Aberdonian tenor saxophonist Matthew Kilner brings his newly formed quintet to the Blue Lamp. He will be joined by Colin Steele (trumpet), Neil Birse (piano), Ewan Hastie (bass) and Richard Glassby (drums)

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The Emily Francis Trio is back with their highly anticipated second album, LUMA. Comprising Emily Francis on piano/keys, bassist Trevor Boxall and drummer Jamie Murray, the band’s music reflects an eclectic mix of late 60s/70s electronic jazz, progressive rock and pop, Scandinavian jazz, and artists from the current New York scene.

Just like his previous album Impossible Things, this latest release not only highlights Corrie's talents as a fabulous drummer, but also as a great songwriter. A dynamic and innovative presence on the UK music scene, Glaswegian Corrie Dick is a musician recognised for his fluency, gritty sound and reckless abandon on the drum kit. In recent years he has caused a stir in the European jazz scene with his prolific and diverse activity, receiving praise from peers, press & fans alike.

A Polish-Japanese duo with Yumi Ito - an extremely talented vocalist, a winner of the famous Montreux Jazz Festival competition. Their duo mesmerizes audiences with their original, refined sound, going far beyond the cliché, combining jazz, improvisation and a huge dose of lyricism.

Paul Towndrow is an internationally renowned Glaswegian saxophonist and composer specialising in syncretic musical forms including the fusion of jazz with traditional Celtic music, Indian music, and free improvisation. For 2023 Paul is touring in a comparatively ‘scaled down', yet equally energetic trio format featuring two of his long term co-conspirators, Alyn Cosker (drums) and Pete Johnstone (organ).

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What initially started as an opportunity to practice together gradually evolved into the Maridalen project. The three members found their tone in the warm harmony of double bass, trumpet and woodwind, completely without "chordal instruments". In addition, they also discovered a common enthusiasm for Swedish jazz, minimalist film music and French Impressionism! From there, the trio has developed their own musical space that both captures different mood moments and creates small stories.

The lineup of  this band, uncommon in jazz, consists of pianist, composer and bandleader Raf Ferrari, bass player Andrea Colella, drummer Claudio Sbrolli and cellist Vito Stano. Their music ranges from jazz to contemporary, from classical to funk and free pop-rock. The first suite, comprised of four original compositions, are representations that Raf ascribes to himself and his musicians. The other suite, “The Seasons”, is divided into four tracks dedicated to the seasons, but linked musically through a single song without interruption.

No booking required. Just come along. £5 cash on the door. Students and under 16s free.

No booking required. Just come along. £5 cash on the door. Students and under 16s free.

No booking required. Just come along. £5 cash on the door. Students and under 16s free.