Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] GOOD NEWS FRIDAY POST #2 Next Wednesday sees the start of the EJBF Introducing Series – seven weeks of free gigs from some of the best new talent on the Scottish scene. We’re kicking off at 12pm on Wed 26 May with Glaswegian singer/songwriter…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] GOOD NEWS FRIDAY POST #3 We’re working hard on plans for EJBF21 and we will share EVERYTHING with you on Tuesday 8 June so mark your calendars! We will have a strong digital programme, featuring festival favourites and some familiar faces from around the…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] We’re looking for young people aged between 15 and 25 to join Brassed! our New Orleans inspired street band. 🥁 100% FREE – instruments will be provided🎺 No experience necessary⏰ Be quick – the deadline is 31 May 2021🎼 Online tuition by certified tutors…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] We’re so pleased out friends at Edinburgh Art Festival are back with with more than 35 exhibitions across the city and a special programme of online events. Take a look at what they’ve got planned! We are delighted to announce that we will return…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] New music Friday! ‘Second Lives’ is the second album from Glasgow drummer and composer Graham Costello and his ensemble, STRATA after the success of the critically-acclaimed 2019 debut album Obelisk. Featuring the talents of pianist Fergus McCreadie, guitarist Joe Williamson, trombonist Liam Shortall, bassist…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Calling all musicians! Tune Up! is our new, online and free to attend music business and digital skills programme for Scotland’s musicians, that will run between May and July. The programme will cover a wide range of topics including generating income online, funding, content…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] We’re delighted to launch Tune Up! – a brand new programme of digital & business skills development for Scottish based musicians. Kicking off in May, the programme will cover a variety of topics, hosted by a wide range of industry experts. To access the…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] As we continue to celebrate International Jazz Day, we’ve been looking back at some of the exciting projects we’ve supported in the last year. From the launch of Colin Steele’s album interpreting the music of Joni Mitchell, corto.alto’s release ‘Live from 435’, AKU!s debut…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Today, on International Jazz Day, we’re excited to announce the first ever EJBF Introducing Series. Over seven weeks, we’ll present seven free online gigs from some of the best new talent on the Scottish jazz scene. Starting at the end of May, and running…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] TONIGHT at 8pm! This is your last chance to get tickets to see Mario Caribé’s Boteco Trio and their tribute to João Gilberto. You have until 7pm to get your tickets – don’t miss out! https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:5/ Stuart Brown and Brian Molley join Mario Caribé…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] This evening at 5pm! This is your last chance to get tickets to see Rachel Lightbody sing Ella Fitzgerald. You have until 4pm to get your tickets – don’t miss out! https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:4/ Here’s a sneak peak of the fabulous Rachel Lightbody singing Ella Fitzgerald,…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] TONIGHT at 8pm! This is your last chance to get tickets to see Colin Steele & Martin Kershaw Quintet play Bird & Diz. You have until 7pm to buy – don’t miss out!https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:3/ Check out the trailer for Colin Steele & Martin Kershaw Quintet…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] TONIGHT at 8pm! This is your last chance to get tickets for Harry Weir’s tribute to Pharoah Sanders, featuring Fergus McCreadie and Graham Costello. You have until 7pm to get your tickets – don’t miss out! https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:2/ American saxophonist Pharoah Sanders – a disciple…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] TONIGHT at 8pm! This is your last chance to get tickets for Liz Jones’ tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green featuring John Bruce. You have until 7pm to get your tickets – don’t miss out! https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:1/ On Thu 22 Apr, Liz Jones and her…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Take a look behind the scenes as Colin Steele and Martin Kershaw pay tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. This online gig premieres this Saturday – find out more and get your tickets here: https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:3/ [ad_2] Source MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Check out these amazing shots of Liz Green and her band at the recording of their gig honoring Blues guitar legend Peter Green. Don’t you wish you could look this cool holding a musical instrument?! 😎 Don’t miss Liz Jones (vocals), John Bruce (guitar),…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] 📣LAST CHANCE TO BUY A FESTIVAL PASS! The Scottish Jazz & Blues Weekend: THE LEGENDS Festival Pass gives you access to all five gigs FOR JUST £20, but they’re only available until 5pm tomorrow (Mon 19 Apr) so be quick! Get your Festival Pass…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Some behind the scenes pictures of Harry Weir and his band, Fergus McCreadie, Graham Costello, James Mackay and Ewan Hastie recording their tribute to Pharoah Sanders. The gig premieres a week today as part of our Scottish Jazz & Blues Weekend: THE LEGENDS. Get…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Martin Kershaw tells us about his gig with Colin Steele paying tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. A rare chance to hear the music of two of jazz’s great trailblazers – don’t miss out! Get your tickets here:https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:3/ [fb_vid autoplay= “true” id=””] [ad_2]…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] An Easter holiday treat on this sunny morning thanks to Jazz225 with their jazz infused songs specifically written for younger ears. This interactive video was originally presented as part of our online festival last July and takes you through a day in the life…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] On Thu 22 Apr, Liz Jones and her band perform an incredible online tribute to legendary guitarist Peter Green. Supported by John Bruce (guitar), Jon Mackenzie (guitar), Jennifer Clark (bass) and Pat McCann (drums), with special guest Gary Martin on harmonica, Jones leads us…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Stuart Brown and Brian Molley join Mario Caribé for this unique celebration of the music of a master. Well known for their interpretations of Brazilian music, this versatile trio will take you on a journey through the iconic rhythms made famous by a giant…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Exciting news from our friends at EIF! We’re delighted to announce that in August, the Edinburgh International Festival will return to live performance. Reimagining the Festival for 2021, we’re going outdoors to safely reunite artists and audiences. Performances will take place in specially constructed…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] If you want to join us for the next term of our Blues Academy then you’d better get in quick! Find out more and apply: https://edinburghjazzfestival.com/learning-and-participation/learning/edinburgh-blues-academy.html [ad_2] Source MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Places are filling fast for our Jazz School. Find out more and apply: https://edinburghjazzfestival.com/learning-and-participation/learning/edinburgh-jazz-school-online.html [ad_2] Source MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] American saxophonist Pharoah Sanders – a disciple of Coltrane but a musical giant in his own right and one of the founding fathers of spiritual jazz. For this brand-new set, Glasgow saxophonist Harry Weir will be backed by an expert band including Graham Costello…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Struggling to decide which of our incredible LEGENDS gigs is your favourite? Grab yourself a Festival Pass and enjoy all five shows for just £20! https://ejbf.online.red61.co.uk/event/5026:6/ [ad_2] Source MORE RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Here’s a sneak peak of the fabulous Rachel Lightbody singing Ella Fitzgerald, streaming Sun 25 Apr at 5pm. Get your ticket for this fun, uplifting show for just £10! Dubbed The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald is arguably the finest female jazz vocalist…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Check out the trailer for Colin Steele & Martin Kershaw Quintet play Bird & Diz, which streams on Sat 24 Apr at 8pm. Get your ticket now for just £10! Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie – great friends, incredible musicians and founding fathers of…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Dubbed The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald is arguably the finest female jazz vocalist of all time. Her extraordinary diction, timing, sense of swing and all round joie de vie made her one of the finest interpreters of the songbooks of Cole Porter,…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Described as the ‘father of bossa nova’ Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist João Gilberto was a musical pioneer. In this premiere concert for EJBF, renowned bassist Mario Caribé pays homage to his countryman with his Boteco Trio. Stuart Brown and Brian Moley join Caribé…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie – great friends, incredible musicians and founding fathers of bebop. In this exclusive gig for EJBF, two central figures of the Scottish jazz scene, Colin Steele (trumpet) and Martin Kershaw (saxophone), offer a rare chance to hear the music…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] “Pharoah Sanders is easily one of my biggest influences both from a saxophone and compositional perspective. I am always drawn to his ability to play lyrically across the range of the instrument and the way he isn’t afraid to get wild and noisy. I…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] 'Peter Green gave us a full scale of emotions through his music, the most delicate and sweetest, the most wild and hedonistic and always recognisably him. It is a challenge, an honour, but mostly a deep joy, playing his music'. Liz Jones Liz Jones…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] If you fancy trying something new, why not join one of our online programmes and learn from some of Scotland’s top musicians? The next term of the Edinburgh Jazz School begins on Sat 1 May and the Edinburgh Blues Academy begins on Wed 27…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] ‘Time At Last’, the debut single from Barry Gordon & The Tomorrow Band’s forthcoming album, Inside/Outside, is out today! We’re delighted to be supporting the release, and we’ll bring you an interview with the band in the next few weeks. In the meantime, check…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] Good luck to everyone at Aberdeen Jazz Festival as they kick off four days of great gigs! Big smile on everyone’s face. It’s Aberdeen Jazz Festival Day. March 25, 2021, we start the party, and we celebrate till late. Please tell us you can…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival [ad_1] We’re really looking forward to hearing some new music from Barry Gordon & The Tomorrow Band. Produced by award-winning songwriter and musician, Hamish Stuart (Average White Band, Paul McCartney Band) the new album will be out in the Summer, but the first single lands…
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