Theo Travis Quartet Saxophonist Theo Travis (pictured) celebrates the launch of his new album with four dates in Scotland . albeit with a different band to the one on the disc. He is joined by Dave Frankel (piano). Alex Keen (bass) and Marc Parnell (drums). See preview. Henry '3 Jazz Cellar. Edinburgh, Thu 4 Oct.
De Jongens Driest This Dutch brass trio are new to Scotland. but the word is to expect an eclectic mixture of jazz and world music. delivered in full-on fashion without the aid of a rhythm section. or indeed a safety net. Henry '3 Jazz Cellar, Edinburgh, Thu 20 Sep.
Adrian Byron Burns The American singer and guitarist has received his widest exposure as a member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, but he is steadily building a reputation as an authentic exponent of classic blues in his own right. Henry '3 Jazz Cellar. Edinburgh. Tue 25 Sep.
5200. 8.30pm. £5. A ttew outfit fronted by inttovative saxmatt attd Berklee gradttate Kershaw. of (ireen Jttice. Rarefactiott attd (iroovediggaz fattte. I Jazz At The Trafalgar Suite Waterloo Buffet. .3 Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 20.
Friday 28
Edinburgh I Hot Charanga Sauce Henry's Jazz Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. midnight. £5. The startling Latin voice of Carlos Pena fronts a new grottp playittg Brazilian sort ntusie witlt Carrie McKenna (flute). Dave Patrick (piano). Mario Caribe (bass). I Jazz ‘n’ Jive Club Fairntile Inn. 44 Biggar Road. 312 8243. 8pm. £4 (£3). The West lind Jazz Battd attd Spirits of Rhytltttt are on ltattd to serve tip a selection of traditional jazz numbers.
I Fionna Duncan llenry’s Jazz Bar. 8 Morrisott Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. Renowned jazz vocalist Duncan. whose versatility and talent ltas led to her fronting the jatn sessions at (ilasgow‘s jazz festival. presents a varied repertoire with something for all tttttsical tastes.
Saturday 29
Glasgow
I Big Vern And The Shootahs Bourbon Street. 1118 (ieorge Street. 552
0141. 7pm. £5 (£16.50 inc dinner). Sottl attd R&B standards from (ilasgow‘s answer to The Blues Brothers.
I The Nancy Jenkinson Trio Brel. 3943 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm. Free. A mix of contemporary jazz sounds.
I Marquee Madness L'niversity ()1‘ Glasgow. Quadrangle attd the Cloisters. L'niversity Avenue. 330 2001. 8pm—midnight. £5. A weekend of fatnin entertainment including a Mediterranean themed night with music frottt Salsa Celtica.
Edinburgh
I Bill Kyle’s SHJQ WJ. Christies. 27—31 West Port. 221 1099. 9.30pm. Free. See Sat 22.
I Melting Pot llenry‘s Jazz Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. Midnight. £5. Trumpeter Colin Steele (Midnight Blue Band) leads his six-piece through a dancelToor—minded jazz set. with the emphasis on the funk.
I Pindorama llenry's Jazz Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. Hot Latin American jazz front this new group formed by members of Bra/illiance.
Ltvrngston
I Vocal Jazz Workshop llowdcn Park Centre. llow den. ()1506 433634. 10am. £16 (£10.50). ()ne of Scotland’s leading jazz vocalists. Fionna Duncan. leads this workshop for singers aimed at all levels front complete beginners to seasoned professionals.
Edinburgh
I David Milligan Trio llenry's Jazz Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. Pianist Milligatt isjoined by bassist Tom 1.yne attd drummer Tom Bancroft for fttttky jazz iii a llerbic Hancock/Chick (‘orca style.
I Jazz At The Trafalgar Suite Waterloo Buffet. 3 Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 20.
LIVIngston
I Fionna Duncan Trio llowtlen Park Centre. llowden. 01506 433634.
1 3pm. £5 (£3). A relaxed afternoon of jazz standards front a trio fronted by renowned vocalist Duncan.
Falkirk
I The BBC Big Band Falkirk Town 11a11.West Bridge Street. ()1324 506850. 7.45pm. £12.50 (£1 1.50). The famous purveyors of the Big Band sound play jazz classics old attd new. joined by the stunning voice of Madeline Bell.
Wednesday 3
Edinburgh
I The Standard Bearers Henry's Jazz Bar. 8 .‘vlorrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. A jazz jam session with the Standard Bearers lead by drummer Pat Quinn arid loads of guests. Presented by Iidinburgh Jazz Projects.
Glasgow
I Burt MacDonald Quartet Brel. 39 43 Asltton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm. Free. The quartet who proclaim themselves to be cooler than Sinatra. if not qttite as good its Beethoven Raymond MacDonald attd (ieorge Burt front. on sa.\opltones attd guitar respectively.
Edinburgh
0 Theo Travis Quartet Henry‘s Jazz Bar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 520(). 8. 30pm. £7 (£5). Acclaimed jazz group led by Travis who‘s worked with the likes of John litlteridge attd Slint (iaillard. See preview.
The following details are for regular free weekly dates: see main listings for one-off or ticketed shows. Gigs are listed by city, then by day. Residencies will be listed, provided that up-to- date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings are compiled by Henry Northmore.
Thursdays
I June Love and Alan Pike Eat Drink Man Woman. 34 King Street. 552 9227. 8pm. Mainstream jazz with vocals. I Paul Gallacher Corinthian. 191 lngrant Street. 552 1101. 10pm— 3am. Piano classics. front Broadway to Beethoven.
I Danny Thompson Baby (irantl. 3—7 lilmbank (iardens. 248 4942. 10.30pm. A wide selection front this lounge pianist.
Fridays
I Andrew Mann Corinthian (see Thu). 6pm 3am. Piano attd live vocals.
I Bobby Wishart 8: Band Borders Books. Music attd Cafe. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7701). 7.30 9.30pm. Mellow. I Stephen Duffy Trio The Supper Club. 70 Albion Street. 552 220(1. 8pm. Jazz while yott dine front vocalist and pianist Duffy leading thisjazz trio itt a Nat Cole/Diana Krall style.
I Danny Thompson Baby (irantl (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Saturdays
I Claire and Amy l.a Mirage Bar. Millennium llotel. (ieorge Sqttare. 332 671 1. 2 5pm. Sit back attd enjoy jazz numbers with a drink or lunch (two courses for £5).
I Harry Margolis’ Miller Band 1.'Attac1te. 27 Waterloo Street. 221 .3211).
2 5pm. Big band in the (ilenn Miller vein. I Lauder’s Big Band 1.attder's. Saucltieltall Street. 331 5180. 2 5pm. The big battd sound. with vocals front Heather Whiteford.
I Bobby Campbell Quartet Chambers Bar. (ieorge Square. 552 1740. 2.30-5.30pm. Mainstream and mellow jazz sounds with liddie 'l'oal on vocals.
I George McGowan Orchestra l-Zat Drink Man Woman (see Thu). 2.30 6pm. liighteen-piece big band.
I Willie llitchel Corinthian (see Thu). 6pm 3am. Willie llitcltel and other residents supply the live piano and vocals. I Shelagh Buchanan and The Sandy Taylor Trio The Supper Club (see Thu). 8pm. linjoy jazz from this renowned vocalist accompanied by one of Scotland's fittest pianists while you dine booking on the number above.
I Live Jazz Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9.30pm. Modertt jazz with a dose of futtk frottt Stuart (iorlttat) on Sat 22 Sep with trumpeter Ryan Qttigley popping iit on Sat 29 Sep.
I Easy Orchestra Brewery Tap. 1055 Sattcltieltall Street. 339 0643. 9.30pm. 1.ive jazz fttnk attd covers.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Sundays
I Kenny Paterson Quintet 1901. 1534 Pollockshaws Road. 632 0161. 3pm. Scottish jazz singer Paterson leads this quintet featuring Bobby Deans on sax. Stttt 30 Sep only.
I Chris Clark Trio Drum attd Monkey. St Vincent Street. 221 6636. 3.30 6.30pm. Mellow mainstream jazz with vocals.
I David Jones Pitclter and Piano. 92 West (ieorge Street. 353 3003. 8 10pm. Contemporary jazz piano.
I Live Jazz The Supper ('1th (see Thu). 8pm. Mttsic while you eat with various pianists attd singers providing some mellow jazz attd easy listening booking on the number above.
jazz listings Music
I Live Jazz Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street.
552 5924. 9.30pm. Modertt jazz with stunning vocalist Ruth Lambert on Sttit 23 Sep attd guitarist (iraeme Scott on Sun 30 Sep.
I Kerry Tracey Corinthian (see Thu). 10pm—3am. Classic jazz piano in the Ella Fitzgerald mould.
I Jazz DJ Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm.
Mondays
I Fionna Duncan with The Bonnie Rae Trio McChuill's. 40 High Street. 552 2135. 9pm. Mainstreamjazz tunes with this renowned singer.
I Kerry Tracey Corinthian (see Thu). 10pm—3am. Classic. laid-back jazz.
Tuesdays
I Live Jazz The Clockwork Beer Co..
1 153—1 155 (‘athcart Road. 6490184. 8.30pm. The lan Jenkins Combo play traditional jazz lead by saxophonist Jenkins on Tue 25 Sep with Dixieland jazz front The (ieorge ()gilvie Quintet on Tue 2 ()ct. I Paul Gallacher Corinthian (see Thu). 10pm~3am. llot R&B on piano.
Wednesdays
I Ruth Lambert liat Drink Man Wotnatt (see Thu). 8pm. Performs pure jazz iii the style ofJulie London.
I Tom Urie and Shona Fraser Corinthian (see Thu). 10pm— 3am. Jazz piano. front easy listening through to contemporary.
I Danny Thompson Baby (irand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
EDINBURGH
Thursdays
I Live Jazz Henderson's. 25 Thistle Street. 225 2605. 7pm. Artists vary.
I The First Take Blues Band Timberbtish Bar. 28 Bernard Street. 1.eith. 476 8080. 9pm. A selection ofjazz and blues numbers.
I The Third Men Maison llector. 47 Deattltaugh Street. 332 5328. 9pm. Blues guitar duo.
I Live Jazz ('ellar .\'o. 1. 1 Chambers Street. 220 4298. 10pm lattt. Please note ('ellar .\'o 1 is closed for refurbishment thougltottt Sep.
I Live Jazz lil Barrio. 104 Westport. 229 8805. 10pm 2am. 1.atin. bossa nova arid jazz jamming sessiort with guest battds.
Fridays
I Live Jazz Henderson's (see Thu). 7pm. Artists vary.
I Live Jazz & Blues W. J. Christies. 27 31 West Port. 221 1099. 9pm. Various artists provide the sounds.
Saturdays
I Toto And The Dexters Harry‘s Bar. Rattdolph Place. 539 8100. 3.30 6pm. Mainstream. with vocals frottt Fay 1.evy.
Sundays
I Live Jazz The Dome Bar attd (irill. 14 (ieorge Street. 624 8624. 1’ -5pm. Various artists every second Sat. 23 Sep only.
I The Duo llowies. 4/6(i1attville Place. 225 5553. 1 4pm. Terrific tttnes with very little fuss.
I Mel Zebra’s Jazz Jam Bannerman's. 212 Cowgate. 556 3254. 5-~10pm. DJ Kaiso kicks off proceedings spinning the choicest jazz cttts. Followed. at 7pm. by an informal jazz jant session hosted by Miss Zebra herself.
TUesdays
I Swing 2001 Malt Shovel. (‘ockburn Street. 225 6843. 9pm. Swing at the longest residency itt lidinburglt.
I Live Jazz lluntan Be-ln. 2/8 West (‘rosscauseway 662 8860. 9.30pm. With two new alternating residencies: blues. jazz attd soul vocals front Rowena on Tue 25 Sep; 1.azybones. a jazz standards trio on guitar. sax attd vocals. on Tue 2 ()ct.
I Felicidade 1'21 Barrio (see Thu).
10pm- 2am. Hot dattce sounds from this Latin. salsa rhttntba aitd sort battd.
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