Please note, there are no advance tickets or seat reservations available unless clearly stated in the event listing.
LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY!
Opening Hours (unless otherwise stated in listings):
Monday 6pm – 12am
Tuesday 7pm – 1am
Wednesday 3pm – 3am
Thursday 5pm – 3am
Friday 5pm – 3am
Saturday 2pm – 3am
Sunday 5pm – 3am
Fri 1
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 CHARLIE WOOD TRIO
Charlie Wood is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist whose work incorporates elements of jazz, blues, traditional r&b and popular music. In his early twenties he joined the band of legendary blues guitarist Albert King, with whom he toured the US and Europe. Since then he has Branched out in his own solo career with various residencies and shows throughout the world. Wood has also become a sought-after and highly original musical arranger, with recent works performed by the BBC Big Band, the RTÉ Orchestra, the Brodsky String Quartet, the Carducci String Quartet & others. Tonight his band features Mario Caribé on bass & Doug Hough on drums.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 FLEX
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!
Sat 2
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.
12.30am-3am £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 3
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 CAT LOUD
Award-winning Scottish torch singer Cat Loud returns to Edinburgh 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).
12am-2am Free NICOLE SMIT
Genre spanning singer and Empress of Everything Nicole Smit joins us for a night showcasing her soul, blues and Gospel repertoire. Featuring her classic band of Simon Gibb (drums), Ewan Gibson (bass), Charlie Wild (guitar), and Gordon Jones (harmonica).
Mon 4
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.
Tues 5
6pm – 8pm Free EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
Edinburgh universities Jazz Society hosts their bi-weekly jam session, open to all levels of experience.
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-12:30am Free JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE: THE LOUIS CROSLAND TRIO
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 6
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 PURE DESMOND
Paul Desmond, the saxophonist who created one of the greatest world hits of jazz with his composition Take Five would have been 100 years old in 2024. The jazz-group pure Desmond takes this anniversary as an occasion to pay tribute to the life and music of this interesting and stylish man. This entertaining show tells the story of a sound conquering the world. The program is a tribute to significant works and timeless classics of the golden era of Cool Jazz. Lorenz Hargassner – alto saxophone Johann Weiß – guitar Christian Flohr – bass Sebastian Deufel – drums
12am-2am Free CARTER AND THE KILLER HORNS
Horn-heavy 6 piece funk outfit assembled and lead by drummer Carter Skillicorn. Joined by Alex James on guitar, Michael Watson on keyboards and Steven Jack 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!
Thur 7
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 £5/8 or 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!
12.30am-2.00am Free GROOVE THURSDAY LATES
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 8
INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY
6.00pm-8.15pm £6/£5 HALF MOON MEDICINE SHOWCASE: INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY SPECIAL
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!
9.00pm-12.00pm £10/£8 THE KREWE OF MUSES – INT WOMEN’S DAY SHOWCASE
12.30am-3am £8/£5 Femme Fierce
Led by Kat Brookes, this band is an assembly Edinburghs female late night musicians bringing us into the early hours of the morning.
Sat 9
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/£5THE BIG EASY SESSION
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.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 CARTER AND THE KILLER HORNS
Horn-heavy 6 piece funk outfit assembled and lead by drummer Carter Skillicorn. Joined by Alex James on guitar, Michael Watson on keyboards and Steven Jack 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!
Sun 10
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 LOUIS DODDS
Nominated for Best Jazz Vocalist in 2022 and 2023, Louise Dodds returns to The Jazz Bar with her quartet, featuring Tom Gibbs (piano), Andrew Robb (double bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums). They will be performing brand new material, alongside songs from the critically acclaimed album The Story Needs an Ending. (Top 3 Jazz Albums of 2022 – Jim Gilchrist, The Scotsman)
12am-2am Free DANK MANGO
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.
Mon 11
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.
Tues 12
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-12:30am Free JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE: JAMIE REED
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 13
3pm – 5pm free EUJO open rehearsal
The Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra rehearses.
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 ALI AFFLECK & THE SPICY LIL DEVILS
An International collaboration between Scottish based singer Ali Affleck and French traditional jazz musicians. This March sees their album Release tour and the band are excited to present their fresh arrangements of the most swinging songs. The Lil’ Devils enjoy bringing their passion for this genre to fresh new audiences and they always guarantee a night of uplifting, fun and danceable music. Ali Affleck (vocals), Lorenzo Cortés (guitar), Mathieu Meyer (piano), Andrew Sharkey (bass)
12am-2am Free MIDNIGHT SWIM CLUB
This collective of Edinburgh and Glasgow based musicians show their take on modern and classic soul, R’n’B and hiphop sounds. Featuring Amy Reader (vocals), Fraiser McMillan (guitar), Jimmy Cook (guitar), Simon Toner (bass) and Ben Collard (drums).
Thur 14
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 ARIANE MAMON
Her powerful contemporary jazz fusion compositions infuse classical and world music influences, with tantalizing rhythms and her wild transcending vocals, to depict her deep experience of the natural world. Unrestricted by genre, Mamon extends her voice like an instrument, a practice she learned while attending Berklee College of Music. Ariane Mamon: voice, compositions, Sam Parkinson: guitar, Paul Harrison: piano, Ali Watson: upright bass and Greg Irons: drums.
12am-2am Free AKI THURSDAYS: THE SINNERS
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 15
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 MERCY MERCY MERCY
A quintet of Scotland’s foremost jazz musicians pays joyous tribute to the bebop/soul music of Cannonball and Nat Adderley. ‘The Adderleys have acquired premier-league champions!’ (Herald). Martin Kershaw – saxophone, Colin Steele – trumpet, Tom Gibbs – piano ,Brian Shiels – bass and Tom Gordon – drums.
12.30am-3am £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 Chris Small (bass), Michael Watson (keys) and Carter Skillicorn (drums), there’s no doubt you won’t be spending the night in your seat.
Sat 16
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.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 COOKIN’ AT THE JAZZ BAR
Hosted by DJ Chris Astro Jazz, in collaboration with the famed Edinburgh funk legend Aki Remally. Both having been mainstays in the Jazz Bar late night scene for over ten years, they present a combination of a funk nightclub and an electrifying live band. With prime funk and dance dj selections from Chris and unpredictable spontaneous Jams from Aki.
Sun 17
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 MARIANNE MCGREGOR
Marianne McGregor is a prominent new voice in the Scottish Jazz Scene. Awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards 2021 and 2023, McGregor continues to gain recognition for her powerful voice and improvisation. With an impressive backing band, the 5-piece will deliver their renditions of classic jazz standards and some original songs.
12am-2am Free 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.
Mon 18
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.
Tues 19
6pm – 8pm Free EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY JAZZ SOCIETY JAM
Edinburgh universities Jazz Society hosts their bi-weekly jam session, open to all levels of experience.
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-12:30am £5/£3 JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE: PATRYK GRZONKOWSKI
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 20
3pm – 5pm free EUJO open rehearsal
The Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra rehearses.
6.15pm-8.30pm free until 7:00 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 KEVIN HENDERSON QUARTET
The trailblazing Glasgow guitar player brings in his quartet playing fresh, heartfelt jazz featuring some of Scotland’s finest players. Featuring Paul Harrison- piano, Alyn cosker- drums and Mario Caribe- bass.
12.30am-3am Free THE GROOVE HOUSE BAND
The house band from our massively popular Groove Thursday jam session wraps up the night with a specially curated set of funky and groove based tunes. Featuring Toni McVay (drums), Stephen Jack (bass), Harry Higgs (guitar), Luke Cunningham (keys) and Amy Reader (vocals).
Thur 21
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 RAF FERRARI
Raf Ferrari is a jazz-rock pianist who “thinks” like a classical composer.
His musical universe is lyrical and inspired, elegant and sophisticated, made of contrasts and dualities through an original mix of melody, rhythm and improvisation. He performed with his quartet in important live gigs as the concert at Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome and he recorded with the great clarinet player Gabriele Mirabassi. Raf Ferrari (piano and compositions), Vito Stando (cello), Claudio Sbrolli (drums) and Andrea Corella (dbass)
12am-2am Free AKI THURSDAYS
Aki Remally brings a mixed bag of soul, funk, jazz and everything in between to your Thursday night. 90 solid minutes of funky good times! Full band, all killer, no filler. Dancing shoes required…
Fri 22
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 LEGIT
Glasgow guitar player Ben Macdonald takes us on a deep excursion through contemporary jazz and fusion as well as standards with some of the finest musicians from central Scotland and further afield.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 SAMBA SENE & DIWAN
Dancefloor filling African rhythms from charismatic frontman, Senegal’s Samba Sene (voc) and his new percussion-driven 7-piece band.
Sat 23
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.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 THE SINNERS
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).
Sun 24
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 LOLITA JACKSON
Lolita Jackson, a Manhattan-based vocalist, has been a musician since childhood. Originally a classically trained bass clarinetist and tenor saxophone player starting in elementary school, she permanently switched to vocals during her time at the University of Pennsylvania as a member of one of the premier collegiate a capella jazz ensembles in America, Counterparts. In addition, Lolita was also a member of gospel and rock groups during this time and developed her signature style of incorporating vocalese and scatting as part of the instrumental ensemble.
12am-2am Free AYLA ERSOY
Ayla and her band of exceptional musicians bringing the vibes. Stirring soulful songs by inspirational women, channelling the likes of Sade, Nina Simon and her own sound with her original material and incredible feeling. Featuring Ali Hutchison (drums), Cameron Bradley (bass) and Harry Higgs (guitar).
Mon 25
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.
Tues 26
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-12:30am £5/£3 JAZZ BAR SHOWCASE: GROOVE DOWN
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 27
3pm – 5pm free EUJO open rehearsal
The Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra rehearses.
6.15pm-8.30pm free until 7:00 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 BONZAI QUARTET
Bonzai Quartet bring an infectious mix of earthy, soulful jazz, and lyrical melodies; music to be moved by, music to move to. Led by guitarist Dan Abrahams (The Foo Birds, Dowally, Wayward Jane), and featuring a stellar band with top guitarist Graeme Stephen, bassist Emma Smith and drummer Davide Rinaldi. The unusual line-up of two guitars brings a rare punchiness, with influence from the likes of John Scofield and Bill Frisell. Their debut album ‘Lemon Soul Jelly Roll’ was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year Award 2015 by Jazz Bar founder Bill Kyle.
12.00am-2am Free 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)
Thur 28
6.15pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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 TRIO JDM
Musically, Trio JDM draws inspiration from the great legacy of Jimmy Smith and Larry Young, as extended today by artists like Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart. Nevertheless, this is no tribute act; expect to hear accessible original music alongside material from a wide range of composers and eras.
Trio JDM is:
Dave Walsh drums
Jamie Taylor guitar
Martin Longhawn organ
12am-2am Free AKI THURSDAYS
Aki Remally brings a mixed bag of soul, funk, jazz and everything in between to your Thursday night. 90 solid minutes of funky good times! Full band, all killer, no filler. Dancing shoes required…
Fri 29
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.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 THE CUMBIATONES
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.
Sat 30
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.
12.30am-3am £8/£5 BODEGA LATINA
Hosted by DJ Simon Hodge, with live acts handpicked from the current cream of the Latin scene. Tonight features Latina Turners – a band made by Afrocuban music lovers in a quest to bring this amazing style back to Edinburgh’s live music scene, showcasing music from los Van Van, Poncho Sánchez, Cuba All-Star, Joe Arroyo, Buenavista Social Club and many more.
Sun 31
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.00pm 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
Normally 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.
12am-2am Free THE ANNA VANOSI BAND
Anna Vanosi, who has made a name for herself as an Italian jazz singer in the Edinburgh music scene, brings tonight a brand new neo-soul, pop project. Taking particular influence from Bjork and Celeste, Vanosi and her band, whom she met mostly through jam sessions, are excited to showcase something different.
Mitchell Soluren on guitar, Callum Stevenson on bass, and Franco Giovanetti on keys, and Scott Jamieson on drums