MUSIC jazz
JAZZ: SAT 21 OCT continued
Ardrishaig I Tommy Smith and Murray McLachlan Ardrishaig Public Hall, Chalmers Street, 01546 603088. 8pm. £5 (£1—£4). The talented jazz saxophonist and classical pianist perform works by Satie, Greig, Poulenc, Bartok, Corea and Smith himself.
SUNDAY 22 Glasgow
I Sonora La Calle Renfrew Ferry, Clyde Place, 287 5511. 8pm. £10 (£8). A Cuban nine-piece, playing music across the South American spectrum.
Edinburgh
I Martin Kershaw Quartet Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). A new outfit fronted by innovative saxman and Berklee graduate Kershaw, of Green Juice, Rarefaction and Groovediggaz fame.
I Ben Clatworthy Queen Charlotte Rooms, 56a Queen Charlotte Street, 555 6660. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). A red hot London- born tenor and a former pupil of Ronnie Scott. Ben has worked in the US for the last 20 years and has developed a fiery yet controlled style.
Irvrne
I New Orleans Joymakers Harbour Arts Centre, 114—1 16 Harbour Street, 01294 274059. 2pm. £5 (£3.50). Up-tempo, New Orleans-style jazz from this popular Scottish jazz band.
TUESDAY 24 Glasgow
I Alan Skidmore Quartet Renfrew Ferry, Clyde Place, 287 5511. 8pm. £10 (£8). Members of South African percussion ensemble Amampondo join saxophonist Skidmore with dynamic results. Part of Big Big World.
Edinburgh
I Goddard Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). These up-and-coming funksters play a selection of original and classic tunes, featuring vocalist Jeremy Goddard.
m Glasgow
I Alex Wilson's Anglo-Cubana Octet Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, 248 4970. 8pm. £8.50 (£6.50). Salsa, Caribbean and Afro-Cuban rhythms blend in pianist Alex Wilson’s musical hotpot.
Edinburgh
I Dave Cliff Ego, 14 Picardy Place, 478 7434. 8pm. £5 (£4). London based jazz guitarist joined by the Dave Milligan Trio. A highly respected musician who has in his time played with Nina Simone, Harry Allen and many more.
I Dave Peabody and Brendan Power Edinburgh Folk Club, Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2349. 8pm. £6 (£5). The folk club gets a touch of the blues, as two well-kent faces get together, reflecting the album Peabody hasjust recorded with mouth-harp maestro Power.
I Cathie Rae Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—l6a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). Classical jazz vocal repertoire sung by one of Scotland’s most personal singers.
Dundee
I Tommy Smith & Murray McLachlan Bonar Hall, Park Place, 01382 345466. 7.30pm. £6 (£2—£4). Top saxophonist Tommy Smith is joined by Murray McLachlan for an evening ofjazz meets classical music.
THURSDAY 26
Glasgow
I Craig McMurdo & That Swing Thang Bourbon Street, 108 George Street, 552 0141. 7.30pm. £tbc. Scotland’s home- grown smoothie, who is accompanied by his expanded backing outfit for a selection of swing and jump jive classics.
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Edinburgh
I Brian Kellock Trio 81 Guests Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). See Sat 21.
FRIDAY 27 Glasgow I Maria Muldaur Renfrew Ferry, Clyde Place, 287 5511. 8pm. £10(£8). She’s come a long way since her 705 pop hit ‘Midnight At The Oasis’, and Maria Muldaur is now known as a passionate interpreter of American roots and blues music. Part of Big Big World.
Edinburgh
I Masquenada Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. Midnight. £5. A Latin-infused jazz selection from these former Cafe Graffiti regulars, including Chimp of Salsa Celtica fame on percussion and Colin Steele on trumpet.
I Trilolt Gurtu African Fantasy Queen’s Hall, Clerk Street, 668 2019. 8.30pm. £10-£12.50 (£6 standby). A mix of African and Indian rhythms with a jazz influence from this Bombay born percussion star.
I Nikki King Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5. Nikki King is a soulful, passionate jazz vocalist. She is currently working in London with Bluey of Incognito.
Dundee
I Dundee Jazz Club Dundee Rep, Tay Square, 01382 223530. 10.30pm. £4 (£2.50). Chill-out to some hip sounds in the foyer supplied by the resident jazz band.
SATURDAY 28 Glasgow I Trilolt Gurtu African Fantasy
RSAMD, 100 Renfrew Street, 332 5057. 8pm. £11 (£6). See Fri 27.
Edinburgh
I High Heel Sneakers Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. Midnight. £5. This five-piece, fronted by west coast trumpeter Lorne Cowieson, dip into the Blue Note vault for a selection of funk and groove numbers. Also features alto sax soloist of the highest order, Paul Towndrow.
I Sylvia Rae Quartet Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5. A contemporary, mainstream selection ofjazz numbers from this British Jazz Award-nominated group, featuring vocalist Rae (who also makes up one third of indie popsters The Lanterns), Brian Kellock (piano), Kenny Ellis (bass) and John Rae (drums).
Goatbrtdge
I Organ Recital — Iain McGlinchy Summerlee Heritage Park, Heritage Way, 01236 431261. Free. A series ofjazz and classical organ concerts at Summerlee Heritage Park.
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I Linlithgow Jazz Club Burgh Halls, The Cross, 01506 844600. 8—1 1pm. £4—£5 (£3). New Orleans and Dixieland jazz from various live bands.
Melrose
I Jacqui McShee's Pentangle Wynd Theatre, Buccleuch Street, 01896 823854. 8.30pm. £8 (£5). Folk-jazz fusion with a healthy dose of world influences as vocalist McShee leads the band through old favourites as well as songs from their latest album.
Kirkcaldy
I Jazz At Five-Past-Nine Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, 01592 412929. 9.05pm. £4. A night of modern jazz in the bar.
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I National Youth Jazz Orchestra Scotland Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street, 221 0324. 2—4pm. Free. Playing a mix of original and standard tunes from a
modern jazz repertoire.
I Bobby Dean Quartet 1901, 1534 Pollokshaws Road, 632 0161. 3pm. Free. Kenny Paterson who joins the Bobby Dean Quartet on vocals has been described as having ‘the right stuff, a stylish sense of swing’.
I Jacqui McShee's Pentangle Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 8pm. £9.50 (£6.50). See Sat 28.
Edinburgh
I New Noakes International Queen Charlotte Rooms, 56a Queen Charlotte Street, 555 6660. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). Since moving back to England from Paris, guitarist Pete Oxley has reformed his band with a few changes and they now comprise Dave Gordon, Raph Mizraki, Etenne Brachet and Oxley himself. They have now moved to a more acoustic sound and play their own brand of ‘pastoral jazz fusion’. I Martin Kershaw Quartet Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). See Sun 22.
LIVIngston
I Jazz On A Sunday Afternoon Howden Park Centre, Howden, 01506 433634. l-3pm. £5 (£3); family ticket £14. Bringing together some of the finest jazz talent in Scotland, the Scottish Jazz Guitar Quartet demonstrate their world-wide influence and acoustic sounds.
MONDAY 30 Edinburgh I Jacqui McShee‘s Pentangle The Attic, Dyer’s Close, 71 Cowgate, 225 8382. 7.30pm. £11 (£9 in advance). See Sat 28.
TUESDAY 31 Edinburgh I USB Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). A new guitar-based jazz trio featuring Malcolm McFarlane (guitar), Mario Caribe (bass) and Paul Mills (drums). This is Mcfarlanes first electric venture since his stint with the jazz funk Mulford/McFarlane Band.
Edinburgh
I Freddie King Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—16a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). Renowned vocalist around Edinburgh and London and father of a whole jazz family, King hosts this jazz open mic night.
THURSDAY 2 Glasgow I Jazzgay! Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. 9.30pm. £6 (£4). Jazz singer Stephen Duffy and multi-keyboard player Alan McPike pay tribute to gay and lesbian jazz composers such as Billy Stayhorn as part of Glasgay!.
Edinburgh
I Brian Kellock Trio 8: Guests Henry’s Jazz Bar, 8—l6a Morrison Street, 538 7385. 8.30pm. £5 (£4). See Sat 21.
jazz residencies
The followin details are for regular free weekl gates: see main listings for one-o or ticketed shows. Gigs are listed by city then by day. Residencies wil be listed, provided that up-to-date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings are compiled by Henry Northmore.
Thursdays
I Paul Carroll Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 98 Buchanan Street, 222 7700. Noon—3pm. Paul Carroll is performing music that inspired one of the world’s greatest artists as part of the Beckett Time Festival. Until 26 Oct.
I George McGowan Orchestra Eat
Drink Man Woman, 34 King Street, 552 9227. 8pm. Featuring June Love and Kenny Paterson on vocals.
I La Sonera Calavera Havana, 50 Hope Street, 248 4466. 10pm. Next date 12 Oct. A monthly residency from these Cuban son 5 cialists.
I Paul Gal acher Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street, 552 1101. 10pm—3am. Piano classics, from Broadway to Beethoven.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand, 3—7 Elmbank Gardens, 248 4942. 10.30pm. A wide selection from this lounge pianist.
Fridays
I Shona Fraser & Paul Gallacher Corinthian (see Thu). 6pm—3am. Requests on iano.
I Bobby Wishart 8: Band Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 98 Buchanan Street, 222 7700. 7.30—9.30pm. Mellow. I Kurt Wylie Baby Grand (see Thu). 10pm. Lounge pianist.
Saturdays
I Harry Margolis‘ Big Band L’Attache, 27 Waterloo Street, 221 3210. 2-5pm. Big band in the Glenn Miller vein.
I Lauder's Big Band Lauder’s, Sauchiehall Street. 331 5180. 2—5pm. The big band sound, with vocals from Heather Whiteford.
I George McGowan Orchestra Eat Drink Man Woman (see Thu). 2.30—5.30pm. Mainstream jazz from this eighteen piece band.
I Live Jazz Brel, 39 Ashton Lane, 342 4966. 3—6pm. Free. Various contemporary Latin and jazz sounds, with regular visitors the Peter Uhlhaas Quartet on Sat Oct 21 and Billy Kettle’s Riff Raff on Sat Oct 28.
I Live Jazz Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. 9pm. Modernjazz. Sat 21 Oct sees Renegade with vocals and acoustic 705 and US jazz. Sat 28 Oct has a more blues feel with Brian Molley.
I Bolaby Campbell Quartet Chambers Bar, George Square, 552 1740. 3—6pm. A new residency from saxophonist Bobby Campbell with Eddie Toals providing the vocals for this mainstream jazz uartet. I Shona Fraser 8: Paul Gallac er Corinthian (see Thu). 6pm—3am. Requests on piano.
I Lynne O'Neill And Friends Havana Restaurant, 50 Hope Street, 248 4466. 8—10pm. Enjoy bossas, sambas and Latin jazz over dinner. Reservations taken.
I The Blue Notes Cafe Rouge, John Street, 552 4433. 8.30—10.30pm. The blues and other jazz sounds.
I Shelagh Buchanan Sizzlers’ Steakhouse, 79 Albion Street, 552 4200. 9pm. Enjoy jazz guitar and vocals over dinner — bookin on the number above. I Stewartfiel Jazztet Stewartfield Farm, Dunrobin Drive (East Kilbride), 01355 581031. 9pm. Live mainstream and Latin jazz with vocals at this new weekly night.
I Live Jazz Brewery Tap, 1055 Sauchiehall Street, 339 0643. 9.30pm. Jazz funk.
I Kurt Wylie Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Sundays
I Button-Up Corinthian (see Thu). l—4pm. Jazz, lounge and soundtracks.
I Michael Deans Jazz Quartet Cottiers Bar, 93 Hyndland Street, 357 5825. 4.30pm. Traditional jazz.
I Descargarana at Havana (see Sat). 8pm—late. Latin jazz from Che Guevara Five, plus DJ.
I Live Jazz Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. 9pm. Straight jazz with the Madelaine Pritchard Quartet on Sun 22 Oct, and Paul Towndrow on Sun Oct 29. I Kerry Tracey Corinthian (see Thu). 10pm-3am. Classicjazz piano in the Ella Fitzgerald mould.
I Jazz DJ Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm.
Mondays
I Fionna Duncan with The Ronnie Rae Trio McChuilI's, 40 High Street, 552 2135. 9pm. Mainstream jazz tunes with this renowned singer.