Programme
Here is the full programme of events for the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2010. To go straight to the listings for a particular day, just click on one of the dates below.
Jul 30 | Jul 31 | Aug 1 | Aug 2 | Aug 3 | Aug 4 | Aug 5 | Aug 6 | Aug 7 | Aug 8Friday 30 July
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Central Library 
10:00
FREE
The French pianist is steeped in the traditions of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, while his German saxophone partner is one of the most dynamic young players on the edgy German contemporary jazz scene.
Venue
The Lot
14+
High energy, toe-tapping, finger-snapping music in the vein of Louis Jordan, Louis Prima or Basie. The nine-piece band is a throwback to the jump and swing bands of the 30s and 40s and they have their
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
The Memphis guitarist and vocalist is one of the world’s leading new blues powers. Hard rockin’ electric blues, southern boogie, country blues, with a deep soulful voice and formidable guitar play
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
George Lewis and Bunk Johnson are the inspirations for one of England’s finest exponents of classic New Orleans jazz.
Venue
Heriots Rugby Club
14+
Edinburgh's hipster male singer is constantly traveling the globe, with his dark chocolate baritone gracing night clubs and jazz bars wherever he goes. Bebop, ballads, and blues are his trade, and war
Venue
The Hub
One of the most exciting amalgams of jazz and folk ever produced, this nine-piece blends jazz harmonies with folk rhythms and melodies. "The breadth of skills at guitarist MacKenzie's fingertips, hone
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Voodoo Rooms
18+
Cuban and Latin American salsa meets traditional Scottish and Irish music. Salsa Celtica take time off from headlining a string of high profile European Festivals, to celebrate their 15th anniversary
Venue
The Queens Hall
The Edinburgh tenor saxophonist has traveled the world building reputations in North America and Europe for his big rounded sound; his tough, punchy delivery and warm-hearted musical personality. Toni
Venue
The Lot
14+
Featuring: Fred Wesley and the new JB's, Ty and Joe Malik Live, The Rumba Caliente Afro Latin Soul Orchestra. Hosts: Joe Malik, Toby Shippey, Simon Hodge, Jim Bathgate
A one-off celebration of Edin
Venue
HMV Picture House
18+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Saturday 31 July
John Burgess hosts a panel of musicians and experts to discuss what really happened in the explosion of Jazz in Edinburgh in the 50’s and why traditional jazz in Edinburgh was so good. With Mike Har
Venue
The Hub
The world premiere of a unique Scottish jazz flashmob street event. Drummer, Tom Bancroft has created an exciting opportunity for everyone to be part of the festival, even if you have no musical exper
Venue
West Parliament Square
10+
11:30
FREE
The Parade leaves City Chambers in the High Street at 12.45pm, and heads to the Mardi Gras, with 4 performance areas running from 1pm - 4pm. There's a vibrant splash of colour and exuberant music as t
Venue
Grassmarket
13:00
FREE
One of the greats of the current New Orleans scene, blues-man, piano-man, and living history man, Jon Cleary knocked us out at the 2007 Festival. Now he’s back. Down and dirty New Orleans funk, as b
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
Not yet 18, and currently studying at Edinburgh’s Broughton School, Pattison is a very hot young saxophone player, playing music by Dave Holland, standards, originals in a two tenor band with Joe Wr
Venue
The Lot
14+
The Climax Jazz Band came straight out of the original Edinburgh trad boom of the late 50’s and ’s with a raw New Orleans energy at their heart. Mike Hart and Jim Petrie have re-created the band f
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
Jazz for the information age. Guitarist Hällkvist's eclectic roots in ragtime, country, metal, noise and early digital electronics, inform music that’s half weird guitar music, half the future of j
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
For the first time in ten years, the legendary blues-rock-boogie band who headlined the original Woodstock Festival are back playing in the UK, with three of the original 1969 band members: Fito de la
Venue
The Queens Hall
She’s got a voice that cuts, soulful and strong, and she’s got blues, powerful swing and a high voltage personality: China Moses is a genuine exciting new vocal discovery. Originally a soul-diva,
Venue
The Hub
The Godfather of Funk and Soul, musical director of the James Brown Band in its heyday, partner of Maceo Parker and trombonist of distinction, Fred is Mr Funky. No-one does it better. He always delive
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Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
Catchy, appealing melodies; inspired solos: Kershaw’s alto saxophone quests for beauty in music which draws on both the American and European traditions. With Tom Gibbs (piano), Euan Burton (bass),
Venue
The Lot
14+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
9:00
FREE
Sunday 1 August
A relaxed, informal afternoon of jazz in the historic surrounds of the Grassmarket. Three stages will feature a range of easy listening jazz and blues of all styles. The programme includes Edinburgh S
Venue
Grassmarket
13:00
FREE
John Russell hosts a conversation with Mark Gilbert (Editor, Jazz Journal), Martin Taylor and Fapy Lafertin, discussing the unique qualities and extraordinary legacy of the innovative guitarist
Venue
The Hub
Celebrating 30 years as Scotland's leading Django inspired band, Swing 2010 played with the great gypsy guitarist, Fapy Lafertin, in their very early years and know well that his fiery technique and s
Venue
The Hub
A special charity concert in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust featuring the powerful voice of Harlem's Melba Joyce. One of New York’s top jazz singers, she grew up with gospel music and tonight she sings
Venue
St Cuthberts Church
18:00
FREE
Ken Mathieson's Band features the cream of Scottish classic jazz talent, and long time collaborator, the effervescent New Orleans trumpeter, Duke Heitger, taking time out from his day job leading the
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
With a heavy heart we hear that Tam White died on Monday 21st June. He was a major figure in Scottish music and an irreplaceable friend and inspiration. Our thoughts are with his family and musical co
Venue
The Queens Hall
20:00
£20:00, 15:00
Two of Europe's leading female jazz instrumentalists, the Scottish saxophonist and the Swedish drummer front a group which sparkles with upbeat grooves and bright melodies. Almgren's tunes are founded
Venue
The Hub
A film by Louis Malle plus some rare footage of Django.
Venue
Filmhouse
With Ryan Quigley Big Band
Paying homage to the wonderful Sinatra recordings with the Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestras, Todd Gordon offers his interpretations of ever-popular songs like "I
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Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
Colin Steele’s Soul-Jazz-Funk band play infectious grooves that take you back to sweaty basement clubs and hot dance floors. It’s a ’s soul-jazz vibe with funky bass and blues grooves, underpinn
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Voodoo Rooms
18+
Swing to bop, the New York tenor sax and flute player has a top flight pedigree, he's played with Woody Herman, Billy Eckstine, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, and Buddy Rich, and has been MD for Liza
Venue
The Lot
14+
Featuring: Su a Lee + Asthmatic Astronaut / Astroboy
Club night headlined by The Bays, one of the UK's most talked about live acts: deep house and techno, hip hop, electro and drum n bass layered
Venue
The Caves
18+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Monday 2 August
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Central Library
10:00
FREE
Classic swing jazz of the 30’s and 40’s - as the traditions of European gypsy swing collide with the sophisticated jazz of musicians like Duke Ellington - is the repertoire of this terrific five-p
Venue
Royal Overseas League
Joe Temperley talks about life, music, saxophones, Humphrey Lyttelton, improvising, Ellington, New York... and Cowdenbeath FC, and plays duets with Brian Kellock.
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
Hailing from Lewis, trumpeter, Siobhan Duncan plays bright engaging modern jazz with power and poise. Set to be a major new voice in Scottish jazz.
Venue
The Lot
14+
From Harlem with a flair for soul, a passion for the blues, an instinctive swinging delivery that packs a might punch, a bubbling personality, a big presence. These are some of the distinguishing feat
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
Support artist: Mud In Your Ear
'He has the sweetest tone I ever heard; he was the only one who gave me the cold sweats' - that's what BB King had to say about Fleetwood Mac's founder, former membe
Venue
HMV Picture House
14+
Singers: Karen Lano & Ian Siegal, Musical Director: Daniel Yvinec
Keeping intact the marvellous contours of the original melodies, The French National Jazz Institution, ONJ will perform a selectio
Venue
The Hub
Taylor takes the light, swinging, but intensely exciting feel of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, to inspire a new incarnation of his band. It’s a fabulous vehicle for the breathtaking v
Venue
The Queens Hall
Acker is one of the hottest clarinet players and one of the most popular names there has ever been in British jazz. A strong, imaginative, passionate musician, he keeps his band fresh and exciting. Re
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
An evening of killer groove Hammond organ virtuosity, a rhythmical firework combining jazz, early British pop, R&B, soul and rock. Few luminaries from the ’s have left a deeper mark on music history
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
Nobody epitomises the tough tenor saxophonist of the Blue Note tradition better than Alexander. He’s a giant of the current New York scene, rooted in the deep traditions of great US tenor players, f
Venue
The Lot
14+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
18+
Tuesday 3 August
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Central Library
10:00
FREE
Mike Daly (cornet), John Burgess (reeds), Roy Percy (bass), and Duncan Findlay (banjo) play classic jazz of the 1920’s and 30’s, in the tradition of Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, Bix Beiderbecke a
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
MacFarlane’s guitar playing has been a feature of all kinds of bands – from Jamie Cullum to leading the Scottish Guitar Quartet. Now, the Scottish Jazz award winner launches an eight piece band th
Venue
The Hub
A double helping of early New Orleans music from the two Edinburgh bands who have kept the Classic 20’s Jazz alive in Edinburgh for over four decades. Both bands will feature special guests as they
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
18+
The sunny warmth of Mario's music meets the intrepid pianism of David Berkman and together they generate serious heat. Rolling rhythms, infectious and edgy tunes, the music bristles with good-vibes an
Venue
The Jazz Bar
14+
Blues N’Trouble singer/harmonica man and guitarist have put together a special band to play the music of 50’s/’s Blues Greats, Sonny Boy Williams and Jimmy Reed. This is Blues before rock n’ro
Venue
Minto Hotel
Featuring: Bob Wilber, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Alan Barnes, Howard Alden, Duke Heitger
The Festival has invited nine of the world’s leading exponents of Swinging Jazz to come together and
Venue
The Queens Hall
King's smoky, bluesy voice is the perfect vehicle to interpret the songs made famous by the most emotive of jazz singers: Billie Holiday. King rekindles Holiday's emotional openness that communicates
Venue
The Hub
Winners of countless accolades for their telepathic under and almost cinematic compositions, the saxophonist’s group has drawn comparisons with Wayne Shorter’s Bands. “Parisien, a theatrical per
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
Nobody epitomises the tough tenor saxophonist of the Blue Note tradition better than Alexander. He’s a giant of the current New York scene, rooted in the deep traditions of great US tenor players, f
Venue
The Lot
14+
The 10 strong funky Brass Band from Chicago exploded on the UK music scene via sure on Jools Holland’s Later. Now, with a Choice Cuts recording and headline shows planned at Festivals throughout Eur
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Wednesday 4 August
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Central Library
10:00
FREE
A Festival institution now, and consistently a sell out. The veteran White Heather Club singer and banjo player loves traditional jazz, and plays rags, stomps, blues and swing tunes with great enterta
Venue
Royal Overseas League
The young award winning Edinburgh bassist is already making a big noise for himself on the London jazz scene. Assured, swinging, and promising to be a bandleader of great import. Here he is with a spe
Venue
The Lot
14+
A new direction for the leading saxophonist, with a brand new band and new music focusing on the reactions of his Group. Expect sudden shifts in direction, atmospheric folklore textures, and virtuosic
Venue
The Hub
One of Scotland’s leading international musicians. In the late 70’s the pianist was a young star of the Edinburgh Jazz scene. He answered an ad for a keyboard player and found himself a member of
Venue
Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
Director: Joe Temperley, With Brian Kellock, and special guest, Dennis Rowland
An all-star cast recreate the joyous music of Count Basie Featuring arrangements by Quincy Jones, Neal Hefti and Buck
Venue
The Queens Hall
One man was responsible for world class Edinburgh Jazz: Sandy Brown. Tonight we salute the genius of the clarinetist and remind ourselves of his long time Edinburgh colleague, trumpeter, Al Fairweathe
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The Jamhouse
18+
One of the finest vocalists and r'n'b piano players on the jazz scene today. A truly tremendous voice with enormous power combining with rollicking horns and rhythms to create a blend of jazz, blues,
Venue
Minto Hotel
Voodoo punk set somewhere between Sun Ra, Gil Scott Heron and the Last Poets, Joseph is a leading teacher, poet, novelist and rapper and his poetic chanted word sits over a solid funk groove, guided b
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Voodoo Rooms
18+
Back by popular demand after their smash, sell-out show in 2009. Les Doigts merge their Django roots with rock sensibilities delivering swing and fiery guitar solos with fabulous technique and musicia
Venue
The Hub
Trotignon is one of the world’s most exciting young jazz pianists. His touch is Ravel and Debussy; his drive is out of Herbie Hancock, and his music is at the forefront of the new wave of jazz, alon
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Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
A new acoustic group formed by pianist Paul Harrison, bassist Euan Burton and drummer Doug Hough. Simultaneously they embrace the history of the classic piano trio while exploring and inventing new di
Venue
The Lot
14+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Thursday 5 August
A spotlight on Edinburgh talent.
A small exhibition about Edinburgh's Jazz history containing some of the many items donated to Edinburgh City Libraries as part of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive.
Venue
Central Library
10:00
FREE
Chris Barber - One of the most stimulating and articulate musicians in the music - is questioned by Dave Batchelor about his life in Jazz.
Venue
The Hub
Championed by Ken Colyer and Lonnie Donegan skiffle blended deep southern blues and country music with British traditional jazz passion. Here’s a fun re-make with Eric Wales, Jerry O'Regan, Hamish M
Venue
Royal Overseas League
Modern Jazz in Edinburgh in the 19’s was the domain of trumpeter, Pete Martin, and his six piece band. They played American mainstream jazz and bop with real verve and youthful enthusiasm. Then they
Venue
The Lot
14+
Salsa Celtica and Rumba Caliente frontman, Toby Shippey has had an eclectic music career; writing, recording and performing everything from jazz to ska, punk, indie, gospel, hip-hop, salsa, afro-latin
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
Swinging trumpet meets classy vocals. There's no finer singer in Scotland than Angie King - she's a real treasure to be discovered - tonight she is joined by the bright swinging trumpet playing of one
Venue
Minto Hotel
File under ''Party''. Described as ''Jools Holland on Speed'' the engagingly infectious pianist and singer Red Stripe and his seven-piece band offer wicked boogie-woogie, jump jive blues/rock and roll
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The Jamhouse
18+
The Big Chris Barber Band + Chris Barber All Star Jazz and Blues Band
Edinburgh Jazz Festival salutes one of the greats of British Jazz, and celebrates the fact that at the remarkable age of 80, he
Venue
The Queens Hall
Band of Eden is a mixed gender 18 piece contemporary big band featuring an explosive mix of instrumental talent from all over the world. Playing new compositions by Tom Bancroft and Laura Macdonald th
Venue
The Hub
He doesn’t come from Edinburgh, but in terms of Edinburgh Jazz History, no other international star has made himself so welcome with musicians and audiences in Edinburgh. We’re a second home for t
Venue
The Lot
14+
What to expect? “Elements of Persia, dub, jazz, funk and North Africa, and a groove that anyone can lock into" (Astrojazz), GOL are an Edinburgh based band with a very unusual take on world-jazz. Ro
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Friday 6 August
He's a national treasure - the trumpeter and vocalist oozes passion and great emotional power, playing music from the classic age of jazz.
Venue
Royal Overseas League
A showcase for the students' newly acquired skills! Led by Haftor Medboe.
Venue
The Lot
Featuring:Tom Finlay Trio / David Berkman Duo/ Zoe Rahman
The history of jazz piano interpreted by three brilliant pianists. Trio, Duo, Solo. We make mention especially of Tom Finlay, an unsung he
Venue
The Hub
The young tearaway tenor saxophonist on the Stockholm scene has transformed herself into a sophisticated bandleader playing music that beguiles with folk roots, big melodies, catchy rhythms and terrif
Venue
The Jazz Bar
14+
High energy, toe-tapping, finger-snapping music in the vein of Louis Jordan, Louis Prima or Basie. The nine-piece band is a throwback to the jump and swing bands of the 30s and 40s and they have their
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
Hugely popular English band, making a rare Edinburgh appearance – music from Louis and Jelly Roll, the trad revivalists, and plenty of “party jazz”.
Venue
Heriots Rugby Club
The guitarist conjures seductive cinematic atmospheres with energetic drum programming, lush instrumental arrangements, brilliant saxophone soloing from Konrad Wiszniewski; percussive drive from Signy
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
Devilish, romantic, and sexy, Stigers is a magnificent interpreter of modern songs penned by some of the most influential songwriters of our time. His laconic, sandpaper voice is complemented by his l
Venue
The Hub
Returning to deliver the full show, Burdon sings old and new tunes with great power and impact, His searingly powerful blues-rock voice was the hallmark of Sixties beat group The Animals. Best known f
Venue
The Queens Hall
McNeil is one of Scotland’s top tenor and soprano saxists – in the Brecker, Bob Berg mould, he likes to attack tempos and blow hard, and here he is with his Sextet featuring Ryan Quigley and Malco
Venue
The Lot
14+
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Saturday 7 August
Featuring: Barbara Morrison, Lisa Mills Band, Violet Leighton Band
A triple bill of three great female blues singers. LA’s Barbara Morrison is on her way to the Big Joe Turner Blues Festival in
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
Classic big band tunes from Ellington to Maria Schneider delivered with panache, verve and youthful enthusiasm. Tommy Smith has recruited Scotland's best young jazz players and drilled them into a cra
Venue
The Hub
Fusing progressive rock, modern jazz and avant-garde minimalism, Refuge Trio are three of New York’s cutting edge leaders: vocalist Theo Bleckmann, drummer John Hollenbeck, and keyboardist Gary Vers
Venue
The Lot
14+
Gypsy swing imbued with the music of New Orleans, the Caribbean and Brazil. Clarinettist, Evan Christopher is New Orleans’ leading clarinetist. He combines virtuosity and immaculate taste with a str
Venue
The Hub
Featuring: Blues N’Trouble, King King, Gerry Jablonski Electric Band
Edinburgh’s monster blues band headline a rollicking night of three big Festival favourites. Blues N’Trouble’s classic
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
Bryden is one of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians. The tenor sax player has been living and playing in New York for some time now, and here he is with fellow New Yorkers, Steven Delannoye an
Venue
Voodoo Rooms
18+
Directed by Colin Steele
Trumpeter and Composer, Colin Steele, is the Sibelius of the new Scotland. His music is a massive, joyous celebration of Scottish melody and rhythm, liberated and enhanced
Venue
The Queens Hall
Trombonist Chris Greive, guitarist Graeme Stephen, and drummer Chris Wallace have one of the most unusual and distinctive sounds in 2010 Jazz. Their new album with the virtuoso Berlin clarinetist, Sil
Venue
The Lot
14+
Devilish, romantic, and sexy, Stigers is a magnificent interpreter of modern songs penned by some of the most influential songwriters of our time. His laconic, sandpaper voice is complemented by his l
Venue
The Hub
After hours blow in classic basement jazz club - you might hear the stars of the Festival or a cutting contest between the names of the future. A host of great musicians are already committed to playi
Venue
The Jazz Bar
18+
Sunday 8 August
“Lamb plays blues in the same way Brando used to straddle a Triumph…. lazily, cocksure, coolly and aggressive” (Blues & Rhythm) The top harmonica player has a seasoned band of classy blues playe
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
An extraordinary afternoon in the Botanics where musicians, dancers and storytellers, inspired by nature, perform spontaneously and in small staged settings throughout the Gardens. John Hollenbeck and
Venue
The Botanics
13:00
FREE
Edith's big, bright voice and bubbling personality has long been a favourite of Edinburgh audiences. Here she is with a brass section, featuring Lennie Herd and Martin Foster, and top class rhythm to
Venue
The Hub
Carol Kidd has always had a shower of stardust around her, and here she is celebrating the songs Garland sang, from the great era of Hollywood. Shimmering and soaring with flawless phrasing, Kidd’s
Venue
The Queens Hall
He’s one of the hottest acts on the international Blues circuit. Rockin’ out Festivals and Blues joints all over the world. The harmonica player/vocalist has one of the toughest, tightest bands in
Venue
The Jamhouse
18+
The music of Cannonball and Nat Adderley. Soulful, funky, swinging jazz that makes everyone feel good - this new "supergroup" (Herald) is fronted by trumpeter, Colin Steele and alto saxophonist, Marti
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Assembly@Princes Street Gardens
18+
Inspired by the sounds of wildlife - from the cross rhythms of geese and electronic squeals of lapwings - two of the most exciting young composers, from Scotland and the US, Brown and Hollenbeck unvei
Venue
The Hub
The passionate and lyrical alto saxophonist plays beautiful tone poems, overflowing with emotion; dense, surging music with horn solos over heaving percussion; and wonderfully atmospheric melodies. La
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The Lot
14+
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Exclusive Meal Offer @ The Hub
A special pre concert three course meal for £18 has been made available for Jazz Festival goers this year at the Cafe Hub. To book call 0131 473 2000.
Edinburgh Jazz at Sixty
On Wednesday July 14th The Scotsman will carry a special supplement on the Festival's Edinburgh Jazz at Sixty series written by Kenny Mathieson and Sue Wilson.
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The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival's irresistible programming collaborations are as challenging and creative, as ever - The Guardian
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is out to prove that, alongside all the other new-fangled genres, pure unadulterated jazz is alive and kicking - The List
As ever The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival features an excellent mix of singers, future stars, big bands and acts drawn from the thriving Scottish scene - The Telegraph
