Sisters are doing it for themselves:
the docks. Other highlights include the l.eith Market and New Orleans-style street music from The Criterion and Honestas Parade Bands.
I Son 14 Lizzard Lounge. Cafe Graffiti. East London Street. 556 8003. 9.30pm—2am. £6 (£5). A fourteen-piece Latin jazz sensation froin Cuba. with El Tiberon (’The Shark' J raising the temperature on vocals. See preview 39.
Molrose
I Borders Big Band Wynd Theatre. 01896 82385-1. 8.30pm. £8 (£5). The band. under the musical direction of Chris Achenbach. turns its attention to sizzling swing favourites.
Glasgow
I Rob Hall Trio Princes Square. Buchanan Street. 221 0324. 2—4pm. Free. This threesome is fronted by innovative saxophonist Hall.
Edinburgh
I Leith Jazz Festival Various venues at The Shore. 553 4000. 1230-1 lpm. Free. The pubs and restaurants of Leitli put on one more humongous jazz effort. featuring the likes ofCharlie McNair Jazz Band. Wendy Weatherby and the West End Jazz Band. on the last day of the festival. And there's still time to check out the Leith Market or catch another sortie for yesterday's parade bands in the afternoon.
I Lothian Schools Concert Queen's Hall. Clerk Street. 667 7776. 7.30pm. £4 (£2). A varied programme from Lothian Schools' .lazz Orchestra and Wind Band. I Brian Kellock Trio Jazz .loint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. 8pm-3am. £3. The Brian Kellock Trio. fronted by one of Scotland's foremost jazz pianists. supply the mellow jazz vibes through till midnight. with the Diskografaz (aka Kulu. Sly Si and Unkle Fawaz) providing an irresistible selection of funky jazz and disco discs to keep your feet moving into the wee small hours.
MONDAY 14
Edinburgh
I Altered Beatz 99 Jazz Joint. x Morrison Street. 221 I288. 10pm—3am. £3. Altered Beatz now sees a fortnightly rotation of live drum 8; bass bands. Tonight's entertainment is the responsibility of Rhythm Section. featuring Martin Kershaw on sax. Sly Si on bass and Willy Mollason iwiddling the knobs on the drum machine. Decks effects from DJ Hitchin.
TUESDAY 15
Edinburgh
I The Dynamic Duo Show Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. 10pm—3ain. £3. Joining DJs Plus One and Extra ill their hip hop and breakbeat heaven are six-piece rap collective Scotland Yard. featuring four rappers. plus live rhythms from Willy Mollason and Sly Si.
WEDNESDAY 16
Glasgow
I John Goldie Trio Art Lovers‘ Cafe. House for an Art Lover. Bellahouston Park. 10 Dumbrech Road. 353 4779. 7pm. Enjoy live jazz over dinner from guitarist and sometime Martin Taylor collaborator Goldie. whose mellow trio play songs from their new album. 'lirm Am! 7it'i.\‘l. Dinner is served at 8pm — for reservations call 01786 834449.
Edinburgh
I Cathie Rae's Jazz Singers' Night Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. 10pm—3am. £4 (£3). Regular guests include Subie Coleman. plus Nicola King and her dad. Freddy — with music from Brian Kellock'sjazz professionals. 1).! Kulu spins jazz records iii support.
. THURSDAY 17 Glasgow
I Segment Basement Jazz. Blackfriars Underground. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9pm. £2. Progressive jazz outfit featuring Peter Ulhaaf on saxophone. plus Chick Lyall on keys. George Lyall and Mick West on drums.
Edinburgh
I Zubop La Belle Angele. Hastie's Close. 225 2774. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). An enthusiastic fusion ofglobal dance rhythms (from ska to salsa and back again) and jazz im rovisation.
I John Burgess ontemporary Jazz Trio Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. 10pm-3am. £4 (£3). Contemporary jazz in a Joe Henderson style from tenor saxophonist Burgess. plus John Rae on drums and Kenny Ellis on bass. Unkle Fawaz of Lizzard Lounge fame mans the decks.
FRIDAY 18
Glasgow
I Eduardo Niebla Guitar Duo Coriier Theatre. 93 Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £8 (£6). A virtuoso guitar performance from Niebla. a master of Latin and flamencojazz. and his partner.
2
Nicola King, Cathie Rae and Subie Coleman take part in SisterSoul at The Jazz Joint.
Edinburgh. Sat 19 Jun.
Italian jazz expert Giorgio Serci. which sees classic jazz guitar blended with ethnic influences from around the world. I’lll‘l (if'I/Ir' We.” Ifm/ /"t'\'lii'(I/.
Edinburgh
I Midnight Blue Cafe Graffiti. East London Street. 557 8003. 10pm—2am. £5. Subie Coleman applies her vocal talents to songs from the likes of Aretha Franklin and Etta James. accompanied by the Midnight Blue Band. at this ‘Message from a Soul Sistei"-t|ieiiied night. Big Beat‘s Stuart mans the decks.
I Groove Diggaz Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. 10pm—3am. £5 (£4). This seriously heavyweight soul-funk group are the fortnightly Friday residents. A slight readjustment to the line-up means the credits go to Tony King for vocals. Sly St for bass. Brian Kellock for piano. plus drums and ltorn section. Sly Si ensures he's kept on his toes by also signing tip for decks duty. with help from Ktilti.
SATURDAY 19
Glasgow
I Live Jazz Brel. 39 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3—7pm. Free. More jazz al fresco as part of the West Furl Festival. this time featuring progressive jazzters and Brel regulars Segment. plus the no doubt Latin-influenced Braziliana.
I Eduardo Niebla Guitar Duo Cortier Theatre. 93 Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Fri l8.
Edinburgh
I Fete De La Musique lnstiiut Francais D‘Ecosse. I3 Randolph Ci'esent. 225 5366. (rpm-midnight. Free. A chance to join with our French brothers in this traditional mid-summer event. which sees musicians of all persuasions and standards playing in the streets. The lnstitut‘s version sees fourteen bands playing across the musical spectrum for six hours. Refreshments available.
I Carlos Pena & The Muchachos Lizzai'd Lounge. Cafe Graffiti. East London Street. 556 8003. 9.30pm—2am. £6 (£5). The Venezuelan singer treds the boards at Lizzard Lounge once more. accompanied by his band. The Muchachos and Unkle Fawaz on decks. I SisterSoul .lazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. 10pm—3am. £5 (£4). Cathie Rae. Nicola King and Subie Coleman are backed by a five-piece band for this soul extravaganza. featuring favourites from the school ofAretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
jazz MUSIC Stirling
I Zubop Cowane Centre. Cowane Street. 01786 473544. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Thu 17.
Linlithgow
I West End Jazz Band Linlithgow Jazz Club. Linlithgow Masonic Hall. 01506 848821. 8pm. Enjoy New Orleans to Chicago-style jazz from the club's resident band. Tonight‘s special guest is trumpeter Dave Matthew.
SUNDAY 20
Glasgow
I Nimbus Brel. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3—l 1pm. Free. Progressive tunes in an acid-jazz vein from these local lads. who are joined by various Glasgow DJs — the fun will apparently start early. so you are advised to get down for 3pm.
Edinburgh
I Juan Martin Queen‘s Hall. Clerk Street. 667 7776. 2.30pm. £7-£10 (£5—£8). This virtuoso flamenco guitarist presents a passionate programme which includes some of his original pieces. acclaimed for their unique take on the flamenco paradigm.
I Brian Kellock Trio Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. 8pin—3am. £3. See Stiii 13.
lrvrno
I New Orleans Joymakers Harbour Arts Centre. I l4—I l6 Harbour Street. 01294 274059. 2—5pm. £3 (£2.50). Up- tempo tunes from the Joymakers as they present 'Jazz On A Midsummer's Day'.
MONDAY 21
Glasgow
I La Fete De La Musique Glasgow Botanic Gardens. 730 Great Western Road. 339 4281. 7pm. Free. The Alliance Francaise de Glasgow continue the campaign to familiarise us with this French mid-summer tradition. Musicians of all genres are invited to show off their talents for free at the Botanic Gardens. Interested performers should contact the Alliance Francaise as soon as possible on 339 4281.
Edinburgh
I Altered Beatz 99 Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. lOpm—3am. £3. On fortnightly rotation at thisjazz meets drum & bass night are Paul Harrison‘s four-piece. Rare Faction. DJ Hitchin takes charge of the vinyl selection.
TUESDAY 22
Edinburgh
I The Dynamic Duo Show Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 I288. 10prn-3am. £3. See Tue 15.
WEDNESDAY 23 Edinburgh I Cathie Rae‘s Jazz Singers' Night
Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. lOpm—3ain. £4 (£3). See Wed 16.
THURSDAY 24
Glasgow
I Man Ray Basement Jazz. Blackfriars Underground. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9pm. £2. An international line-up for this group. including Pete Oxley on guitar.
Edinburgh
I lestyn Evans Band La Belle Angele. Hastie’s Close. 225 2774. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). This young band. fronted by Welsh saxophonist Evans. are causing quite a stir. having been invited to perform at Switzerland's Montreaux Jazz Festival in July. It may come as no surprise that Paul Harrison is the keyboardist.
I Martin Kershaw’s Green Juice Jazz Joint. 8 Morrison Street. 221 1288. lOpm-3am. £4 (£3). See Thu 10.
Continued over page
10—24 Jun 1999 TNEU8T51