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.
*** Thu 1st ***
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 2nd ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Paul Paterson’s Gypsy Jazz
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door tickets here!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Friday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Paul Paterson with his accompanists Ross Baird on guitar and Charlotte Paterson on double bass.
Paul Paterson is an Edinburgh based guitarist who is widely recognized as one of Scotland’s leading gypsy jazz players.
He has played professionally since the age of 18 and specializes in the authentic Django Reinhardt sound of the 1930s.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm show Guido Spannocchi 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.
Guido Spannocchi Quartet feat Chris Greive
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
After sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s London, The Vortex London, Bflat Berlin and Porgy & Bess Vienna as well as most recently at The London Jazz Festival the band are now booking shows throughout 2025 presenting brand new original compositions showcasing a live album which you can find here: https://kud.li/audioguido23
Glamour and the Baybes – 7 piece edition + DJ
12.30am-2.00am £8/£5 tickets only available on the door
7-Piece funk with ripping horns and massive vocals that grab you by the soul and drop you on the dance floor! Sultry Saxophonic Soloing, Gastronomically Gorgeous Guitar-Grooving and featuring the spectacular voice and eclectic madness of Angus Munro. For fans of Tower Of Power, Lettuce, Lizzo & all things Funk.
*** Sat 3rd ***
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: Swingaholics
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Saturday Jazz offerings, this week featuring The Swingaholics.
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.
Femme Fierce + All Vinyl DJ Barney
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6
Fronted by the energetic latenight regular that is Kat Brooks – a night of femme led disco, soul, funk and dancefloor fillers!
*** Sun 4th ***
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!
Kellock and Steele play Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets here!
Pianist Brian Kellock and trumpeter Colin Steele have been long-time collaborators; together there’s almost nothing they can’t play! For this special gig, they’ll be joined by Roy Percy on double bass and Max Popp on drums as they pay homage to Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. They’ll be playing some of their best-known tunes like ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing,’ ‘Mood Indigo,’ and ‘Solitude’. Favourite tunes joyfully reimagined, faithful to the originals but played with imagination, creativity, freshness, and flair. Top-class swinging jazz musicians at the top of their game.
Nu – Sound : Band Vivace
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 5th ***
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 6th ***
New step Jazz showcase: Julian Brandon quartet
7pm-8:30pm £8 standard /£6 jazz bar card /£4 for students
The Julian Brandon quartet: Inspired by tenor icons like Joe Henderson, one of Edinburgh’s finest young tenor players Julian Brandon will be presenting a set full of high energy standards and modern arrangements. Featuring Luke Mitchell on keys, Finlay Horn on drums and Will Ewins on bass.
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 7th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Tom Sochas Trio – Facing North
9.15pm-11.30pm £12 advanced £9 on the door Tickets Here!
Franco-American pianist Tom Sochas and his trio play The Jazz Bar premiering new Mountain-inspired music from their latest album Facing North, composed in the arctic circle on a small island off the coast of Norway. The show will feature Tom on piano and electronic textures, Theo Malka-Wishart on double bass and Filippo Galli on drums. Expect a blend of delicate contrapuntal melodies, spacious Scandi soundscapes as well as harder hitting grooves. Not to be missed!
Ayla Esroy
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Ayla and her band of exceptional musicians bringing the vibes. Stirring soulful songs by inspirational women, channelling the likes of Sade, Nina Simone and her own original compositions.
*** Thu 8th ***
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 Katie Cavera Trio
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Californian star ‘old time’ banjo and guitar player Katie Cavera is in town with the Traveling Janes and today she presents a selection of New Orleans trad and swing! Joining her will be fellow Los Angeles local Hannah Rose-Dexter on bass , and newcomer to Edinburgh Mike summers on cornet
Presented by speakeasy sounds CIC
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 9th ***
Jazz Bar Friday: Marco Sollazo
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
An Intimate and listening gig featuring early swing and standards start our Friday Jazz offerings, this week featuring Marco Sollazo: MarcoSol ensemble blends jazz, Mediterranean vibes, prog rock, oriental modes, and more!
The perfect time to escape into mystic atmospheres, exotic grooves, and shifting moods, where each note tells a story.
Marco Sollazzo – Oud
Graeme Stephen – Guitar
Ed Kelly – Double Bass
Davide Rinaldi – Drums
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm show “Kings of swing” featuring Colin Steel 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.
Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
9.15pm-11.30pm £8/10 on the door only
Scottish trumpeter Colin Steele leads a stellar line-up as he celebrates the swinging dance tunes from the 30s and 40s. Drawing from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Kenny Ball, expect familiar tunes played with vibrancy and freshness from Martin Foster (clarinet and saxophone), Campbell Normand (piano), Roy Percy (double bass) and Jim Drummond (drums).
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 Caribbean and new world sounds!
*** Sat 10th ***
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: The Traveling Janes
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!
The Traveling Janes are an international collective of female musicians who play traditional music, folk , traditional jazz and swing ….they tour once or twice a year ( last year they told out their London debut at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s!) and Tonight they bring swing and New Orleans classic blues to the jazz bar!
Ali Affleck – vocals and washboard , Katie Cavera – banjo and guitar , Hannah Rose-Dexter – bass
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.
The Sinners + All Vinyl DJ Last Days of Pompeii
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
Neo-soul grooves and re-edited classics are delivered to your ears, feet and hips by this vocals-fronted band with a rhythm section to die for. Guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your jaw dropped. Featuring hot vocals from Fiona Lynch, funky guitar from Aki Remally, and dope grooves from Jim Drummond (drums) and Dougie Coulter (bass).
*** Sun 11th ***
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 3pm and consists of two 30min sets with a break in between. 30min of disco to follow- all finished by 5pm. Please arrive early- doors open at 2.30pm.
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
6pm-8.30pm Free
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
The Foo Birds
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
The Foo Birds are an independent five-piece whose unique musical partnership has been evolving for over a decade. Their music dynamically blends elements of nu-soul, RnB, jazz and pop and is characterised by the powerful voice of Kate Lister, with lyrics exploring the joys and vulnerabilities of being human in an ever-changing world.
Their latest release, Everybody’s Shouting, was produced by Chris Hyson (Jordan Rakei, Frida Touray) and mixed by Alex Killpartrick (Olivia Dean). The EP offers a timely reflection on the chaos of modern life, and the solace we find in connection and creativity. It’s uplifting and soulful – a thoughtful antidote to overwhelming times.
Previous shows include Pizza Express Jazz Club (London), Band on the Wall (Manchester), Peggy’s Skylight (Nottingham) and The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh). Festival appearances include headline slots at Kelburn Garden Party, Fife Jazz Festival & Tinderbox Fest and they have been celebrated on Jazz FM, Worldwide FM & BBC Radio.
Previous releases feature collaborations with Robin Mullarkey (Jacob Collier, Natalie Williams), Harry Fausing Smith (Tom Misch, MRCY), Jonny Murray (Mr Jukes) & Robin Wynn Evans (Sam Brown, Manic Street Preachers).
Neon Moss
12.00am-1:30am free entry
Featuring new players in the Edinburgh Funk Scene, Kenny Martin (Guitar), Gregor Wilson (Bass), Andrew Scott (Drums) and Aaron Wilson (Baritone Guitar/Vox) play their debut full length gig at the Jazz Bar.
The band draws main influence from The Fearless Flyers (Duo guitar, with baritone) covering funk, Neo-Soul, fusion and everything in between.
*** MON 12th ***
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 13th ***
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 14th ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Gig Change
Campbell, Steele and Kelly
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Unfortunately due to illness Brian Kelloch cannot play this evening as previously advertised.
Pianist Campbell Normand and trumpeter Colin Steele have been long-time jazz bar regulars; together there’s almost nothing they can’t play! For this special gig, they’ll be joined by Ed Kelly on double bass to play some of their favourite jazz standards!!
Favourite tunes joyfully reimagined, faithful to the originals but played with imagination, creativity, freshness, and flair. Top-class swinging jazz musicians at the top of their game.
Midnight Swim Club
12.00am-1.30am free
.*** Thu 15th ***
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
C.A.L.I.E
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Glasgow based jazz fusion group led by saxophonist Josie Girgis, ‘C.A.L.I.E,’ is an exciting collective of exceptional musicians. Dedicated to exploring a vast range of genres (in exceedingly ambitious ways); C.A.L.I.E provides its audiences with truly eclectic set of music.
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 16th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: MOJO
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here
Purchase of this ticket also allows you to stay for all other gigs on this day !
Mojo is a five piece band hailing from the Trójmiasto (Tri-City) region of Poland, bringing a heady high-energy sound inspired by American influences and spiced up with a contemporary Polish touch. The band is inspired by grooves of the past that lead to the best kinds of wild gigs, creating an intimate connection between band and audience throughout the performance.
Led by American Felipe Schrieberg, Mojo blends together influences of Cajun, soul and rhythm and blues – music that would shake the rafters in barrelhouse piano bars, Memphis clubs and Louisiana’s Fais Dodos – with the mischief often found in traditional Polish folk music. Intense, tight grooves, infectious riffs and the natural chemistry of a band made up of deeply experienced performers results in a potent brew perfect for a late night party.
THE SHIVERIN’ SHEIKS
9.15pm-11.30pm £10/£8 tickets only available on the door
Bombastic 50’s pop, Country Gospel, Dancefloor Rock n’ Roll and Doo Wop from these wandering princes
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
*** SAT 17th ***
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: Mark Dresser 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 Mark Dresser.
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.
Los Chichanos + DJ Tee
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6 tickets only available on the door
The band behind Edinburgh’s wild late night fiestas!
Psychedelic jungle cumbia+chicha.
*** Sun 18th ***
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!
Sekoya
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Sekoya is an interdisciplinary trio combining the harmony from European musics and American jazz to create a sincere genre-defying musical entanglement uniquely their own. The amalgam of these three instrumentalists is a singular sonic spirit that focuses on energy and improvised interplay, drawing on their love of electronic, contemporary orchestral, world, folk and jazz music. “A beautifully crafted piece of work.” – The Scotsman
12.00am-2.00am free
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 19th ***
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 20th ***
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 21st ***
Acoustic Teatime swing, blues and ragtime
6.15pm-8pm Free
Kat Brooks
9.15pm-11.30pm £10 advanced Tickets Here!
Soaring harmonies, soul and sass. Kat Brooks has been stunning audiences across Scotland with her soulful melodies & endless energy, and now brings her set of both originals and choice covers to The Jazz Bar. Expect intricate harmonies, fierce vocals and deep grooves from her band which features singers from The Phoenix Soul & Gospel Choir.
Ciara Farrelly
12.00am-1:30am free entry
A neo-soul and jazz infused set with a couple of originals written by singer Ciara Farrelly and pianist Ruairidh Nicolson. Their offical debut gig as a duo ✨✨ joined by the amazing musicians: Ethan James on drums, Ewan Reid on sax, Asher Steele on guitar, and Jamie Reid on bass.
*** Thu 22nd ***
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
Press Start! A music gaming Experience
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Get ready to power up with Press Start and join us on a musical journey through your favourite video games! 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.
Killerhorns
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.
*** FRI 23rd ***
Aki Remally Album Fundraiser
6.15pm-8.30pm £12 Tickets Here!
Aki Remally is making his first solo record! Come and hear this new material in it’s entirety – original soul music with a broad set of influences from legends like Gil Scott-Heron and Bill Withers to contemporary artists such as Thundercat and PJ Morton. Expect the deepest of grooves and soulful lyrics leaning on the introspective.
Octology
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Keith Edwards (Saxophone) regular leader of the Jazz Bar Big Band presents his brand-new project, showcasing arrangements of hardbop classics and jazz standards for the captivating and energetic Octet format.
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 24th ***
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).
Jam Session Showcase: Kostis Rossos
6.15pm-8.30pm £9 advanced £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Highlighting the up and coming players in the Edinburgh Jazz scene, we feature artists who have shone at the Tuesday Great Jazz Jam Session which runs every single week and is an open stage for any jazz players in Edinburgh. This month showcasing saxophone player Kostis Rossos.
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 on the door
Every Saturday, a different hand-picked selection of five excellent jazz players meets on stage for the first time (hence the name) – to play with no rehearsal, and no set list! Always a fresh line-up.
FLEX + All Vinyl DJ Aki
12.30am-2.00am £8/£6
Keys wizard and soulful vocalist, Mike Kearney (Fender Rhodes), leads brand new quartet, FLEX. Featuring Ben Collard (Drums), Dougie Coulter (Bass) and Harry Higgs (Guitar). Obscure and refreshing 70s and 80s pop/funk covers from Michael McDonald and Steely Dan to Earth Wind and Fire – all the yacht rock classics!
*** Sun 25th ***
HOT TIN ROOF
6pm-8.30pm Free
Stripped-back atmospheric Blues/Soul originals and classics from Andy Challen (guitar/voc) and Gavin Jack (slide guitar). With blues/fusion dancers taking on the dance floor regularly!
Cat Loud Quartet
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door Tickets Here!
Known for dusky vocals and biting wit, award-winning performer Cat Loud sets her sights on the historically female-led sub genre of jazz. Torch Songs features classic and contemporary tracks from vibrant women ” the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Melody Gardot ” who sing of heartbreak and pain, and every shade of love in between.
Eloi
12.00am-2.00am free
Jazz(ish) neo-soul from Edinburgh ~ (Ee / Loy), a special midnight set of neo-soul, fusion, and downtempo hiphop flavours. Expect a night full of grooves to get you moving. Come join us for some live magic!
*** MON 26th ***
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 27th ***
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 28th ***
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 29th ***
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
EUJO end of term performance
9.15pm-11.30pm £9 advanced/ £12 on the door
Aki Remally
12.00am-1:30am free entry
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
*** FRI 30th ***
Jazz Bar Fridays: Prime Trio
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.
Featuring Kevin Mackenzie guitar, Peter Johnstone organ, and Doug Hough – Drums.
PRIME are a collaborative trio embracing the. classic organ trio sound. The trios music features new original compositions plus classic standards and contemporary jazz repertoire.
Their 2021 self titled recording received rave reviews and this concert will feature new compositions from the follow up album.
While Johnstone is a highly accomplished pianist, his ability as an organist on this recording is quite stunning, sharing the lead alongside MacKenzie’s superb guitar playing. Doug Hough’s accompaniment is exemplary throughout.
Purchase of this double ticket also gives you entry to both this show and our 9pm show LEGIT 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.
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.
Orchestra Mambo International
23.30am-3.00am £12 + BF advanced Tickets Here!
TICKET GUARANTEES ENTRY TILL 00.30 ONLY
The first gig in the Jazz Bar’s summer Latin Season, and it is a big one, the Orchestra Mambo International.
A 10 piece all-star salsa orchestra featuring top musicians from the UK, Spain, Cuba, Colombia and Venezuela featuring the wonderful vocals of Carlos “Pachanga” Peña.
Fresh from their session with Cerys Matthews on BBC 6Music, they will see the Latin Season go off with one huge salsa explosion!
*** Sat 31st ***
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: Steve Moore Trio
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 Steve Moore and his Trio.
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 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 + (DJ)
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.🕺💃
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