JfiZL Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to henry@list.co.uk. Listings are
compiled by Henry Northmore and Kenny Mathieson.
Glasgow
I Taylor Wilson Jazz Trio (ilasgow l.'niversity (‘oncert Hall. [’niversity Avenue. 330 4092. l.|0pm. Free. 'l’ransforming each song into a one-act play. Wilson and her trio perform standards and chansons from the worlds of Weill. Piaf and Dietrich.
I The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas Theatre Royal. 282 Hope Street. 08700606647. 3pm & 8pm. £9.50-£27.50. An evening of classics from Frank. Sammy and Dean (well. ()K. not the real ones).
Edinburgh
I Gypsy Jazz Rendezvous JaH Centre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmat‘kel. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £6. The quartet tnix Django Rheinhardt standards with new compositions in the gypsy jit/J. spirit.
Glasgow
I Harry Manx & Michael Kaeshammer and Eddie Walker Holiday Inn (‘ity West. Bothvvell Street. 0870400 9093. 7.30pm. £l0. Blues and Indian classical music collide under the guidance of Manx and pianist Kaeshammer. l’url (MIT/lit ('unm't'limis. I The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas Theatre Royal. 282 Hope Street. 0870060 6647. 8pm. £9.50 £27.50. See Thu 1.
Edinburgh
I David Berkman Quartet Ja/./. (‘entre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £10. (‘ontemporary jam and original takes on classic themes from New York pianist Berkman. joined by Dick ()atts (sax). lid Howard (bass) and (iene Jackson (drums).
Glasgow
I The George Penman Jazzmen Downtown. 6/8 Waterloo Street. 221 0500. 2.30pm. Free. Vintage New ()rleans jazz with a 50s flavour from this stalwart of the Scottish ja/l scene.
I Mike Rogers Quartet Brel. 3943 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3—6pm. Free. Rogers and his quality quartet deliver their own interpretations of some of the best the (ireat American Songbook has to offer.
I The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas Theatre Royal. 282 Hope Street. 0870 060 6647. 4.30pm & 8pm. £9.50--£27.50. See Thu l.
I David Berkman Quartet (‘ity
Halls: Recital Rooms. ('andleriggs. 353 8000. 8pm. £12. See Fri 2. Edinburgh
I The Mellotones liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 2 5pm. Free. Jimmy Taylor and hand play songs by Mel Torme and other great ja/J, vocalists.
I Trio Jazz The Jan. Bar. l (‘hamhers Street. 220 4290. 3.30pm. Free. Relaxed afternoon slot with the house trio on piano (or guitar). bass and drums.
I Sue Mcl'lugh Trio liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm. liast coast ja/z scene regular .\'lcl lugh.
Stirling
I John Etheridge with Kit Holmes 'l'olhooth. Jail Wynd. 0l786 274000. 8pm. £l0. Ja/I. hlues. folk. African
grooves and more from two outstanding guitarists. (Preceded by workshop).
Glasgow
I Klezmatics and Moishe’s Bagel The Old Fruitmarket. ('andleriggs. 353 8000. 8pm. £l5. (‘ontinually breaking new ground with their marriage of Jewish diasporan traditions with fill! and other world sounds. the New York-hased sensations kick off their 2lst anniversary year with their first ever Scottish appearance. lidinhurgh‘s own Moishe's Bagel provide support. l’urr o/‘(t'lm' ('(ntltvrlinns‘.
Edinburgh
I Trio Jazz The Jan Bar. l (‘hamhers Street. 220 4290. 3.30pm. Free. See Sat 3. I Subie Coleman with Kevin McKenzie (‘afe (irande. I84 Bruntslield Place. 228 l I88. 7pm. Free. Weekly live
jazz, and slot. this week featuring the
talents ol‘ singer Suhie (‘oleman and guitarist Kevin McKen/ie.
Hamilton
I Hamilton Jazz Club The (ieorge Bar. 18 (‘amphell Street. 0l698 424225. 7.30pm. Free. Featuring the Avon Trio and visiting musicians.
Stirling
I Yamaha Music School MacRohert. liniversity of Stirling. 0| 786 466666. 6.30pm. £7.50 (£7). The highly respected Yamaha Music School returns with keyboard. guitar and vocal students showcasing their talents.
Wednesday 7
Glasgow
I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. I69 Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. (ilasgow-hased guitarist playing folk. blues and beyond.
Edinburgh
I Alyn Cosker Trio Ja// ('entre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £6. Brilliant ja/I drummer leads a trio that made a huge impression at last year‘s Homegrown event in the (ilasgovv Ja// Festival. with Ross Hamilton on bass and David Dunsmuir on electric guitar.
I Jazz Jam and Open Mic Session liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm. Free. liighty‘s trusty open mic session is still going strong. all are welcome to join in the fun.
Stirling
I Jazz Singers’ Open Mic Night Tolhooth. Jail Wynd. 0|786 274000. 8pm. £3 (singers £5). (iive your lungs a workout with some jal/ and blues classics at this open mic al'fair.
I Open Mic Jazz Night 'l‘olhooth. Jail Wynd. 0l786 274000. 8pm. £5 (£3). The ’I'olhooth invites you to take to the stage as part of an exciting evening open to all.
Thursday 8
Edinburgh
I The Eighty Queen Street Jazz Singers liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 8.30pm. .‘vlike Rogers and Sue Mcllugh host this ja/x singers night.
I Fionna Duncan Quartet Jan ('entre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £7. Renowned vocalist Duncan presents a varied repertoire of jal/ hacked by her talented trio.
St Andrews
I Scottish National Jazz Orchestra featuring Tam White Byre Theatre. Ahhey Street. 01334 475 000. 8pm. £13.50 (£l0). The great hluesman gets a chance to front a top class big band. adding classy swinging brass and horns to his rootsy blues in a rcpertorie drawn from the work of Ray ('harles. Joe Williams and the Thad Jones-.‘vlel Lewis Big Band.
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