I Gina Rae and Sandy Wright Brunswick llotel. 5520001. 8.30pm. Free. The captivating vocalist is backed by guitarist Sandy Wright.
I Liquid Jazz Blackf'riars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 8.30pm. Free. Five- piece jazz-funk fusion.
I Cat Legardh and Graeme Scott Duo The Butterfly & tlte Pig. 153 Bath Street. 221 771 1. 9pm. Free. See Tue 26. I Hot Club ('ale (‘ossachok. Russian (‘ultural Centre. 38 Albion Street. 553 (1733. 9pm. £6. Nigel (‘lark on guitar. ()leg Ponomarev on violin/guitar and Lynn ()‘Neill on vocals provide some llot (‘lub action.
I Michael Deans Beer Cafe. (‘andleriggs. 552 9815. 9pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I The Miles Experience Basura Blanca. Brttnsvvick llotel Basement. 106 Brunswick Street. ()7970 023001. 9.15pm. £5. .Miles Davis meets Jimi Hendrix as Norwegian guitarist/vocalist Lars Rebbestad collaborates with guitarist Nigel (‘hadwick and trumpet ace I.insey McDonald.
I Orla Murphy Blue Dog. 151 West (ieorge Street. 2290707. l0pm. Free. lrish singer with shades of Joni Mitchell. .J Late Night Jazz Club (‘ity lnn. Finnieston Quay. 240 1002. 10.30pm. Free. See Fri 22.
.1 Neil Cowley Trio The Old Fruitmarkct. (‘andleriggs. 35.3 8000. 10.30pm. £13. Pianist Neil (‘owley played a part in the Brand New Heavies. Zero 7 and Fragile State and now presents his own high-energy trio.
Edinburgh
I Jalfrezi Jazz Suruchi. 14a Nicolson Street. 556 6583. 7 10pm. Free. See Thu 2 l.
I Mike Kearney and The Glebes The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 7pm. Free. Funk and jauy piano frotn Kearney followed by pop covers from The (ilebes.
I Dropper The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 8.30pm. Free. Edinburgh-based jau fttnk five-piece fronted by Iced-based sax man Russell llenderson.
I Leah Gough-Cooper Jazz. Centre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £6 (£3). llot sax sounds as (iough-(‘ooper returns froin the States.
Stirling
I Little Jimmy Reed 'I‘olbooth. Jail Wynd. 01786 274000. 8pm. £10 (£8). Blties from Leon Atkins the Alabaitia guitar and harmonica man who picked tip the nickname dtie to his similarity to the late great Jimmy Reed.
Glasgow
I Paul Gallagher Blue Dog. 151 West (ieorge Street. 229 0707. 5.30pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I The Mudshark Interview Brel.
39 ~43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 6pm. Free. ()ne of a series of gigs featuring past and present Strathclyde l'iii students. .1 Annie Ross The Old Fruitmarkct. (‘andleriggm 353 8000. 7.30pm. £16. Singer Annie Ross. a woman whose life has been dedicated to performing. lends her vocal chords to the Fest.
.1 Ayanna Witteerohnson The Regal Social (‘lub. 49 Bell Street. Merchant (‘ity. 552 9337. 7.30pm. £10. The multi- talented Ayanna shows off her skills as a vocalist. cellist. pianist and composer.
.1 Dennis Rollins Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhouse Road. liasterhotise. 276 9696. 7.30pm. £4 £10. Rollins takes the audience on a musical journey from the 16th century to the present day. tising sampling technology and improvisation. The concert is preceded by a workshop from 2pm (£1 extra on ticket price). for which booking is essential.
I Leanna Zaccarinni and the Jenny Clark Combo Art de (‘af. The Old Sheriff (‘ouit Building. Brunswick
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Street. 3330344. 7.30pm. Free. See Fri
.1 Pat Metheny and Brad Mehidau (‘arling Academy Glasgow. 121 liglinton Street. 0870 771 2000. 7.30pm. £28. An exclusive Scottish date for one of the most talked about collaborations in recent jazz. The guiatrist and pianist are joined by bassist Larry (irenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard. See preview.
I RSNO Big Band meets Peter Grant Royal (‘oncert llall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £10—£30. Some of the l'K‘s leading jazz musicians flock to (ilasgow to join RSN() wind players for a night of toe-tapping swing. Vocals from Peter (irant. with songs from his album .‘v'evi' lintugt'.
.1 The Swingcats Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 7.30pm. £12 (£9). The harmonious. glamorous and sassy Swingcats perform a brand new show. featuring classic songs made famous dttring the jive era.
I Leana Zaccarini & Jenny Clark Trio Art de ('af. The Old Sheriff (‘ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 0344. 8- 10.30pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I Fire Exit Blue Dog. 151 West (ieorge Street. 2290707. 8pm. Free. Regular Blue Dog faves.
I The Five Aces (‘oitier‘s. 93— 95 llyndland Street. 357 5825. 8pm. Free. Hot R&B band made tip of former members of the Boogaloo Investigators. I Fortunate Sons The Butterfly 8; the Pig. 153 Bath Street. 221 7711. 8pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I The Riotones and DJ Malkie Zie Rio Cafe". 27 llyndland Street. 334 9909. 8pm. Free. Popular house band with 1)] support.
I Allon Beauvoisin Quartet Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 8.30pm. Free. (ilasgow based saxophonist.
I Ryan Quigley Quartet The Vale. 5 Dundas Street. 332 4928. 8.30pm. Free. (‘utting edge trumpet action as Qttigley performs with his own quartet.
I Hot Club (‘afe ('ossachok. Russian ('ultural Centre. 38 Albion Street. 553 0733. 9pm. £6. See Thu 28.
I The Strathclyde University Big Band (‘afe Source. 1 St Andrew's Square. 548 6020. 9pm. Free. Now in their 29th year. the university‘s Big Band get down and play a selection of ja/l tunes from their extensive repertoire.
I The Easy Orchestra The Butterfly & the Pig. 153 Bath Street. 221 771 1. 10pm. Free. See Fri 22.
.1 Incognito and JazzCoTech The Old Frttitmarket. (‘andleriggs. 353 8000. 10.30pm. £16. Musical legends Incognito. under the leadership of Jean- Paul ‘Bluey’ Manuick. with uplifting l'K-spun ja/z. iced with top notch vocals aitd sweeping rhythm section arrangements.
.1 Late Night Jazz Club (‘ity lnn. Finnieston Quay. 240 1002. 10.30pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I Mark McKnight Quartet featuring Konrad Wiszniewski Blue Dog. 151 West (ieorge Street. 2290707. 10.30pm. Free. Treat your ears to the sounds of celebrated saxophonist Wiszneiwski. They'll thank you for it.
Edinburgh
I Haftor Medboe Duo, The Bradleys and The Flavours The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 5.15pm. Free before 9pm; £3 before 10pm: £5 before lam; £7 after. See Fri
I Claire Daly and Nelide Bandello .lit/l (‘entre. The Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £8 (£3). The Irish songstress explores traditional and instrumental songs with the backing of Patil Kirby on piano. lid Kelly on bass aitd special guest. ltalian drummer. Nelide Bandello.
I Ben Bryden Quintet The Jan. Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 220 4290. 9pm. £3 (£2). Fresh sounds from this band fronted by fast-rising Brummie-based sax player Bryden.
The Norwegian trio have carved out a very definite musical niche within
contemporary European jazz. Their trademark sound, spacious and thoughtful but also richly sensuous, is instantly recognisable, while the melodic beauty and delicate restraint of their compositions is balanced by a subtle energy and friction flowing between the instruments.
$75-12 Tron Theatre. G/asgow. Tue 26 Jun.
Dundee
I Dundee Blues Bonanza \‘arious venues. 07941 676292. l'ntil 1 July. Times and prices vary. Blues reign supreme as Dundee hosts a weekend musical bonanza. Headliners confirmed for this year include Alabama's l.i1' Jimmy Reed and ‘Boogie Woogie’ Bob Hall from Yorkshire.
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Glasgow
.1 Kidsamonium Platform. The Bridge. 100(1 Westerhouse Road. liasterhouse. 276 9696. Noon. £4 (£3). Tom Bancroft leads this fun. magical musical event aiming to introduce youngsters between 6 aitd 14 years to the exciting power and freedom of jazz. Short contributions by a range of artists combine with performances and interactive ntttsical games by a cracktpot) troupe of musical characters.
I The Jazz Collective Brel. 39 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 2pm. Free. Jan standards. bossa nova and occasional fttnk.
.1 Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra The Old Fruitmarkct. (‘andleriggs. 353 8000. 2pm. £5. The SYJQ pay tribute to the legacy of Bobby Wishart. their founder and guide for 15 years.
I Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats RSAMl). 100 Renfrevv Street. 332 5057. 2.30pm. £5 (£3). lillington's .N'ittt'nickt'r Suite and Maria Schneider's 'I'lirm' Rmnunrev get the Dr Jan treatment. I’u/‘I rift/1e BxlSli’ll'lz' International “TIMI Festival.
I Fionna Duncan’s Student Concert Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. 2.30pm. £7 (£5). A concert from students vv ho‘v e undertaken intensive training under the vocalist.
I Alan Benzie ('afe (‘ossaehok. Rtissian('ti1tural Centre. 38 Albion Street. 5530733. 3pm. Free. See Sun 24. .1 Classic Jazz Orchestra The Regal Social (‘Iub. 49 Bell Street. Merchant (‘ity. 3538000. 3pm. £10. linjoy a modern interpretation of classic numbers from 1900 to 1970. from New Orleans to ('hicago. via Dixieland. Swing and Bop. I Diana Leverington Quartet The (ioat. 1287 Argyle Street. 357 7337. 3pm. Free. Tenor sax player Leverington plays with her celebrated quartet.
I Stefanie Lawrence Quintet Brel. 39 43 Ashton lane. 342 4966. 4pm. Free. Part of the Strathclyde l'niversity programme.
I The Michael Deans Quintet Bar Bloc. 1 17 Bath Street. 574 6066. 5-8pm. Free. See Sat 23.
I Allan Glen Quintet Brel. 39 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 6pm. Free. Five- piece led by Allan (ilen.
I Paul Gallagher Blue Dog, 151 West (ieorge Street. 229 0707. 6pm. Free. See Fri 22.
I Big Bob’s Jazz Band Art de (‘af. The Old Sheriff (‘ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 0344. 7.30pm. Free. See Sat 23.
.1 Billy Jenkins and The Blues Collective Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhouse Road. Fasterhouse. 276 9696. 7.30pm. £6 £10 (£4). Returning to his first love the blues Billy Jenkins growls his observations on modern life with some fine guitar work and a whole lotta humour. abetted by some leading names on the Scottish ja/z scene.
.1 Kenny Garrett Quartet The Old Fruitmarkct. ('andleriggs. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £16. Alto saxophonist and celebrated bandleader (iarrett makes his third trip to the festival.
.1 Liane Carroll The Regal Social (‘ltib. 49 Bell Street. Merchant (‘ity. 353