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.
*** SUN 1st ***
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!
SANTA ŠILLERE FEAT. TOMS RUDZINSKIS
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Santa Šillere is a jazz singer and composer from Latvia with a colorful vocal range and a knack for storytelling. As a young generation musician, she brings her own perspective to the genre, blending the rich traditions of jazz with modern influences to create a sound that is uniquely her own. In October 2023, Santa released her debut album “Other Ways” which has been nominated for Latvian Radio and Latvian Television Culture award in category ‘Debut of the year’ and has been brightly reviewed in Baltic and Europe jazz media. Her composition “Crystal light” was also included in Jazz in Latvia selection CD for the biggest jazz tradefair in Europe “Jazzahead” 2024.
ELOI
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Eloi (Ee – loy), are an Edinburgh based 7-piece future-jazz group. Alongside numerous sold-out headline Edinburgh gigs, they have supported bands such as Surprise Chef at Glasgow’s Broadcast, alongside local Scottish groups including Grace and the Flatboys, Dinosaur 93 and Nani. In 2022, they secured a slot at Edinburgh’s Hidden Door Festival through the Edinburgh-based community radio station EHFM, and also hold a monthly show on the station called Eloi Selects. Inspired by the likes of Nubiyan Twist, Ezra Collective and Hiatus Kaiyote, their debut EP ‘Maya’ was released in 2022
*** Mon 2nd ***
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 3RD ***
THE STUDENT SOUL JAM
7:00pm-9:00pm free for everyone/all skill levels encouraged
Organised primarily by the Edinburgh University Soul Society, this open jam is the perfect place to get started in jamming along with the students of Edinburgh. All instruments and skill levels welcome for playing soul and funk standards!
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 4TH ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
The Blueswater
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Influenced by gritty, old-school rhythm and blues, The Blueswater blends 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.
Harry Higgs trio
12.00am-1:30am free entry
One of the top guitar players in the city, harry has been building his repertoire of songs and licks for over 8 years in Edinburgh. Playing a selection of blues soul and rock with special guests.
*** Thu 5th ***
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-11.30pm £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!
GROOVE THURSDAY LATES
12.30am-2.00am Free
The Groove Thursday house band wraps up the night with a specially curated set of funky and groove based tunes, featuring potential special jam guests and more fully improvised music.
*** FRI 6TH ***
Friday at the jazz bar: Marianne McGregor
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Marianne and her exciting band will be perfomring at the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. Gutsy vocals, improvised solos, scat singing, a new take on old school jazz tunes and some comtemporary orignal songs.
The Faye Four
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Glamour and the Baybes – 7 piece edition
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 7th ***
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:
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/£5
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 8th ***
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!
Edinburgh University Big Band
9.15pm-11.30pm £10 student/ £12 regular
Slow Karma
12.00am-2.00am free
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.
*** Mon 9th ***
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 10TH ***
THE STUDENT JAZZ JAM
7:00pm-9:00pm free for everyone/all skill levels encouraged
Organised primarily by the Edinburgh University Jazz Society, this open jam is the perfect place to get started in jazz jamming along with the students of Edinburgh. All instruments and skill levels welcome for playing jazz standards!
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 11TH ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Connor Smiths ‘Guitar Night’
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Conor Smith, Ross Milligan, Ross Baird and Sam Vincent-Kilbride present a four guitar exploration of Jazz and Roots music, featuring original arrangements of popular standards.
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 12th ***
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
Octology
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 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.
MIDNIGHT SWIM CLUB
12.00am-1:30am free entry
*** Fri 13th ***
JAZZ BAR FRIDAYS: ANNA VANOSI – ITALIAN JAZZ AFFAIR
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced/ £12 on the door
From the cinematic allure of Morricone’s film scores to the timeless charm of Sinatra, Dan Martin and Italian icon Mina, Anna Vanosi’s magnetic presence infuses each song with character, lyricism and passion. ‘Vanosi’s voice is nectar’ (NorthWestEnd.com). ‘Eccentric, adorable, enchanting: A real-life Italian diva’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Legit
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Some of the west coasts finest jazz musicians join us for a night of fast paced energetic jazz standards.
Bodega Latina Club Night
11.30am-3.00am £8/£10 tickets available on the door only
The massively popular Bodega Latina returns, with DJ Simon Hodge spinning behind the decks and 9 piece live band Latina Turner Orquesta bringing the Latin flavour to the Scottish capital.
*** Sat 14th ***
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:
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 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.
JEMMANUEL AND THE BAND + (DJ)
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
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).
*** Sun 15th ***
KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH The Banjo Lounge 4
3-5pm £16 kids and £9 adults plus booking fee (child ticket includes a gift from Santa)
Get ready to groove to the incredible sounds of The Banjo Lounge 4! This 4-piece wonder band, decked out in their iconic tweed suits, will treat your ears to an unforgettable mix of Old School Hip Hop, Funk, Swing, Electronica, Dance, Rock, and more—served up with their signature genre-bending twist. Banjo? Check. Double bass? Check. Drums and harmonies? Triple check! These guys are sure to get little feet tapping and grown-ups grinning!
Santa himself will be dropping by during the band’s break, handing out wrapped gifts to every child.
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 Smit Quintet
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, playing stripped back soulful standards with music inspired by Dinah Washington, Etta Jones, Eartha Kitt and Billie Holiday.
The Kat Brooks Band
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Late night soul all based on the vocals, featuring Edinburgh soul vocalist Kat Brooks leading her group featuring four singers and astounding harmonies, playing a mix of original songs and choice covers.
*** MON 16TH ***
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 17TH ***
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 18TH ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Steve Hamilton Quartet featuring: Chris Grieve, Elie Afif & Alyn Cosker
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Steve has been the pianist for drummers Bill Bruford and Billy Cobham, touring at an international level for almost 20 years now. Come down and join Steve, Chris, Elie & Alyn for a special night of music while Steve is back home in Scotland!
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 19th ***
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 – ’A Swingin’ Christmas!’
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Aki Remally
12.00am-1:30am free entry
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).
*** Fri 20th ***
Jazzbar Fridays: Mark McQuillan and Sean Megaw: The Christmas Songbook
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced/ £12 on the door
Sean Megaw and Mark McQuillan lead a quartet of up and coming musicians playing some of their favourite Christmas tunes. Featuring tbc (Piano) and tbc (Drums), these young improvisors are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
KING LOUIE AND THE PRIMAS
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Before Louis Prima, Vegas was a seedy gambling town known mostly for its mafia connections. After his show revolutionised the citys entertainment it became the number one showbiz destination. Frank, Sammy, Marilyn, Cary, Dean, they all came to see Louis Prima, along with the crowds who queued round the block till six in the morning. In this tribute, you’ll hear all the great songs and all the fun and gags and nonsense as well. Trombonist and singer Dave Batchelor leads a specially assembled all-star band in a loving recreation of the Louis Prima Vegas Show.
Kai Resu
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
Glasgow based collective Kai Resu are one of the most exciting bands coming up in the Scottish scene, playing a unique blend of live hiphop and jazz.
*** SAT 21ST ***
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:
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
‘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.
FLEX + DJ
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
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!
*** Sun 22nd ***
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!
Ali Affleck and the swingaholics
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
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.
*** MON 23RD ***
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.
*** 24TH – 26TH ***
Closed for Christmas!
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.
*** Fri 27th ***
Fridays at the Jazz Bar:
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced/ £12 on the door
The Prohibition Parlour – the Gin Mill Genies
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
The Gin Mill Genies present a night of hot New Orleans piano-centric swing. New songs , old songs and always an upbeat vibrant vibe
The Sinners
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 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).
*** Sat 28th ***
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:
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.
‘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/£5 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 15th ***
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!
Colin Steele Quintet plays Miles Davis
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
An avid fan of Davis, Colin Steele is the master when it comes to paying homage to musical legends. With thrilling empathy, phenomenal solos and driving musical energy, Steele’s trumpet fronts a quintet covering classic arrangements of Miles Davis’ seminal albums of the 50s and 60s, especially Milestones and Kind of Blue. Featuring Martin Kershaw (saxophone), Dave Milligan (piano), Kenny Ellis (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums). ‘The most utterly sublime jazz I’ve heard in a long time… A scintillating, pulsating 90 minutes of superlative playing from one of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians’
*** MON 30TH ***
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 31ST ***
Join us for our first Hogmany as The Jazz Bar CIC!
Join us for a pre-midnight jazz set bringing in the bells with a special selection of standards from our Jazz Bar house band featuring the very special guests of Canadian guitar legend Kevin Barrett and local hero Susanna Macdonald on vocals.
The jazz portion of the evening lasts until the bells where the tables and chairs leave and the venue becomes a funk nightclub until 4am!
We are a historical basement venue and as such – the only access is via two flights of stairs with no disability ramps or lifts.
The venue cap for this event is 100 people and we will have seats for 60, seating is unreserved and limited, please arrive at doors in order to have the best chance of securing a seat.
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