JAZZ llS‘l'lllGS cour Edlnburgh
I John Rae’s Jam Session Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). Drummer John Rae leads a rhythm section. generally featuring either Brian Kellock (piano) or Kevin MacKenzie (guitar). and Kenny Ellis (bass). After that. it's anybody‘s guess who might turn up to blow.
MONDAY 18
I Stuart Clyde Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. The venue‘s new resident singer and pianist.
Edinburgh
I Free Underground Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £2. This started out as essentially a free jazz session led by bass player Lindsay Cooper. but the pervasive influence of hip hop at this venue has also established a strong presence here. DJ Eh?Wun!'s decks and sampling are part of the core band. along with Cooper. Doug Duncan (trumpet). and Alan Pendreigh (drums). Take your instrument and sit in on a free-form jam. orjust listen.
TUESDAY 19
I Bobby Wishart Quintet Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. Modern jazz from this popular saxman and pianist. with vocals from Jackie Murray.
Edinburgh
I John Burgess Guartet Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10pm. £3 (£2). Saxophonist John Burgess is playing with much greater maturity these days. and will be working through some recent compositions with David Milligan (piano). Brian Shiels (bass). and either John Rae or Paddy Flaheriy (drums).
I The Dreamliners Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. Swing.jump-jive and early rock ‘n‘ roll.
WEDNESDAY 20
Glasgow
I Stuart Clyde Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. See Mon 18.
Edinburgh
I Jan Garbarelt Group Queen’s Hall. Clerk Street. 668 2019. 8pm. £12.50—£l7.50 (£6). The top price table seats for this one are long gone. a further indication. if one were needed. of the Norwegian saxophonist's continuing drawing power. See preview.
I Power of Scotland Big Band Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm-3am. £3 (£2). A potentially exciting development. in which drummer John Rae and trumpeter Eddie Severn lead a sixteen-piece ensemble of top-notch Scottish musicians (contributors include Bn’an Kellock. Colin Steele. Russell Cowieson. Tom McNiven. Ronnie Rae. and John Kenny. with guests like Tommy Smith and Rick Taylor) playing exclusively material by Scottish composers and arrangers.
I Fat Sam’s Band Fat Sam‘s Down Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridge. 228 311 l. 8—11pm. No cover charge. swing and jump-jive.
THURSDAY 21 Glasgow
I Kenny Ball and His Jazzmeii Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. £12.50 with drink. £29.50 with dinner. The trumpeter has remained a big draw over the years with his particular blend of good-time. pop-llavoured trad jazz. Originally announced as two nights. this is now a one-niglit-only special. with the customary two-tier ticket price which can be booked through the venue. or via The Ticket Centre on 227 551 1.
I Gave Milligan Trio Pizza Fxpress. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £3. ()ne of Scotland's leading jazz talents. the pianist is developing into a musician of genuine stature. He isjoined here by Brian Shiels (bass) and Ken Mathieson (drums).
Edinburgh
I le Jazz Hot Tron Jazz. Cellar. Tron Tavern and Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Sandy Wright and Alex Yellowless pay their own tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
I Blacka’nized Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10pm—3am. £3 (£2). A popular Afro-Soul-Jazz club night. with Blacka‘nized DJs Joseph Malik and Uncle Fawaz. a West African percussion band. and guest musicians.
I Jimmy Wood Quartet Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. Mainstream and hop.
FRIDAY 22
Glasgow
I Glasgow Jazz necord Club Unitarian Church. 72 Berkeley Street. 7.30pm. Contact Ernie Spiers. l4 Glendee Road. Renfrew (886 2949) for membership details. 7.30pm. John l’arkes shares his thoughts on Clifford Brown in ‘Remembering C lif ford'.
I Eliot Murray Guartet Pizza lixpress.
John Burgess oozes sax appeal at Henry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh, rue 19/‘l’ue 26
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151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £3. The singer. keyboard player and multi- instruiiientalist leads a strong band. with Paul Henderson (guitar). Andy Mitchell (electric and acoustic bass). and Alan Gregory (drums).
Edinburgh
I Altered Beats llenry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 I288. l0pm- 3am. £4 (£3). See Fri 15.
I Grupo Saraguey La Belle Angele. Hastie's Close. Cowgale. 225 2774. llpili. £7 (£5.50). Venezuelan Charlie Gonzalez leads an eight-piece l.atin outfit chosen from the cream of the London Latin jazz scene. They‘ll be playing two sets. predoiliinately of salsa. with the first one kicking off at around 1.30am. Get there early.
Stirling
I Salsa Celtica The Jazz Cltib. ‘l‘lie MacRobert Centre. l'iiiversity of Slirliiig. 01786 461081. 10.30pm. £5 (£2.50). This band have built a strong following on the Edinburgh scene (largely by word of mouth) for their potent brew of vibrant Latin rhythms and exciting jazz soloing. They have been off soaking up some new vibes in Cuba of late. and should be primed for action.
SATURDAY 23
Glasgow
I Madeleine Eastman Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 5520141. 8.30pm. £5. A classy jazz. singer from San Francisco. Eastman impressed a lot of people when site took part in Fioiilia Duncan's highly- regarded jazz vocal sessions at the Glasgow jazz festival this summer. She now makes a welcome return to the city for' this one-off date.
I The Sinatra Songbook Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £5. Singer James Flynn delivers hi.- interpretations of the master. with the aid of John Goldie (guitar). Tom Finlay (piano) and Murray Smith (drums).
Edinburgh
I East Coast Project Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. llpm—3am. £4 (£3). See Sat 16.
SUNDAY 24
Glasgow
I Tom Golquhoun Brel. 39 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm. Free. l.oungejaz.z. from one man with two guitars.
I Jeannie Maxwell and The Jazzwegians Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. Raunchy traditional
jazz.
Edinburgh
I John Rae’s Jam Session Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288.9.30pm. £3 (£2). See Suit l7.
MONDAY 25 ,
Glasgow
I Stuart Clyde Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 5520141. 8.30pm. Free. See Mon 18.
Edinburgh
I Free Underground Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £2. See Mon 18.
TUESDAY 26
Glasgow
I Le Hot Club Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. See Thurs 2 1.
Edinburgh
I John Burgess Quartet Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10pm. £3 (£2). See Tue 1‘).
I Picante Fat Sam’s Down Town Diner. .56— 58 Fountaiiibridge. 228 3| 1 l.
7,30 10.30pm. No cover charge. Latin jazz. quintet.
WEDNESDAY 27
Edinburgh
I Swing 95 Swanli Buildings. The King's Buildings. Mayfield Road. 650 2423.
1. 10pm. Free. This well-established swing quartet join the largely classical line-up in Fdinburgh University's lunchtime concert series.
I Power oi Scotland Big Band Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30piii—-3am. £3 (£2). See Wed 27.
I Fat Sam’s Band Fat Sam's l)own Town Diner. 56-58 Fountainbridgc. 228 3111. 8— llpili. No cover charge. Swing and jtliiip-jivc.
THURSDAY 28
Glasgow
I Ken Stewart Trio Pizza Fxpress. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £3. The recent return of pianist Ken Stewart to regular jazz action has been an entirely welcome one. and will have re-kindled fond memories of the old Black Bull Jazz. Club for many listeners (and musicians) on the Glasgow scene. He is joined by Brian Shiels (bass) and another stalwart of the Black Bull. Ken Malliieson (drums).
Edinburgh
I Tina May Tron Jazz Cellar. Tron Tavern and Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). Many jazz singers content themselves with simply adorning
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