JAZZ MUSIC
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Bates listed below are for one-oil shows: see separate section tor residencies. Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our oilices at least one week before publication. Jazz listings compiled by Kenny Mathieson. j
FRIDAY 28
Glasgow
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
Edinburgh
I Sophie Bancroft Guintet Henry's Cellar Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. ()pin—lam. £3. Singer Sophie Bancroft has been following a different direction in her duo with Gina Rae. but returns to ajazz setting for this gig. where she isjoined by Colin Steele (trumpet). David Milligan (piano). Brian Shiels (bass). and John Rae (drums).
I Francis Gowan Wyndhams. Royal Lyceum Theatre. Grindley Street. 22‘) 9697. 10.15pm. £2.50. Guitarist Francis Cowan can be found playing both cello and lute on occasion. but for this event he will be in more familiar guitar mode in a set ol'jazz standards and lithe Latin jazz.
SATURDAY 29
Glasgow
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
SUNDAY 30
Glasgow I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival
See separate section. pages 19—24.
I Martin Taylor Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 887 1010. 8pm. £7 (£5). The second of three guitar gigs features a solo concert from this virtuosojazz stylist. Part of Paisley Festival).
I Graig McMurdo Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £8 (£6). Edinburgh's cool singer does his swing and jump-jive thing in the company of That Swing Thang and The Swingettes.
I Jazz Market and Jam Session Henry’s Cellar Bar. 8—16 Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 2—7.30pm. £2. The afternoon session opens with a young band in the first half. followed by an open jam session from 5.30pm. The evening set features the Gary Fimister Trio (9pm— 12.30am. £2). with David Milligan on piano. and either John Rae or Paddy Flaherty on drums. with guest musicians dropping by to sit in.
MONDAY 1
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19-24.
Edinburgh
I llndsay Cooper’s Free Underground Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 I288. 9pm-1am. £2. Bass and tuba player Lindsay Cooper leads a session devoted to free jazz. improvisation and experimental music.
TUESDAY 2
I Glasgow lntemational Jan Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
Edinburgh
I Freshly Squeezed Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm~ lam. £3. Edinburgh band Freshly Squeezed take over this slot from The Coolgroove with their own particular twist on the jazz meets hip-hop and Contemporary dance grooves phenomenon.
I Zenith llew Orleans Jazz Band Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 311 1. 7.30—10.3()pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. 'I‘raditional jazz from these Australian vistors.
WEDNESDAY 3
Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19-24.
Edinburgh
I Russell Gowieson Uuartet Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288.9pm-1am. £3. The quartet's stay has been extended by popular demand. as befits one of the tightest and most imaginative contemporary jazz outfits on the Scottish scene. The saxophonist is preparing new material to freshen up the set. in which he isjoined by pianist Brian Kellock. Kenny Ellis on bass. drummer John Rae. and a special guest each week.
I Fat Sam’s Band Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 I-‘ountainbridge. 228 3111. 8—1 1pm. No covercharge. call for reservations. Swing and jump-jive.
THURSDAY 4
Glasgow
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
Edinburgh
I The Great American Songbook Tron Jazz Cellar. Tron Tavern and Ceilidh l'louse. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). No. it won‘t be played by Tal Farlow '- the advertised gig featuring the great guitarist had to be cancelled almost as soon as the current brochure went to print. Instead. the Edinburgh Jazz Project have focused on the 4th of July theme with an all-American programme from singer Violet leighton and her musicians. guitarist lligel Clark and bassist Ewan Vernal, plus a Budweiser promotion and free hot dogs.
I Salsa Celtica and DJ Henry's Cellar
Bar. 8-16 Morrison Street (Opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm—1am. £3. The band place a greater emphasis on the jazz rather than salsa side of their music in this gig. but expect their usual Latin grooves to be much in evidence as well.
I Peristalsis Brothers Fat Sam‘s Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 8pm-l Ipm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Swing.
FRIDAY 5
Glasgow
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
I Jim Mullen Quartet Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. 887 1010. 8pm. £7 (£5). The guitar season ends with a visit from Glaswegian expatriate Jim Mullen and his slick quartet. with Steve Hamilton on piano (Paisley Festival).
Edlnburgh
I Sophie Bancroit Quintet Henry's Cellar Bar. 8-16 Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm—1am. £3. See Fri 28.
SATURDAY 6
Glasgow
I Glasgow lntemational Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19—24.
SUNDAY 7
Glasgow
I Glasgow International Jazz Festival See separate section. pages 19-24.
Edinburgh
I Jazz Market and Jam Session Henry's Cellar Bar. 8—16 Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. See Sun 30.
MONDAY 8
Glasgow
I Hermitage Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. Free. 8pm. Jazz fusion.
I lindsay Cooper’s Free Underground Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm-lam. £2. See Mon 1.
I The Monday lizard Traverse Theatre. 10 Cambridge Street. 228 1404. 8—I().30pm. An experimental jazz~theatre performance night which offers Scottish writers and their audience an informal platform to try out their work. alongside or in collaboration with jazz and new music. Just go along if you want to check it out. but if you are interested in contributing either writing or music. contact the Traverse‘s dramaturg. Ella Wildridge. on 228 3223.
TUESDAY 9
Glasgow
I Russell Gowieson ouartet Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8pm. Free. See Wed 3.
Edinburgh
I Freshly Squeezed Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm—lam. £3. See Tues 2.
I The Dreamliners Fat Sam’s Down Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 7.30-10.30pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Swing. jump-jive and 50s rock.
WEDNESDAY 10
Glasgow
I Violet leighton Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8pm. Free. Highly-regarded jazz singer. accompanied
by guitarist lllgel Clark.
Edinburgh
I Russell Gowleson Guartet Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm-Iam. £3. See Wed 3.
I Perlstalsis Brothers Fat Sam’s Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 31 1 I. 8—11pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Swing.
THURSDAY 11
I George Penman’s Jazzmen Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8pm. free. Traditional jazz.
Edinburgh
I Salsa Geltlca and DJ Henry's Cellar Bar. 8—16 Morrison Street (opp MGM cinema). 221 1288. 9pm—lam. £3. See Thurs 4.
I Perlataisls Brothers Fat Sam’s Down Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridge. 228 31 1 1. 8—1 Ipm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Swing.
JAZZ m
The tollowing details are for regular weekly dates: see main listings ior one- oil shows. Gigs are listed by city, than by day. Residencies will be listed, provided that up-to-date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings compiled by Kenny Mathieson.
[mm— Fridays
I Graham lless Yes. West Nile Street.
221 8044. 8pm. Free to diners. Piano.
I \iiolet leighton Inn on the Green. 23 Greenhead Street. Bridgeton. 9pm. Singer.
Saturdays
I George Penman’s Jazzmen Carnegie's. 142 St Vincent Street. 226 3833. 2.30—5.30pm. Traditional.
I MU Blowing Band Lauder's. Sauchiehall Street. 2—5pm..Big band.
I Bill Fanning’s Big Band The Iron Horse. 115 West Nile Street. 2—-5pm. Big band.
I iiarry Margolis Big Band I.‘ Attache. 27 Waterloo Street. 221 3210. 2-5pm. Big band.
I Uissen Tango’d Brewery Tap. 1055 Sauchiehall Street. 33‘) 8866. 9pm. Jazz funk.
I Graham N888 Yes (see Fri). Piano.
I Violet lelghton Inn on the Green (see
Fri). Singer.
Sundays
I George McGowan Big Band The Parade. Meadowpark Street. 2.30-4pm. Big band jazz.
PAISlEY
ARTS CENTRE
Musical highlights for Paisley Festival
MARTIN TAYLOR Sun 30 June 8pm £7l£5
ALLAN NEAVE
Classical Guitar Wed 3 July 8pm Eli/£3
GUITARS GALORE Thurs 4 July
8pm Ell/£1 JIM MULLEN ' ouanrsr * t _ Fri 5 July
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