The dates listed below are for one-off or ticketed shows; see below section for free residencies. Gigs are listed by date, then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least eight days before publication. Jazz listings compiled by Henry Northmore and Kenny Mathieson.
Edinburgh
GEthan lverson Trio Henry‘s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £8. ()ne of the world's most exciting jazz pianists returns to learn up with Brian Shiels and John Rae in a repeat of their sensational jazz festival appearances this summer.
I Jazz At The Trafalgar Suite Waterloo Buffet. 3 Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 8.30pm. £3. Mainstream. progressive and experimental jazz from the resident trio of Ian Millar. Dominic Spencer and Des Travis. plus guests.
Glasgow
I Tim Barella Big Band The Hogs Head. Consort House. 16 West (ieorge Street. 353 6082. 8pm. £5. Tim's long-running big band present a swinging programme on the theme of ‘The Music of Sinatra and the Big Bands‘. with vocals from liddie Toal. I Dave Anderson Entertains Cafe Source. at St Andrews in the Sqttarc. 1 St Andrews Square. Off Saltmarket. 548 6020. 8.30pm. £tbc. Blues and jazz standards and more at this solo piano performance from actor and musician Anderson.
Edinburgh
I Groove Diggaz Henry's Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. midnight. £5. A dose of funk from Iidinburgh‘s premiere heavyweight sottl outfit. featuring vocalist Tony King and the talents of Martin Kershaw on sax. I Fionna Duncan Henry’s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. Renowned jazz vocalist presents a varied repertoire with something for all musical tastes.
I Dennis Rollins’ Bad Bone And Company Queen‘s Hall. Clerk Street. 668 2019. 8.30pm.
£9.50» £12.50 (£6). High energy funk and jazz from trombonist Rollins. who has played with the likes of Courtney Pine. Jamiroquai and The Brand New Heavies.
JAZZ
DENNIS ROLLINS’ BAD BONE AND COMPANY Anyone who has caught Courtney Pine over the years will already be well acquainted with Dennis Rollins. The hyperactive trombonist is the saxophonist's long-standing regular horn partner in his hugely Successful band. and comes out of the same London jazz-funk-reggae background. Originally scheduled for Henry's. this gig fills the gap left by the change of date for the Steve Martiand Band. and brings Dennis back to a familiar stomping ground. With his brother Erroll driving the band from the drum chair, expect lashings of vibrant. colourful. and above all funky workouts. and a t0uch of mischief along the way. (Kenny Mathieson).
I Dennis Rollins' Bad Bone 8 Company play The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Fr12 Nov
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Dundee
I Gordon McNeill Quartet Dundee Rep. Tay Square. ()1382 223530. 10.30pm. £4 (£2.50). Dynamic modern jazz fronted by powerful saxophonist McNeill.
Glasgow
I Big Vern And The Shootahs Bourbon Street. 108 (ieorge Street. 552 ()141. 7pm. £5 (£16.50 inc dinner). Soul and R&B standards from (ilasgow‘s answer to The Blues Brothers.
I George Penman’s Candlelight Club Cafe Source. at St Andrews in the Square. 1 St Andrews Square. ()ff Saltmarket. 548 6020. 8.30pm. £5. An evening of laid-back classic jazz from this old master. Booking essential if meal is required.
I The Graham Scott Trio Brel. 39-43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm. Free. Virtuoso young guitarist leads his own trio.
Edinburgh
I Masquenada Henry's Jazz. Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. Midnight. £5. A Latin-infused jazz selection from these former Cafe (irafliti regulars. including Chimp of Salsa Celtica fame on percussion and Colin Steele on trumpet. I Eric Boeren 4tet Henry's Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £7.50. Strongly influenced by the ()rnette Coleman Quartcrt. Dutch trumpeter liric Boeren leads this band which includes clarinettist and saxophonist Michael Moore. drummer Han Bennik and bassist Wilbert dc Joode. See preview.
Glasgow
I Eric Boeren 4tet (‘(‘A. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 8pm. £10 (on door only) (£6). See Sat 3.
Edinburgh
I Martin Kershaw Quartet Henry's Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. (ireen Juice. Rarcfaction and (iroovediggaz saxophonist leads his acoustic quartet here.
I Jazz At The Trafalgar Suite Waterloo Buffet. 3 Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 1.
I Bill Kyle’s SHJQ Human Be—ln. 2 8 West ('rosscauseway, 662 8860. 9pm. Free. Shit Hot Jazz Quartet put together by drummer Kyle and featuring a rotating line-up of the best of Iidinburgh’s jazz players such as Colin Steele. Brian Sheils. Brain Kellock. Jimmy Wood and more.
Tuesday 6
Edinburgh
OTina May & Nikki lles Jazz Workshop St Bride‘s Centre. It) ()rwell Terrace. 346 1405. 5pm. £30 (£25). Acclaimed singer May is joined by pianist ties for an evening workshop forjazz vocals and more.
Wednesday 7
Glasgow
I Three Candiru Tchai-Ovna. 42 ()tago Lane. 357 4524. 8pm. £1.50. Modern jazz sounds and standards from this trio.
Edinburgh
I Tina May and Nikki lles Henry's Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. Tina May has fair claim to being the UK‘s most accomplished and genuinely improvisational jazz singer of her generation. She isjoined her in a duo by the excellent Nikki lles on piano.
Thursday 8
Edinburgh
I Nigel Clark Trio Henry‘s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. (ittitarist Nigel Clark (formerly of Hue and Cry) joins bassman liwan Vernal (formerly of Deacon Blue) and drummer Mike Bradley for an accessible selection of jazz and Latin tunes.
I Jazz At The Trafalgar Suite Waterloo Buffet. 3 Waterloo Place. 556 7597. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 1.
Glasgow
I Salsa In The Square Merchant Square. Candleriggs. 287 4422. 7.30---9.30pm. Free. The opening concert of the Si ('uba.’ festival. featuring Rttmba Caliente with Lino Rocha on vocals. playing classic salsa. son and soul.
I R&D Big Band Mitchell Theatre. 6 (iranville Street. 287 551 1. 8pm. £10. Tom Reid joins the big band for a tribute to Sinatra featuring a selection of his greatest numbers.
I Dave Anderson Entertains Cafe Source. at St Andrews in the Square. 1 St Andrews Square. Off Saltmarket. 548 6020. 8.30pm. £tbc. See Fri 2.
I Snowboy 8: The Latin Section The ()ld Frttitmarket. Albion Street. 287 551 1. 9.30pm. £8.50 (£5). Stalwarts of the Latin jazz scene featuring acclaimed percussionist Snowboy. upping the temperature with a mix of mambos. cha- chas and desargas. Part nfSi Cuha.’
Edinburgh
I Rumba Caliente Henry's Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. midnight. £5. New six-piece band lead by Salsa Celtica trumpeter Toby Shippey. providing the fittest in hot raunchy Latin sounds.
I Brian Kellock Trio Henry‘s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £6. Superb trio fronted by internationally respected pianist Brian Kellock. with John Rae on drums and Kenny lillis on bass. Their recent Live at Henry‘s (‘1) has been garnering top
I Brian Auger And Oblivion Express La Belle Angele. Hastie‘s Close. 225 7536. 10.30pm. £9~-£1(). CANCl-ZIJJ'LD.
Dunfermline
I Scottish Guitar Quartet Carnegie Hall. liast Port. 01383 314000. 8pm. £7 (£4 «£5). Four acoustic guitars play deft and subtle jazz. featuring the talents ofJed Brockie. Nigel Clark. Malcolm McFarlane and Kevin Mithen/ie.
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I Tina May and Nikki lles Tina May (pictured) does not get as much press attention as Claire Martin or Stacey Kent. but she is as good a jazz singer as anyone on the current scene. and brings a genuine improviser's sensibility to her music. This highly empathic duo with pianist Nikki lles is a perfect combination. Henry's Jazz Cellar, Edinburgh, Wed 7 Nov.
I Ethan lverson Iverson's unbroken sets of deconstructed jazz standards and pop classics were the talk of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and the pianist is reunited with bassist Brian Shiels and drummer John Rae. courtesy of his work with the Mark Morris Dance Company. Henry’s Jazz Cellar, Edinburgh, Thu 7 Nov.
R Alex Wilson’s Anglo-Cubano Octet A rare Scottish excursion for pianist Alex Wilson and his highly regarded octet. Wilson's dazzling pianism has made him a hot property on the London jazz scene. where he has chosen to focus much of his attention on Cuban-derived jazz. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Tues 73 Nov.
Saturday 1 0
Glasgow
I Cuban Tasters Merchant Square.
Candleriggs. 2—4pm. Free. Bands
appearing in the ,‘Si Cuba! festival perform their blends ofjazz and salsa to tempt you along to the evening
concerts. Performers include Rumba
Caliente (Sat 10 & 17). Hot Charangua Sauce (Sun 1 1) and La Sonera Calaveras (Sun 18).
I Ibrahim Ferrer Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000.
7.30pm. £27 (£24). Having found
international fame in Wim Wenders‘ Briana Vista Social Club. Ferrer makes a rare Scottish appearance. Parr ofSi Cuha.’
I Burt MacDonald Quartet Brcl. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm.
Free. Inventive and atmospheric jazz.
Raymond MacDonald and George Burt front. on saxophones and guitar
7 respectively.
I R&D Big Band Mitchell Theatre.
6 Granville Street. 287 551 1. 8pm. £10. See Fri 9.
Edinburgh
I Hot Charanga Sauce Henry‘s Jazz
Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200.
midnight. £5. The startling Latin voice of Carlos Pena fronts a new group playing
Brazilian son music — with Carrie
McKenna (flute). Dave Patrick (piano). Mario Caribe (bass).
I Catfish Keith The Pleasance Cabaret Bar. 60 The Pleasance. 650 2349.