jazz
residencies
The followin details are for regular free weekly ates. Gigs are listed by city, then by da . Residencies will be listed, provrde that up-to-date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings are compiled by Abigail Bremner.
Thursdays
I Live Jazz Pizza Express, 152 Queen Street, 221 3333. 8pm.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand, 3—7 Elmbank Gardens, 248 4942. 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Fridays
I Bobby Wishart Borders Books, 98 Buchanan Street, 222 7700. 7.30—9.30pm. Mellow.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Jazz DJ.
Saturdays
I George Penman Jazzmen Bourbon Street, 108 George Street, 552 0141. 2—5pm. Traditional.
I Harry Margolis' Miller Band L’Attache, 27 Waterloo Street, 221 3210. 2—5pm. Bi band.
I Lauder s Big Band Lauder’s, Sauchiehall Street. 331 5180. 2—5pm. The big band sound, with vocals from Heather Whiteford.
I Westend Jazztet 8: Bette Mairs Fitter & Firkin, Dumbarton Road, 339 5741.22—4.30pm. Mainstream and Latin jazz.
I Hung Drawn Quartet Brel, 39 Ashton Lane, 342 4966. 3—6pm. Free. A saxophone quartet who fuse Celtic, Latin and African influences.
I Nigel Clark Duo Art Lovers’ Cafe, House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, Dumbreck Road, 353 4779. 7pm. Enjoy jazz over dinner at this Rennie Mackintosh-inspired cafe.
I Jazz Blues Millars, 515 Sauchiehall Street. 8.30pm. On saxophone and keyboard.
I Kenny Paterson Trio Cafe Rouge, John Street, 552 4433. 8.30—10.30pm. Jazz and swing standards with vocals. I Shelagh Buchanan Sizzlers' Steakhouse, 79 Albion Street, 552 4200. 9pm. Jazz guitar and vocals.
I Live Jazz Brewery Tap, 1055 Sauchiehall Street, 339 8866. 9.30pm. Jazz funk.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Sundays
I Karen Bloomer 8r Ewan Kilpatrick Tron Theatre Bar and Restaurant, 63 Trongate, 552 8587. Noon-4pm. Saxophone jazz over brunch.
I The Rhythm Kings Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street, 552 1101. Noon-4pm. Enjoy Dixieland jazz over brunch.
I Chris Clark Jazz Trio Drum & Monkey, 93 St Vincent Street, 221 6636. 3.30—6.30pm. Mainstream and Latin with various guests.
I Violet Leighton Trio Polo Lounge, Wilson Street. 4—6 m. Singer and band. I Blackfriars Co lective Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. 9pm. Modern jazz.
Mondays
I Fionna Duncan with The Ronnie Rae Trio McChuill’s, 40 High Street, 552 2135. 9pm. Mainstream jazz tunes with this renowned singer.
Tuesdays
I Bobby Wishart Russell’s Bar Cafe, 77 Bytes Road, 334 4973. 8—11pm. Mainstream and modern.
I Hermie Longalong 8: Hermitage/Caprice Trio Caprice Brasserie, 48 New Market Street, Ayr, 01292 610916. 9.30pm. Rotating residency.
I Torn Urie And Guests Polo Lounge (see Sun). 9.30pm. Pianist and singer.
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Wednesdays
I Jazz Piano Yes Restaurant (see Thu). 8pm. Artists vary.
I Nimbus Cottier’s Bar, 93 Hyndland Street, 357 5827. 9pm. Jazz/funk, alternating between band and DJs.
I Jan Plano Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
fo|k&wor|d
listings
Dates listed below are for one-off and ticketed shows. Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten da s before publication. Folk 8: Worl listings compiled by Norman Chalmers.
THURSDAY 19
Glasgow
I Allan Taylor New Dawn Folk Club, Riverside Club, Fox Street, 248 3144. 8.30pm. £3—£5. Veteran songwriter, clean guitarist, relaxed singer, and voted club favourite of the past few years.
FRIDAY 20
Glasgow
I Ceilidh Dance The Ferry, Clyde Place, 287 2000. 9pm. £5.50. Tickets at the venue or in advance from the Ticket Centre, Candleriggs, 227 5511.
SATURDAY 21 Glasgow
I Eddie Walker Scotia Bar, Stockwell Street, 552 8681. 3pm. Free. Fingerpickin’ good acoustic folk, early rock ’n’ roll and blues.
I Ceilidh Dance Riverside Club, Fox Street, 248 3144. Doors open 7.30pm. £5. Live bands.
I Play Gypsy Cafe Cossachok, King Street, Merchant City, 553 0733. Buffet and concert £15, 7pm. Concert only £5, 9pm. Gypsy talisman are an all-women group from Moscow.
Glasgow
I Battlefield Band Borders Bookshop Cafe, Buchanan Street, 222 7700. 7pm. Free. The long lasting Scots folk outfit have just released their latest album, titled Leaving Friday Harbor - yes, it’s a North American haven. Hear some of the tracks played live here.
I Urban Gypsies Scotia Bar, Stockwell Street, 552 8681. 9pm. Free.
THURSDAY 26 Glasgow
I Maurice Dickson New Dawn Folk Club, Riverside Club, Fox Street, 248 3144. 8.30pm. £3—£5. Singer, songwriter and guitarist from Northern Ireland, back by popular demand.
folk&world
residencies
The followin details are for regular free weekly ates. Gigs are listed by city, then by da . Residencies will be listed, provrde that u -to-date details are su plied to us. Fol Residencies are compi ed by Norman Chalmers.
Thursdays
I Tolbooth Saltmarket. 8pm. Free. Scots/Irish session.
I Islay lnn Argyle Street. 9pm. Free. Live music.
I O'Neills Queen Street. 9pm. Free. Irish theme bar. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Martin Pottinger and Co.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Live bands.
Fridays
I Kelvinpark Lorne llotel Sauchiehall Street, 334 4891. 8.30pm. Free. Pure Malt and The Kells alternate.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Highland bar with live music.
Saturdays
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake 79 St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Famous Highlander’s bar. Live groups.
Sundays
I Doctor Browns Queen Street, 221 9330. 3pm. Free. The Bloody Sarks play traditional Scottish.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Live bands.
I Lismore Bar Dumbarton Road. 9pm. Free. Traditional music session.
I Finnegan's Wake 79 St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Blues Band Scotia Bar, Stockwell Street, 552 8681. 3.30—5.30pm. Free.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Informal Highland music.
Mondays
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Clutha Vaults Stockwell Street. 9pm. Free. Session.
Tuesdays
I Dolphin Bar Dumbarton Road, Partick. 9pm. Free. Folkation.
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Highland music session.
I Jinty McGinty's Ashton Lane, Bytes Road. 9pm. Free.
Wednesdays
I Molly Malones Hope Street, 332 2757. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Finnegan's Wake 79 St Vincent Street, 248 4989. 9pm. Free. Irish theme pub. Live bands.
I Park Bar Argyle Street, near Kelvin Park, 339 1715. 9pm. Free. Highland music.
classical &
opera listings
Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least eight days before publication. Classical listings compiled by Kelly Apter.
THURSDAY 19 Glasgow I Warwickshire Youth Chamber Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free-£3.50). With conductor Ray Hutchinson, the chamber
orchestra perform Telemann’s Concerto for Two Violas, Walter Leigh’s Harpsichord Concerto, Edward Gregson’s Trumpet Concerto, Bach’s Concerto for Oboe and Violin, Peter Meechan’s Concerto for Flute and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon.
FRIDAY 20 Glasgow I Bedfordshire County Youth Second Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free-£3.50). Ian Smith conducts the orchestra in a programme which includes Bemstein’s On The Waterfront, Ronald Binge’s Saxophone Concerto, Robert Godman’s Abigail at San Marco, Gershwin’s arrangement of Strike Up The Band and a Michael Rose suite With Dances And Delight.
SATURDAY 21
Glasgow
I Yorkshire Youth Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free-£3.50). Conductor John Pryce-Jones and the youth orchestra present a lively programme featuring Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Graeme Koehne’s Unchained Melody, Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No 2 in E Flat, Patric Standford’s New Commission for Brass and Percussion and Nielsen’s Symphony No I .
SUNDAY 22 Glasgow
I Sunday Afternoon Concert House For An Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, 353 4773. 2.30—4pm. Free. A programme of informal jazz piano music in the Music Room.
I RSAMD Junior Academy Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free—£3.50). James Durrant conducts the orchestra in Borodin’s Overture: Prince Igor, Elgar’s Introduction andAllegro, Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty, Malcolm Arnold’s Sinfonietta No 2 and Liszt’s Les Preludes.
MONDAY 23 Glasgow
I Southampton University Sinfonietta RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free—£3.50). Conductor Paul Ingram leads the orchestra in a programme which includes Mozart’s Symphony No 35 Haflner, Field’s Chamber Symphony No 2, Andrzej Panufnik’s Harmony and Mozart’s Symphony No 36 Linz.
TUESDAY 24 Glasgow
I Young Sinfonia (Newcastle) RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free—£3.50). The orchestra performs Mendelssohn’s Overture: The Hebrides, the premiere of Matthew Roddie’s New Commission For Trumpet & Orchestra, A Schulhoff’s Symphony No 2 and Falla’s Suite No 2: The Three-Cornered Hat, with Baldur Bronniman at the baton.
WEDNESDAY 25
Glasgow
I City Of Sheffield Youth Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free-£3.50). The Festival of Youth Orchestras continues, with Christopher Gayford conducting the young musicians in Mahler’s Symphony No 5 and Varese ’s Octandre.
THURSDAY 26
Glasgow
I East Dunbartonshire Secondary Schools Orchestra RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 7.30pm. £7 (free—£3.50). Conductor George Kelly leads the orchestra in a lively and enjoyable programme of popular classics including Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances: West Side Story.