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NEWS
SAVE THE DATE FOR NOVUS!
26 Aug 2024
New events added to EJBF24
We have two exciting new events in this year's festival programme!
04 Jun 2024
EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL 2024 HAS LAUNCHED
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is back for 2024, ready to light up Edinburgh.
30 Apr 2024
EJBF24 PROGRAMME LAUNCH
EJBF24 PRGRAMME LAUNCH
19 Feb 2024
FIRST EJBF24 ARTIST ANNOUNCED!
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return for 2024!
24 Jan 2024
FESTIVAL STORIES
We're taking part in a project to tell the stories of the Edinburgh festivals.
09 Jan 2024
For All Your Needs - new release from Norman Willmore
We're celebrating the new release from Norman Willmore with a tour of Scotland!
09 Nov 2023
Programme Announcement - Scottish Jazz Weekend
Taking place from 24 to 26 November 2023.
10 Oct 2023
Programme Announcement - Shades of Blues
Join us this October for weekend of blues!
21 Sep 2023
STAFF PICKS
We've asked a few of our staff members who they are looking forward to see this festival season. From newly discovered discographies to replaying old favourites.
06 Jul 2023
STUDENT STANDBY GIGS ANNOUNCED
Calling all students! Get EJBF23 tickets for £5 on the door.
04 Jul 2023
EJBF23 Artist Announcement
Colin Steele will play EJBF23!
21 Apr 2023
EJBF23 Artist Announcement
Tcha Limberger's Viper Club will play EJBF23!
14 Apr 2023
EJBF23 Artist Announcement
Ibibio Sound Machine will play EJBF23!
07 Apr 2023
100 days to go
The EJBF23 countdown is on!
05 Apr 2023
We're Hiring!
Could you help us deliver EJBF23?
31 Mar 2023
First artist announced for EJBF23
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play EJBf on Sat 22 Jul.
28 Mar 2023
We're Hiring!
We're looking for a full time, temporary Digital Marketing Officer.
27 Feb 2023
Edinburgh Napier University Jazz Summer School
Applications are now open for the Edinburgh Napier University Jazz Summer School!
23 Feb 2023
SPARK: Jazz From Luxembourg
A thrilling weekend of collaborations between musicians from Scotland and Luxembourg.
10 Feb 2023
Scottish Blues Weekend 23 on sale now!
Join us for a weekend of brilliant blues this February.
18 Jan 2023
We're Hiring!
We're looking for a full time, permanent Production Manager.
24 Nov 2022
Autumn Jazz Weekend
Join us from 10 - 13 Nov for a weekend of the best of Scottish jazz!
03 Nov 2022
Autumn Series kicks off today!
Get ready for four weeks of the best Scottish jazz and blues
20 Oct 2022
The Autumn Series - Live at St Bride's
We are delighted to host 15 of our Autumn Series events taking place at St Bride's Centre.
14 Oct 2022
GD Jam - applications open now!
Come and join our GD Jam group - it's lots of fun and completely free!
01 Aug 2022
EJBF22
Take a look back at EJBF22
28 Jul 2022
9 Young Jazz & Blues Musicians to Watch at EJBF22
The new faces that are emerging on the scene, bringing fresh visions and expanding the boundaries of the music in the process.
05 Jul 2022
£10 or less at EJBF
A night out at EJBF22 doesn't have to break the bank...we have over 40 gigs for a tenner or less!
22 Jun 2022
EJBF 22 - On Sale Now
Check out the programme for the 2022 festival!
11 May 2022
Save the date for EJBF 22!
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is BACK for 2022! Fill your summer days with an incredible range of Jazz, Blues, Afrobeat, Soul and Funk.
28 Mar 2022
Could you be a future star on the Scottish jazz and blues scene?
Applications are open for the Edinburgh Jazz School, Edinburgh Blues Academy and GD Jam.
03 Feb 2022
Scottish Blues Weekend!
Join us at Assembly Roxy from 18 – 20 February for the Scottish Blues Weekend!
13 Jan 2022
Check out the trailer for the Scottish Jazz Weekend
25 Nov 2021
Sandy and Stina Tweeddale
An hour of great music and good company from father and daughter duo Sandy and Stina Tweeddale
21 Nov 2021
EJBF Round Up: Oct 21
Every month, we're sharing some of the music releases and events we're excited about at EJBF. Here's a round up of what's happening this October!
08 Oct 2021
EJBF 21
Thank you to everyone who joined us for EJBF 21 - whether online or in-person!
22 Jul 2021
Culture Secretary visits EJBF
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson attended his first official concert today, visiting Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival to support exciting young Scottish talent. He was joined by Matt Carmichael (BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year finalist ), Fergus McCreadie (also a BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year finalist), Charlie Stewart (Winner: Young Traditional Musician of the Year ), bass player Ali Watson, drummer Tom Potter, Jason Rust (Chair, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival), and Fiona Alexander (Producer, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival). “It has been a pleasure to attend the world-class Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, one of the ten largest jazz and blues Festivals in Europe. “The return of the festival comes after what has been an incredibly challenging time, and so I am thrilled that the Festival is bringing audiences together to hear live music once again. “Meeting the challenge of putting on such an exciting programme in a Covid-safe way really goes to show the passion and resilience of everyone who has made this happen.” (Angus Robertson, Culture Secretary)
20 Jul 2021
More tickets available at Assembly Roxy
14 Jul 2021
A Message from Jenny Gilruth
14 Jul 2021
Amazing Singers at EJBF21
We've got plenty for lovers of vocal jazz to enjoy at EJBF 21, with nine concerts spanning the early days of jazz to today.
13 Jul 2021
Swing and trad concerts at EJBF21
There's plenty for fans of swing and trad jazz to enjoy at EJBF21, and you can experience it all - starting this Friday!
13 Jul 2021
9 Incredible Blues Gigs at EJBF21
This July, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival present a stellar blues programme with a cast list that includes American stars and the best homegrown talent.
13 Jul 2021
Jazz From Around The World
Find out more about our 'Jazz From Around the World' series - only available to EJBF21 Festival Pass bookers!
18 Jun 2021
Tom Finlay
Everyone involved with EJBF mourns the loss of pianist Tom Finlay.
09 Jun 2021
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM EJBF 21
Everything you need to know about the 2021 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
08 Jun 2021
Learning and Participation
30 Apr 2021
New Edinburgh Jazz School
An exciting opportunity designed for musicians of all ages who want to improve their jazz playing and meet other jazz lovers! Leading young jazz pianist, Fergus McCreadie and his team of top class professionals, will cover the foundations of jazz harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, in a group context. You should have a command of your instrument. Sight reading ability is preferred, but not essential.
29 Apr 2021
Jan Garbarek
EJBF19 Producer, Roger Spence discusses the greatness of Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek
29 Apr 2021
EJBF Online 23 - 26 July 2020
We are very excited to present an online Festival to mark the dates of the 2020 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. From 23 to 26 July this year, we will stream a variety of gigs across our website and social media channels - all for free! We look forward to sharing more details of the programme with you in the coming weeks - keep an eye on the website!
29 Apr 2021
10 Young Jazz Musicians to Watch
More than ever Scotland can boast a monstrously talented constellation of star young players who have emerged on the jazz scene in the last couple of years. Many have grouped around the Conservatoire in Glasgow, and play on a regular basis around the many bars and clubs in the city. Here’s a new list that spotlights ten of the many young artists who making waves today with the sheer quality of what they produce or who are pushing jazz forward into new, experimental directions.
29 Apr 2021
10 Young Jazz
More than ever Scotland can boast a host of talented young players causing one critic to suggest a jazz hotbed approaching New York proportions. Many of the musicians are grouped around the Conservatoire in Glasgow, and play on a regular basis around the many bars and clubs in the city.
29 Apr 2021
GD Jam - New Term Begins October 2024
At GD Jam, it is 100% free to join in! Come along and have fun and enjoy playing music with others. Music skills and past knowledge need not hold you back!
29 Apr 2021
'Cairn' - new release from Fergus McCreadie out today!
Released on Friday 29 January, Fergus McCreadie's brand new album 'Cairn' is the highly-anticipated follow-up to 'Turas' and McCreadie is once again joined by bass player David Bowden and drummer Stephen Henderson.
29 Apr 2021
February Half Term
This Half Term, we're bringing you a host of fun, interactive videos to keep the whole family entertained.
29 Apr 2021
Cafolla Live!
On Thu 25 Feb at 8pm, join Scottish artist, composer and producer Cafolla on YouTube for the premiere of #cafollalive
29 Apr 2021
Matt Carmichael - Album Launch
We're delighted to be supporting saxophonist and BBC Young Jazz Musician 2020 finalist Matt Carmichael as he launches is debut album.
29 Apr 2021
Tune Up! Digital & Business Skills Development
Tune Up! is a new free online music business and digital skills programme for Scottish based jazz and blues musicians, run by Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival between May and July 2021.
29 Apr 2021
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