I Shim Sham Workshop Spiegeltent. George Square. 564 3400. 1 lam. £3. Fly Right Dance Company host this kids event teaching easy to learn and fun to master 1930s dance steps -—— just in time for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Suitable for children aged eight and over. I Rosie Brown Quartet The Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square. noon. Free. See Wed 22. I Ken Mathieson’s Classic Jazz Orchestra The Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square. 2pm. Free. Eight-piece outfit taking a fresh look at classic jazz and putting a new spin on original compositions. I Tom Colquhoun Brel. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 2pm. Free. See Fri 17. I Tracey Nelson Trio City Inn. Finnieston Quay. 227 1010. 2pm. Free. See Sun 19. I George McGowan Merchant‘s Comer. 18 John Street. 552 3801. 2.30pm. Free. See Sat 18. I Student Concert Ramshom Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. 2.30pm. £7 (£5). Jazz concert performed by students from Fionna Duncan‘s workshop sessions. I Tea with Jazz Café Cossachok. Russian Cultural Centre. 10 King Street. 553 0733. 3pm. £5. The Rostov-on-Don Children‘s Jazz Group perform while traditional desserts are served in the style of a Russian tearoom. I Bug Stephens Starbucks. 10 St Georges Road. 332 7852. 3.30pm. Free. See Fri 24. I Havana Swing The Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square. 4pm. Free. Django-inspired guitar jazz from this collective. who balance their frenetic music-making with a sense of humour. I The Jazz Collective Brel. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 4pm. Free. First rate keyboard. bass and drum trio. I Rapido Mariachi George Square. 5pm. Free. See Fri 17. I Big Bob’s Jazz Band Buchanan Hotel. Buchanan Street. 332 7284. 5.30pm. Free. See Sat 18. I Allan Gilbert Quartet Brel. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 6pm. Free. Mainstream four-piece led by guitarist. Gilbert. I Rumba Caliente The Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square. 6pm. Free. Nine-piece band lead by Salsa Celtica trumpeter Toby Shippey and vocalist Lino Rocha. providing the finest in hot raunchy Latin sounds. I Clare Teal Spiegeltent. George Square. 564 3400. 8pm. £13. With a record-breaking signing to Sony Jazz and top-selling album Don ’t Talk under her belt. (not to mention a fair bit of championing from Parky). sassy young vocalist Teal casts her spell over the great American songbook. I The George Penman Jaumen Cafe Source. 1 St Andrew‘s Square. 548 6020. 8pm. Free. Vintage New Orleans jazz from this stalwart of the Scottish jazz scene. I Graeme Stephen Trio The Brunswick Hotel. 106—8 Brunswick Street. 552 1552. 8pm. Free. Energised and inventive freestyle guitar playing with original compositions. I John Surman CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 8pm. £12 (£10). Whether you‘re talking baritone or soprano saxophone. bass clarinet or recorder. few can rival the dexterity of the consistently creative European jazz master. See preview. page 85. I Ross Mllllgan Duo Oko. 68 Ingram Street. 572 1500. 8.30pm. Free. See Fri 17. I DJ Martin Rab Ha‘s. 83 Hutcheson Street. 572 0400. 9pm. Free. See Sat 18. I Michael Deans and Friends Beer Cafe. Candleriggs. 552 9815. 9pm. Free. See Sat 18. I Tracey Nelson Quartet Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9.30pm. Free. See Sun 19.
88 THE LIST 9—23 Jun 2005
I Rosie Brown Trio Metropolitan.
; Merchant Square. Candleriggs. 552 9402. 10pm. Free. See Wed 22.
. I Spontaniacs Bar 91. 91 Candleriggs. 552 5211. 10pm. Free. See Fri 24.
5 I Hi Heel Sneakers plus DJ's Kev Stevens and Mark Robb The Buff @ . Spiegeltent. George Square. 564 3400.
10.30pm. £8. Never failing to get the
crowd jumping with their effervescent
? blend of 60s soul-jazz and hard edged
' funk. the ‘Sneaks‘ are widely regarded as ; one of the best live bands in the country.
I Fionna Duncan Trio — Wee Small
- Hours Millennium Hotel. George Square. ; 332 6711. 11pm. Free. See Fri 17.
f I John Surman Workshop CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. £15. John
Surman leads a workshop for intermediate
to professional level musicians. Limited
places. call 0141 552 3552 for further details.
I Eddie Toal Quartet The Beardmore Hotel. Beardmore Street. Clydebank. 951 6000. Noon—4pm. See Sun 19.
I Campbell Considlne Trio The
Liquid Ship. 171—175 Great Western . Road. 331 1901. 1pm. Free. See Sun 19.
I Fly Right Dance Company The
Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square.
1pm & 3.30pm. Free. Join Fly Right for this compered event taking you through
1 the history of swing dance. from
- Charleston to Lindy Hop. through
Jitterbug and Jive.
g I Ronnie Findlay Trio Waverley Tea
Rooms. 18 Mosside Road. Shawlands.
616 6818. 1pm. Free. See Sun 19.
g I Stewart Forbes Trio Corinthian. 191 Ingram Street. 552 1101. 1pm. Free. Jazz ; standards and originals from saxophonist
Stewart Forbes.
f I The Swingcats The Royal Bank Big Stage. George Square. 2pm. Free. A
harmonious afternoon of entertainment with the glamorous Swingcats and their clever adaptations ofjazz classics.
I Freddie King Trio Lauries Bar. 34
5 King Street. 0141 552 7123. 2.30pm. Free. See Fri 17.
I June Love Merchant‘s Corner. 18 John Street. 552 3801. 2.30pm. Free.
I Rosie Brown Trio Buchanan Hotel. . Buchanan Street. 332 7284. 2.30pm. Free.
See Wed 22.
I DJ Andy Young and guests Rab Ha‘s. 83 Hutcheson Street. 572 0400. 3pm. Free. See Sun 19.
I Tom Colquhoun Beer C afe. Candleriggs. 552 9815. 3pm. Free. See Fri 17
a '11.. Glenn Miller Orchestra UK 3 The Royal Bank Big Stage. George
Square. 4.30pm. Free. Popular 40s jazz
and swing hits with this band of
i impeccable musicians led and directed by 3 Ray McVay.
2 I Dave Wilson Trad Band Stravaigin.
28 Gibson Street. 7.30pm. Free. L’p- tempo selection ofjazz tunes. I Gary Burton’s Generations
' Spiegeltent. George Square. 564 3400.
8pm. £16. Continuing to nurture fresh talent such as teenage guitarist Julian Lage. past pupils of Burton‘s Generations Band include Pat Metheney. Carla Bley and Tommy Smith.
I Subie Coleman Trio The Brunswick Hotel. 106—8 Brunswick Street. 552 1552. 8pm. Free. See Sun 19.
I Rostov Children’s Quintet Cafe
Cossachok. Russian Cultural Centre. 10
King Street. 553 0733. 9pm. £5. See Sun 19
I Freddie King Quartet Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9.30pm. Free. See Fri 17.
I Soundbone and the Funk Out-fit plus DJ’s Demo and Nice The Buff @ Spiegeltent. George Square. 564 3400.
: 10.30pm. £5. Finish Off the festival in j style with this ‘get-down band with a
deep soul twist‘ led by trombonist Chris Greive.
I Fionna Duncan Trio — Wee Small Hours Millennium Hotel. George Square. 332 6711. 11pm. Free. See Fri 17.
Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to lules.graham@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Jules Graham and Kenny Mathieson.
Glasgow
I The Catherine O’Halloran Band The Goat. 1287 Argyle Street. 357 7373. 8—10pm. Free. Emotive and instantly engaging smoky-jazz-folk from the gifted vocalist and band.
I Michael Simons Tchai ()vna. 42 Otago Lane. 357 4524. 8pm. £2. See Thurs 2.
Edinburgh
I Jazz at Santini Santini. 8 Conference Square. 5.3()-8.30pm. Returning for a second summer Santini Bar hosts this weekly live jazz session featuring the Ronnie Ireland band and special guests.
I Jaga Jazzist, Kenny 8. Horne and Joe Acheson Trio Cabaret Voltaire. 36—38 Blair Street. 220 6176. 7pm. £5. The Glenliddich Independent Mix rolls into Edinburgh with a headline set from Ninja Ttme favourites Jaga Jazzist and their unique take on the jazz format with added electronics as well as the hot young local trio who add an element of drum 8; bass to their jazzy sounds. The Trouble crew and Mail Foggarty provide DJ sttpport.
I Bruce Barth Henry’s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £5. The NY-based original and compelling pianist and formidable composer performs at Henry‘s.
I The Jazz Bar House The The Jazz Bar. 1 Chambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. Free. Interchanging piano. bass and drums line up. joined by top solo players and vocalists each week.
I Rosy Blue Band Port ()‘l.eith. 58 Constitution Street. 9pm. Free. L'pbeat four-piece blues outlit. Par! a/‘Leilli festival 2005.
I Louise Dodds Bar 38. 126—128 George Street. 220 6180. 9pm. Free. New weekly live jazz and blues residency for the Edinburgh-based vocalist.
I Toby Shippey’s Goat Stew The Jazz Bar. 1 Chambers Street. 2204290. 0.30—3am. Free. World roots. Afro-Cuban beat and Latin flavoured jazz. from the Salsa Celtica trumpet star and band.
Glasgow
I Nick Fells 8: Ensemble CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 8pm. £8 (£6). Contemporary classical work as composer Fells presents his recent work. z’lllm'alimt Dynamics. exploring exchanges between performed and computer-transformed sound.
I Heather McLeod Tron Theatre. 63 Trongatc. 552 4267. 9.30pm. £8. Rich velvety vocals from this rising star on the Scottish jazz scene.
Edinburgh
I Bancroft/Berkman Octet Henry‘s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £7. ()ctet fronted by pianist David Berkman and tenor saxophonist Phil Bancroft. both talented composers and sensational players in their own right. See picture caption. page 89.
I Jazz at the Balmoral NB‘s Bar. The Balmoral Hotel. 1 Princes Street. 9pm—midnight. Free. Brand new weekly jazz night showcasing a rotating line-tip of excellent vocalists backed by top-class trios and quartets. tonight with Marty Waugh.
I Guest Bands Night The Jazz Bar. 1 Chambers. Street. 2204290. 9pm. Free. Start the weekend in style at this weekly night featuring top guest groups.
I Live Jazz at Sugo Sugo. 14 15 Albert l’lace . l.eith Walk. 9pm. Free. New weekly liye jazz and blues session with pianist Tom Scott and vocalist Louise Dodds.
I Hejira Henry ‘s Jazz ('ellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. Midnight. £6. Seven-piece band fronted by yocalist (‘arron (‘onnelly performing originals pltis \ersions of Jill Scott. Herbie Hancock. the James Taylor Quartet and India .-\ric.
I Groove Night The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 220 4290. 0.30 3am. Free. Funk-lulled new night featuring live bands. [Us and lots of dancing.
Glasgow
I Tom Colquhoun Brel. 39—43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 2pm. Free. Renowned jazz and Latin guitarist. Parr ofrhe West End festival.
I The Jazz Collective Brel. 39 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 4pm. Free. First rate keyboard. bass and drtuns trio. Part aft/1e lii's‘l liml I't'slit‘al.
I Keith Edwards Quartet Brel.
39 43 Ashton lane. 342 4966. 6pm. Free. Saxophonist Keith lidwards and his band with a mixture of uplifting classics and lesser known tunes. l’arr aft/iv li’csl liml l'k'slit'al.
I Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra Lansdow ne Church Hall. 420 (ireat Western Road. (11698 457 518. 7.30pm. £611.41. l)a ('apo .-\lba is Scotland's largest guitar and mandolin orchestra. their programme includes classical. folk. jazz. latin and popular music. Part of the libs! Iim/ l't’yllt'tll.
Edinburgh
I The Jazz Bar House Trio The Jazz Bar. 1 ('liamhers Street. 220 4290.
2 5pm. Free. See Thu 9.
I The Mellotones Salute Mel Torme 80 Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097.
2 5pm. Free. liujoy a little jazz on a Saturday afternoon as Jimmy Taylor and band pay homage to the legendary jazz singer.
I Moishe’s Bagel l.eith Folk Club. The Village. South Fort Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £5. Jazz inllected klezmer and Balkan dance music featuring Greg
I.aw son (Mr McFall‘s (‘hambcrl on liddle. l’cte (iarnet on accordion. Phil Alexander on piano and Mario ('aribe on bass. Part of the [Ill/I I-i'stiral 2005.
I Bancroft/Berkman Octet Henry ‘s Jazz (‘ellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £7. See Fri 10.
I Jazz at the Balmoral .\'B‘s Bar. The Balmoral Hotel. 1 Princes Street. 9pm midnight. Free. See Fri 10.
I Liz McEwan Trio 80 Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm midnight. Free. The highly respected singer stamps her authority on a selection of jazz standards.
I The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 220 4290. 9pm. Free. Variable liye-piece of top musicians. put together each week by stalwart of the lidinburgh jazz scene. drummer Bill Kyle. I Subie Subie Coleman’s 37/5th Street Henry ‘s Jazz Cellar. 8 Morrison Street. 467 5200. midnight. £7. Back by popular demand. \ocalist Coleman. who has previously worked with the Midnight Blue band. tleliyers an incredible range of songs. from mellow ballads to up tetnpo L‘lll\.
I Groove Night The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 1130- 3am. Free. See Fri 10.
Glasgow
I The Strathclyde University Big Band Samuel Dow ‘s. 67 V71 Nithsdale Road. 423 0107. 2.30pm. Free. .\'ow in their 27th year. the l'niyersity's Big Band get down and play a selection ofjazz tunes from their extensiye repertoire.