Scottish EXPO Musicians

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Funding support for new artists

The Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals EXPO Fund allows Scottish musicians to lead new projects that show the breadth of ambition within the jazz and blues sector in Scotland.

Through this fund, we are helping the musicians below to develop their profile by launching new projects and collaborating with international artists and music organisations.

Click on the profiles below to find out more.

David Bowden European Quartet

An exciting new European quartet led by Scottish bassist David Bowden.

Jazz Gala: Seonaid Aitken Big Band plus special guests present: A Night With Ella

We are opening the 2022 Festival in style, celebrating the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. 

Richard Glassby Quartet

Poignant, lyrical, inventive, rising jazz star, drummer Richard Glassby produces music with great power and appeal.

West Coast Hot Club

Super talented guitarist Conor Smith breaks out his pedal steel guitar to deliver ‘western swing’.

Fergus McCreadie Large Ensemble

The talented pianist delivers a special, one-off new project featuring an extended line-up and a brand-new commission

Rachel Lightbody

Born in Chicago and raised in Scotland, Rachel Lightbody unveils new arrangements of their songs as part of tonight’s set.

Brian Kellock/David Blenkhorn Trio

They play classy, sometimes tricky, always passionate swinging jazz with a facility beyond most and an approach based on joy and fun. 

Laura Macdonald’s Cooking with Jazz

The stellar saxophonist was a recent finalist on BBC’s Masterchef and has devised a new show combining two of her loves jazz and cooking.

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Glaswegian singer/songwriter 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢 is quickly establishing herself as one to watch.

Fabio Giachino, David Milligan & Norman Willmore

Virtouso pianist David Milligan and rising star saxophonist Norman Willmore share a crossover interest between traditional music and jazz.

Legends of the Blues - from Mississippi to Chicago

With flair and originality the Edinburgh group, Jawbone Walk, was formed out of a mutual appreciation for classic blues music.

Blues Gala

Maggie Bell leads a special programme packed wall-to-wall with festival blues favourites.