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.
*** Sun 1st ***
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!
Marianne McGregor plays the Amy Winehouse Songbook
9.15pm-11.30pm £12 early bird Tickets here!
Paying tribute to one of her jazz idols, Marianne and her band bring an exquisite show to the jazz bar, a live interpretation of the Amy Winehouse songbook. Marianne McGregor (vocals), Paul Harrison (keys), Mario Caribe (double bass), Max Popp (drums), Sam Parkinson (guitar) and Brian Molley (saxophone/flute).
Nu – Sound : Namakuma
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
*** MON 2nd ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Tickets Here!
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 ***
New step Jazz showcase: Jacob Bavetta
7pm-8:30pm £8 standard /£6 jazz bar card /£4 for students
Edinburgh guitarist Jacob Bavetta brings a trio to The New Steps Jazz Showcase at the Jazz bar. Featuring Nemo Ganguli on the drums and William Ewins on the bass, the trio balances classic Jazz styles with modern electronic inspirations and original compositions…
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 4th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
The Lewis Benzies Quartet
9.15pm-11.30pm £12 advanced £9 on the door Tickets Here!
Aberdeen bassist Lewis Benzies showcases material from his new album “Paradox”, in a varied set of straight ahead swing and jazz rock. Joined by Matthew Kilner (Sax), Huw Rees(Keys) & Davide Rinaldi (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). 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!
*** 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 JAM
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 6th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Italian Jazz Affair
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate and listening to start our Friday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Prime Trio.
Led by Italian singer Anna Vanosi Italian Jazz Affair brings a warm, passionate blend of vintage Italian songs and smoky jazz classics to life. Described by ★★★★ Broadway Baby as “Enchanting – her voice is nectar”, Anna and her trio promise an unforgettable evening of charm, rhythm, and nostalgia. Let yourself be transported to a jazz-soaked night in old-school Italy..
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm as well as our midnight gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the 9pm show please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
Pete Johnson’s Organ Trio feat. Andy Middleton
9.15pm-11.30pm £8/10 on the door only
Scottish piano heavyweight Pete Johnson graces us with his international organ trio, featuring the outstanding Andy Middleton on saxophone.
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 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).
Jazz Bar Saturdays:Iain Carleton Quartet
6.15pm-8:30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Purchase of this ticket also gives you entry to both our 9pm gig and midnight gig!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Iain Carleton.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘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 + All Vinyl DJ Percy Main
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 8th ***
HOT TIN ROOF
5pm-7.00pm 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!
Kai Reesu
8.00pm-10.00pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Kai Reesu are a melting pot of underground hip-hop and jazz ; led by Paul Copeland on keys and centred around a core rhythm section with Matt Sim on drums and Robert McArthur on guitar and bass , they blend elements of psychedelia , grime and melancholic neo-classical piano into a foundation of old skool funk and progressive hip-hop , with thumping polyrhthms and rich horns.
Slow Karma
10.30am-00:00am
The Edinburgh-based collective is built around the electrifying live stylings of CJ Stevenson (guitar/ keys), Kyle Grieve (drums) & Jack Elliot (electric bass). Following their sold out voodoo rooms show, Slow Karma’s sound is characterized by jazz chops, a punk ethos, and a love for classic UK dancefloor music, resulting in danceable grooves and boundary-pushing improvisation.
*** MON 9th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Tickets Here!
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 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 11th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Hendrix and Us
9.15pm-11.30pm £12 early bird Tickets Here!
Established Scottish jazz-funk guitarist Aki Remally reconstructs the music of Jimi Hendrix with a funk-heavy approach, featuring Scotland’s finest musicians! A psychedelic funk odyssey to behold with grooves galore.
Dank Mango
12.00am-2.00am free
Neo-soul, hip-hop grooves and throwback funk classics! This vocal lead band is guaranteed to get your hips moving. Inspired by new and old artists from Steely Dan to Jordan Rakei, Dank Mango will cook up a funk-filled night with a wide range of musical styles to keep you on your toes. Led by vocal and guitar talent Ed Denman, Groovy bass by Lucas Gilchrist, Tight drums from Jack O’Rourke and soulful keys by Will Anderson.
.*** 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
Jimmy Steele presents The Vintage Sax
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 earlybird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Jimmy Steele from The Vintage Explosion presents The Vintage Sax LIVE in his debut gig at The Jazz Bar. Taking material from both of his EPs ‘The Vintage Sax’ and ‘Commander Jimmy Steele’, Jimmy and his band (made up of The Vintage Explosion members) will be paying homage to the somewhat forgotten era of roaring rock ‘n’ roll saxophone from the 1950s, with some tasteful jazz in between!
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 13th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Greive,Tavelli
and Afif
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets available soon..
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
An international trio of jazz players at the top of their game, playing original arrangements of standards in the exploratory chordless trio format.
The Chris Greive Quintet
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Noé Tavelli. He makes a return to Edinburgh with this quintet feat. Elie Afif (bass), Graeme Stephen (gtr), Paul Harrison (pno).
Samedia presents: Extra Sauce feat. El Guapo
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! This month featuring Obia with Argentinian Sala party vibes!
*** 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).
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Max Popp Trio
6.15pm-8.30pm £10 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Max Popp, along with Ed Kelly and Pete Johnston.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig as well as our midnight gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘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.
Joe Nichols Band + all vinyl DJ Ann Tweak
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)
*** Sun 15th ***
HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE
5pm-7.00pm £8 (£4 for children) advanced tickets here
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!
Pitchblenders: Bootleg Blues
8:00pm-10:00pm £9 early bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Vocalist Christine Adams cooks up a helping of dirty blues and swing from the era of joint-jumping, boisterous Harlem rent parties. With guitarist Phil Adams, trumpeter Colin Steele, reedman Dick Lee and bassist Jerry Forde.
Jonny Richardson Quartet
10:30pm – 00:00 pay on the door
Funk and fusion from Echo Hotels founding member – bass player Jonny Richards
*** MON 16th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Tickets Here!
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 ***
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 18th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Colin Steele Quartet play The Blue Nile
9.30pm-11.30pm £13 advanced Tickets Here!
Following on from their highly successful projects celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell and The Pearlfishers, the Colin Steele Quartet are joining us for the release of their latest recording celebrating cult Scottish pop icons The Blue Nile. Colin and his quartet of Dave Milligan (piano), Calum Gourlay (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums) give this distinctive music a jazz twist, reimagining these understated pop masterpieces with love, affection, and huge imagination.
“I am a massive fan of The Blue Nile. I love the melodies of their songs, but I also particularly love the overall atmosphere they create, so artistically produced, and there is just so much space. Paul Buchanan’s vocals are beautiful and intimate, his singing actually reminds me of Miles Davis’ trumpet playing – understated, cool, but every nuance filled with beauty and so much emotion”.
Aki Remally
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Edinburgh funk and soul legend Aki Remally plays a more downtempo set of his originals and choice covers that have inspired him.
*** 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
The Brian Molley Quartet
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 early bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Global travellers Brian Molley Quartet bring their unique blend of jazz and world music back to their spiritual home of the Jazz Bar. With innovative re-interpretations of jazz standards alongside highly original compositions this is exhilarating jazz from a long established, multi-award wining group.
Brian Molley – Saxes
Paul Harrison – Piano
Elie Afif – Double Bass
Doug Hough – Drums
The Sinners
12.00am-1.30am free
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 20th ***
The Penalty – Live Film Score (Film Starts at 19:00, short set at 18:00)
6.00 pm-8.30pm £12 Tickets Here!
Award-winning composer and guitarist Graeme Stephen performs his original score live to the 1920 silent classic The Penalty, starring Lon Chaney. He’s joined by Elie Afif on bass and Davide Rinaldi on drums, bringing new life to this dark cinematic masterpiece. A powerful genre-defying fusion of film and live music not to be missed.
Boptimism
9.15pm-11.30pm £8/ £10 on the door only
Keith Edwards (Saxophone) regular leader of the Jazz Bar Big Band presents his project, showcasing arrangements of hardbop classics and jazz standards for the captivating and energetic Quintet format.
Aylah and the Astralnauts
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Led by the dynamic Ayla Ersoy, a rising star in Edinburgh’s vibrant music scene, Ayla and the Astralnauts bring a fresh take on funk and soul. Backed by the seasoned talents of jazz-bar veterans Glamour and the Baybes, this powerhouse collaboration guarantees an unforgettable night of electrifying grooves and soulful melodies.
Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or lose yourself in the music, Ayla and the Astralnauts deliver an experience that’s out of this world. Don’t miss your chance to see them live and be part of something truly cosmic.
*** 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).
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Graeme Stephens
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Graeme Stephens.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘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.
The Cumbia Tones+ All Vinyl DJ Barney
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6
Cumbiatones is a Psychedelic Cumbia band based in Edinburgh (Scotland). Formed in 2021, Cumbiatones combines tradicional Cumbia rythms from Peru, Argentina and Colombia with rock music psychedelic sounds and energetic riffs that will get the crowd dancing non stop.🕺💃
*** Sun 22nd ***
Tenement Jazz Band for Kids + Disco
Bring your little ones to our Interactive Live Jazz Show! This isn’t just music—it’s a full-blown adventure into the world of early jazz, designed especially for younger audiences. It takes them right into the heart of the band, experiencing the magic of live acoustic instruments through music, dancing, fun, and play!
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. We also have an impressive non-alcoholic beer selection.
But that’s not all—there’s a 30-minute disco after the show for anyone still needing to party and burn off even more energy!
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The show starts at 2pm and consists of two 30min sets with a break in between. 30min of disco to follow- all finished by 4pm. Please arrive early- doors open at 1.30pm.
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.
HOT TIN ROOF
5pm-7pm 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!
NICOLE SMIT QUINTET
8pm-10pm £9 early bird/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
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.
Ayla Esroy
10.30am-12.00am
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 (tribute to Jimmy Dunn, featuring the Mellowtones)
8pm-10.45pm £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
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 24th ***
The Edinburgh University jazz society jam
7pm – 9pm
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 25th ***
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 26th ***
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
The River Annick
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 early bird/ £12 on the door Tickets here!
The River Annick is a brand new quintet based in central Scotland, featuring some of the region’s finest contemporary jazz musicians: Allan Wylie (trumpet), Graeme Wilson (tenor sax), Alan Benzie (piano & keyboards), Timmy Allan (bass) and Stuart Brown (drums). Their original material, about to be released on their first EP, channels the restless dynamic and swirl of the late 60s Miles quintet, with effusive interaction across tight angular melodies and lush dreamscapes.
www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/graeme-wilson
www.alanbenzie.com
www.allanwylietrumpet.com
www.stu-brown.com/about
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 27th ***
The Micro Band
6.15pm-8.30pm £8 advanced Tickets Here!
The Micro Band are launching their next single with a sumptuous and stripped back performance. Expect lush harmonies, intricate instrumentation and alot of heart. With support from Rue Marie.
Legit
9.15pm-11.00pm £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.
Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas
23.30am-3.00am £12 + BF advanced Tickets Here!
TICKET GUARANTEES ENTRY TILL 00.30 ONLY
The second gig in the Jazz Bar’s summer Latin Season, and, for lovers for all things samba and Brazilian, this is one not to miss!
A huge 11 piece outfit led by Gustava Andrade from Sao Paolo and they perform the full spectrum of Brazilian music – Samba, MPB (Música Popular Brasileiro), Bossa Nova, Samba Rock, Axé, Forro, Brazilian soul, Rio Jazz-Funk. So expect to hear the music of Seu Jorge, Jorge Ben, Tim Maia, Gilberto Gil and Djavan amongst many others.
An 11 piece crammed onto the stage bringing the sunshine of Rio to the Jazz Bar, this promises to take the roof off!
*** 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).
Jazz Bar Saturdays: Swing summit
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Swing Summit.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm world premier quintet gig! Space is only kept until 19:00 for ticket holders so if you only wish to attend the world premier quintet please arrive at 20:30 and buy on the door.
‘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
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
SERVING UP A MIXED BAG OF SOUL, FUNK, JAZZ AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN OVER 90 SOLID MINUTES OF FUNKY GOOD TIMES! FULL BAND, ALL KILLER, NO FILLER
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*** Sun 29th ***
HOT TIN ROOF
5pm-7.00pm 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!
James Allsopp Quartet Plays Stan Getz
8pm-10:00pm £9 early bird/ £12 on the door Tickets here!
A tribute to master saxophonist Stan Getz. The program will feature music from his rich back catalogue, expect lush ballads, lilting bossa novas, swinging standards and motoring bop compositions played by some of London’s most in demand musicians.
Featuring award winning saxophonist James Allsopp with Colin Oxley on guitar, Oli Hayhurst on double bass and Dave Storey on drums playing music from their brand new album “Ballads and Bossas”.
Becca Sloan
10.30am-12:00am (pay on the door)
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.
*** 30th ***
THE JAZZ BAR’s 17-Piece BIG BAND
8pm-10.45pm £12 Tickets Here!
Open Rehearsal 8-9pm, full gig from 9.15-10.45pm
**Arrive early, in time for rehearsal to guarantee a seat**
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.
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