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DIALOGUES
University of Edinburgh School of Informatics, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, Sat 15 & Sun 16, Sat 22 Nov
Informatics: it’s the future. This study of ‘the structure, algorithms, behaviour, and interactions of natural and artificial computational systems’ has been around since 1957, when German computer scientist Karl Steinbuch coined the word, ‘lnformatik’. Edinburgh University has just built itself a suitably sci- fi-looking School of Informatics, the ideal location for Episode Two of the ninth Dialogues festival, which showcases new, electronically generated music. Following Episode One in May with Norwegian prog improvisors Puma, and last week’s pilot event, a collaboration between Thomas Stronem and Mr McFall’s Chamber’s, Episode Two is spread out over three short concerts and features an array of knob-twiddling eclectica.
‘lnformatics is in every aspect of music,’ says Dialogues director Martin Parker, ‘from the way classical music is recorded onto hard drive, to what we’re doing at the other end of the spectrum, turning computers inside out.’
Proceedings begin with Michael Edwards’ ‘Electric Cowboy Cacophony’, a free-wheeling mash-up of laptop, electric guitar, bluegrass banjo and classical piano. Other goodies: German avant-provocateur Christoph Ogiermann’s politically charged ‘Exhautionsl’; percussionist Joby Burgess’ Powerplant project presents new works by Graham Fitkin and Gabriel (grand- son of Sergei) Prokofiev. On the first night, a side stage will host four acts curated by Lin Zhang of local live noise promoters, Grind Sight Open Eye.
Nestled at a sideways angle to Scotland’s other left-field music events, since its inception in 1999, Dialogues has retained a peripatetic edge.
‘There’s something about things not getting too big that keeps things interesting,’ says Parker. ‘Dialogues is trying to get people to do things they wouldn’t normally be allowed to. I like it being inconsistent, which may be foolish, but it works for me.’ (Neil Cooper)
Dundee
I Kevin Murray Quartet Dundee Rep 1-‘oy er. Tay Square. 01382 223530. 10pm. £3. ()riginal nmsic paying homage to guitar greats and styles l'eaturing nil‘ty lingerstyles and lrctworks. l’m'l n/‘Ihmr/r'i' ./u:: l-i'slii'ul.
.1 Glasgow I Brian Kellock 8. Liane Carroll Royal (‘onccrt Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 8pm. £12. Scotland's l'oremost jal/ pianist joins award- winning \ocalist l.iane ('arroll.
Edinburgh
I Maria Speight The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 6pm. £tbe. Blues) set from the Alabama-born \ocalist. acclaimed 1301‘ her interpretations ol' the (ircat American Songbook.
I Colin Steele Quintet The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 8.15pm. £6 (£4). See Sat 15.
Edinburgh I The Jam House Experience The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 6pm 3am. 1‘rec bcl'ore 8pm: £5 bel'ore
1 1pm; £7 alter. See Fri 14.
I Brian Kellock 8. Liane Carroll
£tbe. See Thu 20. I The Stylistics The Jam House. 5
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The Lot. 4 (irassmarlset. 225 9922. 7pm.
Queen Street. 226 4380. 7pm. £20. ()ne of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene. The Stylistics bring with them the sweet. soullul memories of years past.
I Magic Hat Ensemble The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298. 8.15pm. £4 (£31. Dynamic band from Manchester led by Steye (‘badwick
I Skunk Funk The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 1 1pm 3am. £5 (£3). See Hi 14.
Dundee
I Havana Swing 1)isco\ery‘ Point. Discovery Quay. 01382 309060. 8pm. £8. 1)jango-inspired guitar jax/ from this fast-paced collectiye. w ho balance their l‘renetic music-making with a sense of humour. l’url allhuulr't' .lu:: I'k'slii'ul.
I Melting Pot The Hideout. Abertay l7niyersity‘ Student l'nion. Bell Street. 9pm. £8. ’l‘rumpeter ('olin Steele leads his six-piece through a dancelloor- minded ja/I set. with the emphasis on the l‘llllk. I’url ({I'Ihlm/et’ .1115.“ l'i'xllt'ul.
Glasgow
.. Magic Hat Ensemble Brel. 39 43 Ashton Lane. 342 4966. 3pm. See liri 2|.
” The Michael Deans Quintet Bar Bloc. 1 17 Bath Street. 574 6066.
5 8pm. Sec Sat 15.
Edinburgh
i The Mellotones The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 220 4298. 3pm. See Sat 15.
I The Jam House Experience The Jam House. 5 Queen Street. 226 4380. 6pm 3am. lirce bcl'orc 8pm; £5 belore
1 1pm: £7 alter. See Hi 14.
I Alice Russell The \‘oodoo Rooms. 1911 “est Register Street. 550 7060. 7pm. £16.50. Soul/gospel Vocalist Russell has worked with Quantic but perl’orms here with her eight-piece band. I Magic Hat Ensemble The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298. 8.15pm. £4 (£3). See Fri 21.
I Fish Fry The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298. 11.30pm 3am. £5 (£5). See 5211 15.
Dundee
I David Milligan Trio l‘niyersity ()l‘ Dundee. (‘haplaincy ('entre. 01382 223181. 6.30pm. £6. Pianist .\1illigan is joined by bassist Tom l.yne and drummer Tom Banct'olt lor l'unky jam in a Herbie Hancock/(hick (‘orea sty lc. l’url or‘lhim/ei' .lur.“ l-k'slii'ul.
I Courtney Pine Apex (‘ity- Quay Hotel. I \Vesl Victoria Duels Road. ('11) Quay. 01382 434940. 8.30pm. £15. The celebrated stt\ supremo brings his brand new homage to Sidney Bechel to the lestiyal. I’url album/w .lu:: I‘t’Xlll'tll. I La Rumba Caliente The Hideout. Abertay l'niycrsity Student l'nion. Bell Street. 221 8806. 9pm. £8. 1"using the sounds of South and (‘entral America with unique. l'unlsy and highly danceable sounds. l’ur! u/ilhuulee Jar: I'i'slii'ul.
I Gordon McNeill Dundee Rep
l-oy er. Tay Square. 01382 434940. 10pm. £6. Dynamic modern ja/I from powerlul saxophonist .\Ic.\'eill. Part of Ullllr/r’t‘ ./(l.‘.‘ I‘t'sllt'lII.
Edinburgh
" Rosie Nimmo and Stuart Allardyce (‘al'e (irande. 184 Bruntslield Place. 228 l 188. 7pm. Ja/l. blues and l’olk-inltiscd \ocals l‘rom .\'immo. accompanied by guitarist Allardy ce.
I Scottish National Jazz Orchestra Queen‘s Hall. 87 89 (‘lerls' Street. 668 2019. 7pm. £tbe. ‘Youth .\1usic Initiatiy'e‘ as young ja/I musicians from the lidinburgh Schools Jal/ ()rchestra join the S.\'J() to perform
a diverse range of big band music l‘rom lillington to Steely Dan.
I Debbie Davis The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298. 8.15pm. £4 (£3). Accomplished jal/ \‘Uc‘ttltsl.
Dundee
I Angie King Apex ('ity' Quay Hotel. 1 West Victoria Dock Road. (‘ity Quay. 01382 434940. lpm. £15. including lunch. (iems from the (heat American Songbook stutg by one ol‘ Scotland's great jau singers and ably backed tip by her trio. I’url (ll-IhtIIr/H' ./(l.‘,.‘, l'i'slit'ul.
I Batchelors of Jazz l-‘orbes ol. Kingcnnie (‘ountry Resort. Kingcnnie. Bt'ottgltly Ferry. 01382 350777. 1.30pm. £20 with lunch £8 without. 'l'raditional _ia// led by trombonist and y'oetlllsl l)a\c Batchelor. I’ur! (if/hinder Jar: l'i'slii'ul. The Sellars Brothers 1)routhy \eebours. 142 l’erth Road. 01382 202187. 6pm. Blue .\'otc sounds in the toy er. inlluenced by greats such as lireddie Hubbard and ('urtis l'ttller. I’url ulDum/er' Jar: I't’ylll‘ul.
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Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 1000. 7.30pm. £8. .\1ercury-nominated ja/I meets classical outlit. who mis the richness ol‘ Brahms with the unruly nature of Mingtis. See prey iew.
I Tommy Emmanuel Royal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 8pm. £17.50. .-\tistralia's reyercd linger picls'er plays through a (lax/ling range ol’ styles.
Edinburgh I The Jazz Bar Big Band The Jan Bar. 1 (‘bambcrs Street. 2204298. 30pm. £4 (£51. Sec Mon 17.
The Late Great Jazz Jam Session The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 10pm. See Mon 17.
The Bottleneckers lilttcklil'iat's. 30 Bell Street. 552 5924. 9pm. See Tue 18.
Edinburgh
MusiChess The Jan Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298. 5 8pm. See Tue 18.
I The Offenders The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 8.15pm. £4 (£31 High quality blues.
Funk Session The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 1 1.30pm 3am. See Tue 18.
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Teatime Acoustic The Jan
Bar. 1 (‘hambers Street. 2204298.
5 8pm. See Wed 1‘).
The Freaky Family The Jan Bar. 1 (’hambers Street. 220 4298.
1 1.30pm. See Thu 13.
Ed I Oxjam Acoustic Festival The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambcrs Street. 220 4298. 8.15pm. £5 (£4). line-up to be conlirmed.
I The Jazz Bar Quintet The Jan Bar. 1 ('hambers Street. 2204298. 9pm. £tbe. \‘arying line-ups 61 top musicians. assembled each w L‘L'ls by mainstay ol the lidinburgh _ia// scene. drummer Bill Kyle.
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