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 9206. 8pm. Mainstream jazz with vocals. I Pauline Copeland and Ronnie Findlay Trio La .Mirage. George Square. 332 671 1. 8~1 lprn. Jazz standards and more from singer (‘opeland and pianist Findlay with his new trio.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand.
3 7 lilmbank Gardens. 248 4942. 10.30pm. A wide selection from this lounge pianist.
Fndays
I Bobby Wishart and his Band Borders Books. 283 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 7.30pm. Leading jazz saxophonist Wishart fronts this outfit.
I Stephen Duffy Trio The Supper Club. 70 Albion Street. 552 2200. 8pm. Jaz/ while you dine from vocalist and pianist Duffy leading this jazz trio in a Nat Cole/Diana Krall style.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Saturdays
I Claire and Amy La Mirage Bar. Millennium Hotel. George Square. 332 671 1. 2» 5pm. Sit back and enjoy jazz numbers with a drink or lunch (two courses for £5).
I Harry Margolis’ Miller Band l.'.r\ttache. 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 Bobby Campbell Quartet (‘hambers Bar. George Square. 552 1740. 2.30-5.30pm. Mainstream and mellow jazz sounds with liddie Toal on vocals.
I George McGowan Orchestra liai Drink Man Woman (see Thu). 2.30 6pm. [Eighteen-piece big band.
I Live Jazz ()K(). 68 lngram Street. 572 1500. 3--5pm. Free. Relaxing afternoon sounds courtesy of Pauline (‘opeland and pianist Ronnie Finlay.
I Shelagh Buchanan and The Sandy Taylor Trio The Supper Club (sec Thu). 8pm. Iinjoy jazz from this renowned vocalist accompanied by one of Scotland's finest pianists while you dine r booking on the number above.
I Live Jazz Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9.30pm. Modern jazz and funk from Stuart Gorman Sat 15 Dec only.
I Easy Orchestra Brewery Tap. 1055 Sauchiehall Street. 339 0643. 9.30pm. Live jazz funk and covers.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Sundays
I Kenny Paterson Quintet I901. I534 l’ollokshaws Road. 632 ()161. 3pm. Scottish jazz singer Paterson leads this quintet featuring Bobby Deans on sax. Sun 23 Dec only.
I Chris Clark Trio Drum and Monkey. St Vincent Street. 221 6636. 3.30 6.30pm. Mellow mainstream jazz with vocals.
I David Jones Pitcher and Piano. 92 west George Street. 353 3003. 8 -10pm. (’ontemporary jazz piano.
I Live Jazz The Supper (‘1th (see Thu). 8pm. Mttsic while you eat with various pianists and singers providing some mellow jazz and easy listening booking on the number above.
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I Live Jazz Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9.30pm. Modern jazz from guitarist Graeme Scott Sun 16 Dec only.
I Jazz DJ Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm.
Wednesdays
I Ruth Lambert liat Drink Man Woman (see Thu). 8pm. Performs pure jazz in the style of Julie London.
I Danny Thompson Baby Grand (see Thu). 10.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Thursdays
I Live Jazz Henderson's. 25 Thistle Street. 225 2605. 7pm. Artists vary.
I The First Take Blues Band Timberbush Bar. 28 Bernard Street. Leith. 476 8080. 9pm. A selection of jazz and blues numbers.
I The Third Men Maison Hector. 47 Deanhaugh Street. 332 5328. 9pm. Blues guitar duo.
I Live Jazz (‘ellar No. 1. 1 (‘hambers Street. 220 4298. 10pm—1am. Please note (‘ellar No l was still closed for refurbishment at time of going to press.
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. Randolph Place. 539 8100.
3.30 -6pm. Mainstream. with vocals from Fay Levy.
Sundays
I Live Jazz The Dome Bar and Grill. 14 George Street. 624 8624. 1—5pm. Various artists every second Sun 16 a 30 Dec only.
I Mel Zebra’s Jazz Jam Bannerman's. 212 (‘ow-gate. 556 3254.
5 10pm. DJ Kaiso kicks off proceedings spinning the choicest jazz cuts. Followed. at 7pm. by an informal jazz. jam session hosted by Miss Zebra herself.
Mondays
TUesdays
I Swing 2001 Malt Shovel. (‘ockburn Street. 225 6843. 9pm. Swing at the longest residency in Iidinburgh. Tue 18 Dec only.
I Live Jazz Human Be-ln. 2/8 West (‘rosscauseway. 662 8860. 9.30pm. Blues. jazz and soul vocals from Rowena on Tue 18 Dec only.
Wednesdays
I Live Jazz Henderson's (see Thu). 8pm. Artists vary. Wed 19 Dec & 2 Jan onlv.
Folk & world
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 days before publication. Folk & World listings compiled by Norman Chalmers.
Glasgow
I Star Club Party Night The Star (Tub. Riverside ('lub. Fox Street. 569 7287. 7.30pm. £6 (£4). Music from the Govan Spoonful.
I The Christmas Ceilidh 2001 Renfrew Ferry. ('lyde Place. 287 551 1. 7.30pm. £22-£29. The Gary Blair (‘eilidh Band provide niusic for dancing. followed by ('lyde 2's Alan Todd. Ticket price includes buffet meal.
Edinburgh
I Songwriter Nights The Waverley. St Mary's Street. 9pm. £1. ()riginal music only at this open-stage event. Admission is free to performers. Information email jimigoe (0‘blueyonder.co.uk
Glasgow
I Christmas Lunch Ceilidh 8. Disco Renfrew Ferry. (‘lyde Place. 287 551 1. Noon 4pm. £13.50. The Gary Blair (‘eilidh Band. and 1)] Alan Todd. Ticket price includes buffet meal.
I Ceilidh Dance Riverside (Tub. Fox Street. 248 3144. 7.30pm. £6. Rerr Terr play for dancing.
I Grand Seasonal Ceilidh St Andrew’s in The Square. Off Saltmarket. St Andrew's Street. 548 6020. 8pm. £5 (£3). Music from the ('loud Howe ('eilidh Band.
Edinburgh
I Fiddler’s Bid Queen's Hall. (‘lerk Street. 668 2019. 8pm. £8 £12 (£8. £10). Superb new album from the four-fiddle- fronted Shetland band. High quality musicianship. good humour and imaginative arrangements from the seven—strong band which also includes harp. piano and a rhythm section. Support from Lois Mitchell and Vaila Tait in this lirst of at Queen's Hall season of Shel/um] .S'i's's‘innx.
Glasgow
I Ceilidh Dance Riverside (’lub. Fox Street. 248 3144. 7.30pm. £6. See Fri 14. I The Christmas Ceilidh 2001 Renfrew Ferry. ('lyde Place. 287 551 1. 7.30pm. £22 £29. See Thu 13.
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Glasgow
I The Christmas Ceilidh 2001 Renfrew Ferry. (‘lyde Place. 287 551 1. 7.30pm. £22 £29. See Thu 13.
I Musical Summit (‘al'e (‘ossachok. Russian (‘ultural Centre. King Street. 553 0733. 8.30pm. £3. American musician Rik Palieri isjoined by members of Russian folk group Balalaika - percussionist Sasha Krotov and accordionist Vladimir Skiba.
Edinburgh
I Ceilidhs At The Caley (‘aledonian Brewery. 42 Slateford Road. 623 8066. 7pm~ 1am. £6 (£5). Dance in lidinburgh's last working Victorian brewery.
I Nancy Nicolson & Paddie Bell Wee Folk (Tub. Royal Oak. Infirmary Street. 557 2976. 8.30pm. £3. Melodeon. songs and laughs from Oak veterans.
Glasgow
I The Pogues Sti(‘(‘. Finnieston Quay. 0870 040 4000. 7.30pm. £23.50. Rousing Irish tunes with attitude from loveable ex-hellraiser Shane .‘V‘chowan and the boys. See preview.
Dunfermline
I Christmas Session Dunfermline Folk Club. Thistle Tavern. Baldridgeburn. 01383 729673. 8.30pm. lixpect music. song and a festive atmosphere.
Tuesday 1 8
Falkirk
I Cracking Christmas Ceilidh Falkirk Town Hall. West Bridge Street. 01324 506850. 8.30pm. £10. The Lismore (‘eilidh Band provide the music. and there’s a late disco.
Wednesday 1 9
Dunfermline
I Christmas Session Dunfermline Folk (Tub. Thistle Tavern. Baldridgeburn. ()1383 729673. 8pm.
Alexandria
I Open Session Lomond Folk ('lub. Argyll Bar. Main Street. ()1389 757561. 9pm. Free. Musicians. singers and visitors welcome.
Edinburgh
I Christmas Concert And Meal The Hub. (‘astlehilL Royal Mile. 473 2000. 7.30pm. £27.50. Season song. readings and music from Dave Francis. Dave Milligan. Simon Thoumire. (‘orrina Hewat and actress Gerda Stevenson. Mulled wine and a three course meal too.
I Songwriter Nights The Waverley. St Mary's Street. 9pm. £1. See Thu 13.
Glasgow
I Christmas Lunch Ceilidh & Disco Renfrew Ferry. (‘lyde Place. 287 5511. Noon 4pm. £13.50. See Fri 14.
I Ceilidh Dance Riverside (Tub. 33 Fox Street. 248 3144. 7.30pm. £6. Last Tram To Auehenshuggle provide the music.
Edinburgh
I Yule Nichts Nethcrbow Arts (’entrc. High Street. 556 9579. 8pm. £7 (£5). Midwinter storytelling and music with harp and fiddle.
I Ceilidh Assembly Rooms. George Street. 220 4349. 8pm midnight. A fundraising ceilidh in aid of Adult Learning Project with rntrsic from the Robert Fish Band and 'l‘apsalteerie.