Want to know more about jazz - join us for two informal, informative and interactive talks, with the opportunity to take part in question and answer sessions?
Edinburgh Jazz Traditions: The 1950’s onwards
Saturday 31st July, The Hub, 11am-noon, £5
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 Hart, Graham Blamire, Kenny Milne, Chick Murray and Jim Petrie.
Django 100: What Makes Django Special?
Sunday 1st August, The Hub. 2.30pm-3.30pm, £5
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.
Please check back for more updates on topics and speakers.
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
