Music Jazz

I Guest Bands Night The Jazz Bar. l ('hambers Street. 220 4290. 9pm. Free. See in .3 l.

I Late Nite Groove The Jazz Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204290.

midnight 3am. 1.5. See l-‘ri 3|.

Saturday 8

Glasgow

I The George Penman Jazzmen Montrose ('entral. 6/8 Waterloo Street. 22l 0500. 2.30 5.30pm. l’ree. See Sat l.

I John Burgess Quartet Brel.

3‘) 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3 6pm. l‘ree. Tenor savophonist Burgess fronts this innovative foursome. drawing on influences as div crsc as ('ohain. Radiohead and Dylan.

I The Michael Deans Quartet Bar Bloc. | l7 Bath Street. 574 6066.

5 8pm. Free. See Sat l.

I Big Bob’s Jazz Band Bar 185. Buchanan llotel. I85 Buchanan Street. 332 7284. 5.30 9pm. liree. See Sat 1.

Edinburgh

I The Mellotones 80 Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 2 5pm. Free. See Sat 1.

I House Trio The Jazz Bar. l (‘harnbers Street. 2204290. 3pm. l-‘ree. See Sat l

I Mari Eggen and Helene Hoye plus Fraser Fitield Duo (‘abaret Voltaire. 36 33 Blair Street. 223 l 1.5.5. 7.30pm. U0 (£8i. The Norwegian fiddlers team up with jazz improvsters the Fraser liifield Duo. I’ur! area/rah ('u/ture 2006.

I Niki King Jaz/ Centre. the Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 7.30pm. £9. Singing self-penned tunes of 2 1 st century love. life and lttss, Scotland‘s top soul/jazz singer‘s vocal prowess has the audience eatirtg otit of her palm every time. She is accompanied by Paul Harrison (piano). Simon l’aget- 'l'omlinson (bass) and Stuart Brown tdrumsl.

I Lights Out By Nine and Main Street Blues Henry‘s (‘ellar Bar.

8 |6a Morrison Street. 228 9393. 8pm. £5. Vocalist Al Hughes fronts the ever- popular stomping blties outfit. l.oht\'. I Jess Abrams 8. Trio 80 Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm- midnight. Free. The jazzy l‘S vocalist performs alongside her talented trio.

I The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jazz Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. Free. See Sat l.

I Fish Fry The Jazz Bar. l (‘hambers Street. 2204290. I lpm 3am. liree before I l.30pm; £5 after. See Sat I.

Glasgow

I Jazz 8. Ragtime Three Judges. Durnbarton Road. 337 3055. 2pm. Free. See Sun 2.

I Chris Clark Trio and Friends Bar Buddha. 8 (‘resw'ell Lane. 337 620l. 4-77pm. Free. See Strn 2.

* Colin Steele’s Stramash The Old l’ruitmarket. Albion Street. 353 0220. 8pm. £l2. See Wed 5.

Edinburgh

I Martin Kershaw and Friends liorth l-‘loor Restaurant Bar & Brasserie. Harvey Nichols. 3(lw34 St Andrew's Square. 524 8350. l2.30—3.30pm. See Stilt 2.

I Jess Abrams and Gabriel Latchin (‘entotre. l03 (ieorge Street. l—4pm. Free. The jazzy l’S vocalist performs alongside tip and coming Scottish pianist Latchin.

I House THO The Jazz Bar. 1 Chambers Street. 2204290. 3pm. Free. See Sat t.

I Live Jazz Cafe (irande. I84 Bruritstield Place. 228 l I88. 7pm. This week's guest duo is Scottish (iuitar Quartet guitarist (ied Brockie and vocalist Mercy Breheny.

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I Live Jazz The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. S l lpm. lrce. See Strn 2.

Monday 10

Edinburgh

I The Great Jazz Jam Session The Jazz Bar. l ('hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. liree. See Mon 3.

Edinburgh

I Jason Faichney Sygn. l5 ('hat‘lottc Lane. 225 6060. 6pm. lirec. See Tue 4. I Live Blues The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 2264380. 9pm midnight. l-‘ree. See Ttte 4.

I Bill Kyle’s Sh" Hot Jazz Quartet The Jazz Bar. l ('hambers Street. 2204290. 9pm. l‘ree. See Tue 4.

Wednesday 12

Glasgow

I Bill Wells, Maher Shalal Hash Baz, Tenniscoats, Kama Aina and Kazumi Nikaidoh (CA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. 8pm. 9; l0 (£3). This 'I'( lV/zi (7’ event sccs one til Scotland's most forward thinking musicians. lialkirk jazz gtrru Bill Wells. draw together this unconventional line- up of leftfield. major Japanese players to present a unique Japanese pop and free improvisation adventure.

I Michael Simons TL‘lttit Hum. 169 Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. £2. See Wed .5.

Edinburgh

I Ian Willis & the Willing .\‘orth lidinbtirgh :\t‘ls (‘entre. l5a l’enny well ('ourt. 3l5 2l5l. 7pm. £8 (£4 £6). Mixing fiery blues. lo-fi and lart Driry- style delivery. the hand tour their first album Ker/Hide In the Slum.

I Brian Kellock and Duke Heitger Jaz/ ('entre. the Lot. 4/6 (ir‘assmat‘kct. 467 5200. 8.30pm. £8. The first of two consecutive performances by New Orleans jazz giant Heitger sees him corrtbine his robust. spirited trumpet playing with the prowess of star Scottish pianist Kellock.

I Jazz Jam and Open Mic Session 80 Queen Street Bar and Restaurant. 80 Queen Street. 226 5097. 9pm midnight. l-‘ree. See Wed 5.

I New Bands Night The Jan Bar. l (‘hamhers Street. 220 4290. 9pm. liree. See Wed 5.

I Brass Impact The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 9.30 l |.30pm. liree. All-swinging 20-strong brass outfit from Paisley. conducted and directed by Jools llollartd collaborator Robert Steele.

Edinburgh

I Louise Dodds and Tom Scott The Jam Home. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 7-9pm. l’ree. Talented piano and vocals duo.

I Jayne C Wright Sygn. l5 (‘har'lotte Lane. 225 6060. 8pm. Free. See Thu 30. * Duke Heitger with the Scottish Jazz Allstars Jazz ('entre. the Lot. 4/6 (irassmarket. 467 5200. 8.30pm. L'I0. .-\n all star line-up indeed as sensational New Orleans trumpeter Heitger delivers the second of two consecutive performances at Jazz (‘entre. this time alongside these leading Dixieland stylists fronted by Fionna Duncan and l’orrie Cairns.

I Singers’ Night The Jazz Bar. l (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 8.30pm. £3. Hosted by (‘athie Rae and Angela Jackson. this is an opportunity to hear some of the latest emerging singers perform in an intimate setting with the cream of Scotland's jazz musicians. Tickets available on the door or in advance by calling 0l620 861000.

I Beat Root Juice The Jazz Bar. l (‘hambers Street. 2204290. 10.30pm. Free. See Thu 30.

Folk

Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to morag.bruce@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Morag Bruce and Norman Chalmers.

Thursday 30

Glasgow

I Maeve MacKinnon Stat t-olk ('tnb. St Andrew 's in the Square. off Saltiriar'kct. St .-\ndi‘ew \ Street. 548 6020. 8pm. Uni-1i. ()ne of Scotland's foremost young (iaelrc and Scots

singers.

Edinburgh

I For the Love of Cash the Bongo (‘|ub. Moray llouse. llolyrood Road. 558 7604. 8pm. £5. .-\ Johnny ('ash tribute night as local bands covet tlte Man in Black. raising funds for Mercy (.ttl'lis,

I Zigadof and the Great Romano Susie‘s Diner. \Vcst \tv‘ttlstitt Street. 00" 8729. 7 9pm. liree. l’arisian w alt/es. gypsy swing and klezrner‘ from this new savophtinc/accordion duo.

Glasgow

I Acoustic Heaven@the Ramshorn Rainshorn 'l'heatre. Ingram Street. 552 3489. 8pm. £6 tf-ll. Regular acoustic night featuring a handful ol(ilasgow musicians.

Edinburgh

I Ceilidh Culture 2006: Opening Concert Queen’s Hall. (‘lerk Street. 668 20l9. 8pm. lidinburgh's traditional spring arts festival kicks off with the Bairns' .-\llltl Reekie tt L‘ttltcct'l celebrating lidinburgh with Jock ’lamson's Barrns and Billy Kay. .-'vnna-\\'endy Stevenson's ('eltic (‘UllllL'CllUliS "New \tilv‘t's. commission and special guests.

I Festival Club Opening Night The Lot. (irassrnarket. 228 | I55.

l0.30pm late. f5. See some great performances and rub shoulders with some of the performers from the (‘eilidh (‘ulture line-up.

Glenrothes

I The Lang Spoon Festival Rothes llalls. Kingdom ('entre. 0l592 6f l l0|. Times vary. Prices vary. Acoustic music festival with a selection of ja/l. folk. world and traditional acts including the Dougie Macl.ean Band. the Karine l’olwart Band. Bodega. Baby lsaac. .\l Hughes. Tarn White and (‘aper‘caillte

Glasgow

I Seth Lakeman King Tut‘s \‘l'ah \Vah llut. St Vincent Street. 22l 5279. 8.30pm. U0. This year's Mercury Mtrsic l’ri/e nominee. the singer/tenor guitar/fiddler formerly in liquation with Kate Rtrsby and (‘ara Dillon. See caption. page 74.

Edinburgh

I April Fools Masked Ceilidh Rudolf Steiner llall. Spy law Road. 228 ll55. 7pm lam. [l0 if6i. lieaturing Threesome Reel ceilidh band. Raise money for the lidinburgh liood (ham and Mrkev. with organic and local beers. wines. cider. cucumber juices and lingine Shed ltlL‘lsL't‘. I’d/'1 Hf (till-(Ill ('u/Iurt' 2006.

I Sophie Bancroft The Lot. (irassmarket. 228 ll55. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Jazzy singer/songw riter Sophie Bancroft leads a quintet featuring Sandy Wright (guitar). ('hick l.y all tkeysi. Tom l.yne (bass). and Donald llay tdrumsi. I’urt or ('er/ir/h (tr/lure 200/).

I Ceilidh Culture Festival Club The Lot. (irassmarket. 228 l I55. l0.30pm. 9.5. See l-‘ri 3|.

Glasgow

I Richard Dobson and John Hinshelwood the State Bar. Holland Street. "26 "28" 8pm {l0

Singer songwriter Dobson ltoiii lievas has citr\\ltllt'll songs with tiny (‘lark and Is tottigltt joined by (ilasgow ltascd singer songwriter John llinshelwood

Edinburgh I Sook and Blaw, Come and Try levtot Row l‘nion. Bristo Square. 228 l|55 llanr 4pm l'ree lasters iii fiddle. mandolin. bodhran. guitar. rnoothre. accordion. whistle. song and dance (‘ome and try. and then find out about our adult absolute beginners classes I‘m! of (it'l/ltill (ill/INN 200/) I Big Seat by the Fire lev rot lv’ow l nion. Bristo Square. 228 ll55

llprri L5 (L5! l'ltlv‘ll;ltltlft_‘.! evening of performance by members of -\l l’ Scots Music (iroup. I’m! at t t r/nl/r ('u/lttlt' NIH/r I Steve Byrne \\ee t-olk ('Intv. Royal Oak. Infirmary Street. 228 I I55 8. 30pm £3. festival organiser has a wee show with .\ngtis songs troru his newly leased allitiiii .Sulrgv Hum Hum. I’m! of ('i'r/rili'r (ti/true 2006

Edinburgh

I Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Bruntsficld Primary School. Montpelier. Bruntsfield. 228 ll55. £80 tor tour days Workshops rncltrde fiddle. song and rnived instrument. taught by some ot Britain‘s finest young traditional musicians. This year's tutors include (ior'don (iunn lSession x\9l. :\rrr_v (it‘tltlcs. .\like \Iass. .\ltttgt .\lassle. Jattlcs Ross. Karine l’olwart. .lulic l’ow lrs and Douglas Beck. Booking essential. in! u/ ('i'r/ril/r ('u/Irm' 2006.

Stirling I Allan Taylor Stirling l-olk (‘lirlv Best Bar None. l'pper (rings. 0| 259 2|852 1. 8pm. (ientle songs from a folk veteran ol 30 years.

Glasgow

I Babbu Mann Royal ('onceri Hall. 3 Sauchiehall Street. 07855 WI 959. 7pm {l5 U00. The Bollywood star' comes to the [K for the first little. showcasing the songs and dances of his native l’uniab

Edinburgh

I Ceilidh Club The lot. (ir‘assrnarket. 225 2299. 8pm. 2.6. ('erlidh dancing. fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps.

I Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Bruntsfield Primary School. Montpelier. Bruntsfield. 228 ll55. £80 lor four days See .\ltttt .3.

I The Mick West Band l.ertti l-olk ('lttli. The Village. Stittllt l‘itt'l Street. 473 78l0. 7.30pm. £5. ('onsidered by many (it be one ill the ltit'L'ftttisl L‘\pttttcllls ()l Scottish folk song. Mick is joined by guitarist and piper Hank McLaughlin and the riitilti instrtrrnentalist Steve

l.aw rence.

Wednesday 5

Glasgow

I Michael Simons Tcltat ()vna. Deanston Drive. 649 7258. 8pm. L2. (ilasgow-based guitarist playing folk. blues and beyond.

Edinburgh

I Music for All Royal Botanic (iat'deti l(‘aledonian llalll. lnverleitli Row. 22«' ll55. l0.l5 ll.45am. £4 (£2.50i. Lively and interactive ritusic workshops specifically focused to include people with learning disabilities. I’ttrl u! (it'll/ill: ('u/lrtn' 200/).

I Cory Danyluk and Sarah Card lidinburgh liolk ('lub. (‘abaret Bar. The