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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: The Gil Scott Heron Songbook

Extraordinary guitarist and vocalist Aki Remally and outstanding young pianist Fraser Urquhart join forces to pay homage to Gil Scott-Heron.

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: The Gil Scott Heron Songbook

About Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: The Gil Scott Heron Songbook

Extraordinary guitarist and vocalist Aki Remally and outstanding young pianist Fraser Urquhart join forces to pay homage to Gil Scott-Heron.

They delve deep into the work of the revolutionary poet, jazz musician and rap pioneer whose lyrics expressed views on politics, culture and social injustice - expect a whole lotta of funk, jazz and soul tunes from Gil Scott-Heron’s repertoire.

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