Enjoy live music – jazz and funk and more – every night at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. Experience the best live music, evening and late night. Join us daily!
PLEASE CHECK OUR TICKETS PAGE TO FIND ANY ADVANCED TICKETS THAT ARE MENTIONED IN THE SCHEDULE. All other gigs are ‘pay on the door’ only.
*** TUE 1st ***
The Edinburgh University jazz society jam
7pm – 9pm Free for students
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6/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.
*** WED 2nd ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Bossa Trio feat. Giulia Drummond
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/£12 on the door
Bossa Trio fills your senses.with its infectious rhythmic Brazilian music, taking you on a journey to the land of pulsating bossa nova, samba, reggae and MPB (Musica Populaire Brasilia) – all sung in native Portuguese, merely adds to the authenticity. Bossa Trio – Sergio Prazares (vocals/guitar), , Nick Gould (tenor sax) and Kevin Dorrian (drums and percussion) will be joined by outstanding vocalist from Rio de Janeiro, Giulia Drummond.
Glamour and the Baybes
12.00am-1:30am free entry
5-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)
*** Thu 4th ***
John Hunt’s blues and swing evening
6.15pm-8.30pm Free
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 THURSDAYS
9.15pm-01.30pm £6/8 or free to play
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!
*** FRI 5th ***
Friday at the jazz bar: The Huw Reece Trio
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
Starting off our day of programming with jazz standards and Huw Reese in an intimate drum-less trio format
The Chris Greive Band
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Join us for a high-energy evening of jazz as trombone virtuoso Chris Greive takes the stage! Known for his bold, expressive playing and deep groove, Chris will be leading a top-tier band through a set of upbeat jazz standards that will have you tapping your feet all night. Expect fiery solos, tight swing, and a whole lot of soul as they bring classic tunes to life with a fresh, dynamic edge.
Don’t miss this chance to kick off your weekend with some world-class jazz!
Mighty Mighty
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Led by the magnetic Amy Reader, this genre-bending band blends old-school funk with smooth hip-hop beats to create a sound that’s impossible to resist. With a rhythm section that makes your feet move and lyrics that hit deep, their performances are a late-night celebration of everything funky and fresh.
*** Sat 5th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
2.30pm-5.30pm Free
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Saturday at the Jazz bar: Iain Carleton
Our intimate listening gig of the day, join us with some of Scotlands finest jazz musicians for selection of standards as a start to our Saturday programming. Tickets for this show will also grant entry to the following two shows of the day unless expressly stated otherwise. This week Featuring Iain Carleton.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available 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.
Chamberstreet Funk + (DJ)
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6
A collective of jazz bar funk musicians come together for the first time to play a dancefloor funk set: featuring late night veteran Aki Remally (guitar and vocals), Stephen Jack (bass), Alex James (guitar), Jonny White (saxophone), Chris Small (trombone/tambourine) and Ali Hutchison (drums).
*** Sun 6th ***
HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
6pm-8.15pm £7 (£3 for children)
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!
Iain Ewing + The Chevaliers
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
West Coast singer Iain Ewing has performed throughout the UK for many years. Highlights include appearances at The London Palladium, His Majesty’s Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Theatre and every major Jazz festival in Scotland. He is no stranger to The Jazz Bar having performed his sell out “Remembering Chet” show at The Fringe a number of times.
With his band, The Chevaliers, you are guaranteed a night of top class swing and jazz. They are a huge favourite among the Edinburgh swing dance community and feature Jazz Bar stalwarts, Jim Drummond (drums); Campbell Normand (keys), Roy Percy (bass) and the inimitable Colin Steele on trumpet.
Nu – Sound : Slow Karma and The Shed
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Our Monthly neosoul, fusion, hip hop and original music night introduces both new and established bands on one bill
The Edinburgh-based Nu-Jazz collective is built around the electrifying live stylings of CJ Stevenson (guitar/ keys), Kyle Grieve (drums) & Jack Elliot (electric bass), the studio prowess of Dave Oscillation (production/keys), and an extended family of musicians and artists.
Off the back of there sell out voodoo rooms gig slow karma showcase their original hiphop and fusion compositions.
Secondly introducing The Shed a Jazz/Fusion band comprising of students from Edinburgh University. Debuting at the jazz bar for the first time.
*** MON 7th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Advanced tickets available
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 8th ***
New step Jazz showcase
7pm-8:30pm £8/£6
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6/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.
*** WED 9th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
The spicy lil devils 4tet
9.15pm-11.30pm £12 advanced £9 on the door
Presenting the Edinburgh debut of the fresh new band, The Spicy L’il Devils, in celebration of their new album ‘No Regrets’. This is a multinational band of some of the world’s finest ‘old time swing jazz’ players of today.
Burning-on-the-spot improv and exciting arrangements of swinging 1930s jazz standards – expect solid nods to Charlie Christian, Eddie Lang and Georgia White, as well as Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday in their early small band years.
Ayla Esroy
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Ayla and her band of exceptional musicians bringing the vibes. Stirring soulful songs by inspirational women, channelling the likes of Sade, Nina Simone and her own original compositions.
*** Thu 10th ***
Lorenzo Cortes and Timmy Allen
6.15pm-8.30pm £4 advanced
This will be a stunner!
Duelling guitars of Scottish award winner Timmy Allen with Lorenzo Cortez hottest Charlie Christian vibe swing… don’t miss this !
Presented by Speakeasy Scotland / Speakeasy Sounds CIC
The Katet Vs. Stevie Wonder
9.15pm-11.30pm £13.50
For four years running, their Stevie show wowed audiences and sold out its Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs. Edinburgh’s jazz-funk superband – after a five-year hiatus – now return to the great legend’s music with fresh ears, brand-new arrangements and more exciting mashups. They’re back – bigger, better and bolder than ever. Non-stop Stevie classics played by top Scottish session players including Konrad Wisniewski (sax), Charles Dearness (trumpet), Ross Lothian (trombone) and the grooviest rhythm section in the country. Expertly arranged and led by ‘Northern Ireland’s answer to Stevie Wonder’ – Maestro Mike Kearney.
Glamour and the Baybes
12.00am-1:30am free entry
5-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)
*** FRI 11th ***
The Finlay Mackenzie London Quintet
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
Drummer Finlay Mackenzie brings together the best young jazz musicians in the country for a set of NYC style swing.
Timmy Allan’s Standards Quartet
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Samedia presents: Extra Sauce feat. Oluwaseun Hosanna Band and Chris Astrojazz
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
A brand new club night combining eclectic world music dj sets and live acts, curated by Chris Astro Jazz (Samedia Shebeen) featuring the finest in afrobeat and latin dance bands!
*** Sat 12th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
2.30pm-5.30pm Free
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Jazz bar Saturdays: Anatole Muster
6.30pm-8:30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door
Purchase of this ticket also gives you entry to both our 9pm gig and midnight gig!
At only 23 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. He was one of the headliners at the Rakvere Funkfest in Estonia in front of 1500 people.
Anatole’s first album, “Wonderful now”, was released in 2024, showcasing a remarkable musical diversity by an artist with an exceptional background. In these 28 minutes of music, Anatole emancipates from the confines of the 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.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available 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.
J Emmanuel + DJ
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
J. Emmanuel is a Soul/Blues artist from Nigeria, currently residing in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. His rich tone of voice and smooth delivery gives his music a unique soulful vibe and conscious feel. At an early age, Emmanuel sang in the choir and developed a deep love and passion for music. Growing up, he was heavily inspired by Gospel, Soul, and Blues.
A chance encounter at work would see him transition from a music fanatic to singing, in nearly every venue in the Edinburgh. In 2017 he was one of the founding members of Bourbon Street 5 which went on to support artists like Grammy nominated Blues Guitarist Eric Gales, Grammy Nominated Blues Singer Sugar Ray Rayford, Euro Blues Award Nominated Guitarist Erja Lyytinen. Now, as a solo artist, he is on a journey to inspire others through his music; with a debut EP release in 2023. Not to be missed!
*** Sun 13th ***
Kids Show: Honkin’ Tonkin’ Tots
15:00 Adult £9 Children £8 Babies in arms (under 1) free
After having worked together in various projects throughout the years, including several seasons of the ‘Blues!’ shows with the Blueswater at the Edinburgh Fringe, Jed Potts (Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters) and Nicole Cassandra Smit (Nicole & The Backup Crew), are now teaming up to deliver an all-new toe-tapping experience for young music lovers!
Expect a blend of blues, harmonies, rockabilly and some country to boot. They will be joined by Gordon Jones (The Blueswater) on harmonica for this special edition!
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. Extensive non-alcoholic selection also available.
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The show starts at 3pm and consists of two 45min sets with a break in between. Please arrive early- doors open at 2.30pm.
Snacks and juices for children available to purchase from the bar.
This is not a drop off event- adults must remain with the children at all times.
HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
6pm-8.15pm £7 (£3 for children)
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!
Nicole Smitt
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Nicole presents a very special edition of her sold out Edinburgh Jazz and Blues festival show, with music inspired by Dinah Washington, Etta Jones, Eartha Kitt and Billie Holiday.
Ciara Farrelly
12.00am-1:30am free entry
A neo-soul and jazz infused set with a couple of originals written by singer Ciara Farrelly and pianist Ruairidh Nicolson. Their offical debut gig as a duo ✨✨ joined by the amazing musicians: Ethan James on drums, Ewan Reid on sax, Asher Steele on guitar, and Jamie Reid on bass.
*** MON 14th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Advanced tickets available
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 15th ***
The Edinburgh University jazz society jam
7pm – 9pm Free for students
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6/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.
*** WED 16th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Hot Sounds Island
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
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.
Aki Remally
12.00am-1.30am free
Aki Remally presenting his original music with a few choice covers, in a more downtempo and soulful flavour.
*** Thu 17th ***
John Hunt’s blues and swing evening
6.15pm-8.30pm Free
Acoustic/Electric Blues by singer/guitarist John Hunt – and check out his amazing hand-built guitars! ‘Gritty, Funky Boogie-Woogie from a master of blues slide-guitar’ – Evening News
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Scottish trumpeter Colin Steele leads a stellar line-up as he celebrates the swinging dance tunes from the 30s and 40s. Drawing from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Kenny Ball, expect familiar tunes played with vibrancy and freshness from Martin Foster (clarinet and saxophone), Campbell Normand (piano), Roy Percy (double bass) and Jim Drummond (drums).
FLEX
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Keys wizard and soulful vocalist, Mike Kearney (Fender Rhodes), leads brand new quartet, FLEX. Featuring Ben Collard (Drums), Dougie Coulter (Bass) and Harry Higgs (Guitar). 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!
*** Fri 18th ***
JB Fridays: KNOBIL
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
Double bassist, singer and composer Louise Knobil invites you to dive into her world, where jazz, punk, glitter and French chanson merge with sparkling, audacious energy.
Inspired by such icons as Esperanza Spalding, Charles Mingus and Boris Vian, this rising star of Swiss jazz transforms her personal diary into an original musical adventure. Polyamory, chronic insomnia and pesto recipes come together in compositions that are both personal and universal. Their impertinent melodies, combining double bass and vocals, fly high in intensity thanks to the talent of her faithful ‘knodisciples’: Chloé Marsigny on bass clarinet and effects, and Vincent Andreae on drums.
Boptimism
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Joe Nichols Band
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
Long time performer at The Jazz Bar with many different bands and projects, Joe Nichols (keys/harmonica) now takes the stage under his own name. Featuring members of his acclaimed UK jazz outfit Nimbus Sextet, he delivers a delicious double vocal-fronted group featuring some of Scotland’s finest musicians. Bringing dancefloor ready jazz-funk and neo-soul flavours with lush vocals and electrifying improvisation from lissappear (vox), Russell Stewart (vox) , Stephen Jack (bass) and Jack O’ Rourke (drums)
*** SAT 19th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
2.30pm-5.30pm Free
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Saturday at the Jazz bar: Fraiser Urquhart
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced £12 on the door
Our intimate listening gig of the day, join us with some of Scotlands finest jazz musicians for selection of standards as a start to our Saturday programming. Tickets for this show will also grant entry to the following two shows of the day unless expressly stated otherwise. This week Featuring the Fraiser Urquhart trio.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available 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.
Killerhorns + DJ
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 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.
*** Sun 20th ***
HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
6pm-8.15pm £8 (£4 for children)
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!
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Aki Remally, Fraser Urquhart, Max Popp and Tom Wilkinson delve deep into the work of the revolutionary poet, musician and rap pioneer whose lyrics expressed views on politics, culture and social injustice – expect a whole lotta funk, jazz and soul tunes from Gil Scott-Heron’s repertoire.
12.00am-2.00am free
Founded by drummer Scott Jameson, this ensembles describes themselves as Instrumental Groove Jazz. Playing original compositions and debuting for the first time.
*** MON 21st ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Advanced tickets available
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 22nd ***
New step Jazz showcase
7pm-8:30pm £8/£6
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9:15pm-11:30pm £8/£6/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.
*** WED 23rd ***
Blues At The Jazz Bar
19.00pm-1.30am £5/7
A brand new night at the jazz bar, 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. This is the night to see blues in the jazz bar every month. Always featuring a blues trio at midnight to close off the night
*** Thu 24th ***
John Hunt’s blues and swing evening
6.15pm-8.30pm Free
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
Bluebell Swing
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Bluebell Swing brings the enchanting sound of the 1940s to life with their sparkling renditions of ‘Great American Show Tunes’. Their unique sound of Manouche jazz and swing influences captures the essence of a bygone era.
The Sinners
12.00am-1:30am free entry
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).
*** FRI 25th ***
Lorna Reid Band – I Will Tell Your Story
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
Edinburgh’s acclaimed jazz-blues-soul, singer-songwriter Lorna Reid, with full band of Scotland’s finest perform original songs and classic jazz including tracks from her new album ‘I Will Tell Your Story’ (featured album of the week, BBC Radio Scotland). “Reid delivers deep – and often personal – emotional truths in a voice blessed with a clear, authentic tone and an often-playful style” – David Sinclair (Rolling Stone, Billboard, Q)
“A masterful blend of jazz, blues and soul…captivates from start to finish” (Blues Matters).
Legit
9.15pm-11.30pm £8/ £10 on the door
Led by Ben Macdonald, some of the west coasts finest jazz musicians join us for a night of fast paced energetic jazz standards.
Glamour and the Baybes – 7 piece edition + DJ
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available 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.
*** Sat 26th ***
AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
2.30pm-5.30pm Free
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
Saturday at the Jazz bar: Swing Summit
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced £12 on the door
Our intimate listening gig of the day, join us with some of Scotlands finest jazz musicians for selection of standards as a start to our Saturday programming. Tickets for this show will also grant entry to the following two shows of the day unless expressly stated otherwise.
‘WORLD PREMIERE’ QUINTET
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 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.
Aki Remally + (DJ)
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6
Superbly creative guitarist Aki Remally (guitar/vocals) fronts this five-piece funk monster, playing tasty covers and heavy jams. Featuring Jonny White on saxophone, these guys will keep your feet moving all night long with the deep-funk rhythms of Toni McVey (drums), Tom Wilkinson (bass) and Michael Watson (keys).
*** Sun 27th ***
HOT TIN ROOF
6pm-8.30pm Free
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!
The gin mill genies
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
New Orleans blues and swinging old time jazz with long time jazz bar bandleader Ali Affleck and the Gin Mill Genies
Becca Sloan
12.00am-2.00am free
From the West of Scotland, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Becca Sloan has been recognised by BBC introducing as “the best of the best” for her distinctive, soulful style.
*** MON 28th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Advanced tickets available
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 29th ***
The Edinburgh University jazz society jam
7pm – 9pm Free for students
THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION
9pm-11:30pm £8/£6/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.
*** WED 30th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Tomorrow’s New Quartet
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced
Tomorrow’s New Quartet is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting jazz bands emerging from the British scene. Taking inspiration from Chick Corea’s ‘Return To Forever’ and Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’, Tomorrow’s New Quartet has been thrilling audiences all over the country with its engaging brand of modern jazz. Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton, the band released its debut album ‘All Together, Now!’ on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022. Following a successful launch tour, which culminated in a sold-out show at Pizza Express Dean Street, the album was named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Jazzwise Magazine, and dubbed ‘very fresh’ by Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio 3. The band features several young heavyweights from the next generation of British jazz, namely
Rod Oughton – Drums, Vocals
Tom Smith – Sax
Flo Moore – Bass
Matt Carter – Piano
late night at the jazz bar
12.00am-1.30am free
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