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 – 12.30am
Tuesday 7pm – 12.30am
Wednesday 5pm – 3am
Thursday 5pm – 3am
Friday 5pm – 3am
Saturday 2pm – 3am
Sunday 5pm – 3am
WED 1
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 PAUL TOWNDROW
Paul Towndrow is an internationally renowned Glaswegian saxophonist & composer specialising in syncretic musical forms including the fusion of jazz with traditional Celtic music, Indian music, and free improvisation. Here he appears in a comparatively down-scaled, yet equally energetic trio format featuring two of his long term co-conspirators, Alyn Cosker (Drums)and Pete Johnstone (Organ). The group has performed at both sides of the Atlantic, including appearances in New York, London and beyond. In 2023 Paul celebrates the release of a new album, ‘‘Outwith The Circle” which features the trio alongside special guests including vocalist Eddi Reader, piper Ross Ainslie, and guitarist Davie Dunsmuir.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
5-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
THU 2
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 3
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 TENEMENT JAZZ BAND
Performing tonight with a special expanded 7-piece line-up, expect an evening of acoustic jazz, ragtime and blues from the award-winning Edinburgh ensemble (Best Band, Scottish Jazz Awards 2022). After spending much of 2022 on tour around the UK, TJB are back for a rare Friday night gig in their home town playing the roots of jazz from New Orleans, St. Louis and Chicago.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 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. So far 2022 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 for reasons other than their bad dancing…
SAT 4
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.
11.30pm-2.30am £8/£5 CHAKALAKA FUNK: BOHEMIAN MONK MACHINE
Chakalaka Funk presents Bohemian Monk Machine – a 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). Tunes from the Chakalaka DJs from 11.30pm ensure a night of heavy funking for all.
SUN 5
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ANNA VANOSI – SUNDAY SONATA
The first Sunday of the month sees singer Anna Vanosi host an evening filled with Italian tunes, jazz and early blues standards. “Drawing from the rich canon of Italian popular song as well as the American tradition, Anna Vanosi lives in the character of every song she sings, continuously drawing imagination, passion and energy from the depths of her soul.” 4 star review on broadway baby, “enchanting: A real life Italian diva”
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
MON 6
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 7
7pm-10pm Free EUJS STUDENT JAM SESSION
Every fortnight, Edinburgh University’s Jazz society is taking over the jazz bar! Our jam is student-focussed yet open to all jazz lovers and enthusiasts, whether you are keen to lay down some tunes or just relax and listen. We establish a comfortable and friendly environment where all are welcome. If you’re looking to meet like-minded musicians passionate about jazz, look no further.
10pm-12am Free EUJS STUDENT BAND SHOWCASE
WED 8
6.30pm-11.30pm £8/£5 THE KREWE OF MUSES – INT WOMEN’S DAY SHOWCASE
12.15am-2.30am £6/£5 NICOLE & THE BACKUP CREW -INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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!
THU 9
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 COLIN STEELE’S KINGS OF SWING
Trumpeter Steele has pulled together a stellar line up of some of Scotland’s top swing jazz specialists. They’ll be plundering the jazz archives, bringing you hits from the 30s and 40s, played with panache, vibrancy and freshness. Colin Steele (trumpet), Martin Foster (clarinet and sax), Campbell Normand (Piano), Roy Percy (Double Bass) and Jim Drummond (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 10
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 RUN LOGAN RUN Ft. ANNIE GARDINER
At the forefront of Bristol’s contribution to thepulsing new UK jazz scene come Run Logan Run, an alchemical fusion of surging polyrhythmic alt-breakbeats and screaming, guttural saxophone. For this show they’ll be joined by the wildly inventive Dan Messore (Indigo Kid) on guitar and rising star Beth O’Lenahan (NuliferYanya) on bass. Featuring a support slot from Annie Gardiner, best known for founding member and frontwoman from noise pop duo Hysterical Injury who went from being Steve Lamacq’s ones to watch to touring the UK with Beak>in 2019. Annie Gardiner plays from 9.15pm and Run Logan Run play their full gig from 10.15pm.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 DUKE DUNCAN AND THE HURRICANES
Blending swamp blues, funk and indie dance grooves DD&TH have been drawing comparisons with The Doors. Come and see what all the fuss is about. ‘A hedonistic psychedelic melange, like Alice out-hatting the Mad Hatter with Kerouac at The Hacienda.’
SAT 11
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 AKI & THE LIONS
Heavy funk discotheque of epically silly proportions with Aki Remally (guitar), Jonny White (sax), Stephen Jack (bass), Rob Harrison (keys), and Ben Collard (drums). Laying down the grooves and keeping yourselves moving all night with dope grooves, insane rhythms and jaw-dropping solos. DJ skills from Wilsoni Tha Funk Masta.
SUN 12
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 MARIANNE MCGREGOR
Marianne McGregor is a prominent new voice in the Scottish Jazz Scene. Awarded ‘Best Vocalist’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards 2021, 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.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
MON 13
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 14
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 15
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 PANGEA
Inspired by modern 21st century jazz and fusion, Pangea Trio add a refreshing yet familiar sound to Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene. Comprised of some of the most sought-after emerging young talent of Carter Skillicorn on drums, Michael Watson on keyboards, and Alex Finlay on bass- expect a blend of vibrant originals, covers and reworked standards that echo the style of the likes of Yussef Dayes, DOMi & JD Beck and Nate Smith. Featuring a guest set with acclaimed saxophonist Oskar Jones.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
5-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
THU 16
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 JAZZ BAR QUINTET
We bring together some of our finest local musicians for one special night playing heavy hitting standards. Expect your toe to be tapping and your head to bop!
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 17
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 & 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 BUCCANEERS
Blues/Rock/Soul 4-piece with guitar/keyboard driven interplay, spread onto a hearty bass/drums rhythm section. An exquisite late night sandwich. Featuring Carl Marah – (Vocals/Guitar), Luke Cunningham – (Keyboards), Ewan Gibson – (Bass), Simon Gibb – (Drums).
SAT 18
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 JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE
Purveyors of full-fat, calorie-laden, whipped up funk ‘n’ soul, James Brown Is Annie met in a piano bar, rehearse next to a sex shop, and take their name from an Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live sketch. The Scottish sextet’s two albums (JBiA I and JBiA II) were produced by original Average White Band members Molly Duncan (2015) and Hamish Stuart (2018), the group gaining a BBC Radio Scotland ‘Single Of The Week’ award for the song, Get Up To Get Down. Featuring Eddie Miller: Electric Piano & Vocals, Barry Gordon – guitar & Vocals, Lorna Thomas – Bass, Isaac Sutherland – Drums, Rachel Duns – Tenor Sax, Lyle Watt – Guitar.
SUN 19
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 SNAP TRIO
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
MON 20
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 21
7pm-10pm Free EUJS STUDENT JAM SESSION
Every fortnight, Edinburgh University’s Jazz society is taking over the jazz bar! Our jam is student-focussed yet open to all jazz lovers and enthusiasts, whether you are keen to lay down some tunes or just relax and listen. We establish a comfortable and friendly environment where all are welcome. If you’re looking to meet like-minded musicians passionate about jazz, look no further.
10pm-12am Free EUJS STUDENT BAND SHOWCASE
WED 22
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 RAF FERRARI
The line-up of this band, uncommon in jazz, consists of pianist, composer and bandleader Raf Ferrari, bass player Andrea Colella, drummer Claudio Sbrolli and cellist Vito Stano. Their music ranges from jazz to contemporary, from classical to funk and free pop-rock. The first suite, comprised of four original compositions, are representations that Raf ascribes to himself and his musicians. The other suite, “The Seasons”, is divided into four tracks dedicated to the seasons, but linked musically through a single song without interruption.
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
5-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
THU 23
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 DR. LEE’S PRESCRIPTION
Dick Lee formulated Dr. Lee’s Prescription in 2012 to play his own compositions and since then has dispensed his music at venues such as the Edinburgh Jazz Bar, the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and Glasgow Society of Musicians, culminating in several performances of the specially commissioned piece The Games at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. After a break of a few years in which all the band members have pursued their own projects the band is together again.
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 24
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 A HOMAGE TO MAXINE SULLIVAN: QUEEN OF LOCH LOMOND
Ali celebrates one of her firm favourites ‘Queen of Loch Lomond ‘ Maxine Sullivan. A rare vocalist who had a superb voice throughout her long career. Tonight Ali and her band ( Paul Harrison, Roy Percy, Colin Steele, Jimm Drummond) explore Maxine’s long career from youthful zest to steadfast maturity alongside some of the John Kirby repertoire and a couple of surprise Robert Burns songs!
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) and Carter Skillicorn (drums), there’s no doubt you won’t be spending the night in your seat.
SAT 25
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 LOS CHICHANOS
Mixing a live latin rhythm section, psychedelic 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.
SUN 26
6pm-8.30pm Free until 7.30pm HOT TIN ROOF
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 ALI AFFLECK’S SPEAKEASY SESSIONS
Held on the last Sunday of each month, award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings a fiery New Orleans passion with heavy doses of old-time pop and deep digs into the rarest of trad and blues. Hot roots, blues, prohibition-era jazz, and cheeky Creole tunes from the finest swing bands around. Each month sees both new friends and old; special guests and long-time favourites of the swing dance community – the perfect end to the month!
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Neo-soul, trip-hop grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
MON 27
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 28
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 29
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 DAVID SERIES QUARTET
A highly creative quartet. They play a mix of original compositions and arrangements of Jazz standards. Featuring David Series on guitar who has recently dropped his third album as a leader and composer, Martin Kershaw on saxophones, as in-demand as he is talented and experienced, Eli Afif, the incredible Lebanese bass who has hit Scotland like a beautiful golden arrow and on drums, nominated for Jazz Instrumentalist of the year, the groove master, Max Popp. “Like a Blue Note Session from an alternate Universe” AllaboutjazzUSA
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 GLAMOUR & THE BAYBES
5-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
“Soulful and outrageous… the largest vocal range I’ve ever heard!” (Scotsman)
THU 30
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 MUSIC OF FATS WALLER
Alongside those famous and enduring standards like Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Your Feet’s Too Big, this top notch four piece will be opening the books on some of Fats lesser known gems including but most certainly not limited to ‘How Can You Face Me?’, ‘Georgia Bo-Bo’, ‘Keep A Song In Your Soul’ and ‘Up Jumped You With Love’. Music that’s as good for your soul as it is for your feet. Featuring John Burgess (Saxophones and Clarinet), Brian Kellock (Piano), Roy Percy (String bass), Tom Bancroft (Drums).
12.15am-2.30am £5/£3 THURSDAY FUNK: FUTURE HEROES
Superbly creative guitarist Aki Remally (guitar/vocals) fronts this five-piece funk monster, playing tasty covers and heavy jams. Featuring Jonny White on saxophone, these guys will keep your feet moving all night long with the deep-funk rhythms of Toni McVey (drums), Tom Wilkinson (bass) and Luke Cunningham (keys) Occasional guests ensure a night of heavy funking for all. Get involved.
FRI 31
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 Steve Moore (piano), Ed Kelly (bass) and Max Popp (drums). Their sets include original compositions, gems from British Jazz legends Tubby Hayes and Dundee’s own Jimmy Deuchar, as well as hip US jazzers such as Duke Pearson, Harold Mabern and Cedar Walton.
12.15am-2.30am £8/£5 THE AKI PROJECT
Playing original tunes, going from the soulful to the funky plus some fonnnky morsels of classic funk, 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’
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