Please note, there are no advance tickets or seat reservations available unless clearly stated in the event listing.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY
Open:
Monday 7pm – 11pm
Tuesday 6pm – 12.30am
Wednesday 5pm – 3am
Thursday 5pm – 3am
Friday 5pm – 3am
Saturday 2pm – 3am
Sunday 5pm – 3am
Sat 1
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.
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.
12.15am-2.30am £10/£8 SAM REDMORE AND THE TROPICAL SOUNDCLASH ALLSTARS
The darlings of BBC 6Music and the Festival scene that are Sam Redmore and The Tropical Soundclash Allstars roll into the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh for their late night Scots debut.
Expect a night packed full of wild energy wrapped around the rhythms of afro, reggae, latin, broken beat, soul, and funk. Featuring Simon Hodge on the decks (producer Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show-BBC 6Music).
Doors at 11.30pm and Sam Redmore and The Tropical Soundclash Allstars on stage about 12.45am.
SUN 2
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
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!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 £10/£8 ANNA VANOSI – SUNDAY SONATA
The first Sunday of the month sees singer Anna Vanosi host an evening filled with Italian tunes, jazz and early blues standards. “Drawing from the rich canon of Italian popular song as well as the American tradition, Anna Vanosi lives in the character of every song she sings, continuously drawing imagination, passion and energy from the depths of her soul.” 4 star review on broadway baby, “enchanting: A real life Italian diva”.
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 3
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 4
8.30pm-11pm £8/£6/Free to play EUJS STUDENT JAM SESSION
Every fortnight, Edinburgh University’s Jazz society is taking over the jazz bar! Our jam is student-focussed yet open to all jazz lovers and enthusiasts, whether you are keen to lay down some tunes or just relax and listen. We establish a comfortable and friendly environment where all are welcome. If you’re looking to meet like-minded musicians passionate about jazz, look no further.
10pm-12am Free EUJS STUDENT BAND SHOWCASE
WED 5
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 KEITH HALDANE QUARTET
The highly inventive drummer, Keith Haldane, brings together a classic quartet for a night of jazz standards played tastefully with some of the best of Edinburgh’s players. Featuring Campbell Normand (piano), Gary Laidlaw (guitar) and Ed Kelly (bass).
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
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 6
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 THURSDAY FUNK: 101ST AIRBORNE
Come and get your fortnightly serving of 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 Thursday funk with a set covering everything from Funkadelic to Vulfpeck. midnight until late…
Fri 7
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 COUCOU SWING
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 CARTER & THE KILLER-HORNS
Horn-heavy 7 piece funk outfit assembled and lead by drummer Carter Skillicorn. Joined by Alex James on guitar, Michael Watson on keyboards and Alex Finlay on bass with a killing horn section made up of Jonny White on saxophone, Cameron Thomson-Duncan on trumpet and Chris Small on trombone and vocals, they are definitely not a band to miss!
Sat 8
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.
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!
Sun 9
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
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!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 EDINBURGH GUITAR NIGHT
Created by local guitarist Ali Tod, the Edinburgh Guitar Night aims to give guitarists a platform to perform and showcase their instrument in an intimate setting. Bringing acts from Scotland, the UK and beyond in all genres from acoustic, classical and flamenco, to electric rock, jazz and funk, the EGN is a celebration of all things guitar, and the premier guitar showcase event in the capital.
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 10
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 11
8pm-11pm £8/£6/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.
11.30pm-late £5/£3 THE JAZZ BAR PRESENTS: THE COBALTS
In this series of late gigs we have looked out both emerging bands and talent as well as established acts in Edinburgh’s soul funk r’n’b and groove scene to showcase their work and music this week we highlight The Cobalts delivering a night of all original hook-laden funk, combined with a gritty rock ’n roll attitude!
Wed 12
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 JAZZ BAR QUARTET
We bring together some of our finest local musicians for one special night – playing a stellar choice of jazz standards delivered with great skill and passion.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
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 13
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 ALAN MCKEOWN QUARTET
The Allan McKeown Quartet return to the Jazz Bar for another evening of Hammond driven Soul-Jazz and swingin’ groove. Featuring the incredible Paul Harrison on Organ, the legendary Steve Forman on percussion and special guest Stuart Brown on drums.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THURSDAY FUNK: FUTURE HEROES
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 Luke Cunningham (keys) Occasional guests ensure a night of heavy funking for all. Get involved.
Fri 14
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 THE FOO BIRDS UK TOUR
The Foo Birds are a vocal-led 5 piece, playing in-the-pocket, move-your-body, soulful sounds (think Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones & Lake Street Dive). The band has collaborated with a host of great artists including Robin Mullarkey (Jacob Collier, Natalie Williams), Harry Fausing Smith (Tom Misch) and Jonny Murray (Mr Jukes, Bombay Bicycle Club).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 JON MACKENZIE
One of Edinburgh’s grooviest rockers, Jon Mackenzie presents a funkier side of blues and psychedelia. A heavy, swaggering power trio kicking out the jams until the wee small hours…
Sat 15
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.
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: Brian Molley (sax), Colin Steele (trumpet), Paul Harrison (piano), Ed Kelly (bass), Jim Drummond (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 THE BANJO LOUNGE 4
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!
Sun 16
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
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!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 CAT LOUD QUARTET
Award-winning Scottish torch singer Cat Loud returns to Edinburgh after a 3 year hiatus, bringing a stripped-back acoustic set of jazz and blues, delivering a soulful take on standards and lesser known songs from the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Chet Baker and Melody Gardot with accompaniment from her Edinburgh trio – Dave Toule (Guitar), John Youngs (Double Bass) & Vid Gobac (Drums).
“Perfect night cap… Stunning!” Graham Norton
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 17
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 18
8pm-11pm £8/£6/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.
11.30pm-late £5/£3 JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE: THE HILLLMAN HUNTERS
In this series of late gigs we have sought out emerging bands and talent as well as established acts in Edinburgh’s soul funk r’n’b and groove scene to showcase their work and music. This week sees Jazz Bar favourite Jed Potts lead his groovin’ blues trio with Jamie Graham (drums) and Charlie Wild (bass).
Wed 19
6.15pm-8pm 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-11.15pm £10/£8 KERSHAW, STEELE, AND MILLIGAN
Needing no introduction, Colin Steele, Martin Kershaw and Ross Milligan play jazz standards, beautiful ballads, Scottish melodies and original tunes, all with a spontaneous edge – it’s a magical formula.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
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 20
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 ELCHIN SHIRINOV QUARTET
Elchin Shirinov is a jazz pianist, composer and arranger, originally from Azerbaijan. Most recently he was included in All About Jazz’s December 2022 poll of the top 200 favourite living pianists in the world. From 2018 to Oct 2022 he was a member of the famous jazz double bassist Avishai Cohen’s trio, during which time he recorded 3 albums as part of the trio and toured internationally at festivals and venues such as Blue Note New York jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, Blue Note Tokyo jazz club, Tokyo Jazz festival, Jazz a Vienne, Jazz in Marciac, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berlin Philharmonie concert hall, Paris Jazz festival.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THURSDAY FUNK: 101ST AIRBORNE
Come and get your fortnightly serving of 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 Thursday funk with a set covering everything from Funkadelic to Vulfpeck. midnight until late…
Fri 21
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 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 Keith Haldane (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 £8/£5 JEMMANUEL AND THE BAND
Inspired by his deep love for Blues, Gospel and Soul, Emmanuel makes use of his experience as a founding member of the Bourbon Street 5 to inspire others through his music. Bringing together soul classics and fresh originals with a funk-blues twist. Featuring Edmund Denman (Guitar), Benjamin Counsell (Keys), Lucas Gilchrist (Bass), Jack O’Rouke (Drums) and Jenna Tufnail (Tenor Sax).
Sat 22
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.
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.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 DANK MANGO
Sun 23
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
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!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 TOUT DOUCEMENT: PITCHBLENDERS PRESENT BLOSSOM DEARIE
If an intimate evening of swing is your thing, come and join Christine Adams as she celebrates Blossom Dearie, the jazz singer and pianist with a soft voice, a sly sense of humour and impeccable taste. She is aided and abetted with style by trumpeter Colin Steele, guitarist Phil Adams, bassist Jerry Forde and special-guest pianist Campbell Normand.
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 24
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 25
8pm-11pm £8/£6/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.
11.30pm-late £5/£3 JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE
In this series of late gigs we have sought out emerging bands and talent as well as established acts in Edinburgh’s soul funk r’n’b and groove scene to showcase their music.
Wed 26
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 MINDAUGUS STUMBRAS QUARTET
Mindaugas Stumbras is a Lithuanian guitarist and composer based in Vilnius, Lithuania. His music is very dynamic, colourful and versatile. Beautiful and picturesque compositions are influenced by the broad European jazz scene, American jazz tradition, Lithuanian folk music and Scandinavian improvisational music scene. Exciting and emotional melodies represent a mature and soft northern sound which sometimes can be interrupted by massive bursts of power and dissonance. Melancholic and nostalgic melodies merged with meditative flow of the harmony create a warm atmosphere that shapes the way this music sounds.Mindaugas Stumbras will be presenting his new album “Among the Pines”. This concert is partly funded by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Kingdom & Lithuanian Culture Institute. Featuring Mateusz Sobieski (sax), Brodie Jarvie (double bass) and Greg Irons (drums).
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR AND THE BAYBES
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 27
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 THE GREAT HIPSTER SONGBOOK
Chvrches as a Charleston dance-off? Biffy Clyro as a torch-song ballad? Join award-winning four-octave vocalist Angus Munro (Glamour & The Baybes) and his floor-stomping jazz trio as they interpret modern indie classics into authentic American Standards of the early 20th Century, with some old favourites to boot! Featuring the songs of Arctic Monkeys, Haim, Radiohead, The Magnetic Fields & more..
“Mesmerising” – The Skinny
“A voice like you wouldn’t believe…I don’t know how big his range is but it’s bonkers.” – The National
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THURSDAY FUNK: FUTURE HEROES
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 Luke Cunningham (keys) Occasional guests ensure a night of heavy funking for all. Get involved.
Fri 28
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 FRASER SMITH QUARTET
Saxophonist Fraser has played across the world and is a regular in some of London’s leading clubs. He has brought his own band to Ronnie Scott’s on numerous occasions and is now signed to the esteemed UK jazz label Ubuntu Music, with whom he’ll be releasing his latest album TipTop! later this year. A working musician, Fraser has cut his teeth and paid his dues on the London scene over the last decade and a half. Featuring Fraser Smith (tenor sax), Rob Barron (piano), Steve Brown (drums) and Simon Read (bass).
‘Original tunes which take the virtues of 50s and 60s hard bop and soul jazz and infuse them with a youthful enthusiasm born of the 21st century.’
Ian Mann – Jazz Man
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 LOS CHICHANOS
Mixing a live latin rhythm section, psychadelic guitar solos and mesmerizing Peruvian melodies, the 7-piece Los Chichanos perform “chicha” music or Jungle Cumbia. This style of South American music was written to make bodies move and minds travel. Jungle sounds, guitar-driven songs, vintage organ leads and hot Latin percussion.
Sat 29
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.
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.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 BOHEMIAN MONK MACHINE
6-piece funk band hailing from Perth bring you a night of high energy funk mania! Expect groove based original material and an array of covers and reworks ranging from the 60’s era of James Brown right through to the current sounds of Vulfpeck. “Perth Funk Pioneers” ~ Hollie Irvine (Discovery Music).
Sun 30
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
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!
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).
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