Please note, there are no advance tickets or seat reservations available unless clearly stated in the event listing.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY!
Monday 7pm – 12am
Tuesday 7pm – 12am
Thursday 5pm – 3am
Friday 5pm – 3am
Saturday 2pm – 3am
Sunday 5pm – 3am
April 2022
Fri 1
6.15pm-8.30pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
Cera Impala, Edinburgh’s esteemed banjo babe, brings roots, folk, old-time jazz, gospel, rag, and original indie-love to The Jazz Bar as she hosts a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring talent from her eclectic community of artists. The Half Moon Medicine show(case) – the cure for what ails you!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 JAZZ BAR QUARTET
We bring together some of our finest local musicians for one special night. Featuring Graeme Stephen (guitar), Martin Kershaw (sax), Andrew Robb (bass), and Tom Bancroft (drums)
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 THOMAS ATLAS
Thomas Atlas is a British Funk guitarist, singer and songwriter. His early career saw him touring the UK and USA with Soul and Blues outfits. Thomas Atlas’ Self-Titled Debut Album is pioneering the return of British Funk Music, taking influence from legends ‘The Average White Band’ and Funk Godfather, James Brown. Released on the British boutique record label, Hillside Global, the album’s contemporary sound and style has given Atlas an audience of soul record collectors to teenage house music lovers stateside.
Sat 2
2.30pm-5.30pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6.15pm-8.30pm £7/£5 THE SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Each week a top-drawer piano trio, led by bassist Ed Kelly, is joined by a special guest spot. Saxophonists, guitarists, trumpeters and singers showcase their talents in a broad range of jazz styles. From swing, blues, bossa, trad and modern, this is a variable early-evening session of intimate and enjoyable jazz. This week: Brian Kellock (piano), Max Popp (drums), John Burgess (sax, clarinet).
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
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. This week: Matt Carmichael (saxophone), Yati Durant (trumpet), Brian Kellock (piano), Mario Caribe (bass), and Max Popp (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 CHAKALAKA FUNK FEAT. JOSEPH MALIK
On the first Saturday of the month, a celebration of all things exhilarating that can be found in soul, funk, Latin, afro and boogie. Hosted by DJ Simon Hodge, with live acts handpicked from the current cream of the funk and soul scene. Tonight, fresh from his success in releasing one of the top 20 albums of 2021 – ‘Diverse Part 3’, the mighty Joseph Malik with special guests.
Sun 3
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar), AND loads of Swing/Blues Dancers on the dancefloor!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 GEORGIA CECILE’S SUNDAY SERENADE
The first Sunday of the month celebrates the very best in vocals! Hosted by the “sweetheart of the Scottish jazz scene”, Georgia Cécile, and her stellar quartet. The evening pays homage to her greatest influences: Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, Sarah Vaughan and more. Voted ‘Best Vocalist’ at the 2019 Scottish Jazz Awards and tipped as ‘One to Watch’ by Jamie Cullum (Jazzwise), Cécile is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting young vocalists and songwriters.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop 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).
Mon 4
8pm-10.45pm £12/£8 THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
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 5
Open 7pm – Midnight
8.30pm-11pm £8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
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 6
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm JOHN HUNT’S AFTER WORK BLUES
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
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 LOUISE DODDS – THE STORY NEEDS AN ENDING TOUR
Vocalist and songwriter Louise Dodds’ new album ‘The Story Needs an Ending’ features 10 original tracks, written by Louise, that are rooted in jazz but also with the art of songwriting at their core. All written about Louise’s own life experiences and touching on subjects such as grief, female intuition, emancipation and learning to trust life again, the songs are both moving and uplifting. Featuring Alan Benzie (piano), David Bowden (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums). “An eloquent and perhaps surprisingly buoyant album” – Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman. “The 10 self-penned tracks are strongly cathartic, a mood that’s served well by limpid unfussy arrangements and Dodds’s own clear, unforced vocals” – Jazzwise
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
6-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. ‘Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!’ (Scotsman)
Thu 7
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm GRAEME MEARNS – Acoustic Swing
A Hat, a Suit, and a Guitar. With a swing/jazz/acoustic style somewhere between Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson, you’ll hear familiar songs in a way you’ve never imagined
9.15pm-11.30pm £5/Free to play GROOVE THURSDAYS
The Jazz Bar’s all-inclusive jam session is back! On the first Thursday of every month, Jazz Bar locals Toni McVey (drums), Luke Cunningham (keys), Amy Reader (voc), Stephen Jack (bass), and Harry Higgs (guitar), 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!
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 101ST AIRBORNE
Fat grooves, jazzy excursions, soulful vocals and bags of pocket from guitarist Aki Remally’s soul-funk four-piece band… with the baaaadest rhythm section in town supplying ALL of your Tuesday funk with a set covering everything from Funkadelic to Vulfpeck.
Fri 8
6.15pm-8.30pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
Cera Impala, Edinburgh’s esteemed banjo babe, brings roots, folk, old-time jazz, gospel, rag, and original indie-love to The Jazz Bar as she hosts a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring talent from her eclectic community of artists. The Half Moon Medicine show(case) – the cure for what ails you!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 NYE BANFIELD QUARTET
Combining his influences from the likes of jazz icons Wayne Shorter and Ambrose Akinmusire, with a love for classical music, saxophonist Nye Banfield concocts an audio-feast of free improvisation, rich composition, and earth moving grooves taking the listener on a vivid journey. With Robbie Moore on piano, Hamish Nockles-Moore on double bass and Ewan Moore on drums forming a virtuosic rhythm section that has all the tools to set the stage and your ears alight, the group creates a gripping and intense experience that rips up the rule books and speaks from a combined beating heart.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 BLUE GIANT ORKESTAR
Blue Giant Orkestar are an 8 piece trans-european exploding dancefloor brass hydra. Meticulously arranged balkan-influenced bangers and heartbreaking accordions and violins combine with thundering double-drummer grooves that take your face off!
Sat 9
2.30pm-5.30pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6.15pm-8.30pm £7/£5 THE ‘BIG EASY’ SESSIONS
Celebrate a relaxed evening in the classic ‘Speakeasy’ style. From Authentic hot-roots Americana, spicy New Orleans trad jazz and gypsy swing to prohibition-era blues… award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck selects both local-legends and out of town guest musicians for highly danceable and fun Saturday sessions.
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
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. This week: Martin Kershaw (saxophone), Colin Steele (trumpet), Pete Johnstone (piano), Ewan Hastie (bass), Doug Hough (drums)
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 AKI & THE LIONS
2 sets of wholesome, funky good times from Aki Remally’s 5-piece outfit. Classic funk and craaaazy jams allllll night long…
Sun 10
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar), AND loads of Swing/Blues Dancers on the dancefloor!
9.20pm-11.30pm £10/£8 BOTECO TRIO
A true musical trip to Brazil. The trio plays music of great Brazilian songwriters featuring a repertoire of Bossa Nova, Samba, Choro, Baião, Xote and many other typical styles from Mario’s homeland. With a traditional line up of Nylon Guitar Cavaco & Bass & Percussion (Mario Caribé). Saxes, Clarinet & Flute (Brian Molley) and Drums (Max Popp). The trio shines for their versatility and variety of moods, grooves and timbres in a journey through Brazilian music
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop 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).
Mon 11
8pm-10.45pm £12/£8 THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
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 12
Open 7pm – Midnight
8.30pm-11pm £8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
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 13
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm JOHN HUNT’S AFTER WORK BLUES
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
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 FRASER URQUHART TRIO
Fraser Urquhart, 2017 Scottish jazz award’s ‘Rising Star’, is one of Scotland’s most in-demand pianists celebrated for his classy touch infused with deep, mellow swing and heartfelt lyricism. Widely regarded for his vast repertoire, tonight Fraser leads his trio through a selection of classic swing, lesser-known Broadway showtunes and tender ballads from the back-catalogues of Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Burton Lane etc. The trio features his right-hand man on bass, Ed Kelly, and ace American drummer Max Popp.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
6-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. ‘Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!’ (Scotsman)
Thu 14
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm GRAEME MEARNS – Acoustic Swing
A Hat, a Suit, and a Guitar. With a swing/jazz/acoustic style somewhere between Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson, you’ll hear familiar songs in a way you’ve never imagined
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 FRET
Fret is bassist Mario Caribé’s quartet featuring two of the most exciting guitarists in Scotland: Graeme Stephen and Malcolm MacFarlane, with Max Popp on the drum kit. Atmospheric sounds and rocking solos along with surprising arrangements of well known standards is what these guys are all about.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 FUTURE HEROES
Superbly creative guitarist Aki Remally fronts this five-piece funk monster. Featuring Jonny White on saxophone, these guys will keep your feet moving all night long with the deep-funk rhythms of Toni McVey (drums), Luke Cunningham (keys) and Tom Wilkinson (bass). Occasional guests ensure a night of heavy funking for all…
Fri 15
6.15pm-8.30pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
Cera Impala, Edinburgh’s esteemed banjo babe, brings roots, folk, old-time jazz, gospel, rag, and original indie-love to The Jazz Bar as she hosts a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring talent from her eclectic community of artists. The Half Moon Medicine show(case) – the cure for what ails you!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ALYN COSKER GROUP
Drummer Alyn Cosker leads a powerful, exciting group, presenting exhilarating virtuosity and accessible melodies on a deep, funky groove. Featuring virtuoso guitarist and composer Davie Dunsmuir (currently recording with drum legend Billy Cobham), and award winning composer James Lindsay (member of band ‘Breabach’) on bass. Alyn Cosker has been performing with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra for 15 years and has performed/recorded with Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Laurence Cottle, Geoffrey Keezer, Kurt Elling, Benny Golson, Mike Stern, NDR big band and Makoto Ozone to name a few.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 JIMI GET YOUR FUNK ON
Taking influence from bands such as Vulfpeck, Tower of Power and the legendary ‘Jimi Hendrix Experience’, the band combines funk with a touch of psychedelia, alternative rock and jazz fusion.
Sat 16
2.30pm-5.30pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6.15pm-8.30pm £7/£5 THE SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Each week a top-drawer piano trio, led by bassist Ed Kelly, is joined by a special guest spot. Saxophonists, guitarists, trumpeters and singers showcase their talents in a broad range of jazz styles. From swing, blues, bossa, trad and modern, this is a variable early-evening session of intimate and enjoyable jazz. This week: Phil Adams (guitar), Dick Lee (sax, clarinet), Fraser Urquhart (piano), Ed Kelly (bass).
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
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. This week: Jonathan Edwards (saxophone), Colin Steele (trumpet), Dave Milligan (piano), Douglas Whates (bass), Tom Gordon (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
6-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. ‘Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!’ (Scotsman)
Sun 17
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar), AND loads of Swing/Blues Dancers on the dancefloor!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ALI & COLIN PLAY ELLA & LOUIS
Pt. 2. Another foray into the Works of two icons of jazz. Led by swing dancing songstress Ali, expect an uplifting night of top class swing and some smouldering ballads with some of Scotlands leading exponents of Swing jazz. Ali affleck (vocals), Colin steele (trumpet), Ross Baird (guitar), Roy Percy (bass), Jim Drummond (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop 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).
Mon 18
8pm-10.45pm £12/£8 THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
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 19
Open 7pm – Midnight
8.30pm-11pm £8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
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 20
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm JOHN HUNT’S AFTER WORK BLUES
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
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 CAHILL/COSTELLO DUO
Cahill//Costello are an ambient duo from Glasgow, Scotland and consist of guitarist Kevin Daniel Cahill and drummer Graham Costello. Their process fuses elements of minimalism and ambient music to create a shared, highly emotive soundworld, without regard for overcomplication or unnecessary tangents. Their debut album “Offworld” came out on Gearbox Records in September 2021, described as “an astonishing debut, right up there with the top division in the field” (Backseat Mafia).
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
6-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. ‘Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!’ (Scotsman)
Thu 21
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm GRAEME MEARNS – Acoustic Swing
A Hat, a Suit, and a Guitar. With a swing/jazz/acoustic style somewhere between Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson, you’ll hear familiar songs in a way you’ve never imagined
9.15pm-11.30pm £15/£10 TRIO HLK
Rich Harrold (piano), Ant Law (guitar), and Rich Kass (drums), are Trio HLK. Synthesising the disparate worlds of contemporary jazz and classical genres, the ensemble has developed a unique and profoundly compelling new language to address improvisation within intriguing rhythmic landscapes while crafting spellbinding compositions that transcend the cyclical paths of traditional jazz. “Urgent, elegant, dizzying, serene … and maybe unlike anything you’ve heard before.”-London Jazz News
12am-2.30am £5/£3 101ST AIRBORNE
Fat grooves, jazzy excursions, soulful vocals and bags of pocket from guitarist Aki Remally’s soul-funk four-piece band… with the baaaadest rhythm section in town supplying ALL of your Tuesday funk with a set covering everything from Funkadelic to Vulfpeck.
Fri 22
6.15pm-8.30pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
Cera Impala, Edinburgh’s esteemed banjo babe, brings roots, folk, old-time jazz, gospel, rag, and original indie-love to The Jazz Bar as she hosts a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring talent from her eclectic community of artists. The Half Moon Medicine show(case) – the cure for what ails you!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 TENEMENT JAZZ BAND
Tenement Jazz Band are a traditional jazz band formed in early 2018, who aim to capture the raw energy and excitement of the early jazz recordings, to find and revive lesser-heard songs and cultivate their own interpretations of these, all in order to captivate experienced jazzers, dancing persons, and uninitiated ears alike.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 THE FRESH SQUEEZE
Fronted by the high-energy vocals of Kat Brooks, The Fresh Squeeze mix up funk classics and up-tempo R&B ranging from the 70s to the present day. Backed up by Alex James (guitar) and a solid rhythm section made up of Ali Tod (bass), Joe Revell (keys) and Carter Skillicorn (drums), there’s no doubt you won’t be spending the night in your seat.
Sat 23
2.30pm-5.30pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6.15pm-8.30pm £7/£5 THE SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Each week a top-drawer piano trio, led by bassist Ed Kelly, is joined by a special guest spot. Saxophonists, guitarists, trumpeters and singers showcase their talents in a broad range of jazz styles. From swing, blues, bossa, trad and modern, this is a variable early-evening session of intimate and enjoyable jazz. This week: Connor Smith (guitar), Ed Kelly (bass), Keith Haldane (drums), Fraser Urquhart (piano).
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
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. This week: Gordon McNeil (saxophone), Lorne Cowieson (trumpet), Alan Benzie (piano), Andrew Robb (bass), Jim Drummond (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 PANGEA
Drummer Carter Skillicorn has brought together a funk powerhouse to provide you with all the Saturday stank you could ever wish for, playing the music of funk icons like Prince and Chaka Khan, to modern names like Lettuce and Cory Wong. He’s joined by the rest of the Pangea Trio: Alex Finlay on bass and Michael Watson on keys with special guests Alex James on guitar, Jonny White on sax and top vocalist Amy Reader fronting the show!
Sun 24
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar), AND loads of Swing/Blues Dancers on the dancefloor!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ALI AFFLECK’S SPEAKEASY SESSIONS
Held on the last Sunday of each month, award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings a fiery New Orleans passion with heavy doses of old-time pop and deep digs into the rarest of trad and blues. Hot roots, blues, prohibition-era jazz, and cheeky Creole tunes from the finest swing bands around. Each month sees both new friends and old; special guests and long-time favourites of the swing dance community – the perfect end to the month!
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop 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).
Mon 25
8pm-10.45pm £12/£8 THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
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 26
Open 7pm – Midnight
8.30pm-11pm £8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
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 27
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm JOHN HUNT’S AFTER WORK BLUES
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
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 MARIDALEN
The Norwegian jazz trio Maridalen takes its name from the scenic valley that lies just north of Oslo city center. The trio’s debut album “Maridalen”, released in spring 2021, has received rave reviews both nationally and internationally. The album, among many other plaudits, was listed on the lists “Best Norwegian albums of the Year” in Aftenposten, and “Jazz albums of the Year” in British MOJO Magazine. The soundscape is intimate, transparent, and provides great opportunity and plenty of space for the three musicians to play. Featuring Anders Hefre (sax), Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet), Andreas Rødland Haga (bass). “Something as good as this does not come along every day” – Steven Graham, Marlbank (UK)
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
6-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. ‘Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!’ (Scotsman)
Thu 28
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm GRAEME MEARNS – Acoustic Swing
A Hat, a Suit, and a Guitar. With a swing/jazz/acoustic style somewhere between Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson, you’ll hear familiar songs in a way you’ve never imagined
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 BOPTIMISM
Classic ‘Hard Bop’ quintet featuring charts by Keith Edwards (sax) and Donald Corbett (trumpet/flugelhorn) with stellar rhythm section of Campbell Normand (piano), Ed Kelly (bass) and Aldo Morrow (drums). Their sets include original compositions, gems from British Jazz legends Tubby Hayes and Dundee’s own Jimmy Deuchar, as well as hip US jazzers such as Duke Pearson, Harold Mabern and Cedar Walton.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 FUTURE HEROES
Superbly creative guitarist Aki Remally fronts this five-piece funk monster. Featuring Jonny White on saxophone, these guys will keep your feet moving all night long with the deep-funk rhythms of Toni McVey (drums), Luke Cunningham (keys) and Tom Wilkinson (bass). Occasional guests ensure a night of heavy funking for all…
Fri 29
6.15pm-8.30pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
Cera Impala, Edinburgh’s esteemed banjo babe, brings roots, folk, old-time jazz, gospel, rag, and original indie-love to The Jazz Bar as she hosts a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring talent from her eclectic community of artists. The Half Moon Medicine show(case) – the cure for what ails you!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 SHADES OF DAVE PELL OCTET
Jazz octet inspired by arrangements of Marty Paich, Bill Holman, John Williams, Shorty Rodgers, Andre Previn, Bob Florance, Wes Hensel, Johnny Mandell, Jerry Fielding & Jack Montrose, and featuring the subtle harmonies, drive & swing of the USA’s cool “West Coast Sound” of the 50’s & 60’s as made famous by the Dave Pell Octet. Honouring the full career and incredible talent of the late, great, saxophonist. Featuring: Russ Moore (MD & bar. sax), Andrew Mann (ten. sax), Dave Batchelor (trombone), Naj Zoha (trumpet), Phil Adams (guitar), Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass), & Dave Swanson (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 AKI & THE LIONS
2 sets of wholesome, funky good times from legendary Edinburgh guitarist, Aki Remally’s 4 piece outfit featuring Luke Cunningham (keys), Tom Wilkinson (bass) and Jim Drummond (drums). Classic and original funk tunes allllll night long…
Sat 30
2.30pm-5.30pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6.15pm-8.30pm £7/£5 THE SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Each week a top-drawer piano trio, led by bassist Ed Kelly, is joined by a special guest spot. Saxophonists, guitarists, trumpeters and singers showcase their talents in a broad range of jazz styles. From swing, blues, bossa, trad and modern, this is a variable early-evening session of intimate and enjoyable jazz. This week: Gordon Campbell (trombone), Max Popp (drums), John Burgess (sax), Campbell Normand (piano).
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
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. This week: Stewart Forbes (saxophone), Matthew Gough (trumpet), Chic Lyall (piano), Ed Kelly (bass), Keith Haldane (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 BANJO LOUNGE FOUR
Party-powering FUN from guitar, banjo, bass, drums plus 3-part vocals, delivering a brilliant Mash-up selection of songs by the likes of Louis Prima, Beyonce, New Order, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Punjabi MC, Stevie Wonder, Blur, Lady Gaga, The White Stripes, House of Pain, Survivor and more. Hip Hop Banjo!