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Jazz lovers from across the city, Scotland and beyond are set to be spoiled for musical choice this June for the five-day festival!
This year sees Glasgow Jazz Festival return to well-loved venues including the Mackintosh Church and Òran Mór in the West End, the City Centre’s Nice n Sleazy, Saint Luke’s in the East End and The Glad Café in the Southside.
The Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024 line-up showcases everything from the legendary to the up-and-coming, and promises an electrifying line-up that festival audiences have come to expect of the world-renowned event.
At the East End’s iconic Saint Luke’s, the spotlight will shine on jazz luminary Bobby Watson and his Quartet. Making a triumphant return to Glasgow after a hiatus of over a decade, the esteemed US saxophonist is best known for his unparalleled improvisational prowess. Having graced the Glasgow Jazz Festival stage as Artist in Residence exactly 30 years ago, in 1994, Watson’s long-awaited comeback is sure to be a highlight of this year's five-day festival.
Spiritual jazz act Mama Terra will recreate songs from the classic album 'Head Hunters' by Herbie Hancock in their own sound, while kitti's Caledonian Songbook pays homage to songs in the Scots tradition from Robert Burns right up to Paolo Nutini. Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, pianist Ben Shankland also performs an afternoon show, as well as Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra who reunite with Orphy Robinson, one of the most engaging and influential voices in British jazz.
Across the city in Òran Mór, a diverse array of jazz virtuosos takes centre stage – from the smooth, intricate melodies of the Jim Mullen Trio to the funky rhythms of original member of the Average White Band Hamish Stuart and his band. International sensations Kyoto Jazz Massive will transport listeners on a mesmerising journey, blending Japanese and French influences into a harmonious fusion of sound.
The Mackintosh Church will present the inimitable Fergus McCreadie Trio. Fresh off their nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize and crowned winners of the Scottish Album of the Year in 2022, this Scottish ensemble will showcase their captivating compositions and virtuosic performances alongside tracks from their new album ‘Stream’.
The Nice n Sleazy stage will showcase the dynamic duo of Scottish saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick. Having graced stages at festivals across the UK, they will bring their electrifying energy and infectious rhythms to the heart of Glasgow. BLACKSABBATHMODE is a collaboration between nu-jazz duo BIGHEADMODE and distinguished multi-instrumentalist Plumm inspired by the legendary rock band, Black Sabbath. Scottish protest musician Kapil Seshasayee fuses R&B, Indian classical and jazz fusion with contemporary electronic genres, fresh from touring the UK as support to Nadine Shah.
The free Late Night Jam Sessions will also return every evening of the festival. Two of the hosts include vocalist Marianne McGregor and saxophonist Helena Kay, and the sessions provide a crucial platform for musicians to come together to improvise and create unique musical moments into the wee hours of the morning.
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READ MOREThe dynamic duo of Scottish saxophonist Norman Willmore and drummer Corrie Dick have graced stages at festivals across the UK, catch them live at Nice N Sleazy as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
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READ MOREMama Terra recreate songs from the classic album 'Head Hunters' by Herbie Hancock, in their own sound at Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
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READ MOREDon't miss an afternoon of music from Faye MacCalman and David Bowden at The Glad Cafe on Saturday 22nd June as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
READ MOREBritish guitarist, bassist, singer, composer and record producer Hamish Stuart brings his band to Oran Mor Glasgow as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
READ MOREWinner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year Ben Shankland will bring his trio to Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
READ MOREConsidered one of the top alto saxophonists in the world, Bobby Watson brings his Quartet to Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
READ MOREGlasgow songstress Pippa Blundell will perform live at The Glad Cafe on Sunday 23rd June as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
READ MOREGlasgow Improvisers Orchestra reunite with Orphy Robinson, one of the most engaging and influential voices in British jazz, for an afternoon at Saint Luke's as part of Glasgow Jazz Festival 2024!
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