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 – 11.30pm
Tuesday 7pm – 1am
Wednesday 5pm – 2am
Thursday 5pm – 2am
Friday 5pm – 3am
Saturday 2pm – 3am
Sunday 5pm – Late
EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL: 14th – 23rd
See below for opening hours
July 2022
Sat 1
3pm-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-11.15pm £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 CHAKALAKA FUNK: THE ALLERGIES – SOLD OUT
A special night from the Chakalaka crew!The duo of DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat have been delighting dance floors and lighting up radio airwaves since forming The Allergies and releasing their debut album in 2016. Joining them on stage, as always, is LA rap legend, Andy Cooper. The mighty pipes of soul sensation, Marietta Smith. And the blazing horns of sax supremo, James Morton. Plus the Chakalaka DJs!
PLEASE NOTE – this is a ticket-only event and is now officially sold out.
Sun 2
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 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”.
Our late band Sunday Sinners will return on Sunday 16th July!
Mon 3
Open 7pm – Midnight
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
Open 7pm – Midnight
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 work and music.
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 PRESS START! A LIVE VIDEO GAME MUSIC EXPERIENCE
From the iconic themes of Super Mario and Legend of Zelda to the funky beats of Sonic and Persona 5, this gig has something for everyone! With a fusion of different genres and styles, Press Start will keep you dancing all night long. So grab your controller, Press Start, and let the music take you to new levels. Featuring Michael O’Rourke (tenor sax/percussion), Chris Small (trombone/guitar), Lucy Allan (Keys), Lucas Gilchrist (Bass) and Jack O’Rourke (Drums)
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 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), Michael Watson (keys) and Carter Skillicorn (drums), there’s no doubt you won’t be spending the night in your seat.
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: 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 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 KING LOUIS AND THE PRIMAS
Madcap, non-stop party frontman, Dave Batchelor (trombone/voc) brings in his hugely entertaining band, playing the music of jump/jive 50s Vegas king Louis Prima, and a range of entertaining music. His all-star 7-piece features Jazz Bar favourites David Patrick and Keith Edwards on piano and sax, young guitar wiz Conor Smith, David Batchelor on trumpet, with Ed Kelly (bass) and Aldo Morrow (drums). “At least it’s no that jazz pish.” – A Fan.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 THE AKI PROJECT
Playing original tunes, going from the soulful to the funky, Aki Remally leads a five-piece band with some of Scotland’s funkiest players, filling the void between Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Gil Scott-Heron. Groovetastic, moogtastic and guaranteed to make you shake it fo’ sho’…
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 GROOVE DOWN
An Edinburgh based 5-piece disco soul band that’s sure to leave every bone in your body moving! Electric vibes surround these funkateers as they bring with them freshness to the scene and infectious grooves to your soul.
Sun 9
2pm-5.30pm £10 FAYNE AND THE CRUISERS
Playing 60s (and some 70s) hits from all the famous bands and singers, plus some not so famous. Dance, drink, have fun, repeat as necessary! Fayne and the Cruisers are a 5-piece band that have been keeping the vibe alive since 1963. Please note that this is a ticketed event.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://bpt.me/6046296
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 NIMBUS SEXTET
Nimbus Sextet are on a full UK tour debuting new songs from their upcoming third album release. Performing in the UK and Europe’s top jazz venues including Ronnie Scott’s and New Morning (Paris), and with two universally acclaimed albums on the iconic Acid Jazz Records, the band have firmly established themselves as one of the most innovative groups in the new wave of UK jazz and an increasingly major voice in the vibrant European jazz scene. The Nimbus sound comes courtesy of bandleader and primary composer Joe Nichols (keys/piano, harmonica), and features Euan Allardice (trumpet), Simon Herberholz (saxophone), Honza Kourimsky (guitar), Stephen Jack (bass) and Jack O’Rourke (drums) .
Our late band Sunday Sinners will return on Sunday 16th July!
Mon 10
Open 7pm – Midnight
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
Open 7pm – Midnight
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 work and music.
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 LEGIT
On the second Wednesday of every month, Glasgow guitar player Ben Macdonald takes us on a deep excursion through contemporary jazz and fusion with some of the finest musicians from central Scotland and further afield.
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. “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 THE INTERCOSTAL QUARTET
With repertoire drawn from their favourite moments in Jazz composition, the Intercostal Quartet have honed their vital connective skills, knitting their tendonous basis in jazz tradition with a vibrant flexibility. Comprised of Drumkit (Greg Irons), Acoustic Bass (Elie Afif), Piano (Chris Lyons) & Trombone (Chris Greive) their repertoire ranges from the simplicity of works like ‘Skating In Central Park’ (John Lewis) and ‘Triste’ (Antônio Carlos Jobim) through to the musical puzzles of ‘Conception’ (George Shearing) and ‘Time Remembered’ (Bill Evans). Adding tunes from Monk, Shorter & Silver, the Intercostal Quartet showcases the standard, a sinewy rhythmic drive with space for breath and the joys of playing.
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.…
THE EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL!
Friday 14th to Sunday 23th of July
TICKETS AVAILABLE, please see below for details. Tickets are not required for shows without ticket links, pay upon entry.
All shows are partially seated. Doors for EJBF shows open 15 minutes before the listed start time.
Fri 14
6pm-7.30pm £12.50 (EJBF) NATHAN SOMEVI TRIO
A name on the rise! Fusing jazz classics and soul with a dash of gospel, Nathan Somevi draws parallels with the music of Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins, delivering joyous and hypnotic music. He will be joined by Simon Herberholz (saxophone) and Niall Ford (drums).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/nathan-somevi-trio-0
8.30pm-10pm £12.50 (EJBF) PETER JOHNSTONE TRIO
Scottish pianist Peter Johnstone creates music packed with emotional twists and turns – from the quiet and contemplative to the exuberant. Taking inspiration from mainstream and contemporary jazz, classical and world music, his trio features the talents of Brodie Jarvie (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/peter-johnstone-trio
10.30pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £8/£6 GRACE AND THE FLAT BOYS
Grace & The Flat Boys are an Edinburgh based 5-piece playing their own fusion of Jazz, RnB, Rock and Soul. They’ve been gigging since late 2018 and released their debut EP ‘Wheels’ in September 2021. The last year has seen them release a new single and play some of their biggest shows yet, including performances at Camp Bestival, The Hug & Pint’s Endless Summer Festival and Sneaky Pete’s Central Belters showcase. Featured on GIG.MOUTH music’s ‘Ones to Watch 2022’ list, they’re a band to keep a close eye on…
Sat 15
2.30pm-5pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6pm-8pm £12.50 (EJBF) STEPHEN HENDERSON’S MODERN VIKINGS
Stephen Henderson’s Modern Vikings brings together five of Scotland’s brightest, most creative jazz talents. Drummer Henderson leads an allstar line-up of Konrad Wiszniewski (saxes), Fergus McCreadie (piano), David Bowden (bass) and Graeme Stephen (guitar). Together, they create a lively, energetic sound, inspired by Scottish and Scandinavian folk music with a strong emphasis on melody and grooves.
🎟️:https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/stephen-hendersons-modern-vikings
8.30pm-10pm £15 (EJBF) DISHWASHER
Part of Belgium’s thriving jazz scene, Dishwasher are making waves across Europe. This trio mix electronic music, Balkan rhythms, hip-hop and even metal with subtle acoustic beats they create a fresh blend of jazz and electronica.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/dishwasher
10.30pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £8/£6 NICOLE & THE BACKUP CREW
Lively and soulful blues party, paying homage to the most important women in blues history featuring stunning singer, Nicole Smit and her band consisting of some of the finest blues musicians in Scotland!
Sun 16
6pm-7pm £12.50 (EJBF) SUE MCKENZIE TRIO
Sue Mckenzie’s gloriously pure and rich saxophone sound brings atmosphere and groove in equal measures. For this performance, she will be joined by innovative harpist, composer and singer Esther Swift and percussionist Jose Rojas Navea.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/sue-mckenzie-trio
8pm-9.30pm £12.50 (EJBF) THE GREAT HIPSTER SONGBOOK
Join vocalist/saxophonist Angus Munro and his floor-stomping trio as they as they interpret modern indie classics into authentic American Standards of the 20th century.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/great-hipster-songbook
10pm-MIDNIGHT £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 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.
Mon 17
6pm-7pm £12.50 (EJBF) BEN SHANKLAND TRIO
Pianist Ben Shankland continues to make a name on the Scottish jazz scene. His compositions show many influences from traditional recordings, but bring a fresh contemporary jazz sound. His trio features Ewan Hastie (bass) and Chun Wei-Kang (drums).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/ben-shankland-trio
8pm-9.30pm SOLD OUT (EJBF) THE JAZZ BAR’S 17-PIECE BIG BAND
The Monday night big band deliver a new programme featuring arrangements by legendary trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar and with special guest Bruce Adams.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/jazz-bar-big-band-0
10pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 CARTER AND 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 and Chris Small on trombone and vocals, they are definitely not a band to miss!
Tue 18
6pm-7pm £12.50 (EJBF) CHUN-WEI KANG: NEW SONG
One to watch! The young Glasgow drummer is making waves on the Scottish jazz scene. Showing skill well beyond his years, he plays with a melodic and rhythmic mastery and will be joined by Jon Green (trumpet/electronics), Tom Gibbs (piano) and Ewan Hastie (bass).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/chun-wei-kang-new-song
8pm-9.30pm £12.50 (EJBF) EMONG
A unique grouping of two horns, guitar and drums that create an uplifting and exciting sound, mixing American folk traditions with electronic music and jazz. They create hymnlike melodies and virtuosic and inspiring soloing. With music rich in invention, surprise and adventure, leader and guitarist Michele Bonifati is joined by Manuel Caliumi (saxophone), Federico Pierantoni (trombone) and Evita Polidoro (drums).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/emong
10pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 BECCA SLOAN
Up and coming singer Becca Sloan has garnered increasing attention for her distinctive, soulful voice. Largely influenced by jazz and soul legends such as Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway, Puma Blue and Celeste, Becca’s musicdraws upon themes of love, adoration and growing up. Tonight she is accompanied by a band of talented contemporaries.
Wed 19
6pm-7pm £12.50 (EJBF) KEVIN MCKENZIE: PRIME TRIO
Featuring the classic guitar-organ-drums line-up, this collaborative trio is Kevin MacKenzie (guitar), Peter Johnstone (organ) and Doug Hough (drums). Mixing new original compositions with classic standards and contemporary jazz repertoire, London Jazz News stated that the music is “alluring and engaging …a straight-ahead organ trio par excellence”.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/kevin-mackenzie-prime-trio
8pm-9.30pm £15 (EJBF) MARIA KROGSTAD
A rising star of the Norwegian jazz scene known for her beautiful, lush melodies, playful compositions and the intricate and imaginative interplay with her young band. Inspired by modern, Scandinavian jazz and the lineage of saxophonists such as Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson she creates hypnotic modern jazz.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/mona-krogstad-quartet
10pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 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. “Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
Thu 20
6pm-7pm £12.50 (EJBF) ALI WATSON QUARTET
The young double bass player from Glasgow takes influences from contemporary jazz greats such as Larry Grenadier, Aaron Parks and Shai Maestro as well as classical and Scottish folk music. His quartet features some of the rising stars on the Scottish scene and together they create intricate yet lyrical melodies and thoughtful improvisations. He is joined by a talented band of Alan Benzie (piano), Matt Carmichael (saxophone) and Greg Irons (drums).
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/ali-watson-quartet
8pm-9.30pm £15 (EJBF) ASQ
This young Norwegian band is set for great things. Amund Stenøien Quartet consist of vibraphone, acoustic fretless bass, piano and drums – expect hard swinging New York jazz, club grooves and strong, catchy melodies complex structures, strong themes and explosive solos.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/asq
10pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 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 21
2pm-3.30pm £5 (EJBF) ENUJSS CONCERT
An opportunity to see and hear the jazz stars of the future as the summer school students show off their newly acquired skills. Led by saxophonist Sue Mackenzie.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/enujss-concert-0
6pm-7.30pm £12.50 (EJBF) PHIL BANCROFT TRIO
A major figure on the Scottish jazz scene, saxophonist and composer Phil Bancroft plays strong, searing modern jazz. To celebrate launching his new project Myriad Streams, he is joined by Mario Caribé (bass) and Tom Bancroft (drums) mixing daring improv alongside almost telepathic interplay.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/phil-bancroft-trio
8.30pm-10pm £12.50 (EJBF) RICHARD GLASSBY
After an attention grabbing debut at EJBF in 2022, drummer Richard Glassby is back with a new band and a new album which features BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year winner Ewan Hastie on bass, Matthew Kilner on tenor saxophone and Peter Johnstone on piano. They deliver dynamic propulsive jazz which showcases their improvisational prowess.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/richard-glassby
10.30pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £8/£6 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 22
2.30pm-5pm Free AFTERNOON JAZZ with THE MELLOTONES TRIO
Hot swinging jazz from Alan Anderson (piano), Jimmy Taylor (bass/vocals) and Dave Swanson (drums).
6pm-7.30pm £15 (EJBF) LIV HAUGE TRIO WITH MATT CARMICHAEL
Rising star of Norwegian jazz, Liv Hague’s piano trio blends the joy of exploring impulses in free improvisation with clear, melodic compositions. She recreates, interprets, and innovates jazz history alongside her own exciting and fun new work. Tonight she reunites with saxophonist Matt Carmichael who joins her trio as a special guest.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/liv-hauge-trio-matt-carmichael
8.30pm-10pm £12.50 (EJBF) ESCHER
Making their EJBF debut is an exciting young Glasgow five piece nu-jazz collective comprising drums, bass, keys, sax, flute. They are inspired by everything from bebop to drum and bass, Ethiopian jazz and hip-hop. Fresh and exciting, sure to be a hit.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/escher
10.30pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-4am £8/£6 THE NEW TUNE JACKS
Sun 23
6pm-7pm £15 (EJBF) KRISTINA FRANSSON WITH GRAEME STEPHEN TRIO
Kristina Fransson was the standout musician from the Europe Jazz Workshop in 2022 and has won accolades and awards from Oslo Jazz Festival. Now the trumpeter returns to collaborate with guitarist Graeme Stephen and his handpicked band of Martin Kershaw (saxophone), Elie Affif (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums). Expect peerless improvisations from these fearless musicians.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/kristina-fransson-graeme-stephen-trio
8pm-9.30pm £15 (EJBF) NΔBOU
Set to be a future star, Belgian trombonist Nabou Claerhout has assembled a band of talented young musicians making their way up in the newest jazz-&-beyond wave. Their strong interplay and interesting interaction creates both up tempo grooves as well as more contemplative melodies.
🎟️: https://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/artist/ndbou
10pm-midnight £10/£8/Free to play THE GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
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.
12.45am-3am £6/£4 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.
Mon 24
Open 7pm – Midnight
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
Open 7pm – Midnight
8.30pm-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.
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 ANDREW BAKER QUINTET
Baker presents original material from his latest record accompanied by Scotlands finest!
“Andrew’s spirit has an openness and curiosity that has crystallized in this collection of compositions. Each one of them is a great vehicle for his bandmates and guests to join him in a unique sonic adventure. This music is full of imagination, energy and life!”
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. “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 LOUISE DODDS
One of the UK’s foremost Jazz singers and nominated for Best Vocalist at the Scottish Jazz Awards, Louise Dodds is back at the Jazz Bar with an amazing band. Playing not only standards but also songs from her new album “The Story Needs An Ending” which was selected by Jim Gilchrist in The Scotsman Arts Review of 2022 as one of his notable jazz albums of 2022. An unmissable concert featuring a truly stellar rhythm section with Scottish Jazz heavyweights Alan Benzie (piano) Brodie Jarvie (Dbl bass) and Greg Irons (drums)
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 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 ALI AFFLECK: BILLIE 99
The second performance of a new ambitious project led by Ali Affleck . Billie 99 seeks to perform (almost!) the entire recorded repertoire of Billie holiday.A killer band has been assembled to accompany Ali’s vocals and respectfully interpret these magical songs featuring Paul Harrison (piano), Martin Kershaw (sax,) Colin Steele (trumpet), Ewan Hastie (bass) and Ross Baird (guitar).
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), Michael Watson (keys), Carter Skillicorn (drums) and Chris Small (trombone) there’s no doubt you won’t be spending the night in your seat.
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 THE BLUESWATER
This award-winning, touring Edinburgh 6-piece, fronted by singer Felipe Schrieberg, melds gritty, old-school Rhythm and Blues, influenced by the Chicago sound of Chess records, with the earthy, droning grooves of Deep South Mississippi, delivering raucous, high-energy performances with thick guitar riffs, frenzied harmonica solos and driving rhythms.
Sun 30
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.
Mon 31
Open 7pm – Midnight
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.