Rock, pop, jazz, folk, world and classical

THE WAIFS

Dylan's favourite Aussies

We unveil the starters in the festive musical smorgasbord

Wynton Marsalis Septet The Jan F estrxrals hag; (:losrnt; concert features a return for trumpeter \‘Jynton Marsalrs and the latest ‘.'(}l'S|Olt of hrs septet lhe seven prece has long seemed the most l)l()(itl(itl\.'(‘. of Marsalrs' many groups. Queen's Hall. (568 20 75). Sun I)‘ fit/t}. 8pm, F.‘£_)é’.:')0~ £319.30, Super Furry Animals Wrtn their sixth Iongplayrnr; offering. Phantom Port/er, 8er have made their mellowest. most coherent and arguably the mightiest album of their winding and wonderful career. For live. :Sun kissed. mashed—up. v-rrggedout. psychedelic pop to; there's really no other sane option. See prevrew. Queen's Ha/l, 0870 769 0100. 7 Aug}. 7.30;)rrr, 5373. D Alyth McCormack and Friends A one night stand from thrs Scottish musical polyrnath from the Isle of LOWIS who possesses a truly awe—rnsprrrng mice. In cahoots Wrth many of Scotland's more ingenious roots players. including Sunhoney and Shine. thrs is a woman not afraid to leapfrog muSrcal bOundarres rn search of a great tune. Reid Ha/l, 662 8740, (SAr/g, 7pm. .9 70 (58/. l] Jazz Showcase Proving once more that the City's local Jazz scene remains as vrbrant as ever. despite the frre and the homelessness rt caused. Bill Kyle has assembled a core of regular players. augmented by a few notable guests. who run the gamut of musical shapes that can be defined as ‘Jazz'. Cabaret l/o/tarre. 226 0000. ; 1.. I :1 ,. . 1;.) z 1. 2—23 Aug, 70pm, {7-8 0:57;.

, .. .. . ,, :_ r . . [1 Atlantic Records Tribute - - Srnger Niki King steps asrde from her Jazz standards and ballads mode and reveals the other Side of her muscal z, : -- z . . character in thrs upbeat trrbute

Brian Kellock " - ' to the great s0ul. R88 and Jazz " " " * '-' '-* °" -- I -- 'I 2' ° =' I! =‘ 1'“ = history of Atlantic Records.

" ' " ' "' ' Henry's JazzCe/lar, 2260000.

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Celebrated Edinburgh chanteuse Niki King chooses her five must-see events, starting with her own tribute to a soul and jazz institution.

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