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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November
*** THURSDAY 5th ***
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 6th ***
Ivy Big Band at the Jazz Bar
18:15 – 20:30, £10 ADV Tickets Here! – SOLD OUT. Tickets may be available on the door.
Ivy Big Band is a jazz orchestra dedicated to women and gender minorities, promoting gender diversity in jazz. Established in 2024, we reinvest profits to amplify diverse voices and create inclusive musical experiences.
Expect some of your favourite tunes from previous gigs, with some new ones thrown in there for good measure. You may even spot a new face or two!
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).
Los Chichanos
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door 💃🕺🏻
Masters of the mighty Peruvian Cumbia Psicodélica. The interest in the psychedelic sound of “chicha” cumbia is massive right across Europe just now, and Los Chichanos have played their part in spreading the word of a groove that soaks up the flavours across the Amazon.
*** SATURDAY 7th ***
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 Saturday: Italian Jazz Affair
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
Italian jazz vocalist Anna Vanosi returns with her beloved Italian Jazz Affair
Led by Italian singer Anna Vanosi, Italian Jazz Affair blends vintage Italian songs with smoky jazz classics, delivered with irresistible charm. With a voice “like nectar” and a magnetic stage presence, Anna draws you into every story. ★★★★ Broadway Baby: “Enchanting: a real-life Italian diva.”
‘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.
Matt Ballard, saxophone. Gary Laidlaw, guitar. David Patrick, piano. Ed Kelly, bass. Keith Haldane, drums.
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.
*** SUNDAY 8th ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids & Disco
14:00 – 15:45 – £8 Child, £9 Adult, babies under 6 months free. Tickets here!
Bring your little ones to our Interactive Live Jazz Show! This isn’t just music—it’s a full-blown adventure into the world of early jazz, designed especially for younger audiences. It takes them right into the heart of the band, experiencing the magic of live acoustic instruments through music, dancing, fun, and play!
Heart of Africa (Live)
17:15 – 18:45, ADV £9/11 Tickets here!
Early booking highly recommended.
The Amy Winehouse Songbook – Marianne McGregor
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).
Non Zero
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
NonZero are a modern fusion quartet based in Glasgow with a sound inspired by bands such as Knats, Weather Report and Queenstown Collective.
They are bringing an all original setlist which blends together jazz, rock, fusion and hip hop into a wholly new sound.The band features Chris Carson (drums), Sam McLeod (bass), Thomas Morris (keys/synths) and Gerard O’Neil (sax/EWI). From recent gigs at The Hug And Pint, 1990 and The Alchemy Experiment, they have quickly established themselves on the Glasgow scene and are now looking to bring their sound to Edinburgh.
*** MONDAY 9th ***
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 10th ***
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 11th ***
Teatime Session with Lucas Ferrari
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
This week featuring a special guest, Argentinian hot jazz pianist Lucas Ferrari.
Mike Davis & Friends
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
The Mike Davis Quartet features New York trumpeter Mike Davis, known for his deep appreciation of early jazz and swing.
Mike Davis is a leading New York trumpet and cornet player, celebrated for his extraordinary command of the jazz language of the 1920s and ’30s. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Davis performs regularly at prestigious venues including Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as major jazz festivals in the USA and internationally.
His playing has attracted significant critical acclaim. The Wall Street Journal described Davis as an “eloquent trumpet prodigy,”
DownBeat remarked that he seemed to have “emerged from a time portal from the year 1927.”
Bringing together dazzling technique, deep historical knowledge and an unmistakably New York energy, Davis offers a rare opportunity to hear authentic early-jazz trumpet at close quarters.
He will be joined by two of Argentina’s finest hot Jazz musicians Lucas Ferrari on Piano and Fernando Montardit on Banjo and guitar.
Glamour and The Baybes
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
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 12th ***
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 Blueswater Returns To The Jazz Bar
20:30 – 22:45, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
The Blueswater are an award-winning, Edinburgh-based band . Having sold out fringe runs for over ten years
Influenced by gritty, old-school rhythm and blues, they blend the Chicago sound of Chess records with the earthy, droning grooves of Mississippi to create a style that is truly unique. Thick guitar riffs and frenzied harmonica solos are built around driving rhythms to create raucous, high-energy performances.
Cumbiatones
23:00 – late, FREE entry!
6 piece Cumbia band from right here in Edinburgh. Cumbia derives from Latin America and combines elements of Latin American dance music, with 60s psychedelic rock and dub. The Cumbiatones represent both an authentic version of the genre with their own unique twist.
*** FRIDAY 13th ***
TC.KYLIE – Before RE:conciliation Tour 2026
18:15 – 20:30, Tickets Here! SOLD OUT – Tickets may be available on the door
TC.KYLIE returns to The Jazz Bar on 13 November following her sold-out Edinburgh debut at the venue in April
The show will feature new material from her forthcoming debut album, RE:conciliation, alongside music from RE:birth. Piano, synths and her signature keytar remain at the centre of a full-band sound spanning cinematic jazz fusion, Japanese jazz-rock and acid grooves.
Since her first Edinburgh show, TC.KYLIE has continued her UK and European live run with performances at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs, the V&A Performance Festival and A-Trane Berlin, alongside further sold-out dates.
Femme Fierce
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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.
***SATURDAY 14th ***
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: Steve Moore Trio
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
An intimate start to Saturdays offerings featuring our finest Jazz Bar musicians playing a selection of standards and swing.
Curated by steward of the Edinburgh jazz scene basist Ed Kelly – playing a set of standards in this intimate listening show.
‘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.
Theo Robinson, sax. Matt Gough,trumpet. Pete Johnstone, piano. Ali Watson, bass. Jim Drummond,drums.
The Sinners
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 tickets only available on the door
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 15th ***
Teatime Acoustic with Harry Higgs
17:00 – 19:00, FREE entry!
Stripped-back atmospheric blues originals and classics.
Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra
20:00 – late, £10/15 ADV or on door, Tickets Here!
EUJO is a 17-piece big band with 4 vocalists, consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians studying in Edinburgh. We’re so excited to be back for our first gig this year at The Jazz Bar playing tunes ranging from classic swing to high energy funk. Expect a gig packed full of people, energy, and great music!
*** MONDAY 16th ***
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 17th ***
JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
19:00 – 20:30, FREE for students before 19:30 – or £6/8
Edinburgh University Jazz Society Open Jam Session returns. Whether you like jamming, love jazz, or simply enjoy good vibes and a friendly atmosphere, you’re invited to come along and bring friends!
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 18th ***
ACOUSTIC TEATIME with Mike Kearney
18:15 – 19:45, FREE entry!
Teatime Session featuring Mike Kearney on vocals and playing New Orleans stride piano.
The Rat Pack – Iain Ewing Quintet
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
On stage and screen, the Rat Pack defined mid-20th-century celebrity, embodying a glittering era of effortless charm, style and glamour. Their Las Vegas nightclub playground set the scene for songs now hailed as timeless classics, including Come Fly with Me, Sway, New York, New York and My Way.
Join us for a joyful, light-hearted yet superbly accomplished celebration of their enduring legacy: Iain Ewing (vocals), Colin Steele (trumpet), Campbell Normand (piano), Ed Kelly (bass) and Jim Drummond (drums). Expect sparkling arrangements, witty storytelling and irresistible swing capturing the spirit of a golden era.
Funkzilla
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
A late night groovy funky set guaranteed to keep you moving.
*** THURSDAY 19th ***
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
Hendrix and us
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
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…
Flex
23:00 doors, Free entry!
Keys wizard and soulful vocalist, Mike Kearney (Fender Rhodes), leads the 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 20th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Seonaid Aitken’s Manouche Nouveau
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
21:15 – 23:30, £8/10 on the door
Acclaimed Scottish/American singer Ali Affleck brings her band to play early swing and blues from pre-war period of jazz.
Soul Cellar
23:30 – 03:00, £5 ADV or on door, Tickets Here!
A new night for the Jazz Bar and it is a soul night brought together by two of the best loved DJs in Edinburgh.
Together with a live percussionist, expect the very best in rare soul, funk, and boogie taking us into the wee small hours from the vast collections of Toni McVey and Simon Hodge.
TONI MCVEY
Toni McVey is a young Glaswegian DJ with a big flex for funk, soul and disco. This passion is presented by the unearthing of old school wax in renowned clubs and speakeasy bars. A love and knowledge of 7″ rare finds has also been forged from road trips around the world as a touring session musician. Her enthusiasm for all things soulful knows no bounds and she brings that to all her sets which has seen her supporting world famous DJs such as DJ Paulette, Aroop Roy, DJ Format & Jazzy B (Soul II Soul). Toni has also performed at festivals such as Sziget Boat Party in Budapest and Kelburn Garden Party.
SIMON HODGE
Simon Hodge has been on the scene for decades, first arriving with his club night “Big Beat”, followed by “The Funk Room” in the Arches in Glasgow and “Four Corners” back in Edinburgh
It has seen him realise his dream of providing DJ support for some of the greats including Roy Ayers, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw, Reuben Wilson, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Weldon Irvine, and The Blackbyrds some of which he brought up to Scotland for the very first time.
Currently he is the producer of the Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show on BBC 6Music. So he knows his onions!
*** SATURDAY 21st ***
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:
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
An intimate start to Saturdays offerings, our house musicians playing a selection of standards.
Curated by steward of the Edinburgh jazz scene basist Ed Kelly – playing a set of standards in this intimate listening show.
‘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.
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.
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*** SUNDAY 22nd ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids & Disco
New Steps Sessions
17:00 – 19:00, 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.
Sunday at The Jazz Bar
20:00 – 22:00, £12 ADV or on door, Tickets here!
An intimate and listening jazz gig, perfect for a Sunday night.
Neon Moss
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
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!
*** MONDAY 23rd ***
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 24th ***
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 25th ***
BLUES AT THE JAZZ BAR ft. Craig Anderson
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.
*This month we delighted to present as our special guest, lead vocalist and harmonica maestro Craig Anderson. Craig fronts the talent packed band “Straight From the Fridge”. Check them out here https://www.straightfromthefridge.com/
Open Blues Jam
20:00 start – £5/7 tickets only available on the door (FREE to play!)
All Instruments Welcome! Backed by House Trio.
Glamour and The Baybes
23:00 – late, FREE Entry!
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 26th ***
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
Lorna Reid
20:30 – 22:30, £12 ADV or on the door Tickets Here!
International touring includes recent invitations to RochesterNY International Jazz Festival, a tour of Germany with gypsy jazz guitarist, Lulo Reinhardt and regular appearances at London music hot spots,
Lorna has enjoyed co-writes with leading writers including Boo Hewerdine (“The Patience of Angels”), Nashville’ writer Darden Smith, leading Scottish composer/guitarist Neil Warden, London musician and acclaimed journalist David Sinclair and Glasgow’s ‘dust-bowl-blues’ singer songwriter, John Alexander.
“Sultry jazz and blues in her slick vocal style”
Time Out London
“The Lorna Reid Jazz Quintet could have played all-night and held the audience enthralled. Lorna’s range of voice and the exceptional talent of her quartet combined perfectly to make for a memorable evening’s entertainment. Lorna’s professional and intimate presentation of the greats of 20th century jazz divas was a tour de force”
Flaming Alligators
23:00 doors, Free entry! 💃🕺🏻
Funk and country band playing blues and jazz.
The Flaming Alligators are one of the most unique and up-coming
bands on the European blues circuit.
Individually the band members work with the Banger Factory, Dino Baptiste, Dana Gillespie and more – and bring a range of influences and experience blending jazz, improvisation, funk with blues and New Orleans flavours.
Inspired by a wide range of bands and artists including Jon Cleary, Jimmie Vaughan, Derek Trucks, The Beatles, The Meters, Dr John, The Meters, John Scofield and more.
*** FRIDAY 27th ***
Jazz Bar Friday:
18:30 – 20:30, £10 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
An intimate and listening jazz gig, perfect for a Friday night.
Latin Night At The Jazz Bar:
21:00 – 03:00 , £12 ADV or £15 on the door Tickets Here!
Latin Night At The Jazz Bar
***SATURDAY 28th ***
Afternoon Jazz
15:00 – 17:30, FREE Entry!
Join us for an Afternoon Jazz featuring the finest Jazz Bar musicians playing standards.
Jonny Mansfield Quartet ft. Emmanuel Michael
18:15 – 20:30, £12 ADV or on door Tickets Here!
Award-winning vibraphonist and composer Jonny Mansfield brings his quartet to The Jazz Bar, joined by New York-based guitarist Emmanuel Michael. Featuring Will Barry on piano, Will Sach on double bass and Luke McCarthy on drums, the group has performed together since 2022, releasing their first album together Quartet! Live at Pizza Express in 2023.
Mansfield is a recipient of the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize and a two-time Ivors Composer Award nominee. The band’s latest album, WIDE STEP, features world renowned guitarist Emmanuel Michael, who regularly performs with Marcus Gilmore, Chris Dave and Bill Frisell as well as leading his own projects.
‘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. Dave Milligan, piano. Ed Kelly, bass. Findlay Morgan, drums.
The Killerhorns
00:30 – 03:00, £6/8 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.
*** SUNDAY 29th ***
Gilded Splinters
Hot on the heels of a stellar performance at this year’s Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Nicole Smit (vocals), Mike Kearney (vocals/ piano) and Jed Potts (vocals/ guitar) expand their celebration of New Orleans r’n’b to a full band with horn section! All band leaders in their own right, Smit, Kearney & Potts will share lead vocal duties and lead the charge on a night of dancing, swaying and singing
Nàdarra
22:30 – 00:00, £4/6 tickets only available on the door
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 30th ***
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.
*** Line Up for December coming up!
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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