Sun 24 1-2 JAZZ: ‘RITE OF SPRING’ £10/£8 A stunning re-interpretation of Stravinskys masterpiece by Edinburgh pianist/composer David Patrick and his brilliant all-star 8-piece International ensemble of top jazz players. Acclaimed on recent UK and German tours: ‘A triumph - genuinely exciting - rich, strong voicings. People on their feet cheering after the slamming finale!’ (Herald) 2.30-3.30 PAUL GILBODY £8/£7 From pin-drop delicacy to infectious acoustic grooves that will leave you smiling, the in-demand Edinburgh singer-songwriter has worked with many well-known artists. Paul’s renowned quartet present songs of love and seafood(!) from his debut album, Shades of Mraz and Martyn. ‘Expect big things from this clever, talented act’ (FestivalJournal). 4-5 AMY ABLER: PIANODIVALICIOUS (USA) £9/£8 With touches of Liberace and Victor Borge, the world-touring US pianist/singer’s performances are full of - fun, laughter, passion, glamour - and feathers! Combining virtuosic piano technique with vivacious comedy, she covers Beethoven to Broadway, Ragtime to Rock’n’Roll. “The love child of Bette Midler and Liberace!”, Amy ‘switches effortlessly from ragtime, Beethoven, ABBA, Van Halen, to Jerry Lee Lewis - and back!’ (RipitUp). 5.30-6.30 GRAEME MEARNS: ACOUSTIC SWING £8/£6 Ice cool classics and red hot originals from the Edinburgh guitar-slinging troubadour. With echoes of Django Reinhardt and Richard Thompson, Graeme reinvents 20th century masterworks and introduces some 21st-century future-hits of his own. Billie Holiday and Cole Porter via Tom Waits, to Joey Ramone and beyond, in a mellow and intimate show. 7-8 LITTLE JAZZ BIRD £7/£5 Edinburgh’s own ‘little jazz bird’ Victoria Bennett sings classic jazz backed by a top-drawer trio, her soft and easy style mesmerising, hauntingly beautiful and tender. Delivered with shades of Billie Holiday and Blossom Dearie, Victoria pays homage to Gershwin, Porter and Rogers & Hart. Prepare to fall in love, have your heart broken, and fall in love all over again, with her tender ballads and sultry swingers. A 2013 sell-out! 8.30-9.30 LORNA REID’S LOUNGE TRIO £10/£8 Lorna and her award-winning musicians play classic jazz from Cole Porter to Rogers and Hart, plus songs from Lorna’s acclaimed album, Falling Like Dew. Lorna’s vocals have been compared to Julie London, Diana Krall and Caro Emerald. ‘Smooth, soulful and sultry, simultaneously warm and very cool’ (ThreeWeeks). 10-11.30 VALERY PONOMAREV QUINTET £8/£6 In from New York (via Moscow!) the world famous ‘Hard Bop’ trumpet star escaped from 70s Cold-War USSR, got to New York, then toured the World with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers for four years. Zero to Hero! Clifford Brown lives - catch this exciting, high-energy, top-drawer five-piece 12-1.30 BLUES! LIVE: THE BLUESWATER £7.50/£6 Fronted by dynamic vocalist Felipe Schrieberg, The Blueswater is the 12-piece band behind award-winning Fringe show ‘Blues!’. Their unique songs, big beefy sound, old-school R&B, blues, soul, and good ol’ Rock‘n’Roll will fill the dancefloor. Come along, dance, and get your mojo working! 2-5 THE SUNDAY SINNERS £3/£2 Dynamic funk/soul grooves from 5-piece band featuring brilliant vocalist Ms Fiona Lynch
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