ON THE PULSE NOVEMBER 2024

A compilation of events and updates from the Scottish jazz scene, as well as some playlists and content we think you will enjoy, pulled together into one handy blog. 
 

Happening this month

• Dundee Jazz Festival takes place from 20-24 November, with performances from familiar faces like Colin Steele, Brian Kellock and kitti, as well as some new names. Check out their programme HERE
   
• Our friends at Banana Row Studios present one of the world's most critically acclaimed groups giving soul jazz a great name. Featuring drumming legend Steve Gadd, Blicher, Hemmer, Gadd are a powerhouse trio with a unique sound and they visit the Liquid Room later this month as part of their 10th anniversary with a special tour. Find out more
   
• The nominees for the 2024 Scottish Jazz Awards have been revealed! The public vote is now open to determine the winners from Scotland’s jazz community, ahead of the awards ceremony on Thursday 28th November. You have until 5pm on Thursday 14th November and you can make your selection HERE
   

Things to check out

• Edinburgh music fans - want to add to your record collection? Head down to Umbrella Vinyl and peruse their wide range of second-hand and new vinyl including jazz, blues, funk, soul, latin, afro-beat, highlife, ska, reggae, dub, world and experimental awaits you.
   
• Scotland’s thriving jazz scene is celebrated in this video produced by Creative Scotland – to find out more, visit their guide to Scotland’s jazz
   
• Like many across the music world, we were incredibly sad to learn of the death of the legendary Quincy Jones. Downbeat magazine published this wonderful tribute to a titan of the scene.