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 Real Live Jazz Session Rio (life. 27 llyitdlaiid §trect. 334 9909. 8- I lpm. Free. Live weekly session featuring a changing line-up of straight ahead. no messiii' hands.
I Action Group, Broken Records, Set in Stone and Naz and Anton Box. 431 Sauchiehall Street. 332 5431. 8pm. Free. The headliners are a trio from (ilasgovv with keys. synths and violin providing hip grooves and funky beats.
Edinburgh
I Late Nite Funk The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 220 4290. I 1pm. Free. With guitarist AM and friends.
Glasgow
I Leana Zaccarini & Jenny Clark Trio :\l'l de (‘af. The ()ld Sheriff (‘ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 0344. 8 10.30pm. Free. Blties. funky pop. Latiii and swinging jalI.
Edinburgh
I JASBO The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. £3 (£2). Drummer Bill Kyle calls on his talented pals for a session of hip modern ja/l.
Glasgow
I Richard Burton Quartet Brel.
3‘) 43 :\slilt)ti Lane. 342 4966. 3 6pm. Free. linjoy an afternoon of sw iiig. bebop and standards with alto saxophonist Burton and hand.
I Big Bob’s Blues and Ska Art de ('af. The Old Sheriff ('ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 0344. 8 10.30pm. Free. Mix of blues. jail/ and early ska.
Edinburgh I The Mellotones liighty Queen
L k; 1‘ y Zydeco is the rocking, accordion-driven style ‘ ' ’ developed in New Orleans’ Creole community, and
Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 2.30 5.30pm. Free. Jimmy Taylor and band play songs by Mel Torme and other great ja/z vocalists. I Trio Jazz The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 220 4290. 3.30pm. Free. Relaxed afternoon slot with the house trio on piano (or guitar). bass and drums.
I Ben McDonald Quartet liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm. Free. (‘ool ja/l from this nimble-lingered guitarist. I World Premier The Jazz. Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. £3 (£2). A different selection of five leading jazz players come together for each session. with no rehearsal.
I Fish Fry The Jan. Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. Midnight 3am. £5. Scottish jazz. funk. soul and Latin hands join DJs lirik 1)‘Viking and :‘sstroboy. The Joy Foundation (21 Jul) blend a smooth mix of jazz. soul and Latin followed by African grooves from Kokolo (28 Jtll ).
Glasgow
I Michael Deans (‘ottier‘s. 93— 95 llyndland Street. 357 5825. 5» 8pm. Free. Saxophone-led tunes from a (ilasgow favourite.
Edinburgh
I Classic Anxiety Dream The Meadows Bar. 42 -44 Buccleuch Street. 667 6907. 8pm 1am. Free. lmprov-based Scottish ja/l night in intimate surroundings.
I The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 220 4290. 8pm. Free. Jazz classics from this l5-piecc ensemble.
I Late Jam Session The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 10pm. Free. The House Trio joined by various special guests.
Tuesday 24
Edinburgh
I JASBO The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 8.30pm. Free. See Fri 20.
I Skyy Singers Night The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hainbers Street. 2204290. 8.30pm. £3. Jan spot sponsored by Skyy Vodka and manned by a rotating line-up of fine
taken onto the world stage by Clifton Chenier, dubbed the King of Zydeco. CJ Chenier is the great man’s son, and is carrying forward his musical heritage in his own explosive style.
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vocalists. This fortnight Louise Dodds (22 Jul) is followed by a double bill of Lorna Reid and Jess Abrams (29 Jul ).
Wednesday 25
Glasgow
I Michael Simons Tchai ()viia. 169 I)eanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. (ilasgow-based guitarist playing folk. blues and beyond.
Edinburgh
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 tojoin in the fun.
Glasgow
I Real Live Jazz Session Rio (Kile. 27 llyndland Street. 334 9909. 8 1 1pm. Free. See Thu 19.
Edinburgh
I Fat Sam’s Band Brunton Theatre. Ladywell Way. Mtisselhurgh. 665 2240. 7.30pm. £13 (£10.50). 'I'oe-tapping tunes. covering lllllip-jive to sw iiig. and ja/l greats from (ilenn Miller to Fats Domino from this nine-piece led by Hamish Mc(iregor.
I Mike Kearney Trio The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204290. 8.30pm. Free. Talented piano player/vocalist
joined by special guest. funk guitarist.
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Glasgow
I Leana Zaccarini 8. Jenny Clark Trio Art dc ('af. The Old Sheriff (‘ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 ()344.
8 l0.3()pin. Free. See Fri 20.
Edinburgh
I Phil Mason’s New Orleans Allstars The Spiegeltent. (ieorge Square. 473 2000. 6pm. £8.50. l'pbeat New Orleans ja/l from Mason’s band. now widely regarded as one the biggest traditional ja/l attractions on the international scene. featuring Jamaican- born gospel singer (‘1iristine Tyrell. I’ur‘! rr/‘Ilu' Edinburgh Jar.“ d" Blues l'i'srii'ul. I Colin Steele’s Stramash The Hub. (‘astlehilL Royal Mile. 473 2000. 7pm. £14 (£12). lixhilarating ia/I-folk fusion. fill] of wit and wisdom from Scotland’s leading ja/l trumpeter. (‘oliii Steele. fronting a ten-piece band that combines his jal/ quintet with three top liddlet's and a piper from the Scottish folk scene. plus cellist Su-a Lee (Mr Mcl’all's Chamber). l’ur'l rift/iv Edinburgh .lu.": A’- Blur's I'i's'Iit'ul.
I Georgie Fame 8: The Blue Flames Queen's Hall. 87 89 (‘lcrk Street. 473 2000. 8.30pm. £16 £19.50. lixpect an infectious and funky mix of sounds from across the jam spectrum as Fame brings his potent Hammond brew that made him both a musical and Mod icon in the 60s. back to the capital. Fame‘s all-star band includes trumpeter (it)_\' Barker and saxman Alan Skidmore. I’url rrfllu' Edinburgh .ltlf." ck Bllu's I'i’slll‘ul. See 5 Reasons. page 7 l.
I Mike Hart All Stars The Spiegeltent. (ieorge Square. 473 2000. 8.30pm. £12. The festival's artistic director. also a funky banjo player. is backed by a swinging group for a night of stompineg good fun. I’ur‘! rrlllu' .S'Iurbiu'lv's Edinburgh .Iitr." d" Blues Festival.
I Ben MacDonald Trio The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. £3 (£2). Rock/ja/l from the up and coming young guitarist and band.
I Melba Joyce Boseo 'I‘heatre. (ieoi'ge Square. 473 2000. 10pm. £12. (iood time swing. soul and blues from this Harlem vocalist. l’iir'l of NM Edinburgh .lrif.‘ A'- Bllu's I'i's’lit'ul.
I Salsa Celtica The Hub. ('astlehill.
Royal Mile. 228 I155. 10pm. £15 (£13). Salsa (‘eltica continue their ‘great Scottish Latin adventure’. blending the two ctiltures to irresistible effect in this acoustic show. I’ur‘t rrl'rlu' Edinburgh Jr): & Blui's I't'.\'ll\'(ll.
I Chris Lyons Trio The Lot. 4 (irassmarket. 225 9922. 10.30pm. £8.50. Young Jarrett-influenced pianist and his unorthodox ja/I trio. I’ur'l u/‘r/u' Edinburgh Jar." & Bliu's I'i'slii'ul.
I Skunk Funk The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290.
1 1.30pm 3am. £5. Night of top funk from DJ \Vilk/booth and live guests. soul arid funk act. the Dirty Martinis.
Saturday 28
Glasgow
I Jen Clarke Trio Brel. 39 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3 6pm. Free. ('ool modern ja// from this bassist.
I Big Bob’s Blues and Ska Art dc ('af. The Old Sheriff ('ourt Building. Brunswick Street. 333 0344. 8 10.30pm. Free. See Sat 21.
Edinburgh
I Mardi Gras (irassmarkct. 467 5200. 12.30pm. Free. The (irassmarkct transforms into a swinging. bur/ing New Orleans high street with parades. brollie- dollics and bands performing all afternoon. Begins at 12.30pm with a parade from the (‘ity ('haiiibei's. l’ur'! of the Edinburgh Jar: and Blues Festival. I The Mellotones liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 2.30 5.30pm. Free. See Sat 21.
I Trio Jazz The Jan Bar. 1 ('hamhers Street. 2204290. 3.30pm. Free. See Sat 21.
I Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz The Spiegeltent. (ieorge Square. 473 2000. 6pm. £8.50. New Orleans and popular ja/l. I’ur‘r rrlrlu' Edinburgh Jar: A'- Bllu's I'k'slii‘ril.
I Melba Joyce The lltib. (‘astlehilL Royal Mile. 473 2000. 6pm. £12 (£10). See Fri 27.
I Haftor Medboe Quartet Bosco Theatre. (ieorge Square. 473 2000. 8pm. £10. Featuring Medboe on guitars and the hard-working Paul Harrison on piano. I’ur‘l ()llllt' Edinburgh .lrrI.‘ t Blues l'i'slii‘ul.
I Big Al Carson and Ginger Pig The Spiegeltent. (ieorgc Square. 473 2000. 8.30pm. £15. Storming. stomping set of good time New Orleans ja/z. gospel. R& B and Broadway music from the Pow erful vocals of Al (‘arson and ten-piece (iinger l’ig. l’ur'i rrf'tlu' Edinburgh Jar: d" Blues Ees'lii'ul.
I Courtney Pine and Tommy Smith Play Coltrane Queen‘s Hall. 87 89 (‘lerk Street. 473 2000. 8.30pm. £16 £19.50. Performing live together for the first time. the two masters of the British ja/l universe converge. to mark the 40th anniversary of John (‘oltrane's death with a selection of the late great musicians works performed by a specially assembled hand. I’m? rr/‘r/u' Edinburgh .lilf.‘ ck Blues l‘i’.\llt‘(ll. Martin Taylor The Hub. (‘asilehill Royal Mile. 473 2000. 8.30pm. £16 (£14). .-\ solo performance from this virtuoso guitarist. l’rir'l Ulllli’ Edinburgh .lu: ((- liltlt’s l’i’.vll)'(ll. Sec preview. page ()(J.
I Jafala liighty Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm. Free. lidiiihurgh-based iii/I. ftiiik and Latin sextet playing a hot mix of originals and standards.
I World Premier The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2.20 4290. 9pm. £3 (£2). Scc Sat 2).
I Fabian Kallerdahl Galore The Lot. 4 (irassiiiarket. 225 9922. 9.30pm. £12, ()flheat fluid ja/l piano from this Swede and his baiid featuring guitarist l’cr “The lilattic' \Vestling. I’ur‘l rr/‘I/u' Edinburgh
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I Fish Fry The Jan Bar. 1 ('hamhet's Street. 2204290. Midnight 3am. £5. Sec Sat 2 l.