News
Festival Programme launches next week
01 May 2014
Festival Programme Launch Next Week We're announcing one new artist per day until the full programme festival launch next week to highlight artists appearing in Edinburgh for the very first time.
Pharoah Sanders Quartet
28 Jul 2013
We have just heard that Pharoah Sanders is, unfortunately, unwell and is unable to travel to Edinburgh for his concert tonight. Of course, Phil Bancroft Quartet is the other half of the double bill, and Phil is a mighty saxophonist too We propose to go ahead with a concert featuring Phil Bancroft Quartet, who will play an extended 75 minute set. For those
Stan Tracey is unavailable due to illness. Many thanks to the leading London based pianist, Steve Melling, who will replace him.
Farewell to Kenny
06 Mar 2013
"Sadly we lost Kenny from the jazz world in March of this year. He appeared many times at the Festival and was a great favourite. His natural charm and generosity was loved by all and he is sadly missed" Mike Hart, Founding Directorx
Creative Internship Opportunity (full text)
05 Mar 2013
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival – Creative Internship Opportunity Arts and Creative Industries Graduate Internships are open to people aged 24 or younger, who are unemployed and hold an HND/Degree or higher in a Creative Industries subject.
OUR NEW SHOP
11 Feb 2013
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is pleased to announce its new shop where you can purchase CDs or digital downloads of featured artists. The first two artists are Martin Kershaw and Angela King. Martin Kershaw's CD The Howness was released in 2012 and features music that Martin played with his quartet in