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Stirling. 01786 461081. 10.30pm. £5 (£2.50). Trumpeter Tom McNiven's excellent young bop quintet launch the autumn season of Assembly Direct‘s Jazz Club gigs. which will no longer operate as a straight touring circuit. lnstead. artists will usually play all three participating venues — the others are the Dundee Rep Theatre and Cellar 35 in Aberdeen — at different points in the course of the season (McNiven is at The Rep on Fri 4). Assembly Direct will shortly announce full details of their Jazz Directions programme. which will be in action frotn mid-October. and will feature the likes of thy Barker. Arturo Sandoval. Ahmad Jamal. Clark Terry and Jan Garbarek.
SATURDAY 28
Glasgow
I Ewan Vernal Trio Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 2.30pm. Free. See Sat 14.
I Craig McMurdo and That Swing Thang Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. £4. More smooth vocals over lively swing and jump-jive grooves. I Bruce Mathiske Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £4.50. including aperitif. call for reservations. Australian solo guitarist who made a very favourable impression on his last visit.
Edinburgh
I East Coast Project’s Blackan’ized Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 10.30pm—3am. £4 (£3). See Sat 21.
Glasgow
I Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 2.30pm. Free. Bobby Wishart conducts this fine youth big band.
I George Penman and His Jazzmen Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. Glasgow‘s leading Dixieland outfit.
Edinburgh
I Galliano Queen's Hall. Clerk Street. 668 2019. See Rock listings.
I John Rae’s Jam Session Henry's Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). See Stilt 22.
MONDAY 30
Glasgow
I Club Havana live Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 7.30pm. £3. See Mon 23.
Edinburgh
I lindsay Cooper’s Free Underground Henry‘s Cellar Bar. 1621 Morrison Street.
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221 1288. 9.30pm. £2. See Mon 23.
TUESDAY 1
Glasgow
I Ralph Sutton Moir Hall, Mitchell Theatre. Granville Street. 227 5511. 8pm. £8 (£6). According to those who keep a tally of such things. the great traditional and mainstream pianist Ralph Sutton has not played in Glasgow in twenty years. although he has been heard more recently in other corners of Scotland. including the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. as a member of the modestly-named World's Greatest Jazz Band. The long wait will make the pleasure all the sharper when he appears with Ricky Steele (bass) and Murray Smith (drttms).
I D. S. Murray Duartet Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. This guitar-led outfit (one of the newer bands featured on the recent l’rum Bebop Tn Hip-Hop C D) are currently creating a very favourable impression.
Edinburgh
I live Jazz Henry‘s Cellar Bar. 16a Morrison Street. 221 1288. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). The Coolgroove held this slot for September. bttt artists may change frotn tonight. Call venue for details.
I Picante Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Latin jazz quintet.
WEDNESDAY 2
Glasgow
I Hermitage Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 5520141. 8.30pm. Free. Jazz fusion outfit fronted by former Ah Um saxman Hermie Longalong.
Edinburgh
I live Jazz Henry‘s Cellar Bar. Morrison Street (opp ABC cinema). 221 1288. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). Artists to be continued. I The oreamliners Fat Sam‘s Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 8—11pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Swing.jump-jive and early rock and roll.
THURSDAY 3
Glasgow
I Bobby Wishart Quintet Bourbon Street. 108 George Street. 552 0141. 8.30pm. Free. Glasgow’s best-known bop saxman leads his fine band.
I Rive Gauche Pizza Express. 151 Queen Street. 221 3333. 9pm. £3. including aperitif. call for reservations. String- driven swing with Sandy Taylor (piano). Ronnie Rae (bass) and Steven Coutts (guitar).
Edinburgh
I Tim Garland Guartet Tron Jazz Cellar. Tron Tavern and Ceilidh House. Hunter Square. 220 1550. 8.30pm. £5 (£3). The Edinburgh Jazz Project launch their autumn programme with a visit from saxophonist Tim Garland. who is now a familiar figure in these parts. where he has been heard as a regular member of the Nigel Clark Quintet. as well as co-leading Lammas with Don Paterson. This gig will set the Scottish connection aside when he leads his new quartet. featuring Phil Robson (guitar). either Laurence Cottle or- Alec Dankworth (bass). and Winston Clifford (drums). The band move on to the Ramshorn Theatre. Glasgow. on Fri 4. I Freshly Squeezed Henry‘s Cellar Bar. 8—16 Morrison Street. 221 1288. ‘ 9.30pm—3am.‘£4 (£3). See Thurs 26.
I The Blue Blowers Fat Sam's Down Town Diner. 56—58 Fountainbridge. 228 3111. 7.30—10.30pm. No cover charge. call for reservations. Blues.
JAZZ Imam:-
The following details are for regular weekly dates: see main listings for one- all shows. Gigs are listed by city, then by day. Residencies will be listed, provided that up-to-date details are supplied to us. Jazz Residencies listings compiled by Kenny Mathieson.
Fridays
I Graham Hess Yes. West Nile Street. 221 8044. 8pm. Free to diners. Piano. I Jazz Piano Baby Grand. 3/7 Elmbank Gardens. 248 4942. 10pm. Lounge pianist.
I Violet leighton Inn on the Green. 23 Greenhead Street. Bridgeton. 9pm. Singer.
Saturdays
I George Penman’s Jazzmen Carnegie's. 142 St Vincent Street. 226 3833. 2.30-5.30pm. Traditional.
I MU Blowing Band Lauder‘s. Sauchiehall Street. 2—5pm. 1nforma1 big band.
I Bill Fanning’s Big Band The Iron Horse. 115 West Nile Street. 2—5pm. Big band.
I Harry Margolis Big Band L‘Attache. 27 Waterloo Street. 221 3210. 2—5pm. Big band.
I Dissen Tango’d Brewery Tap. 1055 Sauchiehall Street. 339 8866. 9pm. Jazz funk.
I Graham Hess Yes (see Fri). Piano.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Fri). Lounge pianist.
I Violet Leighton Inn on the Green (see Fri). Singer.
Sundays
I George McGowan Big Band The Parade. Meadowpark Street. 2.30—4pm. Big bandjazz.
I West End Jazztet Wintersgills. 226 Great Western Road. 332 3532. 8.30—11pm. Swing and Latin jazz. with sin er.
I Blackiriars Collective Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9pm. Modern jazz. I Hermitage Boswell Hotel. 27 Mansionhouse Road. Langside. 9pm. Fusion.
Mondays
I Fionna Duncan and Friends McChuills. 40 High Street. 552 2135. 8pm. Traditional and mainstream singer.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Fri). 9.30pm. Lounge pianist.
Tuesdays
I Alan McPike and Pat Keating Alpen Lodge. 25a Hope Street. 221 4648. 8pm. Hammond organ and vocals.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Fri). 9pm. Lounge pianist.
I live Jan Inn on the Green (see Fri). Artists vary. usually traditional.
Wednesdays
I live Jan ltm on the Green (see Fn'). Artists vary. usually traditional.
I Stephen MCDutt Yes (see Fri). Jazz singer.
I Smith and Blackwood Bar Miro. 36 Kelvingrove Street. 353 0475. 9pm. Songs of quality and distinction.
I Jazz Piano Baby Grand (see Fri). 9pm. Lounge pianist.
Thursdays
I Tap nuartet Brewery Tap (see Sat). Modern jazz.
John Rae, Henry’s Cellar Bar, Edinburgh. Suns
I Chang Blackfriars (see Sun). 9.30pm. Jazz-funk.
I Stephen MCDuif Yes (see Fri). Jazz singer.
I Jan Piano Baby Grand (see Fri). 9pm. Lounge pianist.
I live Jan Inn on the Green (see Fri). Artists vary. usually traditional.
Fridays
I live Jazz Point Hotel. 34 Bread Street. 221 9919. 8pm. Mainstream.
Saturdays
I Alex Shaw Trio Drum and Monkey. 80 Queen Street. 538 8111. 1—3pm. Mainstream to bop.
I liz MacEwan with Toto and the Dexters Harry‘s Bar. Randolph Place. 539 8100. 3.30—5.30pm. Mainstream.
I Edith Budge Nobles. 44a Constitution Street. Leith. 554 2024. 9.30pm. Singer. I Bill Kyle’s Jazz Pool Cellar Bar. Chambers Street. 220 4298. 10.30pm. Modern jazz.
Sundays
I Diplomats of Jazz Royal Ettrick Hotel. 13 Ettrick Road. 228 6413. 2.30—5pm. Traditional.
I Jack Burt and Friends with Wendy Weatherby Braidburn Inn. 200 Mayfield Road. 667 3867. 3—5pm. Mainstream.
I live Jazz Maison Hector. 47 Deanhaugh Street. 332 5328. 4.30pm. Mainstream.
Tuesdays
I Swing ’96 Malt Shovel. Cockbum Street. 225 6843. 9pm. Swing.
I louisiana Ragtime Band Navaar House Hotel. 12 Mayfteld Gardens. 667 2828. 8.30pm. Traditional.
Wednesdays
I Charlie McHair‘s Hokum Band Harry’s Bar (see Sat). 9pm. Traditional.
I live Jazz Henderson‘s. 25 Thistle Street. 225 2605. 8pm. Artists vary.
I live Jazz Cellar Bar (see Sat). 10pm. Artists vary.
Thursdays
I Spirits of Rhythm Braidburn lnn (see Sun). 8.30pm. Traditional.
I Dill Kyle‘s Decoy Walkers Bar. Shandwick Place. 10.30pm. Jazz-fusion. I live Jan Henderson's (see Wed). Artists vary.
I Convite Tiles Bar. St Andrews Square. 558 1507. 7.30pm. Guitar duo.
I Templehall Stampers Templehall Hotel. 77 Promenade. 669 4264. 8.30pm. Traditional.
44 The List 20 Sept-3 Oct 1996