen years), the Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, NY (Pianist and Conductor) and the Pound Ridge Community Church (Director of Music), have convinced him that music must be treated as a sacred gift, to be passed on freely to fellow musicians and listeners, with passionate control.
Ali Affleck
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Award-winning old-time jazz and blues vocalist Ali Affleck.
Guided by her work as a jazz historian and author, Ali is a true storyteller in her vocal delivery, with an expressive, smoky and controlled vocal style reminiscent of Carmen McRae blended with a young Billie Holiday: “The spirit of Bessie Smith in the 21st century” (LA Times).
Glamour and The Baybes
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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)
*** SATURDAY 20th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturday: Kostis Rossos
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
The Greek saxophone sensation who transforms the soulful, rugged traditions of his Epirus roots into sophisticated jazz magic.
Hailing from Northwest Greece and making waves in the Netherlands, Kostis is a musical alchemist who blends his classical training and folk clarinet background to create a sound that is as emotional as it is experimental.
Whether he’s winning awards, earning distinctions at the Conservatorium Maastricht, or getting airplay on national radio, his mission is simple: to capture those complex, “hard-to-put-into-words” feelings of everyday life and turn them into a liberating experience for his listeners.”
With his latest project, Looking Closer, he invites you to slow down, breathe, and find the “freedom” in the music, proving that a walk in the park or a deep memory can be just as symphonic as a high-stakes performance!
‘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.
Martin Kershaw – sax, Colin Steele – trumpet, Pete Malinverni – piano, Ed Kelly -bass, Max Popp – drums.
Killerhorns + All Vinyl DJ Pat
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 originals and everything in-between.
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*** SUNDAY 21st ***
Hot Tin Roof
17:00 – 19:00, 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!
Roz Macdonald Quartet: The Music of Joe Henderson
20:00 – 22:00, £12 ADV or on door, Tickets here!
Roz Macdonald is a double bassist from Ayr, Scotland, based in Berlin since 2017.
Working across a wide range of musical styles, she has a particular focus on jazz and improvised music. Roz performs regularly throughout Germany and across Europe, and has built a reputation both as a bandleader and as an in-demand sidemusician. She has collaborated with internationally recognised artists including Eddie Henderson, Bruce Barth, Chris Cheek, Melissa Aldana, and Scott Hamilton.
For this project, Roz brings together an exceptional band of musicians from the Scottish jazz scene to perform the music of the much-loved tenor saxophonist legend Joe Henderson.
Featuring:
Harben Kay – tenor saxophone, Tom Gibbs – piano, Roz Macdonald – double bass, Alyn Cosker – drums.
Allan McKeown Trio
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
Classic Organ trio vibes. A mix of Bop and Bossa, Boogaloo and Blues. Featuring Greg Irons on Drums, Huw Rees on Hammond Organ and Allan McKeown slinging 6 strings o’ soul.
*** MONDAY 22th ***
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 23th ***
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 24th ***
BLUES AT THE JAZZ BAR ft.
19:00 – 22:45, £5/7 tickets only available on the door (FREE to play!)
A monthly night dedicated to showcasing Edinburgh’s blues scene.
Hosted by Edinburgh blues mainstay Richard Price, we aim to highlight and provide a home for blues in the city. With a featured artist performing an hour of their set followed by an Open Blues Jam (starting 20:00). This is the night to see blues in the jazz bar every month.
Open Blues Jam
20:00 start – £5/7 tickets only available on the door (FREE to play!)
All Instruments Welcome! Backed by House Trio.
Late Night
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Blues night continues with a late set.
*** THURSDAY 25th ***
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
The Hot Swing Four featuring Lorenzo Cortes
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
The Hottest swing of the 1930s.
Celebrating the swingiest 1930s repertoire with Lorenzo Cortes visiting from Paris on Guitar, Ali Affleck on vocals, Paul Harrison on Piano and Ed Kelly on Bass.
Ayla and the Astralnauts
23:00 doors, 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.
*** FRIDAY 26th ***
Jazz Bar Friday:
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door
Bodega Latina: Latin Season – Part 2: ORQUESTA BOREAL + LOS CHICHANOS
21:00 – 03:00, £12 Early Bird or £15 Final Release – Tickets Here!
For the second instalment of the Summer Latin Season it is a Live Salsa special combined with a late night expedition to the heart Cumbia “chicha”
ORQUESTA BOREAL
There is no better outfit in the country for that tough driving salsa from the streets of New York and San Juan, than our very own Orquesta Boreal.
They have been holding down a residency at the Jazz Bar every month that has seen them gathering a huge following of salseros and growing into one of the tightest Salsa crews around and them being in demand right across the country and beyond
Expect some well loved salsa dura from the likes of Celia Cruz and Oscar D’Leon delivered with style, rhythm and piles of passion
LOS CHICHANOS
Masters of the mighty Peruvian Cumbia Psicodélica
The festival favourites are back!
And bring with them a serious cumbia groove laced with flavours that could only have come from right across the Amazon.
Check out their recent EP “Caballo Savalvaje” to see why they are currently riding high on the Cumbia scene
DJ – Simon Hodge
ITINERARY:
Doors – 9pm
DJ :9-10pm
Orquesta Boreal:10-11.30pm
DJ:11.30-12.30am
Los Chichanos:12.30-2am
DJ:2-3am
*** SATURDAY 27th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ
15:00 – 17:30 Free entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Laurie Moore – The Music of Ray Brown
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Described by 11x Grammy winner Christian McBride as “The greatest bass player to ever walk the earth”. Ray Brown is widely considered the No.1 authority on jazz bass playing for bassists and jazz enthusiasts worldwide. He worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald to name a few. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of bass mastery with some of Ray Brown’s original compositions as well as arrangements from The Ray Brown Trio!
Featuring:
Laurie Moore – Bass
Peter Johnstone – Piano
Max Popp – Drums
“Laurie absolutely sounds great! Intonation is great! Sound is great! Time feel is great!” – Matthew Rybicki (Author of the Ray Brown Transcription Book, The Julliard School)
“Moore brought command of his instrument and a big, firm tone” Rob Adams (UK Jazz News)
For fans of Swing, Straight Ahead, Bop.
‘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.
Matthew Killner – sax, Paul Kirby – piano, Ed Kelly – bass, Keith Haldane – drums, plus trumpet.
G-Money & The Deep Pockets + All Vinyl DJ Freddy Haptic
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
(DJ starts at 23:30)
A brand new band from Bohemian Monk Machine members. Expect high energy funk mania and exciting new original material!
*** SUNDAY 28th ***
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 Acoustic
17:00 – 19:15, FREE Entry!
Early evening acoustic set to ease you into a Sunday evening.
Naama & Fraser Urquhart
20:00 – 22:00, £12 ADV or on door Tickets here!
Elegant NYC jazz vocalist Naama blends classic American Songbook influences with modern storytelling
Influenced by classic American Songbook composers Cole Porter and the songwriting team Rodgers and Hart, known for elegant tone and crisp phrasing.
She has performed with Peter Bernstein, Steve Nelson and Bruce Barth. A La Réserve Records artist since 2023, she has over 7M streams worldwide. Recordings include Dearly Beloved (2020), Wild Is Love (2024) and Dream With Me (2025), plus the ’Tis Autumn EP.
Joined by Edinburgh born acclaimed London based pianist Fraser Urquhart.
Nàdarra
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
Jazz fusion ensemble.
With an ear for the eclectic and both feet on the groove, bassist Jonny Richardson presents a genre-bending evening. Joined by a dynamic and diverse range of musicians, the lineup of this band changes every time – every performance is completely unique!
*** MONDAY 29th ***
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 30th ***
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.
*** Line up for July coming up!
This includes Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th July. ***
Live music listings are updated continuously and published twice monthly — but rest assured, there’s live music here 7 days a week, all year round! ***
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