A carnival spirit comes to the revamped Mardi Gras mixing the intoxicating sounds of jazz with a party atmosphere. Join the revelry, wear a mask or a costume or just turn-up and soak up the atmosphere
While the afternoon away browsing through the market stalls or sampling the wares of the excellent hostelries of the Grassmarket. KBB Big Band from Alesund in Norway, Polich Krakow band and Rosy Blue
Bask in the sun, bring a picnic and listen to some great jazz sounds in the magnificent surrounds of Princes Street Gardens, in the shadow of the Edinburgh Castle. The biggest jazz event in the UK off
A special fundraising gospel concert in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, featuring the big freebooting voice of New Orleans singer Tricia Boutte fronting a specially assembled big band featuring pianist M
American poetry chosen by poet Don Paterson and read by distinguished film actor Angus MacInnes. Cool American jazz played by guitarist Don Paterson, bassist Brian Shiels, saxophonist Keith Edwards an
Venue
Central Library
Please reserve via Central Library / garrygale@edinburgh.gov.uk
18:00
FREE
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Jazz Fest Reviews
Read the Scotsman's five-star review of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra's premier performance here.
The Herald's reviews of Les Doigts de L'homme and Carl Majeau Quartet available here.
Watch Joe Temperley's interview on STV's The Hour programme here.
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival's irresistible programming collaborations are as challenging and creative, as ever - The Guardian
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is out to prove that, alongside all the other new-fangled genres, pure unadulterated jazz is alive and kicking - The List
As ever The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival features an excellent mix of singers, future stars, big bands and acts drawn from the thriving Scottish scene - The Telegraph
