Taken from the album, 'The Howness', out now and available on EJF Records.

Martin Kershaw (alto sax), Paul Harrison (piano), Euan Burton (bass), Doug Hough (drums) and Graeme Stephen (guitar).

Composed and arranged by Martin Kershaw, recorded at Castlesound Studios, Edinburgh.  With support from Scottish Government and Creative Scotland.

http://www.martinkershaw.co.uk
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

You can watch a live recording of the song from the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2011 here - http://youtu.be/g1nPVbENDEA

Martin Kershaw - The Howness

Taken from her album, 'I Told You So', out now and available on EJF Records.

Angie King (vocals), Martin Kershaw (alto sax), Brian Kellock (piano), Kenny Ellis (bass) and Tom Gordon (drums).

Original composition written by Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance with additional arrangements by George King.  Recorded at Castle Sound Studios, Edinburgh, with support from Scottish Government and Creative Scotland.

http://www.angiekingsinger.com
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

You can watch a live performance, recorded at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2011 here - http://youtu.be/UCruUUACTJk

Angie King - I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do

An original composition by Euan Stevenson, taken from the soon to be released album by Scottish tenor saxophonist, Konrad Wiszniewski's, powerful quartet.

Konrad Wiszniewski (tenor sax), Euan Stevenson (piano), Michael Janisch (bass) and Alyn Cosker (drums), with strings by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Recorded at Castlesound Studios, Edinburgh, with support from Scottish Government and Creative Scotland.

http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

You can watch a live recording of the song from the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2011 here - http://youtu.be/lP7vgmBI4t4

Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet - El Paradiso

Live recording of Jeremy Pelt Quintet performing 'David and Goliath', taken from his 'JPQ Jazz Cruise' release.

Featuring Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), JD Allen (tenor sax), Danny Grissett (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass) and Gerald Cleaver (drums).

http://www.jeremypelt.net 

Jeremy Pelt Quintet are performing live at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/jeremy-pelt-quintet.html

Jeremy Pelt Quintet - David and Goliath (live)

Scottish gypsy and hot jazz experts, Havana Swing, deliver a suitably hot swing jazz track.

http://www.havanaswing.com/

Havana Swing - Minor Swing

Rough mix of a soon to be released track by the funk and soul powerhouses.  Along with James Brown, surely the most sampled band out there!

http://www.averagewhiteband.com

Performing as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/average-white-band.html

Average White Band - Down to the River

Sublime track from the exceptional Edinburgh-based quartet, signed to Tru Thoughts.

http://www.hiddenorchestra.com
http://www.truthoughts.co.uk

Hidden Orchestra are performing at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012 in a very special one-off double bill with Floex:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/hidden-orchestra-floex.html

Hidden Orchestra - The Burning Circle

http://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.com/

Cecile McLorin Salvant will perform as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/cecile-mclorin-salvant-quartet.html

J Francois Bonnel Paris Quintet with Cecile McLorin Salvant - After You've Gone

The truly brilliant and eclectic Tijuana Cartel!
http://tijuanacartel.com/

Playing two shows as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/tijuana-cartel.html

Tijuana Cartel - Al Basra

Hot jazz sounds from Scotland!

http://novascotiajazzband.webs.com/
http://www.briankellock.com/

Performing live as part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012

Nova Scotia Jazz Band - Beale Street Blues

New single from Niki King & The Elements, as the sublime jazz diva continues to explore her funkier side.

http://www.nikiking.com

Performing as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/niki-king-the-elements.html

Niki King & The Elements - After the Rain

Son of actor/director and huge jazz and blues fan Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood has forged an impressive career as a jazz bassist and composer.

http://kyleeastwood.com/

Performing as part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/kyle-eastwood-band-martin-taylor-solo-guitar.html

The Kyle Eastwood Band - Moon Over Couronneau

Top jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter.
http://www.charliehunter.com

He will perform two shows with the iconic jazz vocalist Kurt Elling as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/kurt-elling-and-charlie-hunter-trio.html

Charlie Hunter - High Pockets and a Fanny Pack

Performing as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/ken-mathieson-classic-jazz-orchestra.html

Ken Mathieson Classic Jazz Orchestra - Cornet Chop Suey

The sublime award-winning Czech composer/producer, Floex.
http://floex.cz

Performing as part of an incredible dual-headline show with Hidden Orchestra at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2012:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/hidden-orchestra-floex.html

Floex - Casanova

Tijuana Cartel - Tempest

An original composition by the highly talented young Scots drummer, Corrie Dick.

Corrie is performing with his exceptional quartet as part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/corrie-dick-quartet-breaking-ground.html

This track features another exceptional Scots jazz talent, Peter Johnstone, who is performing also performing at the Festival with his quartet:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/pete-johnstone-organ-quartet.html

Corrie Dick Quartet - The Bouncy Petewalk

Dave Ambrosio, as part of Eric Rasmussen's School of Tristano, performs on Lee Konitz's "Hi Beck".

Featuring Dave Ambrosio (bass), Nate Radley (guitar), Eric Rasmussen (alto sax) and Matt Wilson (drums).

http://www.daveambrosio.com

The New York bassist will perform as part of the Loren Stillman Quartet alongside Scots jazz guitarist Kevin MacKenzie at this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/kevin-mackenzie-and-loren-stillman-quartet.html

Eric Rasmussen Quartet (feat. Dave Ambrosio) - Hi Beck

Featuring Aaron Diehl (piano), David Wong (bass) and Quincy Davis (drums).

New York jazz piano sensation Aaron Diehl will perform alongside Cecile McLorin Salvant as part of her fantastic Quartet at this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/cecile-mclorin-salvant-quartet.html

Aaron Diehl Trio - Moonlight in Vermont

Saxophonist Loren Stillman will perform alongside Scots guitarist Kevin MacKenzie at this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival:
http://edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/kevin-mackenzie-and-loren-stillman-quartet.html

Loren Stillman - Like A Magic Kiss

Poland's exceptional, extravagant and need-to-be-seen-live Mitch & Mitch play as part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival:
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com/2012-programme/artists/mitch-mitch.html

Mitch & Mitch - A Little Scratch

EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL – 18-27 July 2014

Now in its 36th year, the UK’s oldest jazz festival offers a diverse and exciting range of jazz and blues with over 100 shows in the City’s concert halls, clubs, bars, churches, streets and glamorous tents! There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a jazz aficionado or experiencing jazz or blues for the first time. 

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