The Festival is committed to presenting the best young groups emerging in Scotland in our annual “Breaking Ground” programme. This year three bands of musicians playing very high quality contemporary jazz – each with their own distinctive sound. The Scottish jazz names of the future.
Bink - Sunday 24 July, The Bosco Theatre
Big arching themes and dynamic rhythm, Blink are inspired by Ornette Coleman and Lee Konitz; they span free jazz and contemporary soundscapes; and play powerful original tunes.
Adam Jackson (sax), Richard Foot (trombone), Rob Anstey (bass) and John Lowrie (drums). Visit their website.
Discordian Trio - Wednesday 27 July, The Bosco Theatre
Power trio whose sonic palette blends fusion and free jazz – recently featured at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and on Radio 3
Jack Weir (guitar), Craig Macfadyen (bass) and Richard Kass (drums). Visit their website.
The John Fleming Quartet - Sunday 31 July, venue, time – see page
Check this out! Beautiful, lyrical music, rooted in the jazz tradition, from 2010 Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year.
John Fleming (sax), Andy Bunting (piano), Nick Jurd (bass) and Chris Draper (drums). Visit their website.
Breaking Ground is supported by Creative Scotland and the Carntyne Trust
Concerts in the Breaking Ground theme
